五、阅读理解(40分)

(A)

For British people, the home is private place in which he or she goes to hide away from the troubles of life. It is very seldom that one would be invited to a British person’s home. It is rude to knock on a person’s door if you are not invited. If you are invited, don’t ask to see more than the downstairs that your British host invites you into. Never ask how much the house or any of the items in if cost.

To the American, most of them want their home to be a place where they can entertain (款待) and share their lives with their friends. They may be delighted to give you a full tour of their houses. They may also be pleased when you show your interest and pleasure in their houses.

Both British and American people will engage in quite a bit of chat and a drink or two before the meal is served. After the first mouthful, you should say how delicious the food is and ask something about it. Remember, never eat with your mouth open and make very little noise while eating. It would be nice of you to help your host in any way. Maybe offer to pour some drinks or clear up after the meal.

(   )1: British people _______ invite friends to their home。

A.often B.always C.seldom  D.never

(   )2:If your British friend invites you to his home, you can ____.

A.see a nything you like             B.ask how much his house is

C.ask the cost of any of the items in it D.only see the downstairs that you are invited into

(   )3:If you say you like his house ,the American honest may be ______.

A. angry  B.happy   C.sad   D.worried

(   )4:What does the underlined “engage in” mean in Chinese?

A. 陷入B.参与C.回避D.限制

(   )5: What’s the main idea of the passage?

A.Some manners on visiting British and American people’s home.

B.Different table manners between British and American people.

C.Different ideas about the home between British and American people.

D. Different ideas about how to get along well with neighbors between British and American people.

(B)

Jack is a twenty-year-old young man. Two years ago, when he finished middle school, he found work in a shop. Usually he works until ten o'clock in the evening. He is very tired when he gets  home. After a quick supper he goes to bed and soon falls asleep. His grandma who lives downstairs is satisfied with(满意) him.

One day, on his way home, he met Mary. They were both happy. He asked the girl to his house, she agreed happily. He bought some fruit and drinks for her. And they talked about their school, teacher, classmates and their future. They talked for a long time.

"Have a look at your watch, please." said the girl ."What time is it now?"

"Sorry, something is wrong with my watch," said Jack.. "Where's yours?"

"I left it at home."

Jack thought for a moment and found a way. He began to stamp his foot on the floor, "Bang! Bang!  Bang!"

The sound woke his grandma up. The old woman shouted downstairs, "It's twelve o'clock  in the night, Jack. Why are you still jumping upstairs?"

(   )6. Jack was _____ when he finished middle school.

A. sixteen   B. eighteen   C. twenty  D. fifteen

(   )7. The old woman is satisfied with Jack because _____.

A. he's her grandson B. he's clever  C. he can keep quiet   D. he gets home on time

(   )8. From the story,  we can know that Mary is Jack's _____.

A. classmate  B. colleague   C. aunt   D. wife

(   )9. The word "stamp" in the story means _____ in Chinese.

A. 邮票   B. 跺脚   C. 标记   D. 下楼