1.Etiquette (禮儀) For Teens Aged 13-18 Provide your teen with that "edge" that will help them succeed in life and make for successful adulthood! In today's fast-paced digital world teens are no longer having face-to-face interactions with others.When presented with an unfamiliar social situation,they may feel uncomfortable,and therefore they may choose to avoid socializing. Our two-day workshop will give them a solid foundation of etiquette and manners as well as help prepare your teen for the many new social and business situations they will face as young adults.It will provide them with the self-confidence,enthusiasm,and motivation that are essential as they move into the next phase of their lives.The following topics will be covered in the two-day workshop. Day One Proper Introductions-Handshakes&Eye Contact-Body Language-The Art Of Small Talk-How To Speak In The Right Tone With Clarity-Leadership-Qualities-How To Make A Positive First Impression Be The Perfect Guest-Invitations&Thank-You Notes-Social Networking-Dating Etiquette-Common Courtesies In Public Places Day Two Table Skills&Dining Manners-The Informal/Formal Place Setting-American/Continental Dining-Proper Use Of Dining Utensils (用具)-Eating Various Foods-Seating A Lady At The Table-Tipping Guidelines Interviewing Tips For College&Job Interviews-Dressing The Part-Be A Good Listener-Interview Follow-Up Calls&Thank-You Notes-Grooming (打扮)&Skin Care-The Graduation Celebration Fee: $285.00,including snacks,the certificate,and workbooks Date:Jan.5&6 Time:8:00am-4:00pm Registration closes at:11:59pm Dec.29 Invite a friend to apply for the workshop and you can receive a $10.00 credit toward your course fee.If you are interested in joining the two-day workshop,fill out our application form online.
(1)What's the two-day workshop mainly intended to do?
A.Help teens know themselves. B.Provide teens with survival skills. C.Motivate teens to study efficiently. D.Assist teens in learning social skills. (2)What will teens learn on the first day?
A.How to behave at table. B.How to chat with someone. C.How to tip others properly. D.How to prepare for an interview. (3)How much will Green pay if he invites a friend to the workshop?
2.Haley Curfman,25,of Blackwell,Oklahoma,is a teacher at Blackwell Public School and last year she bought a plain(樸素的) white dress,which she set up at a station in her classroom for her students to decorate,encouraging them to go and draw on the dress whenever they had free time.Haley set up a station at a table with the dress and some colored markers so that her students could draw on it,having first seen the idea on Pinterest. After the kids had finished the design,she then surprised them all by wearing the dress to class,sharing pictures of herself in it on Facebook in a post that has since been shared over 200,000 times. For teachers looking to do something similar for their own students,Haley said that she bought the dress off Amazon for less than $20 about six months ago and pre-washed the dress before she started the project.She used markers from Walmart.But she said these things can be bought in other places.She said,"To do the project,I set up a station at a table with the dress and markers.It takes anywhere from two weeks to a month to complete as we just work on it here and there when time allows.You'd better give the students enough time so they don't have to hurry." "Teachers have been sharing their dresses,T-shirts,etc.jye.ai me that they've been creating since the 1950s with the same idea.It is amazing,and I love the fact that you are sharing them with me!Thank you all so much for your kindness and support," she wrote on Facebook. Asked why she came up with the idea,Haley told Scary Mommy. "We don't have art in our school,so,I always try to do little creative projects when possible."
(1)What did Haley use the plain white dress to do?
A.To teach her students painting. B.To prepare for her presentation. C.To ask her students to draw on it. D.To help her students with their homework. (2)What do we know about the finished dress?
A.It took Haley by surprise. B.It is kept by Haley at home. C.It is the product of a new idea. D.It has enjoyed popularity online. (3)What should a teacher do if he or she wants to follow Haley's example?
A.Buy the same dress online. B.Give the kids enough time. C.Buy the same markers in Walmart. D.Leave the finished work untouched. (4)Why did Haley carry out the project?
A.To teach art to her students. B.To show her idea on Pinterest. C.To share it with other teachers. D.To excite her students' creativity.
3.Many American schools have a student exchange program with foreign countries.Along with this program,there is usually another one called the "American Host Family"program.As its name suggests,the program gets American families involved in foreign students' lives in America and offers homes for them. Foreign students generally welcome such an opportunity to have a"family" here,but there are also those who prefer to stay "homeless". Many American families volunteer to host foreign students.However,if there is a shortage of host families,schools also get in touch with local people and introduced foreign students to them. The "American Host Family "program changes in lengths of time.It can go from a few days to a few years,depending on each individual school.After the first year is over,it is up to foreign students and their "families" to decide if they want to stay together as a "family".American families can host as many foreign students as they like.They can either have several students or just one at a time.Many families start with new students each year while still keeping in touch with the old ones.Schools usually leave it to Foreign students and their host families to decide their activities after both sides meet. My school,however,holds activities every year.On major holidays like Easter,Thanksgiving and Christmas,foreign students are usually invited to their themes for dinner.Even schools that do not have host family programs often arrange students to get together with American families on these special holiday occasions. It is typical that a host family invites its foreign daughter or son over,and they cook the student's home food together,Undoubtedly,Chinese students are usually considered good cooks,whether or not they are really qualified for such praise at home.Although many Chinese students rarely cooked at home,they often have a hard time making their American friends believe that they cannot cook.It often happens when a Chinese student promises to cook a Chinese meal for his host family,he usually sees a little crowd expecting him:friends or relatives are also invited over for the "special" Chinese food!
(1)The best title of the passage might be
A.Studying in the U.S. B.The "Host Family" Program in the U.S. C.The "Student Exchange Program" in the U.S. D.Activities in American Schools (2)What's the purpose of the "American Host Family program"?
A.To bring foreign students closer to American life. " B.To provide help for foreign students. C.To make greater progress in the study of foreign students. D.To supply "sons" or "daughters" for American families. (3)What can we know about the program from the fourth and fifth paragraphs?
A.Its time,the number of students and families. B.Its activities,the number of schools and students. C.Its lengths of time,the number of students and activities. D.The number of students,the lengths of time and important holidays. (4)We can know from the last paragraph that?
A.foreign students must prepare their home food for their host family. B.not all Chinese students are good cooks in the eyes of Americans. C.it is good manners to invite relatives or friends to taste foreign food. D.Americans are very interested in foreign food.
4.We all come from various backgrounds and have many differences in how we view the world and how we live our lives.Some earn more money than others,and some live in rural communities with diverse natural resources at our fingertips.Different cultures may be by several factors.(1)
Every culture has their own spin (導(dǎo)向性陳述)on what foods people eat and how they prepare them.In larger communities,there are often plenty of options to explore.(2)
Therefore,these smaller rural communities are often more limited in their experiences,diversity of choices and exposure to other cultures not represented within the local community. My time in the military took me to the lands far from home where I lived with a diverse group of fellow soldiers.(3)
This allowed me to learn more about their cultures and foods in a safe environment.These similar experiences also exist within many of our diverse local communities. (4)
Due to their climate,governmental structure,growing seasons,or advances in technology over the years,different cultures have different reasons as to why they eat what they do.According to the article "Why We Eat What We Eat",produced by the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition, "The quest (追求)for food has shaped the development of our society ?" So consider this:explore other cultures via food .(5)
But as you learn more about the background,you may find your world view broadened more than you may have envisioned."
A.Not every dish may be to your liking. B.They viewed meal time in different ways. C.In smaller rural communities ,the choices are often more limited. D.However,there is one unifying thread that runs through all of us ----- the need to eat. E.I would never find an interest in the stories behind many of the foods being offered. F.Not only do the foods come from the United States,but they are also from around the world. G.Interestingly,many of the dishes of various cultures directly correlate to their specific environments.
5.I work as a waiter at a hotel.Last night,an elderly white,seemingly(1)
couple entered the restaurant.My co-worker greeted and(2)
them in a friendly way.We usually take charge of our own(3)
,but when we are(4)
,we help each other out. I was(5)
the customers at another table when the elderly husband(6)
to me that they were ready to order.When I went to take their order,the husband began ordering,stuttering(結(jié)巴)to a degree I'd never heard before. It was very clear that he had a(7)
disorder.I could tell the wife had told her husband very extensively what she wanted,as a(n)(8)
for him to practice ordering.It took him quite a while to order.Meanwhile,she was just sitting there,looking proud and(9)
despite her husband's endless stuttering. Honestly,the whole thing was beautiful and made me realize that a huge part of love is(10)
,patience and support.She could have made the order for her husband and avoided the(11)
from other tables,but she didn't.(12)
,she supported him and was proud to see him(13)
the order. The whole thing also reminded me that life isn't always(14)
for everyone.Even rich people also seemed to have problems they have to face daily.But I've learnt that life isn't about waiting for the storm to(15)
most important meal in the day.It may actually be true.Recently,a study of more than 50,000 adults aged 30 and older (2)
(find) that people who have breakfast are more likely to lose (3)
(weigh) than those who don't eat a morning meal.Other studies connect not eating breakfast(4)
a higher risk of high blood pressure,heart disease and so on. However,it's not just when you eat that matters,but(5)
you eat also matters.(6)
(keep)fit,you should have a balanced diet with protein,fiber and healthy fats,which is the key to a satisfying (7)
nutritious breakfast.If you want to keep (8)
(you) from being hungry later of the day,you'd better eat within 90 minutes after waking up.Also,coffee drunk on an empty stomach is not recommended because it can be (9)
(harm)to your body. There is an old saying that advises "Eat breakfast like a king,lunch like a prince,and dinner like a beggar It is worth (10)
27.Xie Lei also found many courses included students' (1)
as part of the final result.Students need to(2)
ideas,offer examples,apply concepts,and raise questions,as well as give presentjye.aiions.At first,Xie Lei had no idea what she should say,but what surprised her was that she found herself (3)
up in class after just a few weeks."My presentation on traditional Chinese Art was a great (4)
,which boosted my (5)
,"she said. "I'll use these skills back home for presentations.They 'll help me build a strong business in the future" Now halfway through her exchange year,Xie Lei feels much more at home in the UK.What seemed strange before now appears quite (6)
to her." (7)
in British culture has helped," she said. "As well as studying hard,I've been (8)
in social activities.British people are(9)
by our culture and eager to learn more about it,so I'm keen to share my culture with them.While I'm learning about business I'm also acting as a cultural (10)