So let’s meet each other half－way and compromise on a 10% reduction in price on the consignment.（)

A.They are fine

B.Nice to see you.

C.That would fine with m

D.That' s so kind of you

t down, a handsome stranger comes to the table and takes the seat across from you. You read his name on his name tag. Once he is seated, a bell rings and your date begins!

As you scan your list of conversation topics, the man across the table asks about your hobbies. From there, the conversation naturally flows back and forth from your interests to his interests to your job to his job. You are both careful not to ask questions that are too personal. Then the bell rings again. It's time to move on. As you make your way to the next table, you quickly mark your date card. You write the man's name on the card. Under thequestion "Would you like to meet again for a real date？", you mark "yes." Then you take a seat for your next date.

This is the latest way for single people to meet other people they might like to date without pressure. Many businesses offering speed dating services have become popular. These businesses organize events where participants can have dozens of quick dates all on the same night. Each speed date is less than ten minutes, and some services limit each date to only three minutes. This gives people just enough time to make an impression, so that each person in the "date" can decide if they want to meet the other again. If both people mark "yes" on the date card, the service will arrange for the people to contact one another to arrange a real date.The idea for speed dating came from Yaacov Deyo of Los Angles. In 1999, he wanted to provide an alternative way for his students to get together other than using blind dates arranged through family or friends. His speed dating idea was so successful that it quickly spread to other communities across the United States. However, like any date, speed dating does not always work out.

1.How is speed dating different from traditional dating？ ()

A. The dates are usually very short.

B. It usually isn't possible to meet the person again.

C. The couples do many activities on one date.

D. The people usually know each other quite well.

2. What would be a suitable question for speed dating？ ()

A. Where do you live？

B. What's your last name？

C. What sports do you like？

D. What's your phone number？

3. How long might it take a person to complete ten speed dates？ ()

A. Ten minutes.

B. One evening.

C. One week.

D. Ten days.

4. Who is Deyo？ ()

A. A man who has had many speed dates.

B. The inventor of speed dating.

C. A man who got married after speed dating.

D. The president of a speed dating company.

5. Why is a speed date limited to a short time？ （）

A. Not to let people feel tired.

B. To have another date arrangement.

C. Not to make speed dating boring.

D. To get the chance to talk to more people.

Cultural Differences

People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable．sometimes without realizing it. Most Americans______1 out of the country and have very______2 experience with foreigners. But they are usually spontaneous．friendly and open．and enjoy______3 new people．having guests and bringing people together formally or informally．They tend to use first names______4 most situations and speak freely about themselves. So if your American hosts do something that______5 you uncomfortable．try to let them know how you feel. Most people will______6 your honesty and try not to make you uncomfortable again. And you'll all______7 something about another culture!

Many travelers find______8 easier to meet people in the U. S. than in other countries. They may just come up and introduce themselves or even invite you over______9 they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be______10 . Perhaps it seems so．but they are probably just______11 a good time. Just like anywhere else．it takes time to become real friends______12 people in the U.S..

If and when you______13 American friends．they will probably______14 introducing you to their friends and family．and if they seem proud______15 you．it's probably because they are. Relax and enjoy it.

第 51 题 请选择（1）处的最佳答案．

A．have never been

B．have been never

C．has never been

D．has been never

the general () of our company. He will host the meeting this morning.

Liu Hua: How do you do？ Mr. Lee. I'm Liu Hua from China Zhongtie Bridge Design Institute Co., Ltd.

Robert Lee: How do you do？ Mr. Liu. It's my pleasure to have you here with us in this ().

Liu Hua: I'm glad to have this opportunity to exchange ideas with you.

Robert Lee: Mary, you know, she is my (). Let me introduce the other colleagues here to you. Hi! Bob, I'd like you to meet the famous bridge(), Mr. Liu Hua.

Bob: Oh, my God. I'm so excited to meet you. May I introduce myself to you？

Liu Hua: Sure.

Bob: My name is Bob Jefferson. I'm Manager of Design Section. This is Dave Peterson, Manager of ()Department. Hi, Dave! Come on in.

Dave: Excuse me. You must be Mr. Liu Hua from China？

Liu Hua: Yes, nice to meet you.

Dave: Nice to meet you too.

Mary: Hi, everyone, the meeting room is ready, let's go on through. This way, please.

ice in London.I am the Deputy Marketing Manager.I am in charge of newspaper advertisements.Currently I am writing advertisements for the local newspapers, and I am visiting our customers to introduce myself.

I like working here, but I don’t like travelling by tube.It’s too busy! We start work at nine o’clock.There are some very nice colleagues, and I often eat lunch with them in the canteen.Lunch is from one o’clock to two o’clock.Then I finish work at 6 o’clock.My brother works near my office.He is in insurance, and sometimes we have a drink in the pub in the evening – but at the moment he is having a holiday in Scotland.

1、The writer () new job.

A.doesn’t like his

B.likes his

C.is looking for a

2、The writer works in ().

A.insurance

B.marketing

C.computers

3、The writer works for about ()on weekdays.

A.8 hours

B.9 hours

C.10 hours

4、The writer thinks the tube is too ().

A.noisy

B.slow

C.busy

5、The writer and his brother ().

A.sometimes see each other

B.never see each other

C.see each other every day

Let's meet at 7:30 outside the gate of ________.

A、the People Park

B、People's Park

C、the People's Park

A.Nice to meet you

B.Let’s buy some fruits

C.Let’s go home

Xiaoyan:So, I' d like to come and see the flat.

Franca: Yes, when is convenient？ How about during the day？ I usually work in the

evening.

Xiaoyan; Well，I work during the day, but perhaps in the afternoon？

Franca:Well, why don't you come at about 5 o'clock？

Xiaoyan:That's a good idea.

Franca; Are you free on Thursday？

Xiaoyan: No, I'm afraid I'm not. We always have a meeting on Thursday. What about

Wednesday？

Franca:No, I' m sorry. I' m busy on Wednesday. I’m in Cambridge. Are you free on

Friday？

Xaaoyan:Yes，Friday is fine.

Franca: Okay. See you on Friday at 5 o'clock at the flat.

Xiaoyan;Thanks very much. Goodbye.

Franca:Goodbye.

1. Franca usually works during the day.

A. Right

B. Wrong

2. It is convenient for both of them to meet in the afternoon.

A. Right

B. Wrong

3.Xiaoyan is free on Wednesday.

A. Right

B. Wrong

4. Franca is not free on Wednesday because he has a meeting.

A. Right

B. Wrong

5. They are going to meet on Friday at the flat.

A. Right

B. Wrong

A.take

B.make

C.have

D.meet