外研版八年级上Module 11 Way of life单元测试

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— Sorry, I was making a phone call.

— No, you ________. You ________ clean it after school.

— ________!

— I hope it'll stop soon.

— Yes, you ________.

—________.

— What a pity!

    In China, very few children make pocket money(零花钱). 1^, in western countries, most kids make pocket money by themselves. They make money in many different 2. When kids are very young, their parents help them sell the fruits of their own trees to neighbours(邻居). Kids may also help 3 do housework to make money at home. When they 4 sixteen, they can make money by sending newspapers or by working in fast food restaurants, 5 during the summer holidays.

    There are 6 advantages(优点) of making pocket money by kids themselves. First of all, they learn the value(价值) of money by working hard 7 they will not waste any. Secondly, they learn to 8 money to buy things they need or want, such as books, pencils, movies and even clothes they like. Thirdly, they 9 deal with(处理) daily life problems by helping their parents or others. Making pocket money is 10 for children when they grow up. That is why parents encourage their kids to make pocket money.

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B

    When you hear westerners (西方人) say "Drop in anytime(随时来玩)"  or "Come and see me soon", you should realize that it doesn't mean you are welcome to come over to their house anytime. It's wise to telephone before visiting someone.

    Never accept an invitation unless (除非) you really plan to go. You may refuse (拒绝) by saying, "Thank you for inviting me, but I may not be able to come." If you are unable to come after accepting the invitation, be sure to tell those who invite you in advance (提前) that you will not be there.

    When you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, it is polite to bring small gifts with you, such as bottles of drink, flowers and some others. Sometimes westerners may take you out to dinner in a restaurant and it does not necessarily mean that he is going to pay the bill at the end of the meal. He might want you to "go Dutch", which means each person pays his own bill.

C

    Almost all cultures celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another in some way. Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways, and at different times on the calendar(日历).

    In Western countries, people usually celebrate New Year at midnight on December 31st—January 1st. People may go to parties, sometimes dressed in formal(正式的) clothes, and they may drink champagne(香槟酒)at midnight. During the first minutes of the new year, people cheer and wish each other happiness for the year ahead. But some cultures prefer to celebrate the new year by waking up early to watch the sunrise. They welcome the new year with the first light of the sunrise.

    Many cultures also do special things to get rid of(摆脱) bad luck at the beginning of a new year. For example, in Ecuador(厄瓜多尔), families make a big doll from old clothes. The doll is filled with old newspapers and firecrackers. At midnight, these dolls are burned(燃烧) to show the bad things from the past year are gone and the new year can start afresh(重新). Other common traditions to keep away bad luck in a new year include throwing things into rivers or the ocean, or saying special things on the first day of the new year.

    Other New Year traditions are followed to bring good luck in the new year. One widespread(普遍的) Spanish tradition for good luck is to eat grapes on New Year's Day. The more grapes a person eats, the more good luck the person will have in the year. In France, people eat pancakes for good luck at New Year. In the United States, some people eat black­ eyed peas(豌豆) for good luck—but to get good luck for a whole year you have to eat 365 of them!

    Traveling to all corners of the world gets easier and easier. We live in a global village, but this doesn't mean that we all behave in the same way.

    How should you behave when you meet someone for the first time? An American shakes your hand firmly while looking you straight in the eye. In Thailand, people greet each other by pressing both hands together at the chest.

    Many countries have rules about what you should and shouldn't wear. In Muslim countries, women should wear long blouses and skirts. In Korea, you should take off your shoes when entering a house. Remember to place them neatly together where you come in.

    In Spain, many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner. In Mexico, lunch is the time to relax, and many people prefer not to discuss business as they eat. In Britain, it's not unusual to have a business meeting over breakfast.

Good Manners

    Different countries have different t.  When you travel in o countries, you should know the traditions of those countries. In Japan, when you enter s home, you should take off your shoes. In Brazil, you shouldn't go out with your hair w. D touch a child on the head in Thailand. Also, different countries have different e habits. People in Europe use a fork and k to eat. In parts of India, people use fingers to p up the food. In the w parts of China, people can't eat too much fish because they're f from the sea.

①要点包括: 节日简介、节日准备、节日活动等。

②词数要求: 100词左右。

③提示: the Spring Festival, traditional, get together, clean up, be dressed in……