一、单项选择。(每小题1分，共10分)
1. —Jack, you should mind your ____. It is impolite to talk loudly in public.
—Sorry, Mom. I'll remember what you said.
A. suggestion B. direction
C. manners D. passport
2. [易错题]—The competition will begin soon, but Paul looks very ____.
—Oh, he has well prepared for it. He is sure of winning it.
A. worried B. interested
C. surprised D. relaxed
3. —Shall we go to the museum tomorrow morning?
—I'm afraid not. The museum is open every day ____ Monday.
A. like B. during
C. except D. without
4. We find ____ more useful for students to do new eye exercises.
A. it B. this
C. one D. that
5. —How did Mike ____ in the group work?
—Very well. Mr. White was very satisfied with him.
A. behave B. remain
C. decide D. choose
6. [易错题]—What do you think of the movie Jurassic World?
—Very wonderful. It is well worth ____.
A. seeing B. being seen
C. to see all i want is everything D. to be seen
7. —What do you think I ____ buy for Maria?
—I think a bunch of flowers is a good choice.
A. am ready to B. am excited to
C. am surprised to D. am supposed to
8. —My grandma is used to ____ in the countryside.
—Oh. So is my grandma.
A. live B. lives
C. living D. lived
9. —This is so difficult that I want to give up.
—Take it easy. ____， it takes time to learn something new.
A. In that case B. For example
C. By the way D. After all
10. —I am sorry for being late for the party.
—____ We have just started.
A. What a pity! B. How come?
C. You're welcome. D. It's no big deal.
二、完形填空。(每小题2分，共20分)
An old saying goes, “When in Rome (罗马), do as the Romans do. ” I learned the meaning of this when I studied in Russia.
One day I __11__ some of my Chinese friends to a famous local restaurant in Moscow. My guests and I were excited from visiting Red Square and happy about our meeting. We chatted __12__ until the waiter told me that we were talking too loud. We turned our voices lower. But this didn't last long. The waiter came over to us two more times with the same__13__.
How bad an impression (印象) we must have left on the local people! In China, it's natural and __14__ for a host (主人) to make a lively atmosphere (气氛). However, in Russia and western countries, having a meal in a public place means you must __15__ your voice low. You need to be polite to others.
I felt __16__ about this. Even though we tried our best, it's very difficult to form a new habit. Russians have their own special habits. My Russian friend, Andrey always looks around and thinks for a while before leaving home. I asked him __17__ he did this. “Aha，” Andrey said, “In Russia, people always spend about a minute __18__ things and plans in their minds before leaving. So they won't leave __19__ necessary behind. ”
Finding the differences between __20__ is very interesting. I'd like to keep my eyes and mind open.
11. A. made B. invited
C. told D. taught
12. A. surprisingly B. friendly
C. warmly D. carefully
13. A. message B. menu
C. meal D. food
14. A. different B. serious
C. important D. interesting
15. A. take B. remain
C. have D. keep
16. A. bad B. strange
C. angry D. nervous
17. A. how B. when
C. why D. where
18. A. going around B. going over
C. going on D. going for
19. A. nothing B. something
C. everything D. anything
20. A. friends B. knowledge
C. people D. cultures
三、阅读理解。(每小题3分，共30分)
A
The world is a much smaller place now. A person can fly from New York at lunchtime and arrive in London in time for dinner. The following tips will help you avoid making mistakes while you are dining in Japan and Italy.
Japan ◆Drink directly from a soup bowl as spoons are uncommon. ◆Do not cross your chopsticks or stick them into a bowl of rice. ◆Make a loud noise while eating to show that you like the food. ◆Do not pass food using chopsticks, which takes place at funerals (葬礼) only. |
Italy ◆Always follow the lead of the host. ◆An honored guest should make a toast (祝酒) later in the meal. ◆The host is the first to sit, eat, give a toast and get up at the end of the meal. ◆It's very impolite to put extra cheese on the top of your pizza, and worse still to add it to seafood. |
21. You are expected to ____ in Japan.
A. drink soup with a spoon
B. cross your chopsticks
C. make a noise while eating
D. pass food with chopsticks at table
22. Who usually eats first in Italy?
A. The old guest.
B. The youngest guest.
C. An honored guest.
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