Every day we meet people in a number of business and social situations. And the way we meet and greet
them creates an impression. It's important to do so in a proper way, no matter whether you are introducing
yourself to someone, or introducing two people to each other. To keep you aware of this, we have gathered
tips on how to make a proper introduction. 
     ★ Always stand when making an introduction.
     When you are seated and someone comes up to greet you, make the effort to stand up. By doing this, you
show respect for yourself and for the other person. 
     ★ Always maintain eye contact while making an introduction.
     Many people are not aware of the value of this simple action. When you make eye contact you are giving
a confident image. 
     ★ Always introduce a person of lesser authority to one of greater authority. The most important thing to
rememher is to say the most important person's name first. 
     ★ In a situation where rank is unimportant, _____. A man is presented to a woman and a younger woman
to an older woman.
     What if you find yourself in a situation where you have forgotten the other person's name? Start with a
handshake and reintroduce yourself. By doing this, you will usually cause the other person to do the same.
     However, if the other person does not take your suggestion, it is OK simply to apologize and let the person
know that you cannot remember her or his name. This is not the ideal situation, of course, but it does happen
to all of us. The other person should he forgiving.

1. What is the passage mainly about? (Please answer within 10 words.)
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2. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one? It hasn't been commonly recognized
    that such a minor movement or behavior may be of great significance. 
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3. Fill in the blank with proper words or phrases to make the sentence complete. (Please answer within 10
    words.)
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4. What would you say when introducing your boss Bob Jones to vour Chinese friends Zhang Wei and Hu
    Min? (Please answer within 20 words.) 
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5. Transtate the underlined sentence into Chinese. 
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     We like to keep our distance from others and there are very specific social rules about how close we can
go to others in particular situations. The social distances here are approximate, of course and will vary with
people. But they are still a good general rule. Hall identified four zones that are common for Americans:
     Public Zone: >12 feet. The public zone is generally over 12 feet. That is, when we're walking around
town, we'll try to keep at least 12 feet between us and other people. Of course there're many times when we
cannot do this. We'll start to notice other people who are with in this distance. The closer they get, the more
we become aware.
     Social Zone:4-12 feet. Within the social zone, we start to feel a connection with other people. When they're
closer, then we can talk with them without having to shout, but still keep them at a safe distance. This is a
comfortable distance for people who are standing in a group but maybe not talking directly with one another.
     Personal Zone: 1.5-4feet. In the personal zone, the conversation gets more direct, and this is a good distance for two people who are talking seriously about something.
      Intimate(親密的)Zone: <1.5 feet. When a person is within arm's reach or closer, then we can touch them
in intimate ways. Romance of all kinds happens in this space. Entering intimate zone of somebody else can be
very threatening.
     The rules about social distances vary with different groups of people. People who live in towns spend more
time close to one another. In a large and crowded city, the distances will be less than in a small town. Different
countries also have different rules about social distances. Watch a Japanese person talking at a party with a
person from a Western country. The Japanese will step in and the Westerner will step back. Speeded up, it's
like a dance around the room.

1. Which of the following shows how the text is organized? (①=Paragraph 1…)

2. In a less crowded place, an American usually keeps a stranger at a distance of _____ .

A. about 1.5 feet
B. less than 4 feet
C. about 2 feet
D. more than 12 feet

3. If eight people sit in a room and all of them don't talk directly with one another, they prefer _____.

A. Public Zone
B. Social Zone
C. Personal Zone
D. intimate Zone

4. What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. There're some rules about social distances
B. The Japanese are more polite than Americans
C. The rules about social distances can vary
D. Cities have fewer rules about social distances

5. What can we infer from the last paragraph?

A. The Japanese would like to dance with people from Western countries
B. The Westerner would like to keep close to people they are talking with at party
C. The Japanese would like to keep a distance from people they are talking with at party
D. The social distance between people in small towns is longer than that in large and crowded cities.

     Do you know how to prepare for and survive a major earthquake? According to Department of
Conservation scientists, it is important to have the right answer to that question.
     How to Be Prepared
     Electricity, water, gas and telephones may not be working after an earthquake. The police and fire
departments are likely to be tied up. You should be prepared to fend for yourself for at least three days,
preferably for a week. You'll need food, water and so on. It's also a good idea to decide ahead of time
how and where your family will reunite if separated during a quake. You might choose an out-of-the-area
friend or relative that family members can call to check on you.
     _____
     If you're indoors, stay there. Get under a desk or table. The kitchen is a particularly dangerous spot.
If you're in an office building, stay away from windows and outside walls and do not use the elevator.
If you're outside, get into the open. Stay clear of buildings, power lines or anything else that could fall
on you. If you're driving, move the car out of traffic and stop. Avoid parking under or on bridges or
overpasses.
     After an Earthquake
     Check for fire. If you smell gas, shut off the main gas valve (閥). If there's sign of damage to
electrical wiring, shut off the power at the control box. If the phone is working, only use it in case of
emergency. Avoid driving if possible to keep the streets clear for emergency vehicles. Be careful that
things may fall out of cupboards when the door is opened, and also that chimneys can be weakened
and fall with just a touch. Listen to the radio for important information and instructions. Remember that
aftershocks, sometimes large enough to cause damage in their own right, generally follow large quakes.
If you leave home, leave a message telling your friends and family your location.

1. The underlined phrase "tend for'' in the second paragraph probably means " ______''

A. look for
B. take care of
C. be proud of
D. think of

2. Which of the following would be the best subtitle for the third paragraph?

A. Before an Earthquake
B. After Making Preparations
C. While Staying at Home
D. During an Earthquake

3. What should you do when an earthquake happens?

A. You should stay away from the kitchen.
B. You should drive on a bridge.
C. You should turn off the power.
D. You should listen to the radio frequently.

4. According to the passage, why doesn't the author advise driving after an earthquake?

A. Because it is dangerous to drive as there will be aftershocks
B. Because your car will be easily damaged in the streets full of blocks
C. Because you should make way for emergency vehicles
D. Because you can't find a place to park your car

5. What will probably happen after a big earthquake?

A. The local people's life will return to normal in a week.
B. There will be more earthquakes in a short time.
C. There won't be any earthquakes in a short time.
D. The local people will stay at home waiting for help.

     Indonesia is a dangerous country to call home. It lies above several active plates (板塊)with many
fire-breathing volcanoes around. The eruption of a volcano and the shaking of an earthquake this week is
just one reminder of Indonesia's burning base.
     Indonesia, consisting of 17,500 islands, sits between the world's most active region, the Pacific Ring
of Fire, and the world's second most active region, the Alpide belt. Being situated between them means the
islands experience some of the strongest earthquakes and most powerful volcanic eruptions known on Earth.
     The Pacific Ring of Fire is the world's greatest earthquake belt according to U.S. Geological Survey
(USGS), because of its series of fault (斷層) lines covering about 25,000 miles from Chile through Japan and
Southeast Asia.
     Earthquakes usually occur along faults, which are breaks in the rocky plates. About 90 percent of all the
world's earthquakes, and 80 percent of the world's largest earthquakes, strike along the Pacific Ring of Fire.
About 17 percent of the world's largest earthquakes and 5-6 percent of all quakes occur alone the Alpide belt.
In 2009 alone Indonesia had 10 earthquakes greater than magnitude (震級) 6.0, according to the USGS.
     Monday's 7.7-magnitude earthquake that caused a 3-meter-high tsunami, killing at least 113 people,
occurred when the Australian and Sunda plates struck into each other. One rocky plate took a dive below the
other, resulting in an earthquake
     The 9.1-mangitdue 2004 quake and Indian Ocean tsunami killed about 230,000 people in quite a few
countries. Below Indonesia, the Eurasian Plate, Australian Plate, Sunda Plate and Pacific Plate meet together.

1. Which of the following is TRUE of Indonesia?

A. It covers 17,500 islands
B. It's about 25,000 miles long
C. It's in the center of the Alpide
D. It's far from the Pacific Ring of Fire

2. How many of the world's earthquakes occur along the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Alpide belt?

A. About 90 percent
B. About 17 percent
C. About 80 percent
D. About 95 percent

3. It can be inferred that Indonesia has many earthquakes because _____.

A. there are many volcanoes
B. many plates met there
C. the environment is polluted
D. the plates there are very thin

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The Pacific Ring of Fire is the world's second most active region
B. There were ten earthquakes in Indonesia in 2009
C. Australian and Sunda plates' striking caused Indonesia Monday's 7.7-magnitude earthquake
D. The 9.1-magnitude 2004 quake killed 230,000 Indians

5. What is the text mainly about?

A. Indonesia's volcanoes
B. Indonesia's earthquakes
C. Indonesia's geography
D. Indonesia's environment

     New York has taken the title of the world's top fashion capital from Milan. The annual survey suggest that
the top five fashion cities are facing competition from Asia and Australia. New York had been the top fashion
city for five years, but Milan took the title in 2009. the survey was made by the Global Language Monitor, a
US based organization. It tracks the frequency (頻率) of words and phrases in the media, on the Internet and
throughout the blog. With the US economy recovering, New York once again took the top title. Hong Kong
took second place. It was followed by London, Paris and Los Angeles. The other top 10 cities were Milan,
Sydney, Miami, Barcelona and Madrid.
     "Because of the new economic situation, the global fashion centers have also changed a lot," said Bekka
Payack, the Manhattan-based fashion reporter for the Global Language Monitor."The new list show that
global fashion centers will change now and then. Compared with the traditional fashion cities, some new ones
are performing better and better."she said that perhaps this is new trend (趨勢), and it is the first sign that the
traditional top five fashion cities- New York, Paris, London, Milan, and Rome-do not control global fashion
any more.
     The biggest changes in the list are Hong Kong, Madrid and Melbourne. The Group said that the top
newcomers to the list include Amsterdam at number 17, Cape Town at 23, Johannesburg at 25 and Vienna
at 27.
      The following are the 10 top fashion cities of 2010 and the changes from 2009. 1.New York (up 1) 2.
Hong Kong (up 5) 3.London (up 2) 4. Paris (down 1) 5.Los Angeles (up 1) 6.Milan (down 5) 7.Sydney (up
2) 8.Miami(up 5) 9.Barcelona (up 5) 10.Madrid (up 11)

1. New York has regained the title of the world's top fashion capital mainly because _____.

A. the US economy has been recovering
B. Milan faced competition from other cities
C. few big cities took part in the competition
D. the survey was made by an American organization

2. Compared with the 2009 list, which of the following has the greatest change?

A. Hong Kong
B. Milan
C. Madrid
D. Barcelona

3. We can infer from the text that _____.

A. New York has lost the top title several times
B. all the traditional fashion cities are in the 2010 list
C. economic situations influence global fashion centers
D. new fashion cities have performed better than traditional ones

4. Which of the following city ranked above the others in 2009?

A. Los Angeles
B. Hong Kong
C. London
D. Sydney

5. The text is probably taken from a _____.

A. science report
B. fashion magazine
C. geography textbook
D. history book

     What Makes Anxiety Happen?
     Well, because we can't outlaw tests, we might as well figure out how to ease test anxiety. Anxiety is a
feeling a person gets when he or she expects something stressful to happen.
         1    A kid might think, "What if I forget everything I know?" or"What if the test is too hard?" Too many
thoughts like these don't leave much room in your mind to concentrate on remembering the answers to the test
questions. People with test anxiety can also feel stressed out by the physical reaction and think things like
"What if I throw up?" or"Oh no, my hands are shaking."
     These thoughts can get the person even more upset, making the anxiety even stronger. Now, the person
feels worse and is even more distracted and unable to concentrate.
     What Can You Do?
     You might be reading this article and saying, "Hey! That sounds just like me!" If so, we're glad you
recognize that this happens to you.    2    Here are some ways to do that;
     ☆Ask for help
     Talk to your mom or dad, your teacher, or your school guidance counselor (輔導員). Just talking to
someone about test anxiety can make you feel better. Describe what happens to you when you're taking a test
and these people can help you figure out some solutions. For instance, learning study skills can boost your
test-day confidence.
     ☆   3    Pay attention in class. Do your homework.
     ☆Expect the best   4   Say to yourself,"I studied and I'm ready to do my best."
     ☆Block bad thoughts Watch out for any negative messages ("I'm no good at taking tests" or"I'm going to
freak out if I get a bad grade"). These thoughts can make anxiety worse and make it harder for you to do well
in the test.
     ☆Accept mistakes
     Everyone makes mistakes and be more forgiving of your own mistakes, especially if you prepared for the
test and are set to do your best.
      ☆Take care of yourself
     You'll feel your best if you get enough playtime, sleep, and nutritious food. This is important all the time,
but be extra-sure you get all three the day before a test.
     ☆Breathe better
     Did you know that breathing exercises can help calm you down? (Just try not to take in too much air
because it might make you feel dizzy.) Here is how to do it.   5    Do this two to four times and you just might
breathe easier the next time you're taking a test!

A. Breathe in slowly and deeply through your nose, and then breathe out slowly through your mouth.
B. Be prepared
C. Take food and nutrition into consideration.
D. Once you have prepared, think positively.
E. Focusing on the bad things that could happen can make a kid feel more worried.
F. He might often think about what would happen to him.
G. Now you can start taking steps to lessen your test anxiety.