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【正文】 at all. They get 64 very well with their parents. Zheng Quanhang, 15, Xia’s classmate, talks about everything with his parents, anything from travel to future plans. When he gets in trouble, he tells his parents openly. “We are like good friends. They don’t encourage me every day. But a simple word makes me happy. For me, that’s enough,” he said. 56. A. boiled B. broke C. blew D. beat 57. A. story B. prize C. support D. puter 58. A. any B. no C. all D. enough 59. A. after all B. not only C. instead of D. rather than 60. A. agrees B. prefers C. repeats D. wants 61. A. for B. in C. between D. as 62. A. interest B. degree C. hope D. mistake 63. A. dare B. live C. care D. think 64. A. up B. off C. along D. out 65. A. finds B. creats C. makes D. plays （十一） “Can I have a glass of hot water?” This is a very mon question for Chinese customers in a __1__. But if you go abroad, you may find that meals in the West tend to e with tall glasses of ice water. Are you curious(好奇 )about this __2___? For most Chinese people, drinking hot water is part of everyday life. More importantly, it is strongly connected with traditional Chinese__3__. One idea suggests that water of a warm temperature (2539C) is good for people’s health, especially for the __4__. It also helps to stop digestion(消化 ) problems. But for many Western people, they drink cold water ___5___ in winter. One possible reason is that in Western countries people can drink water __6__ from the tap, rather than having to boil it. And it’s not only drinking water that they have cold. After __7__, it’s normal to jump into a cold shower, to bring the heart rate down. __8__, there is one mon thing encouraged by both the East and the West: One can cool down by drinking a __9__ drink in summer. As sweating (出汗 ) is a good way to cool off in summer, hot drink makes you hotter and you begin to __10__. Of course, it doesn’t mater if you drink hot or cold water. The more fortable your body feels, the better it is. 1. A. restaurant B. museum C. hospital D. cinema 2. A. difficulty B. invention C. performance D. difference 3. A. history B. medicine C. culture D. science 4. A. throat B. shoulder C. stomach D. teeth 5. A. even B. ever C. only D. also 6. A. seriously B. loudly C. directly D. quickly 7. A. travel B. school C. supper D. exercise 8. A. However B. Although C. Unless D. Because 9. A. juice B. coffee C. hot D. cold 10. A. sleep B. sweat C. smile D. shake （十二） Have you ever thought about seeing the world for free? Although it may sound __1__, there is a growing munity that is making that dream one step closer. The munity is called Couchsrufing. The idea is that people open their homes up to travelers for free. It lets people sleep on the __2__ of a host. And in exchange both people will __3__ each other. Instead of paying a lot of money staying in hotels, living with local is both__4__ and authentic(正宗的 ). Maybe you will find a hidden attraction(景點 ) in the city. This is also your chance to ask __5__ life in their country is really like. It also works __6__ a culture exchange. For example if you can play guitar and your host is great __7__, teach him or her how to play to say thank your for the dinner. This type of exchange is popular. But what are some __8__ of being a good Couchsurfer? First, be careful about cultural taboos(禁忌 ). For example, if you eat with Indians, never use your __9__ hand. In Indian culture， left hands are used for the toilet. Also, when you are going to leave, it is a good idea to __10__ a small gift. This shows your appreciation to the home owner. Now, are you ready to travel like a local? Where will you surf first? 1. A. foolish B. expensive C. impossible D. dangerous 2. A. couch B. floor C. bed D. bench 3. A. depend on B. look after C. go over D. learn from 4. A. safe B. cheap C. amazing D. polite 5. A. what B. who C. how D. when 6. A. for B. to C. in D. as 7. A. artist B. musician C. nurse D. cook 8. A. jokes B. manners C. projects D. treasures 9. A. left B. right C. dirty D. clean 10. A. borrow B. invent C. prepare D. steal