As we know，there are differences between Westren culture and  Chinese  culture．{#blank#}1{#/blank#}．Let's look at some words about animals and plants．Most expressions in Chinese about the dog，for example，"a homeless dog"，"a mad dog"，"A running  dog"and"A dog catching a mouse"，have bad  meanings．{#blank#}2{#/blank#}，In  English，people use the  dog to describe good actions．For example，"you are A lucky dog"means you are A lucky person．And‘every dog has its day"means each person has gool luck sometimes．To describe a person's serious illness，they say‘sick as a dog"．The word"dog﹣tired"means very tired．{#blank#}3{#/blank#}．But in Western culture，"cat"is often used ti describe a woman who is unkind．There are many other examples of how"cat"is used to describe a woman who is unkind．There are many other examples of how‘cat"is used differently as well．

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}People think the rose stands for love，peace，courage and friendship．And the rose is the national flower of England，America and many other countries．

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#}We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how some words are used．

A．Howerver，Chinese love cats very much

B．The words about plants and animals are used in good or bad ways in different cultures

C．We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used

D．However，westerners love cats very much

E．We can see simliarities when we pay attention to the way words are used

F．The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some Western countries

G．But in Western countries，dogs are considered to be honest and good friends of humans．

W: You look worried, David. What's wrong?

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W: You said you liked English.．{#blank#}2{#/blank#}.

M: I find it difficult to do English reading, especially reading a longer passage.

W: That doesn't sound too bad.

M: {#blank#}3{#/blank#}. What should I do?

W: Just read quickly to get the main idea at first. Don't read word by word. Read word groups.

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W: Guess a word's meaning by reading the sentences before and after it. You probably understand more than you think.

M: That sounds difficult.

W: {#blank#}5{#/blank#}. You can improve your English reading by more practice. The more you read, the faster you'll be.

M: I'll try. Thank you, Mrs. Black.

    When you speak, write a letter, or make a telephone, your words carry a message. People communicate with words. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears (眼泪) in your eyes tell others that you are sad.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} the teacher knows you want to say something or ask questions, You shake your head and people know you are saying "No". You nod and people know you are saying "Yes".

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#} For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the door tells you where to go in or out. Have you ever thought that there are a lot of other signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time?{#blank#}4{#/blank#} An artist can use his drawings to tell about the beautiful mountains, the blue seas and many other thing. A writer writes books to tell you about all the wonderful things in the world and also about people and their ideas.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} They can help us lo know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about.

A. People can communicate in many other ways.

B. But do you know people also communicate without words?

C. If you make noise in class.

D. When you put up your hands in class.

E. Magazines, TV, radio and films all help us communicate with others.

F. Other things can also carry messages.

    In Thailand, people do not eat with chopsticks like in China, Japan, and Korea. They use spoons and forks.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}.Most food is already cut. If you need to cut things, use the side of your spoon first and then use your fork.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}. If you are right-handed, keep the spoon in your right hand and the fork in your left hand.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.The rice is not on the same plate with other food. It is not necessary to finish all your rice or all your food. It is good to leave a little on your plate. If you eat up anything,it means you want more.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}.The host (主人)will ask you twice or three times if you want more food. It is the same with whatever you are drinking. During the meal, never empty your cup or glass. When it is less than half full, your host or neighbor will fill it again.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}. Always refill (再加满) your neighbor's glass. This means that you must keep an eye on your neighbor's glass all through the meal.

A: Hello, Tim.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}

B: There are forty students in our class.

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B: Most of my classmates exercise three or four times a week. Some students exercise every day.

A: {#blank#}3{#/blank#}

B: Sure, it's very important for us. Do you often exercise?

A: No, I hardly ever exercise.

B: {#blank#}4{#/blank#}I think you should exercise more from now on.

A: I think you're right. Thank you.

B: {#blank#}5{#/blank#}

Are you a stressed-out student?

    You can beat it with our FIVE-POINT ACTION PLAN！

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    Some people are OK with three or four hours of sleep a night, but most people aren't. You should try to sleep eight hours a night. If you can't, then take a nap in the afternoon. Sleeping too long isn't good, either. Don't stay in bed all day.

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    Students often put on weight because they eat a lot of junk food and eat late at night. Bad idea! You should try to eat your evening meal early and have healthy snacks, like fruit. You should also try to drink at least eight cups of water a day. Finally, don't skip breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day!

    You don't have to eat a big breakfast, but you should eat something.

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    Sometimes you have to stop what you're doing. Take a break. Turn off the TV or computer, walk around the room, and breathe deeply. You should do this several times a day. And once a week, take a walk in a park or in the woods. Look at the trees and smell the flowers.

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    Walk as much as you can. Walking is the best way to stay in shape. Or get a bicycle, but remember that riding a bike can be dangerous. You should always wear a helmet and bright clothes. Never ride without them!

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    Do you have a gym nearby? You should use it. You don't have to exercise every day, but you should do some aerobic activity three to five times a week. Thirty minutes a day is enough. Remember: you can review for a test and jog on a treadmill at the same time.