— (什么, 啊)? Didn't father say we could stay at home today?
The New York Public Library
One of New York's most beautiful and important 1is 2 danger. The New York public Library in the heart, of the city may 3close its door.
The library is in 4 part of the city. But there is grass and trees around it, and some chairs for people to sit 5. Even in crowded New York, its rooms are large and high. Here, a 6sit and 7 in comfort. The library has 8 thirty million books and drawings. Some of them very important. Every New Yorker can see and 9 the library books free.
But the cost of running the library has risen fast in recent years and the library doesn't have 10 to go on with its work. In the past, it was open every evening and also on Saturday and Sundays. Now it is closed at that time to save money.
Now, Thailand is popular among more and more tourists from the world, including Chinese. In Thailand we should do the things as Thais (泰国人） do. When we can't do all the things as Thais, we should at least learn and respect(尊重) their customs (风俗). Here's something about their customs.
Personal appearance (外表) is very important in Thailand as a sign of respect for other people. Your clothes should be tidy, clean and free from holes. Shorts and sleeveless (无袖的) shirts are not welcomed in churches (教堂.) Remember that you will need to take off your shoes when entering rooms, so don't wear shoes that are slow to get on and off. The rules are even stricter(严格) with foreign visitors, so even if you see a local in shorts, it's not OK for everyone.
It's not polite to touch a Thai on the head, including children. At the same time, don't touch people with your feet, or even point with them because they think feet are dirty and low.
If someone is sitting with outstretched (伸出的) feet, don't step over them, because this is very rude. It could even make people angry. Even if the person is sleeping, it is best to go around until he or she notices and lets you go out.
①Wear clothes that are clean and tidy.
②Touch a Thai on the head.
③Touch a Thai with your feet.
④Step over a person if he or she is on your way.
⑤Wear shorts when you attend your friend's birthday party.
⑥Don't take off your shoes when entering rooms.
