Sometimes a person doesn’t know the answer to your question. A New Yorker might say, “Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Yucatan, Mexico (墨西哥), no one answers “I don’t know”. People in Yucatan think that “I don’t know” is not polite. They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A visitor can get very, very lost in Yucatan!

One thing will help you everywhere. You might not understand a person’s words, but maybe you can understand his body language. He or she will usually turn and then point in the correct direction. Go in that direction, and you may find the post office!

36. What do you think the word “landmarks” means?

A. Street names.

B. Building names.

C. Hotels, markets and bus stops.

D. Buildings or places which are easily seen.

37. In which place do people tell distance by telling time?

A. Japan. B. American Midwest.

C. Los Angeles, California. D. Greece.

38. In the passage, countries are written about by the writer.

A. seven B. four C. five D. eight

39. Which of the following is wrong?

A. Travelers can learn about people’s customs by asking questions abou t directions.

B. People in some places give directions, in miles, but people in other places give directions by telling time.

C. A person’s body language can help you understand directions.

D. People in different places always give directions in the same way—they use street names.

40. The passage mainly tells us that .

A. there are not many landmarks in the American Midwest

B. we never carry a map for travel

C. there are different ways to give directions in different parts of the world

D. New Yorkers often say “I have no idea”, but people in Yucatan, Mexico, never say this

B

Your schooldays should be some of the best and happiest days of your life. You shouldn’t waste this wonderful opportunity to learn. Here is our advice for you to have a happy school life.

Advice 1 Be active in school! Don’t say things are difficult or boring. Be interested in school life and your school subjects. Join lots of activities. Be quick to put your hand up. Go around the school with a big smile.