Can tapping（轻敲）feet be a way to greet others? What about winking （眨眼）? It might sound a little strange. But the new coronavirus is infectious（传染性的）. To help stop its spread, people are giving up their usual greeting styles and thinking of some safer ways. Let's take a look!
No more kisses
Lean（倾斜身体）forward, touch cheeks and make a kissing sound. This is the French way of greeting. But when facing the virus, too many kisses are not good. France has suggested that people should not kiss each other on the cheeks. French etiquette expert Philippe Lichtfus gives everyone in France a suggestion: simply looking into a person's eyes can be a greeting.
Wink at others
Like the French, Italians often hug or kiss each other when greeting. Recently, an Italian woman made a video to help everyone fight the disease. According to her, if you want to say hello to others, do not hug or kiss. Instead, you can wink at them with one eye. It's a cute way of greeting.
Pat（轻拍）on the back
It's a very Australian thing to shake hands, Bu if you do this during the epidemic, the virus can jump from one person to another. A health official in Australia named Brad Hazard said a pat on the back might be better. But it might not be a proper greeting for everyone. For example. it's a bit impolite if you do this to your teacher. What do you think?
Tapping feet together
There is a new way to greet others that is now popular in Iran, according to a popular video. In the video, three Iranian men meet and tap their feet together. They wear masks and put their hands in their pockets. It looks like they are playing a fun game. If we cannot shake hands, why not try to "shake" feet? There is a similar video from Lebanon. It shows two celebrities（名人）tapping their feet against each other while making kissing sounds with their mouths.
【小题1】To stop the virus,French people might______________ to greet each other.| A．kiss cheeks twice | B．make eye contact | C．give a big hug | D．wink twice with one eye |
| A．your sister's | B．your friend's | C．your classmate's | D．your teacher`s |
| A．tapping feet is a traditional Icranian game |
| B．tapping feet is a new way to greet each other |
| C．tapping feet is popular among celebrities |
| D．tapping feet is a fun game in Lebanon |
| A．Shaking hands. | B．Kissing cheeks. | C．Waving. | D．Touching noses. |
| A．Tapping feet is a strange way to greet each other. |
| B．Winking is a safe way to greet each other. |
| C．Patting on the back is impolite to greet others. |
| D．Some specials ways to greet others to prevent the virus. |
【小题1】If students want to do well in an exam, they have to work hard __
| A．for most of the month | B．every day of the year |
| C．for only a few days | D．late at night |
| A．only need to learn grammar | B．must often practice English |
| C．have to go to England | D．should go to bed early |
| A．play too much | B．have a good rest |
| C．read the question papers | D．have a good drink |
| A．stand up and leave the classroom at once |
| B．check your answers with the other students in class |
| C．make sure they haven’t missed anything out |
| D．ask the teacher of the right answers in class. |
| A．An Important Exam | B．How to Pass an Exam |
| C．The Difference of English | D．Get Ready for an Exam |
To forgive (原谅) is a virtue (美德), but no one has ever said it is easy. When someone has deeply hurt you, forgiveness is possible. People who forgive get less sadness, anger, according to a recent research.
Calm yourself. You can take a couple of breaths and think of something that gives you pleasure: a beautiful scene in nature, or someone you love.
Don’t wait for an apology (道歉).
Take the control away from your offender (冒犯者). Thinking about your hurt gives power to the person who brought you pain.
Try to see things from your offender’s angle (角度). If you understand your offender, you may realize that he or she was acting by chance.
Don’t forget to forgive yourself. It is difficult for some people to forgive themselves.
| A．That is the biggest challenge. |
| B．What should you do to forgive? |
| C．You should take in more fresh air. |
| D．Don’t only care about your sad feelings. |
| E．You may want to write a letter to yourself. |
| F．It’ll take you about twenty minutes to be better. |
| G．Sometimes the person who hurt you doesn’t want to apologize. |
Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English correctly, you need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips to remember when speaking English in the USA.
General Points to Remember
Most Americans only speak English: While it is true that more and more Americans speak Spanish, most Americans only speak English.
Americans have difficulties understanding foreign accents（ 口音）: Many Americans are not used to foreign accents.
Conversation Tips
Speak about location（位置）.
Talk about work: Americans commonly ask “What do you do?” It’s not thought impolite (as in some countries) and is a popular topic to discuss between strangers.
Talk about sports.
Addressing （称呼）People
Use last names with people you do not know. Always use “Ms” when addressing women. Many Americans prefer first names.
Americans prefer informal: In general, Americans prefer informal greetings and using first names or nicknames when speaking with workmates and friends.
Public Behavior
Always shake hands.
Look your partner in the eyes.
Don’t hold hands: Same sex friends do not usually hold hands or put their arms around each other in public in the USA.
Smoking is Out! Smoking, even in public places, is strongly disagreed by most modern Americans.
【小题1】What is necessary to know when we speak English besides using grammar?| A．The culture. | B．Introduction. | C．Grammar. | D．Topics. |
| A．talk about work | B．talk about sports | C．address people | D．speak about location |
| A．Madam Buck. | B．Miss Pearl S. | C．Mrs. Pearl. | D．Ms. Buck. |
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