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牛津版（深圳·广州）初中英语八年级下册第二单元检测卷
We use both words and gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that these words and gestures can be understood in different ways. So does laughter or crying. There are also a number of striking similarities in the way different animals show the same feelings. Dogs, tigers and humans, for example, often show their teeth when they are angry.
Fear is another emotion that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English literature, a phrase like "he went pale and began to tremble" suggests that the man is either very afraid or he has just got a very big shock. In Chinese "surprise" can be described in a phrase like "they stretched out their tongues". Sticking out your tongue in English is an insulting gesture or expresses strong dislike.
Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear, anger, love and happiness on people's faces.
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A. Other studies show that older people usually find it easier to recognize or understand body language than younger people do. B. Even in the same culture, people differ in ability to understand and express feelings. C. It is true that a smile means the same thing in any language. D. This is probably because they are born with those behaviour patterns. E. However, "he opened his eyes wide" is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise. |
One day, Howard Kelly, a poor boy who was selling goods from door to door in order to pay his way through school, found he had only one coin left, and he was hungry.
He decided he would ask for a meal at the next house. However, he became very nervous when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water.
Young woman thought he looked hungry so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it slowly, and then asked, “How much do I owe(欠) you?”
“You don't owe me anything,” she replied, “We never accept payment for a kindness.” He said, “Then I thank you from my heart.”
Years later that young woman became very ill and was finally sent to the big city, where they called in specialists (专家）to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly was called in for the consultation (咨询). When he heard the name of the town she came from, he went to her room. He recognized her at once. He decided to do his best to save her life.
After a long struggle, the battle was won. The woman thought it would take the rest of her life to pay for the final bill. But when she saw the bill, she read these words: “Paid in full with one glass of milk” (Signed by Dr. Howard Kelly).
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The reason why the poor boy was selling goods | {#blank#}1{#/blank#} |
Howard Kelly's feeling when a lovely lady opened the door | {#blank#}2{#/blank#} |
The thing that the young woman brought him | {#blank#}3{#/blank#} |
The specialist who saved the woman | {#blank#}4{#/blank#} |
The final bill | {#blank#}5{#/blank#} |
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Kent has endless work to do every day. He is under a lot of pressure and has trouble falling asleep at night. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Tom is an eight-year-old boy with a sweet tooth and he has already had four bad teeth. His mom is worried about his toothache. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Jack has been a heavy smoker for 20 years. He decided to give up smoking because a body check showed he had heart problems. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Recently, Betty eats whatever she likes. She found herself putting on weight week by week but just can't stop eating. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Gina has a high fever because of the flu she caught at school. Her headache is so terrible that she has to stay in bed at home. | A．Famous home and abroad, Dr. Grey is one of the top doctors in the field of heart diseases. He has published (发表) over 100 papers in the area and got years of experience in performing heart operations (手术). B．Do you have problems with your teeth? Go to Dr. smith's. He is good at planting false (假的) teeth for people aged over 60. Nothing helps you feel better about yourself than to have perfect good teeth at an old age. C．Dr. Lee has got a doctor's degree in traditional Chinese and Western medicine. She is good at using both to treat flu patients while reducing (减少) their pain caused by high fever and terrible coughs. D．Dr. Chen is well experienced in helping patients get good sleep. He not only gives his patients good medical care but also provides them with useful advice on how to relax from their busy work. E．Dr. Wright is always ready to offer help on eating problems. He believes each patient needs a different plan to control his or her diet. He has helped hundreds of over-weight patients back to normal. F．Need help to make your children control their love for candies? Perhaps Dr. King can help. He is one of the best dentists in the city, with great skills in fixing bad teeth and communicating with kids to win their trust. G．Dr. Yang has developed some new ways to help patients give up smoking and they are proved to be successful in treating heavy smokers. She also does well in treating diseases caused by long-term smoking. |
Complain(抱怨) Politely
Not everything goes the way you want it to. You may go to a restaurant and order a nice meal. But your order is wrong or not cooked properly. You may buy a product that breaks the next day.{#blank#}1{#/blank#}However, if you speak angrily to people, they will become defensive(自卫的). Then they are less likely to help you. A more effective (有效的)way to get what you want is to stay calm.
Use polite language and a friendly tone of voice. Start with phrases such as, " I'm sorry to bother you, but. "or" Excuse me, but could you.?" For example, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I ordered potato soup, not vegetable, "Phrasing your complaint as a question also helps. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Could you help me? I just bought this phone case yesterday, but it's cracked."
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}There is no faster way to make someone defensive than by blaming them. Use the phrase." I know this isn't your fault, but…"or"There has been a misunderstanding." {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Blaming people isn't as important as getting a problem fixed!
There are honest mistakes, but at times someone may try to take advantage of you. In that case, don't say "Hey! You're trying to cheat me! "Instead, use the phrase, "I understood that…" For example. "I understood that the service charge was included in the price. Then give the person a chance to answer.
If you don't get what you want with polite conversation, ask to speak to a manager or supervisor. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}.
A. When trying to comet a problem, don't blame (责备)the person you're talking to. B. People like to be asked rather than told! C. But usually, you'll find that polite words and a smile will resolve a situation. D. These kinds of experiences make you want to complain. E. These phrases let people know you are only angry at the situation |
A. The Mid-Autumn Day B. The Dragon Boat Festival C. Teachers' Day D. The Water Festival E. Thanksgiving Day |
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It's on the fourth Thursday of November. And it is also a time for tradition and sharing. Even if they live far away, family members gather for a reunion at the house of an older relative. All give thanks together for the good things that they have.
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This festival usually lasts for three days. On the third day, all the people will pour water with good wishes to each other, dance, or take part in other activities.
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It's also called Double Fifth Festival. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. It is one of the most important Chinese festivals.
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It is a very important Chinese festival. There will be a big family dinner. People who work far away from home will try to come back. At night, people can enjoy the moon while eating mooncakes. They are the special food for this festival.
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On this day, people show love for their teachers. Students usually give their teachers Carnations（康乃馨）or some other gifts.
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