As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pa...

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As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let's look at the 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 mouse”, have negative meanings. But in western countries, dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of humans. In English, people use the dog to describe positive actions. For example, “You are a lucky dog.” means you are a lucky person. And “every dog has its day.” means each person has good luck sometimes. To describe a person's serious illness, they say “sick as a dog”. The word “dog-tired” means very tired. However, Chinese love cats very much. But in western culture, “cat” is often used to describe a woman who is cruel.
The rose is regarded as symbol of love in both China and some western countries. People think the rose means love, peace, courage and friendship. And the rose is the national flower of England, America and many other countries.
The words about plants and animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how some words are used.

（1）、“Every dog has its day.” means “________”.

A、Everybody in the world is lucky. B、Each person lives his own way of life. C、If one works hard, he's sure to succeed. D、Everybody has a time in life to be lucky.

（2）、What can we know from the passage?

A、Words show differences in culture. B、Chinese people prefer dogs to cats. C、Western people think cats to be good friends. D、Rose is the national flower of all western countries.

（3）、Which statement is right according to passage?

A、People think the rose means love, peace, luck and friendship. B、The words about plants and animals are used both in positive and negative ways in different cultures. C、In China, people use the dog to describe negative actions. D、In eastern culture, “cat” is often used to describe a woman who is cruel.

（4）、What's the best title for the passage?

A、Negative or Positive B、Different Countries Have Different Culture C、Rose Means the Same in Chinese and English D、What Dog and Cat Mean in English and Chinese

举一反三

   For most people, the word “fashion” means “clothes”. But people may ask the question “What clothes are in fashion?” And they use the adjective “fashion” in the same way: “She was wearing a fashionable coat.” “His shirt was really a fashionable colour.”
   But of course there are fashions in many things, not only in clothes. There are fashions in holidays, in restaurants, in films and books. There are even fashions in school subjects, jobs … and in languages.
   Fashions change very quickly as time goes. This is natural. We hear about things much more quickly than in the past. Newspapers, radios, telephones, televisions and computers send information from one place to another in a few minutes.
New fashions mean that people will buy new things, so you see there is money in fashion.

    What is your favorite English letter? Many of you may say QQ. Why? Because so many of you chat with your friends on QQ. What do you like about QQ? What do you talk about? The CCTV reporter Miss Wang interviews three kids. Let's listen to what they say.
    When do you chat on QQ? What do you talk about?
    Lin Yuhan, Xi'an: On weekends. We talk about homework and chat with each other.
    Tang Xuting, Shanghai: At weekends and when I don't have much homework. We exchange test answers and chat.
    Yang Yuhang, Dalian: Our class goes online together at 4-6 pm on weekends. We complain about homework, chat and talk about computer games.
    What do you put on your QQ blog ?
    Lin: I put good articles I have found online on my blog. I also write articles myself. They are about funny things that have happened in my class.
    Tang: I put pictures on my blog. Not my own photos, but pictures from my favorite Japanese cartoons like Tennis Prince and Conan.
    Yang: I put DV films on my blog. I shoot them during sports meetings and school parties. The most popular one is about a dancing teacher. It is so funny that everyone watches it.
    How do you like QQ?
    Lin: It's a good space for us to make a record of our lives, of both good times and sad times.
    Tang: My friends and I may not have time to chat at school. But we can do it on QQ. It's very helpful to our friendships.
    Yang: If you chat with friends on the telephone, your parents sometimes listen to your conversation. There's no such problem with QQ. You can relax and talk freely.

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Question: Are you punctual(守时的)?

Posted April 3, 2019 by Billy

I'm punctual in my work life, but not in my personal life. However, it's OK in my country. We, Brazilians, are always late: if the party is at eight, everyone shows up at ten and everyone, including the host, is happy that we are on time. Cheers!

Lisa Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Of course! My friends and I all believe that showing up late for an appointment (约会) or class is an insult(冒犯) to the person(s) we are meeting. It seems to say, "My time is more important than yours."

Vera Lausanne. Switzerland

Not only am I punctual, but I am always early for most events in my life. The secret is (and it really works!): I keep all the clocks (except my computer) in my life 10 minutes fast!

Wang Cai Shenzhen, China

For an appointment, I always make sure I'm on time. Once I had a friend who was always late for every meeting. If we made it at 9 and it was a 45-minute trip for her, then she would arrive at 9: 45. I liked her a lot, but could not stand the unpunctuality.

Bud Berlim, Germany

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Hi, I'm Hu Bin, a student of Class l, Grade 7. At school,My teachers and my classmates very1to me. My school life is very2.I like it very Classes begin3 8:00a. m. I have four classes in the morning and two classes in the afternoon. Istudy Chinese, English, math, politics and4 othersubjects. English is my favorite subject, and I often5Englishwith my classmates. I also like P. E. and music.6 Idon't like math. I think it's7 difficultand boring. What do you think?

After school, I often play8 basketballwith my classmates. It is my favorite outdoor activity. Sometimes I swim in theswimming pool. Sometimes I9 withmy friends in the park. I go to the school library every Tuesday and Thursday. Ithink my school life is very interesting? What about10? Can you tell me something about it?

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How to build good relationships with people from other cultures? Actually, it is important to learn some communication skill. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.

Learn about the culture in advance. A little knowledge can go a long way. So if you have time before going abroad or meeting with someone from another culture, try to take time to learn the basic "do's and don'ts" of that culture. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} It's very convenient.

Be respectful and tolerant. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Signs of these may appear when you communicate with people from other cultures. However, it is not the time to judge people based on these differences during basic communication. Instead, respect them for what they are, and tolerate them.

Speak clearly and slowly. But do not shout at others even if they don't understand you. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Instead, it can be seen as a rude behavior. What's more, even if there are difficulties in communicating with people from other cultures, do not treat other people as though they are stupid.

{#blank#}5{#/blank#} In some cultures, looking another person in the eye when you speak is seen as a sign of honesty and interest. However, in other cultures, it may be disrespectful.

A. You can find information on this from the Internet.

B. Know whether to make eye contact or avoid it.

C. Each culture has its own set of values and beliefs.

D. The following are some tips that many help you.

E. Raising your voice cannot make yourself understood.

完形填空

Henry is a little fatter than he wants to be.He wants to1. So he is on a diet(节食). He tries2too much and he eats very little sugarbecause it will make him3. He also does exercise every4. He swims very often,5he runs about two kilometres a day. Now heis6than before. Henry's sister, Susan, ishealthier than Henry.7 is also younger and thinner than he is. She does8 every day, too. She doesn't9 muchmeat. But she eats a lot of fruit and10 because she thinks they are better for her health.

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