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牛津版(深圳·广州)2018-2019学年初中英语七年级下册期中自主检测
Fire can help people in many ways. But it can also be very harmful.
Fire can keep your house 1, give light and cook food. But fire can burn things 2 . Big fire can burn trees, houses, animals and people.
Nobody knows how people began to use fire. But there are 3interesting old stories about how a man or a woman started a fire. One is4 a man. The man 5 a very long time ago. He went up to the Sun and 6 fire down.
Today people know how to make a fire with matches(火柴). Children sometimes 7 to play with them. But matches can be very dangerous. One match can burn a piece of paper, and 8 it can burn a house. A small fire can turn into a big fire very quickly. So you 9 be careful with matches.
Be careful with fire, and it will 10 you. But if you aren't careful with fire, it may hurt you.
Different countries have different rules on doing business. When there is a chance for you to go abroad for a business purpose, it is best to be clear about the rules and customs. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}
In Brazil
Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each other (especially women) with light kisses.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Business meetings sometimes start later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can last for hours there's no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication to mails or phone calls.
In Singapore
Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Business cards should be offered and received with two hands. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} This is because arriving late is considered impolite.
In Switzerland
The Swiss call each other by their last name. They are also respectful of private lives. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
For example, asking about a lady's age or how much they make a month is seen impolite. Being on time is required. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe. They al-so have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} They keep their hands be seen at the table and their arms off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.
Please remember, when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
A. What's more, they are relaxed about time. B. You are always supposed to be on time. C. People there are also serious about table manners. D. You should be careful not to ask about personal information. E. Here is some must-know information on how people behave in doing business in some countries. |
*Young People Share Their Ideas on School Bullying(霸凌)* | |
Yin Peixin, 13, Mexico | In my school, teachers try to stop bullying. We often talk about why bullying is bad. But bullying still happens(发生). Bullies(霸凌者) may meet with parents, be suspended(停学), or leave school. We should try to stop it. |
Zhu Yuhan, 17, US | In some schools, teachers don't take bullying seriously. They think kids are just"playing", Luckily, at my school, bullying is not a problem. Teachers will watch the alone and quiet students. The school uses websites like Safe2Say to report(报道)bullying. |
Yuan Ningfei, 17, UK | In the UK, bullying is still a concern(担忧). In 2023, one in four students said they were bullied. Most schools have plans to stop it. At my school, some teachers look after and help victims(受害者). Some schools will hold an Anti-Bullying Week to help students know about bullying. |
Lee Chulkyu, 16, South Korea | In South Korea, school bullying is not as common(常见)as on TV, but it is a big problem. Bullies might not get into university because of what they did. To stop bullying, we can follow Confucius'(孔子)advice:"Treat others as you want to be treated(己所不欲,勿施于人). " This means everyone should try to make sure all students feel safe at school. |
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