日常生活类 1、??? I travel a lot,and I find out different “styles” (风格)of directions every time I ask “How can I get to the post office?” ??? Foreign tourists are often confused(困惑的)in Japan because most streets there don’t have names;in Japan,people use landmarks(地标)in their directions instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers,“Go straight down to the corner. Turn left at the big hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop. ” ??? ?In the countryside of the American Midwest, there are not usually many landmarks. There are no mountains, so the land is very flat; in many places there are no towns or buildings within miles. Instead of landmarks, people will tell you directions and distances. In Kansas or Iowa, for example, people will say, "Go north two miles. Turn east,and then go another mile." ??? People in Los Angeles, California, have no idea of distance on the map; they measure distance in time,not miles. “How far away is the post office?” you ask. “Oh,”they answer, “it’s about five minutes from here. ’’You say,“Yes,but how many miles away is it?”They don’t know. ??? It’s true that a person doesn’t know the answer to your question sometimes. What happens in such a situation? A New Yorker might say,wSorry, I have no idea. But in Yucatan, Mexico, no one answers “I don't know." People in Yucatan believe that “I don't know" is impolite. They usually give an answer, often a wrong one. A tourist can get very, very lost in Yucatan! 1.When a tourist asks the Japanese the way to acertain place,they usually???????????????????? . A.describe the place carefully B.show him a map of the place C.tell him the names of the streets D.refer to recognizable buildings and places 2.Which is the place where people measure distance in time? A.New York. B.Los Angeles. C.Kansas. D.Iowa. 3.People in Yucatan may give a tourist a wrong answer_____. A.in order to save time B.as a test C.so as to be polite D.for fun 4.what can we infer from the text? A.It's important for travelers to understand cultural differences. B.It's useful for travelers to know how to ask the way properly. C.People have similar understandings of politeness. D.New Yorkers are generally friendly to visitors. 2、??? Bike-to-Work Day is held every year across North America on the third Friday of May. It was started by the Association of American Bicyclists in 1956. Its aim is to encourage people to consider the bicycle as a serious choice of getting to and from work. ??? In today’s world where air pollution is a serious problem,the bicycle is a perfect way of reducing air pollution. Cycling to work is a healthier choice than driving or taking public transport. Of course, it depends on how far you live from your place of work. Another benefit of cycling is making you feel more creative and full of energy,which will improve your work. What’s more,cycling is much kinder on your pocket. ??? Bicycles were invented in the 19th century ... ...
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