A top business leader, on a business trip to Tokyo, went to a shopping mall after his meetings, As he entered the mall, a little lady welcomed him with a warm smile. He was very touched. She smiled to each customer walking into the mall.

The man started wondering if she was tired of doing the same thing again and again, so he asked“My dear lady, aren't you tired of doing this job? How long have you been at it?” The lady smiled and said, “No, sir ,I have been working here for ten years, and I like my job.” The man was shocked and asked,“Why do you like it?” The lady smiled again and said,“Sir, because I am serving my country.” The man asked, “You are serving your country by smiling?” The lady replied,“Yes, sir. When I smile, the customers feel happy. They shop more, and my boss is happy, and pays me more. Since I am paid more, I can take care of my family. Since I can take care of my family, they are happy. Since customers buy goods, there is more demand, and with more demand there are more factories. Since there are more factories, there are more jobs, and everyone is happy.”

Amazed by her attitude the man thanked her. When he returned to his county, he worked hard to spread the same attitude among his workers, and today his company is one of the most successful companies in the word.

1.Where did the lady talk with the leader?

A.At a hotel. B.In a restaurant. C.In a mall.

2.What was the lady's job?

A.Smiling B.Serving her country. C.Saying welcome.

3.The lady’s smiles made the customers

A.surprised. B.happy. C.excited.

4.From this passage,we know in the leader's company.

A.there are no women working

B.all the workers must be serious

C.all the workers must serve with smiles

5.What can be the best title for the passage?

A.A Hard—working Lady

B.How to Be a Top Leader

C.How One Can Make a Difference

In today’s world we are often surrounded by technology.1.However, increasingly scientists are saying that we need to give ourselves a break -or we may put ourselves at risk of developing hundreds of health problems. Over the summer, the days are longer, sunnier and free from school. With all this free time, why not put it to good use and do something that doesn’t involve technology?

To start with, you could learn a new skill There are hundreds of possibilities: crafts, cooking, learning a musical instrument or anew sport.2.Perhaps you want to learn about how to knit（编织）, so you can have a new jumper for the autumn? You could use your free time to learn something new and perhaps it’ll lead to an exciting opportunity in the future. If you just want to relax, why not head to a beach? Take along your favorite book and relax on the sand, or go for a walk along the coastline.3.Why not take a picnic, or try and see some of the local wildlife?

Little things, like challenging yourself to complete a crossword or a Sudoku, are a great place to start.4.Coloring is surprisingly therapeutic（治疗的），and it can be a nice way to escape（get out）from the stress of modern life!

Whatever you choose to do with your summer, try something new!5. .You might make new friends along the way. Next time you find yourself aimlessly changing channels on TV, have a think at what else you could spend your time doing.

A. If you don’t live near a beach, you could go to your local park.

B. As we know, the technology brings us many advantages and disadvantages.

C. You might surprise yourself and find a hidden talent with you.

D. It’s true to say that technology makes our lives easier.

E. You could even get involved in the latest craze: adult coloring books!

F. Maybe you've always wanted to try out that recipe, but haven't had time?

Cultural Differences between China and the US

Living in a culture that is different from your own can be both exciting and challenging experience. You have to learn different cultural practices and try to get used to them. Let’s share the top four cultural differences between China and the US to help understand each other better.

Privacy

Chinese people do not have the same understanding of privacy as Americans do. They think it common to talk about topics such as ages, pay or marriage, which Americans think is unpleasant.

Family & Friends

In China, people traditionally treat elders and the young kindly. In America, the goal of the family is to encourage independence of the children, Unlike the Chinese, older Americans seldom live with their children.

As for friendship, Chinese people have different meanings about it. Just hanging out together from time to time is not friendship. Friendship means friends who can offer help to each other whenever it is needed in their whole life. Americans always call people fiends in different social situations, so the exact meaning of friends is general and different. There are working friends, playing friends, school friends and drinking friends.

Money & Education

As is well known, the Chinese like to save. They are always conservative（保守的）when they are planning to spend money. It is different in the USA, where far fewer families are saving money for unexpected stations and education than the Chinese families.

Chinese people pay more attention to education and jobs than Americans, who think more about good character and strong belief.

Collectivism（集体主义）VS. Individualism（个人主义）

China values the collectivism and the US values the individualism. If you achieve something in the us, it’s because you are great. While in China, if you achieve something, it’s because the team, or family or company is great. Everything you do connects with the greater whole, while in America the person himself or herself is celebrated.

书面表达

青城山是成都市著名的旅游胜地，每年有大量的游客来此游玩。请你根据下表中游客以前和现在行为的变化，以“Behave well during the travel”为题，用英语写一篇短文，并谈谈你的感受。

注意：

1.短文应包括所给内容要点，可适当发挥，使文章连贯；

2.词数100左右，短文开头已给出，不计入总词数；

3.文中不得提及考生所在的学校及自己的姓名。

Behave well during the travel

Mount Qingcheng is a famous traction in Chengdu. Every year many tourists come here to enjoy its beautiful scenery. But a few years ago_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

There is________ “u” and________ “n” in the word “fun”.

A.a; an B.a; a C.an; an D.an; a

Miss Wang is ______ Chinese teacher. She teaches ______ Chinese.

A. our; us B. our; our C. we; us D. we; our

Sandy likes reading. It makes her _____________.

A.feel happily B.feel happy C.to feel happily D.to feel happy

Where_______do you like to go?

A.other B.others C.else D.other places

She’s tall and thin________long hair.

A.have B.has C.there is D.with

One of my classmates________football matches________TV.

A.watch; on B.watching; in C.watches; on D.watches; in