W：Steven, do you know these people want to write about our ABC company?
M：Yes. You are meeting them next week, aren't you? W：Yeah. Where should I take them, the factory perhaps? M：I suppose they prefer the office, because it is more comfortable.
W：Well, I did think here. But maybe a restaurant somewhere. M：I think they prefer to see where our products are made. W：OK. I'll meet them there. Text 8
M：Have you ever taken history?
W: Yeah. Last semester.
M: Who was your professor? W: It was Professor Johnson.
M: I have him this semester. What did you think of him?
W: He's a terrible instructor and demands a lot, but fortunately, he's an easy grader.
M: What did you end up getting?
W: I got an A. Sounds good. None of my test scores were that high, so I don't know how I got a perfect grade. Are you enjoying the class so far?
M: I hate it and I was about to drop out. But after hearing about your experience, I think I will continue.
W: Yes. Definitely stay in the class. You will get a better grade than your test scores. He does that deliberately to make all the students study hard.
M: Thanks for letting me know. I feel better now. Text 9
W：Hello, this is Rose, can I speak to Susan?
M: Hello, this is Joe, Susan went out of the office just now. Would you like to leave a message?
W: Yeah, can you tell her that the meeting on Monday has to be
put off?
M: Alright, the meeting on Monday is put off.
W: And tell her to find out if it's possible to change it to Tuesday morning, please. The best starting time for me would be 11 o'clock.
M: OK, on Tuesday at 11 a．m..
W: Yeah, and please remind her that she needs to book a meeting room with sitting for a dozen people.
M: OK, er, should she arrange lunch in a restaurant?
W: Oh, no, no, can you ask Susan to arrange for drinks, coffee, colds, soft drinks, and some sandwiches, then we can continue the meeting over lunch if we need to.
M: Alright, anything else?
W: Oh and the meeting has to finish by 2 o'clock because I have an appointment in the afternoon.
M: OK, I've got all that. W: Lovely, fine, thanks, Joe. Text 10
Because of the fast pace of American life, many families cannot eat together around the family table evening. Many people have to be at work during the normal dinner hours.
For this reason, fast-food restaurants became very popular.
These restaurants serve foods such as hamburgers, tacos and French fries. Fast-food restaurants are really fast. You don't have to wait a
minute or two for your food. They are also convenient. You may dress casually, and in some places you can even order from your car and drive away with your food without going into the restaurant. Finally, fast-food restaurants are inexpensive.
Fast food has its shortcomings, too. Most fast-food meals are not
very healthy. They are often high in fats and low in other important nutrients. It is advisable not to eat too much fast food.
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出
最佳选项。
A
This day three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop in England 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 the trouble was about. The three foreigners seemed all at sea and looked embarrassed. No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus — 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 if he/she knows 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 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 probably leave you thirsty.
At a meal in countries on the Arabic Peninsula, you will find that your glass is repeatedly refilled as soon as you drink up. If you think that you have had enough, you should take the cup or glass 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 cause trouble. Also, you should try to avoid touching the head of an adult — it's just not done in Thailand.
21．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
答案与解析 D 在第一自然段的最后，有这样的句子：No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus — the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.从此句可知那三位先生并不知道在英国乘车的习惯，所以答案是D。
22．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
答案与解析 B 答案在第二自然段的第二个句子。 23．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
答案与解析 B 可在第二自然段直接找到答案。 24．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
答案与解析 B 通读全文就会发现，只学习一门外语是不够的，还要多了解该国的风俗习惯，否则就会遇到麻烦，所以答案是B。
B
