江苏省扬州中学2016-2017学年高一上学期期中考试英语试卷及答案
江苏省扬州中学2016-2017学年第一学期期中考试
高一英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)两部分。满分120分，考试时间120分钟。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题共85分)
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分20分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
()1. Where is the man's mother now?
A. At home.
B. In a hospital. D. At a bus stop.
()2. Where does the conversation most probably take place?
A. In a restaurant.
B. In a clothing store.
C. In a bookstore.
()3. How does Susan probably look now?
A. Pleased.
B. Surprised.
C. Upset.
()4. What does the man's father want him to be?
A musician. B. A doctor. C. A programmer.
()5. What is the woman going to do?
A. Go to see a movie.
B. Meet her aunt at the station.
C. Prepare a party.
第二节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
()6. What seems to be the man's problem?
A. Keeping his room clean every day.
B. Getting along with his roommate.
C. Having trouble making friends.
()7. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Try to get more sleep.
B. Buy some music CDs.
C. Talk to Charlie.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
()8. How is the man going to Sun College?
A. By bike.
B. On foot.
C. By car.
()9. How far is it from Main Street to Water Square?
A. A few yards.
B. 2 blocks away.
C. 20 minutes' walk.
()10. Where will the man have to ask the way again?
A. At Rain Avenue.
B. At Mass Hospital.
C. At the Farmer's Bank.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
()11. What do we know about Steve?
A. He's seeing a doctor.
B. He's absent from work.
C. He's on a business trip. ()12. How does Steve feel now?
A. Weak. B．Tired. C. Bored.
()13. What is Sue going to do next week?
A. To get a job.
B. To join a sports team.
C. Travel on business.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
()14. Where did the man meet Claudia?
A. At a music store.
B. On the Internet.
C. At a class discussion.
()15. What is the relationship between the man and Claudia?
A. Web friends.
B. Close friends.
C. Boy friend and girl friend.
()16. What does the woman suggest about greeting Claudia?
A. Arriving on time.
B. Using her family name.
C. Bringing her some flowers. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
()17. What inspired the speaker to eat in a more healthy way?
A. A report about Americans' eating habits.
B. A report about a restaurant owner.
C. A report about fast food restaurants.
()18. What do we know about Alice Waters' restaurant?
A. It is famous in the US.
B. It was started in France.
C. It used to be a fast food restaurant.
()19. Where do the vegetables used by Alice Waters' restaurant come from?
A. Overseas markets.
B. Supermarkets.
C. Local farms.
()20. How much weight has the speaker lost in the past five years?
A.30 pounds.
B. 40 pounds.
C. 70 pounds.
第二部分：英语基础知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节：单项填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
请认真阅读下面各题，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
21. What surprised me most was not what he expressed but ________ he said it.
A. the way
B. in the way that
C. in the way
D. the way which
22. Among the many dangers ____ sailors have to face at sea, probably the greatest of all is fog.
A. when
B. what
C. where
D. which
23.---Do you think he can win the prize for the race?
---Impossible now. He ________ to do so, but he has just had his right leg hurt.
A has expected B. is expected C. would expect D. was expected
24. Mr. Sinek is supposed to pay a visit to Yangzhou next month, ________ he is going to take part in the Marathon.
A. which
B. what
C. where
D. why
25. The pupils who are seated at the back of the Shuren Auditorium, please keep quiet, ______?
A. do you
B. aren’t you
C. will you
D. don’t they
26. As a secretary, Mr. Howell always keeps the manager_______ of what’s going on at home and abroad, so he deserves__________.
A. to be informed; to be praised
B. informing; praising
C. informed; praised
D. informed; praising
27. The lady insisted that the young man ______ her wallet and her parents insisted he ______ to the police station at once.
A. had stolen; be sent
B. had stolen; sent
C. should steal; shouldn't be sent
D. had stolen; must be sent
28. --- This is the same watch ______ I left on the playground yesterday.
--- How can it be possible? I bought _____ the other day.
A. that; one
B. that; it
C. as; one
D. as; that
29.---David’s made such rapid progress in his English recently.
---_____________, and ___________.
A. So he has; so have you
B. So he is; so have you
C. So has he; so you have
D. So was he; so you have
30.Every time _______ they met, they would talk excitedly for several hours about the schoolmates and incidents ________ they still remembered in the primary school.
A that; who and which B. when; that C. /; that D. when; which
31. I often miss Jack, an old friend, _______ everyone thinks is pleasant to ________.
A. who; talk
B. whom; get along with
C. who; get along with
D. whom; talk with
32.To my joy, Mr. Lee, our class teacher, approved _______ the conference to be held this weekend.
A. us to attend
B. for us to attend
C. of us to attend
D. of our attending
33. It is believed that very little _____has been made of the waste materials from factories in the past decades, which on the contrary has brought pollution to the environment.
A. cost
B. use
C. value
D. action
34. —Learning a foreign language isn’t easy. It takes time.
—I can’t agree more with you. ________. There’s no short cut.
A. All roads lead to Rome
B. Rome wasn’t built in a day
C. Practice makes perfect
D. Slow but sure wins the race
35. ---Dad, my teacher says she’s decided not to hold the party due to the coming examination. I just can’t understand.
---___________. You were looking forward to it.
A. It doesn’t matter
B. It’s very unwise of her
C. Don’t worry about it
D. You must be disappointed
第二节：完形填空(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
请认真阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
Growing up in Kenya was amazing because I learned so much,
though being poor and lack of resources were sometimes driving us
mad. I knew I didn’t have much,36 I was happy.
There was only one thing I wasn’t happy with:37 . I wanted to go to high school and university. I had the 38 , the will and the grades, but I didn’t have the resources. Even basic things like food, water and shelter weren’t39 available.
Young people in poverty have little or no 40 to high schools and universities. Where I lived, it was challenging 41 someone helped.
When I left primary school, I was in the same situation as many other financially disadvantaged youth. 42 , during that year, a charitable high school for girls, Starehe Girls Centre, was founded and I received a scholarship(奖学金). Today, I am on record as being the first student to be 43 to this school.
In 2006, my school joined The Global Give Back Circle, a not-for-profit organization for disadvantaged girls to complete their education and gain employable 44 . After graduating from high school, I was given access to a nine-month IT 45 . In addition, its give-back attitude had taught us to not only 46 ourselves but other people.
With this in mind, 10 of us created a website called “Hey Sister, Get Clued-Up”. Through this educational website, 47 networking 10,000 African girls worldwide, all Sisters committed themselves to sending information to their villages. This can be to promote financial freedom, advance information 48 health problems and provide knowledge about social networking behavior.
“Hey Sister, Get Clued-Up”is only available to those girls who can access the Internet, which highlights (突出) the huge challenge in 49 the divide between the haves and have-nots. But our plan is that these girls will spread 50 they learn to other girls through the “power of their voice”.
36. A. and B. but C. so D. therefore
37. A. education B. money C. career D. status
38. A. promise B. wealth C. health D. drive
39. A. readily B. truly C. suddenly D. obviously
40. A. means B. access C. use D. chance
41. A. unless B. in case C. as D. which
42. A. Generally B. Unfortunately C. Luckily D. Casually
43. A. invited B. presented C. permitted D. admitted
44. A. talents B. skills C. performances D. grades
45. A. course B. entertainment C. industry D. engineer
46. A. worry about B. talk about C. care about D. bring about
47. A. pointing at B. aimed at C. thrown at D. laughing at
48. A. contributed to B. attached to C. related to D. adjusted to
49. A. narrowing B. making C. facing D. changing
50. A. that B. what C. which D. where
第三部分：阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)
请认真阅读下列短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
What a Little Love Means to a Little One
For too many, the damage begins early in life. Four out of 10
infants（婴儿）born in the United States do not form a strong
bond（关系）with either parent, and they will pay for that the rest
of their lives.
New research from Princeton University confirms what other researchers have already found: The number of babies born into families that are too poorly equipped to give them a fair chance of having a successful life is extremely big.
That finding is supported by many other research projects, including a study from the University of Rochester showing that nearly one-third of U.S. parents don't know what to expect from their newborns, or how to help them grow and learn and get along with others. Babies, as others have pointed out, don't come with an owner's manual.
The basic problem, according to the Princeton study, is 40 percent of infants in the U.S. live in fear or distrust of their parents, and that will turn into aggressiveness（侵犯）, defiance（挑衅）and hyperactivity（多动）as they grow into adults.
Of that number, 25 percent don't bond with their parents because the parents aren't responding to their needs. And a tragic 15 percent find their parents so troubling that they will avoid them whenever possible.
That will not necessarily result in a lifetime of violence, but it will make living a successful life much more difficult.
“They can overcome it,” sociologist Sophie Moullin of Princeton, lead author of that study, said in a telephone interview. “It's not a make or break situation, but they might find it harder to control their be havior.”
Moullin, along with coauthors from Columbia University and the University of Bristol in England, analyzed more than 100 research projects, to reach their conclusions.
Many factors contribute to the problem, including poverty, ignorance（无知）, and stress among parents who are so busy with their own problems that a new child is sometimes more than they can handle.
Yet strong bonds, the researchers say, are amazingly simple to achieve.
51.According to the writing style of the passage, it may be a(n) _______________.
A. news report
B. argument
C. essay
D. debate
52. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. About 40% of the newborns do not form a strong bond with either parent.
B. Some parents are too busy with their own problems to handle a new child.
C. Parents’ failing to respond to their babies’ need may lead to future problems.
D. Infants who fail to bond with their parents are sure to have an unsuccessful life.
53. What is the meaning of the underlined word “manual”?
A. An expert who tells you how to take care of a baby.
B. A book that tells you how to do or operate something.
C. A TV show that tells you how to bond with your baby.
D. A radio program explaining how to look after your baby.
54. What may be discussed in the following paragraph?
A.Findings of other similar project concerning this topic.
B. Examples of the consequences of lacking strong bonds.
C. Simple ways of achieving strong bonds with an infant.
D. Reasons for failing in building up strong bonds with a child.
B
Heal the wounds
This is an excerpt(节选) of US President Barack
Obama’s speech following the school shooting in Newtown,
Connecticut on Dec 14.
…. The majority of those who died today were children.
They were beautiful little kids between the ages of 5 and 10
years old. They had their entire lives ahead of them—
birthdays, graduations, weddings, kids of their own. Among the fallen were also teachers—men and women who devoted their lives to helping our children fulfill（实现）their dreams.
So our hearts are broken today—for the parents and grandparents, sisters and brothers of these little children, and for the families of the adults who were lost. Our hearts are broken for the parents of the survivors as well, for as blessed as they are to have their children home tonight, they know that their chil dren’s innocence has been torn away from them too early, and there are no words that will ease their pain.
As a country, we have been through this too many times. Whether it’s an elementary school in Newtown, or a shopping mall in Oregon, or a temple in Wisconsin, or a movie theater in Aurora, or a street corner in Chicago—these neighborhoods are our neighborhoods, and these children are our children. And we’re going to have to come together and take meaningful action to prevent more tragedies（悲剧）like this from happening, regardless of the politics. This evening, Michelle and I will do what I know every parent in America will do, which is hug our children a little tighter and we’ll tell them that we love them, and we’ll remind each other how deeply we love o ne another. But there are families in Connecticut who cannot do that tonight. And they need all of us right now. In the hard days to come, that community needs us to be at our best as Americans. And I will do everything in my power as President to help.
Because while nothing can fill the space of a lost child or loved one, all of us can extend a hand to those in need—to remind them that we are there for them, that we are praying for them, that the love they felt for those they lost endures（延续）not just in their memories but also in ours….
55. What is the main purpose of Paragraph 1 of Obama’s speech?
A. To show the importance of gun control.
B. To seek suggestions of how school safety can be improved.
C. To wake up people’s pity for those victims.
D. To give exact information about what had happened.
56. Why did Obama say their hearts “are broken for the parents of the survivors as well”?
A. Their children were mentally hurt by what had happened.
B. Some of their children were badly injured.
C. The tragedy mak es them scared about their kids’ safety.
D. It will be difficult for them to ease the pain of losing friends.
57. Obama delivered this speech in order to __________.
A. do away with violent crimes taking place in schools
B. encourage people to love their families and friends
C. state the government’s determination to ensure safety in schools
D. call on people to unite and help those who are suffering from the tragedy
58. Which best describes Obama’s tone (腔调) in the speech?
A. Anxious.
B. Sad.
C. Sharp.
D. Disappointed.
C
Living abroad to study can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home? To make the experience truly worthwhile, there has to be a goal behind the decision to study abroad. This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environment, or a clever move in your career development. You must also consider the costs, not just of living and studying abroad, but of applying. Most universities now charge application fees for international students.
If after considering these points you are sure that you want to apply to study abroad, your next step is to choose the right program of studies. Research your choices and select carefully. You must do your homework well. Most universities have information online but you can also email and ask them to send you more details. You can find a lot of information on school ranking from education websites. But read carefully. Different universities emphasize different strengths. Don’t just think about the university’s reputation (名声); look for the most suitable for your goals.
Next, you must deal with a large pile of paperwork. This involves filling in application form,
preparing your school records, and getting reference letters. Reading the instructions and requirements of the universities carefully is of great importance. Sadly, many fine applicants get kicked out in the first round, simply because they don’t follow the application procedure properly.
Money is another important consideration. Some scholarships are provided by governments, others by schools and colleges. This information, again, can be found on the Internet. If you find a scholarship that is suitable for you, follow the application procedure carefully; the earlier you apply, the better your chance of getting it.
59. According to the article, studying abroad is truly worthwhile because ______.
A. it is an interesting experience
B. it is fun to travel around the world
C. it is an opportunity to develop your career
D. all your friends are doing so
60. A school ranking list tells you ______.
A. how much the courses cost
B. the names of all the professors
C. how good the school is compared to others
D. where the school is located
61. What are the three basic steps when you apply?
A. Buy an airplane ticket, read the instructions and requirements, and study.
B. Prepare reference letters, prepare school records, and fill in the application form.
C. Prepare school records, do paperwork, and work hard.
D. Write a reference letter, do paperwork, and study.
62. The underlined phrase “get kicked out in the first round” in Paragraph 3 means ______.
A. fail to get to the next round
B. lose money in the first round
C. get accepted in the next round
D. get kicked by a professor
D
The Tories would allow children to go to school for ten hours a day and on Saturday mornings to improve the performance of poorer pupils and help working parents. Schools spokesman Michael Gove declared plans yesterday to give disadvantaged children more classroom time to help them catch up. Longer school days could also be popular with parents who struggle to fit 3pm school finishing times around work, he said.
Mr. Gove gave out the success of a U.S. plan where teenagers from poor backgrounds attend school from 7.30 am to 5pm. “I believe that ha ving children in school for longer, particularly if
they come from disadvantaged backgrounds can help them to achieve more in academy, ” he told the annual conference of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers in Manchester. He pointed out that it was up to schools alone to decide whether to open longer, or at weekends. But he was greeted with laughter from delegates （代表）when he said the plan would really work only with the active support of teachers.
ATL general secretary, Dr Mary Bousted, said, “The last thing we need to be doing at the present time is increasing teachers’ working hours. Teachers already work the mo st unpaid overtime of any public sector profession. If we want Saturday schools then we need more teachers doing the extra hours, not the same teachers working longer and becoming tired.”
Meanwhile Mr Gove's idea is likely to alarm those concerned about the erosion（侵蚀）of family time. Margaret Morrissey, founder of the lobby group Parents Outloud, said, “What we should be doing is supporting these children within the school week.”
63. What’s the main idea of Paragraph 1?
A. The Tories required all students to stay longer at school.
B. Some parents didn’t support the arrangement.
C. A new plan was used to help the disabled children.
D. A plan was to meet some students’ and parents’ needs.
64. The successful example given by Mr. Gove suggests that having children in school for longer, can improve their___________.
A. studies
B. health
C. confidence
D. communication
65. According to the passage, which of the following is true?
A. Each school in that area has to open longer or work at weekends.
B. Pare nts who can’t pick up their children on time support the action.
C. According to Gove, the teachers there agree to longer school days.
D. The new plan will undoubtedly help poorer pupils catch up with others.
第Ⅱ卷(非选择题共40分)
第四部分：任务型阅读(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
请认真阅读下面短文，并根据所读内容在文章后表格中的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。注意：每个空格只填1个单词。
Friendship—Seven Tips on How to Make Friends
Friendship is a very important human relationship and everyone needs good friends. Friendship offers companionship, improves an individual self-worth and promotes good health. However making new friends comes easy for some people but for many of us the process is difficult and requires courage. Below are some helpful tips on how to make and keep friends.
Associate with others. The first step to making friends is associating with other people. Health clubs, places of worship and charities are some places where you can meet new people and build friendship. But attending these places is not enough. You will need to make yourself known by becoming an active member.
Be cheerful. A smile on the face is a sure way to attract new friends. No one wants to keep company with someone who constantly looks upset.
Start a conversation. Starting a conversation is the second most important step in making new friends. Do not wait to be spoken to；you can always start the conversation. Being able to make small talk is a very useful skill in relating with other people regardless of the environment or circumstance.
Stay in touch. For a friendship to grow you need to stay in touch. There are several ways of staying in touch with your friends and these include SMS, phone calls and online social networking sites.
Do things together. Choosing friends with common interest is important in establishing friendship as these interests would always bring you and your friend together and hanging out will always be a pleasant experience. The less you have in common with your friend the more likely the friendship will not grow.
Let it grow. It is a good thing to stay in touch but try not to choke your new friend with calls, messages or visits as this would likely wear him or her out and eventually they may not want to be your friend anymore. The best friendships are the ones that grow naturally.
Enjoy your friendship. The best way to enjoy your new friends is to allow them to be themselves. Try not to be critical (挑剔的) of them and try not to change them from who they are to what you want them to be.
第五部分：根据首字母或中文提示写出所缺单词的正确形式(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
76.The students have no time to play now. They are making p_______ for the next week’s exam.
77. Our foreign teacher speaks Chinese very f____________ as if he were Chinese..
78. Yesterday she was late again. The teacher required she e___________ to him the reason.
79. A person who is e____________ feels shy, ashamed, or guilty about something.
80. He had to leave before the meeting was over because there was an __________(突发事件).
81. The village schools are in great need of ____________(有经验的) teachers.
82. In the torchlight, he caught sight of a figure whom he immediately r___________ as bill Wilkins, our local grocer..
83. In the competition every point __________.(重要)
84.When he stepped out of the house, he found that the snow a_______ to a depth of five feet.
85.We devoted several days to the e__________ of the magnificent Maya sites.
第六部分书面表达：(满分20分)
假设最近某校就同学们的习惯养成问题展开了讨论。请你根据下表所提示的信息，用英语写一篇题为A good habit, a successful life 的短文，发表在该校的网站上。
注意：1. 字数120左右。（已经给出的不计算在总词数以内）
2.不要逐词逐字翻译；
3.文中不要出现你的姓名、班级等真实信息。
A good habit, a successful life
A habit is something that you do often or regularly almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing.
We should develop good habits of learning. For example,
.
At the same time, good habits of living are also good for our life.
.
Good habits have a positive effect on our life.
.
高一英语期中考试试题答案
1~5 BACBC 6~10 BCBCB 11~15 BACBA 16~20 CBACB
21—35 ADDCC DABAC CDBBD
36-40 BADAB 41-45 ACDBA 46-50CBCAB
51—54 A D B C 55—58 CADB 59—62 CCBA 63—65 DAB
66. effect／impact／influence 67. Tips／Suggestions／Advice
68. associated／connected／linked 69. chances 70. close 71. whatever
72. including／like 73. similar 74. Avoid 75. change
76. preparations 77. fluently 78. explain 79. embarrassed 80. emergency
81. experienced 82. recognized83. counts 84. accumulated 85. exploration 表达： A good habit, a successful life
A habit is something that you do often or regularly almost without thinking, especially something that is hard to stop doing.
We should develop good habits of learning. For example,we should concentrate our attention in class, which will help us better understand what teachers say. Also, we are supposed to
make the best of the time for independent study, which can improve our ability to learn by ourselves. Finally, we are encouraged to finish homework alone.
At the same time, good habits of living are also good for our life. Healthy eating along with regular exercise is probably the only way to become fit. What is more, a good amount of sleep every night is also important for our health, for it makes us feel energetic and well prepared for the day to come.
Good habits have a positive effect on our life. Once a good habit is formed, it will give us power to control ourselves and get rid of bad habits. If we insist on behaving ourselves properly, we are sure to live a successful life.
听力材料
Text 1
W: How's your mother now? I heard she had an operation last week.
M: She is much better. Thank you. But she still needs to stay there for, two more weeks.
Text 2
M: Pardon me, I asked for Thousand Island dressing on my salad.
W: I'm so sorry. I'll see that it's changed.
Text 3
W: What's wrong with Susan?
M: She tried and tried — but she failed again.
W: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. I thought she would pass the test for sure this time.
M: Not everyone is as lucky as you are.
Text 4
W: What do you want to be in the future, Sam?
M: I want to be a musician, but...
W: But what?
M: My dad wants me to study medicine and my mother wants me to become a computer expert.
Text 5
M: Let's go to the movie, Jane. There's a good pic ture at the “Princess”.
W: I can't, I'm afraid. My aunt is coming from Chicago to visit us. I have to arrange a party in her honor.
Text 6
W: What's going on between you and Charlie? Did you have a fight or something?
M: No. But I can't stand him anymore! He's the worst roommate I've ever had! He never cleans up after himself, and he's always listening to loud music when I try to get some sleep.
W: Why don't you have a heart to heart talk with him?
M: I tried, but it didn't work. Maybe you can talk to him? After all, you're his good friend.
Text 7
M: Excuse me, madam. Can you tell me how to get to Sun College? I'm walking.
W: Well, I think the simplest way for you is to go up to Main Street over there. Turn left on Main Street and keep going for about 20 minutes. When you get to Water Square, turn right. Keep on, past the Mass Hospital, to the end of the road, and then take a left turn. You'll be on Rain Avenue. Walk two blocks until you see the Farmers' Bank. Cross the street and almost immediately take a left turn again. The entrance to Sun College is down a few yards on your right. Can you remember all that?
M: I guess I got a little lost in the middle.
W: Well, perhaps the best thing for you is to find your way up to Mass Hospital and ask again.
M: OK. Thanks a lot.
W: My pleasure.
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M: Hi, Sue. It's me.
W: Well, hello. Where have you been all day, Steve? Mr. Smith asked me this morning where you were, but he didn't seem to be looking for you or anything.
M: What did you say?
W: I told him that I didn't know. He seemed very busy, as managers always are. Are you OK?
M: I'm sorry I didn't call you this morning. I've had a cold since Saturday. I haven't eaten much these days, and it has made me feel really weak. But I'll probably be there tomorrow.
W: All right. We'll go on a business trip next week. And don't worry. You should go see a doctor, Steve.
M: Thanks, but I'm getting better now.
W: Take care, then. Bye.
M: Byebye, Sue.
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M: Hey, Lucy, I have a question I'd like to ask you.
W: Yes, go ahead.
M: Well, don't laugh... But, I met this really nice woman through an online music group. I need some advice. You see, Claudia.
W: OK. So it's Claudia.
M: Yeah, yeah. She invited me to spend two weeks in Germany. She is planning on introducing me to her parents. What should you do when you greet someone for the first time in Germany?
W: Well, it depends upon your relationship with the person, now speaking of your girlfriend Claudia.
M: Hey, I didn't say she was my girlfriend.
W: Oh, OK, OK. Now if you are meeting someone for the first time, like Claudia's parents, you should make sure you arrive on time.
M: OK, so arrive on time. Err, what about common greetings?
W: Well, Germans often shake hands and they use the person's family name unless they are really close friends.
M: OK, what about with Claudia?
W: Err, you can call her Claudia, shake hands, and why don't you take her some flowers?
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Most Americans enjoy eating fast food. Five years ago, I liked eating fast food, too. I weighed 170 pounds then. One day, I read a report about Alice Waters, and I decided to change how I eat. Alice Waters opened her French restaurant in Berkeley, California when she was 27 years old. Today it is considered one of the finest restaurants not only in the US but also around the world. Unlike other restaurants, her restaurant encourages people to eat healthy food. She buys
fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms and prepares them in a healthy way. Alice Waters even started a movem ent called “slow food”, to try and encourage people to prepare food in the more traditional, slow manner—and avoid fast food.
Her story greatly inspired me and I realized that eating healthily is very important. Since then, I've tried my best to avoid fast food. Now I seldom eat out, and when I do go out, I order only healthy food. Now I weigh just 130 pounds.