37.In England recently three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited.About five minutes later,the bus they wanted came along.They were just going to get on when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them.People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way.Someone shouted at them.The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about.The three foreigners seem all at sea and looked embarrassed.No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus. Learning the language of a country isn't enough.If you want to have a pleasant visit,find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country.You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own.A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table.The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself.Also in India,you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesn't agree.But in many parts of India a shake of the head means agreement.Nodding your head when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty. In that country,you shake your head to mean 'yes' -a nod means 'no'.At a meal in countries on the Arabic Peninsula,you will find that your glass is repeated refilled as soon as you drink up.If you think that you have had enough,you should take the cup or glasses in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top. In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs when you are sitting talking to someone even at an important meeting.Doing this in Thailand,however,could bring about trouble.Also,you should try to avoid touching the head of an adult--it's just not done in Thailand. (1)The British people tried to push the three gentlemen out of the way,because the gentlemen
. A.were foreigners B.didn't have tickets C.made a loud noise D.didn't line up for the bus (2)According to the article,if you want to have a pleasant journey in a foreign country,you should
. A.learn the language of the country B.understand the manners and customs of the country C.have enough time and money D.make friends with the people there (3)In India it is considered impolite
. A.to use the right hand for passing food at table. B.to pass food with the left hand. C.to eat food with your hands. D.to help yourself at table. (4)To cross one's legs at an important meeting in Europe is
. A.a common habit B.an important manner C.a serious trouble D.a bad manner (5)The best title for this article is
. A.People's Everyday Life B.Mind Your Manners C.Shaking and Nodding Head D.Taking a Bus in England.
38.Passage Three Dear Editor (編輯): I am writing about the recent article in your newspaper about the decision to build a new sports center in our town.In my opinion,this is an excellent idea which will have many advantages for our town. To start with,the town has only two old sports facilities (場所).Many people do not get the chance to play sports when they want.A new sports center will give more people the opportunity to play sports.It will also give children and teenagers access to better facilities than they have at school,as well as somewhere to go at weekends.At the moment there is very little for them to do. Moreover,the new center will be in an excellent location(位置).It is in the center of town,near the railway station and several major bus routes(線路).Therefore,it will be very easy to get to.What is more,it will be built on the place where there is an old factory.This means that the town will take a new look. All in all,I must say that I totally agree with the decision made by the local government.l hope that the plan will be carried out as soon as possible. Yours, John Smith
(1)Who will receive the letter!
A.An editor B.A child C.A teacher D.A teenager (2)What will be built in the town?
A.A railway station B.A school C.A sports center D.A factory (3)How many old sports facilities are there in the town
A.One B.Two C.Three D.Four (4)Where will be the new center?
A.In the center of town. B.Close to an old factory. C.Near only one bus route. D.Far from the railway station. (5)What does the writer say about the decision made by the government?
A.He cares little about it. B.He totally agrees. C.He has no idea. D.He dislikes it.