--- Look! What is the boy doing?
--- He _______table tennis.

Do your parents ever say, “act like a lady” or “be a gentleman” to you? But in the eyes of today’s teenagers, what should a lady or a gentleman be like? Let’s take a look.

What is a gentleman? The girls have their ideas:

Huang Xiaoyu of Guizhou: A gentleman doesn’t always get angry. He wants others to be well and happy. He is always ready to help. There is a boy in my class and I think he is a gentleman. If I don’t do well in the English exam, he will say, “You will do better next time.” That makes me feel happy.

Chen Tingting of Shenzhen: A gentleman always says, “Ladies first” When students clean up the classroom, he does the heavy work. He lets girls go into rooms first. There are no gentlemen in my class. When there is something to eat, the boys in my class always get them before girls !

What is a lady？ Boys tell us what they think a lady is:

Wu Yifan of Dalian: A lady is quiet and kind, but she’s not shy(害羞) and she can talk about her ideas in front of others. To me, Dong Jie, a film star, is a lady. She is pretty and she kind. She does a lot for others.

Wang Lichao of Tianjin: A lady is not just beautiful but clever. She never says bad words. She is quiet and kind to others. I don’t think there is a lady in my class. Most of the girls are “wild beauties”, I think.

1. A gentleman doesn’t ________.

A．care about others’ feeling

B．always say “ladies first”

C．do the heavy work

D．get angry easily

2. What does Huang Xiaoyu think a gentleman will do if she doesn’t do well in the English exam?

A．He will say “You’ll do better next time”

B．He will get angry

C．He will say “You’re so careless.”

D．He will laugh at her

3.Why does Wu Yifan think Dong Jie is a lady?

A．Because she is quiet.

B．Because she likes expressing(表现) herself

C．Because she is pretty and kind.

D．Because she is very shy.

4. Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?

A．Wang Lichao thinks pretty-looking is enough for a lady.

B．Huang Xiaoyu thinks there is a gentleman in his class

C．Chen Tingting thinks there is a gentleman in his class

D．Wu Yufan thinks a lady can’t talk about her ideas in front of others.

5. What does the underlined words “wild beauties” mean in this passage?

A．Beautiful and kind girls

B．Pretty- looking but rude girls

C．Gentle and shy girls

D．Clever girls

It is a Sunday morning. There are many children in the beautiful park. They are having a good time. Some are playing games under a big tree.
Some are singing and dancing. Some boys and girls are running up the small hill. Others are boating（划船）on the lake.
Where is Dick ? He is sitting by the lake. What’s he doing? He is drawing.
Look ! What is Jane doing? She is on the grass. She is running after a nice butterfly. She wants to get it.
【小题1】It is        today.
A. Monday    B Friday   
C. Sunday   D. Saturday    
【小题2】The children            under the big tree.

Do your parents ever say, “act like a lady” or “be a gentleman” to you? But in the eyes of today’s teenagers, what should a lady or a gentleman be like? Let’s take a look.

What is a gentleman? The girls have their ideas:

  Huang Xiaoyu of Guizhou: A gentleman doesn’t always get angry. He wants others to be well and happy. He is always ready to help. There is a boy in my class and I think he is a gentleman. If I don’t do well in the English exam, he will say, “You will do better next time.” That makes me feel happy.

  Chen Tingting of Shenzhen: A gentleman always says, “Ladies first” When students clean up the classroom, he does the heavy work. He lets girls go into rooms first. There are no gentlemen in my class. When there is something to eat, the boys in my class always get them before girls!

What is a lady？ Boys tell us what they think a lady is:

  Wu Yifan of Dalian: A lady is quiet and kind, but she’s not shy (害羞) and she can talk about her ideas in front of others. To me, Dong Jie, a film star, is a lady. She is pretty and kind. She does a lot for others.

   Wang Lichao of Tianjin: A lady is not just beautiful but clever. She never says bad words. She is quiet and kind to others. I don’t think there is a lady in my class. Most of the girls are “wild beauties”, I think.

1.What does Huang Xiaoyu think a gentleman will do if she doesn’t do well in the English exam?

A. He will say “You’ll do better next time”

B. He will get angry

C. He will say “You’re so careless.”

D. He will laugh at her

2.Why does Wu Yifan think Dong Jie is a lady?

A. Because she is quiet.                          

B. Because she likes expressing (表现) herself

C. Because she is pretty and kind.

D. Because she is very shy.

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?

A. Wang Lichao thinks pretty-looking is enough for a lady.

B. Huang Xiaoyu thinks there is a gentleman in his class

C. Chen Tingting thinks there is a gentleman in his class

D. Wu Yufan thinks a lady can’t talk about her ideas in front of others.

4.What does the underlined words “wild beauties” mean in this passage?

A. Beautiful and kind girls                              B. Pretty- looking but rude girls

C. Gentle and shy girls                                 D. Clever girls

Do your parents ever say, “Act like a lady” or “Be a gentleman” to you? But in the eyes of today’s teenagers, what qualities (品质) should a lady or a gentleman have? Let’s take a look.
What is a gentleman?
The girls have their say:
Huang Xiaoyu of Guizhou: A gentleman is not a strong, stupid guy. He doesn’t get angry. He cares about others’ feelings. He’s always ready to help. There is a boy in my class I think is a gentleman. I didn’t do well in the mid-term English exam. He comforted (安慰) me by saying I would do better next time. His words made me feel happier.
Chen Tingting of Henan: A gentleman always says, “ladies first”. When cleaning the classroom, he does the heavy work. He lets girls go into rooms first. There aren’t any gentlemen in my class. When there are snacks, the boys in my class are always the first to grab them!
Boys tell us what they think a lady is:
Wu Yifan of Dalian, Liaoning: A ladylike girl is gentle and quiet. But she’s not shy; she’s not afraid of expressing herself. She is kind and beautiful. To me, actress Dong Jie is a lady. She is pretty and gentle. She also has a kind heart. She does a lot for charity.
Wang Lichao of Tianjin: A lady is not just pretty-looking but wise too. She never says rude words. She is not noisy. She is always calm and at ease. There aren’t any real ladies in my class, I think. Most of the girls are of a style I call “wild beauties”.
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