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黑龙江省哈尔滨市道外区2024年中考二模英语试题
Certain things you do at one place might be totally OK. But you do the same thing in another place and it does not come through at all or it might even be totally misunderstood.
To start with, attention is paid to personal space by Finns (芬兰人) a lot. When waiting in line, they keep one meter or more from each other. If you are standing too close to someone while talking, you will notice that the other person is trying to get a bit further away from you.
For them, eye contact (接触) is not very common, even when talking to friends and family. It might be a sign of rudeness in other cultures not to look each other in the eye when talking. In Finland it is simply just the opposite.
Also, touching strangers in Finland is not allowed. They might feel uncomfortable. For most Finns, physical contact while talking even among friends is not common. They do not give kisses on the cheek when greeting each other.
Finns do not talk about their salaries (薪水) and it is very impolite to ask even friends about how much they earn. No one comments (评论) about each other's appearance or clothes unless someone asks for an opinion.
Anyway, as the saying goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. "Next time you travel to Finland, remember these rules.
A. Second, do not make eye contact with Finns. B. Because of all these, Finns are often considered unfriendly. C. Here are some rules you should know about when you are in Finland. D. Mostly the greeting is saying hi or shaking hands. E. Physical contact might make the other person feel uncomfortable. F. It is simply considered a part of their personal space. |
Kindness is important because it can make people feel confident. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} . As a mother, I teach my children through my actions and talks. I believe these ways may help you become kind too. 1. Listen and show interest.
By listening tosomeone or showing interest inthe talk, you can change someone's life. 2. Show compassion(同情).
Showing compassion is a great way to show kindness. You can do this by telling them you understand them and care for their words, {#blank#}2{#/blank#} . By doing so, you are having an act of kindness greater than any.
3. Help others.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#}. By helping others solve a math problem or giving advice, you are helping other people out. Don't forget to help others when they are in need.
4. Say thank you.
A "thank you"can go a very long way and help you do many things, but many people forget it. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} This is very important when meeting people who are serving(服务)you, like your waitress.
A. Be honest about your feelings. B. It can also bring you more new friends C. People don't like "thank you"for many reasons(原因). D. Another easy wayto be kind is to give help. E. Youcansay thank you after other people help you. |
Learn Whenever and Wherever |
We need plenty of skills to manage our life well. Among them, {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (有用的) skill is the ability to learn. Whether you are at home or {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(在国外), learn whenever and wherever. In school, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}(参加) classes is the main way to learn. It's {#blank#}4{#/blank#}(的确) more than a journey to gain knowledge. It helps us discover and understand our world in new ways. Another way to improve learning ability is by reading. For example, we read stories of great heroes in the {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(战争) times. By reading them, we know that in those years, their speeches made the clouds {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(开始消散) from people's minds. The heroes also guided those in the darkness, so they {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(继续) to move on towards the light. And for us today, what we learn is their courage and wisdom to face any difficulty, {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(无论什么) it is. Good communication also plays a big role in learning. When we {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(回复) to someone, let's make sure our words are kind and thoughtful. Remember, every couversation is a chance to build bridges, not walls. So, dear kids, as you start this exciting journey called life,- remember to keep your eyes open for chances to learn. Keep fighting for {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(胜利) and create a better life for yourself. |
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