There are many kinds of 1. transportation now. Which one do you like best, by train, by bus or by plane? Now let's look at these three kinds of transportation. 2.The fastest way to travel is by plane. If you want to save time, 3.乘火车是最好的选择. A plane ticket can also be easier to book, and there are 4.(hundred) of planes leaving half an hour to everywhere. But it is much 5.(expensive) than traveling by train or by car. Many people prefer to traveling together by train. Because the train is cheaper than the plane and you can see the beautiful scenery out of the windows. But sometimes people are very noisy on the train. And it's very small and crowded inside the train. Taking a car is great. You can feel freer in your own car and you can move quickly from place to place at any time you like. 6.But sometimes you may be late because of the heavy traffic  .You have to pay for a car park and petrol . Cars are less comfortable than trains. You can't sleep or relax when you drive. Cars pollute the air more than trains, too.

    Bob is an English boy. His eyes are blue. Li Ming is a tall boy. His eyes are black. They are good friends. Bob's hair is yellow and Li Ming's hair is black. Li Ming's mom is a Chinese teacher. Bob's mom is an English teacher.她和李明的妈妈在同一个学校。Bob's dad is a doctor(医生). Bob and his dad look different. He looks like his mom. Bob's family are new in China. Li Ming's dad and mom help them(他们). They like their English friends.

    In the future, machines will be improved and do more and more work for man. Few people have to work for long hours{#blank#}1{#/blank#} How will he use this leisure in the world of tomorrow?

    Certainly he will still need holidays.

    In the future, the computer will help people to find the right place. The computer will ask them questions which they will answer by pressing a button.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} then the computer will tell them where to find the place they want for holiday.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} It will also help people to use their leisure time well. There will be more programmes on how to make and how to do things.

    In the future, people will certainly have to do less work{#blank#}4{#/blank#} This means that the rest of the time will be mostly leisure time.

    Some scientists say that man of the future will be able to get enough pleasure and enjoyment on his own without going anywhere. According to other scientists{#blank#}5{#/blank#} The cap will make him see, feel and hear all kinds of enjoyable things.

根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使知道文意思通顺，内容完整。

A. Man will have more time for leisure.

B. a man will put on a small cap.

C. It'll also show them pictures and they will say which ones they like

D. Machines will take more and more work from man.

E. TV will be used more in education.

    Body language is one of the most powerful means of communication.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} People around the world show all kinds of feelings, wishes and attitudes that they might never speak aloud. The most universal facial expression is the smile. People usually smile to show happiness and make people feel comfortable. But sometimes it does not always mean that we are truly happy, however. Smiles around the world can be false, hiding other feelings like anger, fear or worry.{#blank#}2{#/blank#}However, the general purpose of smiling is to show good feelings. From the time we are babies, we show unhappiness or anger by frowning.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} Making a fist and shaking it almost always means that someone is angry and threatening another person.

    There are many ways around the world to a show agreement, but nodding the head up and down is used for agreement almost worldwide{#blank#}4{#/blank#} 

    Being respectful to people is based on each culture, but in general it is probably not a good idea to give a hug to a boss or teacher. In almost every culture, it is not usually good to stand too close to someone of a higher position.{#blank#}5{#/blank#} 

    With so many cultural differences between people, it is great to have some similarities in body language. We can often be wrong about each other, so it is an amazing thing that we understand each other as well as we do!

根据材料内容，从下面五个选项中选出能填入文中空缺处的最佳选项，使短文意思通顺、内容完整。

A. Most people also understand that shaking the head from side to side means disagreement and refusal.

B. There are unhappy smiles，such as when someone “lost face” and smiles to hide it.

C. It is often even more powerful than spoken languages.

D. Standing at a little distance with open hands will show that I am willing to listen.

E. In most places around the world, frowning and turning one's back to someone shows anger.

Today we talk about the three Chinese gods who often appear in the Spring Festival. They are Zaoshen, Caishen and Menshen.

Zaoshen (the Kitchen God) {#blank#}1{#/blank#} (consider) the most important family god in China, who takes charge of people's diet and oversees the good or evil of each family. It is {#blank#}2{#/blank#} (wide) believed that on the 23rd or 24th day of the twelfth lunar month, Zaoshen returns to heaven {#blank#}3{#/blank#} (report) the activities of each family over the past year to the Jade Emperor. The Jade Emperor either rewards or punishes a family based {#blank#}4{#/blank#} that report. Most of the Chinese people worship Zaoshen on that day,{#blank#}5{#/blank#} they hope that he will mention more good things and {#blank#}6{#/blank#} (few) bad things in front of the Jade Emperor.

Caishen (the God of Wealth) is the god in charge of money. In China, people believe there are several Gods of Wealth, among who Zhao Gongming is {#blank#}7{#/blank#} (popular). He has a black face, holds a gold ingot(金元宝) in his left hand and rides on {#blank#}8{#/blank#} back of a black tiger. In some regions, people believe Zhao's birthday is the {#blank#}9{#/blank#} (five) day of the first lunar month. On that day, they will open their doors to welcome him.

Many Chinese people also believe in Menshen (the Door God). The representatives of Menshen are Qin Shubao and Yuchi Gong. The Chinese believe that they can protect their homes and prevent evil things {#blank#}10{#/blank#} (enter) their homes. During the Spring Festival, people paste new pictures of Menshen on their doors to welcome the new year.

In this coming winter vacation, the Students' Union will hold some activities in and out of school: If you want to join them, take a look at the notices and make your own decision.