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辽宁省铁岭市西丰振兴中学2024年中考一模英语试题
Table manners
All societies have customs about how to eat politely. In English, we call these customs "table manners". Based on culture and location, table manners can be quite different from place to place. It's very interesting!
●In some cultures, it's polite to serve food to guests, while in other cultures, people don't do this because it makes the guests feel like they are being forced to eat.
●In most East Asian countries, people use chopsticks at the table. Do you know that in some places people simply use their hands to eat? And in some places, only their right hand?
●In Russia, it's polite to leave a bit of food on your plate to show the host that there was plenty to eat. It means you enjoyed the food.
So when you visit another place or another country, take the time to learn the local customs and manners. Remember, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
A. Here are some examples. B. Different table manners show different cultures. C. In Western countries, people usually eat with a knife and a fork. D. But in India, finishing the food on your plate is considered polite. E. Throughout the world, you will find many different table manners and customs. |
clear your mind wake up take a nap a short time how long |
Many students aren't getting enough sleep at night, which means they end up feeling sleepy during class. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}during the day may be a solution.
According to Forbes, a mid-afternoon nap can {#blank#}2{#/blank#}, increase your energy and help you study even better. But {#blank#}3{#/blank#}should a nap last? The proper time should be between 10 and 30 minutes, Peter Venn, a sleep expert said.
Sleeping for {#blank#}4{#/blank#}, such as five minutes or so, is not helpful. That's just not enough time to rest. But if you sleep for too long, you may {#blank#}5{#/blank#}feeling uncomfortable.
Information Form(表格) | |
Name | {#blank#}1{#/blank#} White |
Birthday | {#blank#}2{#/blank#} 3rd |
Hobby(爱好) | Playing {#blank#}3{#/blank#} and reading books |
Eating Habits | Having porridge, {#blank#}4{#/blank#} and dumplings for breakfast Having rice, chicken and vegetables for lunch Having noodle for dinner |
Activities(活动) | Two ball games, an art festival and an {#blank#}5{#/blank#} test |
Come and enjoy noodles in our restaurant. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} kind of noodles do you like? In our restaurant, there are different {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(kind) of noodles. Each {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(be) very delicious. Today we have 3 specials.Special 1 is the pork noodles {#blank#}4{#/blank#} onions. We have large, medium and small {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(bowl). You can have a large bowl for 13 yuan, a medium bowl {#blank#}6{#/blank#} 12 yuan or a small bowl for 8 yuan. Special 2 is the mutton and carrot noodles. We have medium bowls of the noodles. They are 12 yuan. If you {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(not) like noodles with meat, you can have our Special 3——egg noodles. You can have a large bowl for 9 yuan or a small bowl for just 7 yuan.
What would you like {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(drink)? There are different kinds of drinks. We have orange juice, apple juice, watermelon juice and so on. And if you eat in our restaurant, the juice is all free. You don't need to pay {#blank#}9{#/blank#} the juice. Please come and enjoy your noodles today!
B. Do you think this ad is attractive(吸引人的) to you? Why?
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C. Write an ad for City Star Milk Tea Shop according to the price list(价目表) below in no more than 80 words.
City Star Milk Tea Shop | |||
Varieties | Price | Varieties | Price |
Milk tea | $1.6 | Jasmine green tea | $1.2 |
Hot/Iced coffee | $4 | Watermelon juice | $0.7 |
Cakes | $2.2 | Puddings | $2 |
Pineapple snow | $2 | Ice shavings of chocolate | $2.8 |
Tom just moved to a new neighborhood with his parents. He goes to school from Monday to Friday. At weekend, he likes watching different kinds of movies. There are many cinemas in Tom's neighborhood.
Cinema | Distance | Ticket Price | Waiting Time |
Huanyi Cinema | 1.5 kilometers | ¥20/person ¥35 for two | 10 minutes |
Baili Cinema | 500 meters | ¥30/person ¥50 for two | 15 minutes |
Bona World | 200 meters | ¥50/person Free for kids under five | half an hour |
Movie Town | 2 kilometers | ¥15/person | 20 minutes |
Other information:
Of all the movie theaters, Baili Cinema has the most comfortable seats and the best sound.
If you want to enjoy the newest movies, Bona World is the best cinema.
Movie Town has the worst service, but it has the biggest screens.
Some Useful Ways to Cheer You Up
No one can be happy all the time. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} Here are some suggestions for you when you are in a bad mood.
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} Friends can help each other by realizing that they are not alone in their feelings. Talking to parents is important, too. Parents can share their own experiences of dealing with bad moods. Teachers are also there to talk with you and make you feel better.
Do some exercise. Go for a run, play some tennis, ride your bike, or punch a punching bag(打沙袋). They can help you get over from your bad moods.
Get enough sleep. Though it can be hard to find enough time, getting enough rest is very important. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}
Make your feelings on paper. Writing can help you express your thoughts and feelings. Painting, music or other art forms are also helpful.
Feel easy to cry. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}In fact, it often makes a person feel better. If you find that you are sad, bored, or hopeless much of the time, or if you just can't seem to feel happy, you can have a cry. It can help you feel relaxed.
A. Talk to people you know well. B. You can be unhappy sometimes. C. There's nothing wrong with crying. D. Being tired can cause more sadness. E. You can wait a moment until the bad mood goes away. |
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