初中英语拓展阅读(1).pdf

初中英语拓展阅读 (1) A Personalities of some Chinese Birth Signs The Rat (SHU) People born under the year of the Rat are generous and easygoing to those that they love and care for. They generally have happy and lively personalities and are very outgoing, although they lose their temper sometimes. On the whole they are successful in what they choose to do, full of imagination and have very good memories. The Rat is a lover of money and a hater of waste and idleness. The Rabbit (TU) People born under the year of the Rabbit don ’t often get into trouble and seldom make enemies. They are considerate, kind and thoughtful towards others. The Rabbit is the symbol of a long life. They are said to draw their life energy from the moon. They like an easy and good time and give good advice, although they shy away from promises. The Dog (GOU) People born under the year of the Dog seem to be liked very well as it is one of the most popular animals. Dog people are truthful and clever, with a strong sense of fairness. They never avoid their duties. They always do their fair share of things and will always “listento reason ” . They are helpful, open-minded, never envious, and have great insight into human nature. They are also brave and practical. However, if you try to look into their affairs, they can become secretive and also give a cold shoulder to those who they don ’t really like. Choose the best answer for each question. ( )1. People born under the year of the Rat _______. A. love money better than anything else B. are hard-working C. are good at choosing things D. think much but do little ( )2. People born under the year of the Rabbit _______. A. don ’t like to tell others what they think B. enjoy living a busy life C. often get on well with others D. don ’t believe others