Section Ⅱ Reading and Thinking
一、单词拼写
1.The girl was excited to know that she was a to a key university.
答案:admitted
2.The street near d is the busiest part of the city.
答案:downtown
3.We are currently s new ways of expanding our membership.
答案:seeking
二、选词填空
head to bring about earn a living series of apart from used to it occurs to (sb) open up
1. him that he had left his keys on the desk.
答案:It occurred to
2.It is science and technology that has great changes in our lives.
答案:brought about
3.The teacher Mark’s desk and asked him to answer the question.
答案:headed to
4.To ,the young man had to work day and night.
答案:earn a living
5.He bought books written by a famous novelist.
答案:series of
6. English and math,he also learns Chinese and history in the school.
答案:Apart from
7.He swim in the river when he was young.
答案:used to
8.In order to support the family,Mr Brown a restaurant in the city.
答案:opened up
三、完成句子
1.他不得不承认撒谎了。
He had to .
答案:admit having told a lie
2.沙尘暴通常发生在春天。
Sandstorms usually .
答案:occur in spring
3.比赛结束后,球迷们朝出口走去。
After the game,the fans the exit.
答案:headed to
四、阅读理解
Other cultures can be different from ours in many aspects!They can eat different foods and live in different types of houses.People probably speak different languages and have beliefs and customs very different from yours.However,they can also be similar in ways of connecting with each other.We sometimes call these means of communication universal languages.
Some legends hold that,thousands of years ago,there was a single language spoken by everyone on Earth.It is fun to think about a time when everyone may have been able to communicate in the same language though historical evidence does not support this,of course.
Today,there are thousands of languages spoken around the world.Yet,there are some means of communication that go beyond words and allow people of wildly different backgrounds to communicate and share emotions and feelings.For example,some people believe music is a universal language.There may be some scientific support for this idea,too.Experts have learnt that,across cultures,people can recognise three common emotions in music:happiness,sadness and fear.
So what other types of universal languages might there be Some people believe dance is a universal language.Along with music,dancing seems to be a common interest shared by peoples all over the world.Do you think you could see a dance from another culture and make some reasonable guesses about the ideas and emotions behind it We bet you could!
Another universal language that you might not have thought of is math!If you think about it now,though,it just makes sense.The value of pi is roughly 3.14159 no matter where you are on Earth,likewise,figuring out the value of something involves the same mathematical calculations,regardless of whether you’re counting in dollars,pesos or coconuts.
1.What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 2 probably refer to
A.The view that people only used one language.
B.The fact that there used to be many languages.
C.The evidence that proves old languages funny.
D.The doubt that people didn’t understand each other.
答案:A
解析:代词指代题。根据画线词所在句句意“虽然想想所有人都能用同一种语言进行交流的时代是很有趣的,但是当然历史证据并不支持这一点”可知,this指的是“每个人都能用同一种语言进行交流”。故A项正确。
2.Why is music regarded as a universal language
A.It can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life.
B.It can be understood more easily than languages.
C.It usually comes from different backgrounds.
D.It helps people to share common feelings.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Experts have learnt that,across cultures,people can recognise three common emotions in music:happiness,sadness and fear.”可知,音乐被认为是一种通用的语言,因为它帮助人们分享共同的感情。故D项正确。
3.What are the universal languages according to the passage
A.Math,English and music.
B.Music,dance and math.
C.History,culture and music.
D.Emotion,pi and music.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“For example,some people believe music is a universal language.”及第四段中的“Some people believe dance is a universal language.”和第五段中的“Another universal language that you might not have thought of is math!”可知,音乐、舞蹈和数学被认为是通用语言。故B项正确。
4.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Various Differences Between Cultures
B.Music Helps People Show Feelings
C.Universal Languages Connect Different Cultures
D.Cross-cultural Communication History
答案:C
解析:标题归纳题。通读全文可知,文章主要介绍了什么是通用语言,因此C项“通用语言连接了不同的文化”最适合做本文标题。故C项正确。
五、微写作
结合课文主题,使用本单元所学单词与句型写一篇60词左右的短文。
现如今,几乎每个国家都重视文化多样(diverse)性,保护文化多样性(diversity)是我们的使命(mission)。如果是这样的话,除了(apart from)对文化自身有益,我们也可能(it’s likely that)从中受益。我们必须承认(admit),许多外国人来市中心(downtown)的目的是希望目睹一系列的(a series of)建筑物。
参考范文
Nowadays,almost every country pays attention to diverse cultures,and it’s our mission to protect cultural diversity.If so,apart from being good to culture itself,it’s likely that we can benefit from it.We must admit in downtown area,many foreign visitors come here wishing to witness a series of buildings.Section Ⅳ Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing
一、单词拼写
1.The book c fifty stories,including Snow White.
2.The railway is under c in the course of the Spring Festival.
3.He has a large c of stamps.
4.Cities along the sea coast have a wet c .
5.Can I pay for each i separately
6.Newspaper articles are a good source of m for stories.
7.After returning from abroad they s in Dalian.
8.No dish s all tastes.
9.A m person is gentle and does not easily get angry.
二、选词填空
settle in varieties of first hand be located on be divided up into under construction suit to
1.Chongqing the Yangtze River.
2.There are goods for us to choose from.
3.Our class seven groups.
4.We only moved house last week and haven’t yet.
5.She had the ability to her performance the audience.
6.You can’t take that road,for it is .
7.To have a better understanding of China,you should come to China to experience traditional Chinese culture .
三、完成句子
1.你最好安下心来工作。
You had better and start working.
2.旅馆还在兴建中。
The hotel is still .
3.事故的起因是未知的。
remains unknown.
4.这件蓝色连衣裙她穿起来不合适。
The blue dress .
5.这本书里包含有用的信息。
This book .
四、阅读理解
Facial expressions carry meaning that is determined by situations and relationships.For example,in American culture the smile is in general an expression of pleasure.Yet it also has other uses.A woman’s smile at a police officer does not carry the same meaning as the smile she gives to a young child.A smile may show love or politeness.It can also hide true feelings.It often causes confusion(困惑) across cultures.For example,many people in Russia consider smiling at strangers in public to be unusual and even improper.Yet many Americans smile freely at strangers in public places(although this is less common in big cities).Some Russians believe that Americans smile in the wrong places;some Americans believe that Russians don’t smile enough.In Southeast Asian culture,a smile is frequently used to cover painful feelings.Vietnamese people may tell a sad story but end the story with a smile.
Our faces show emotions(情感),but we should not attempt to “read” people from another culture as we would “read” someone from our own culture.The fact that members of one culture do not express their emotions as openly as members of another does not mean that they do not experience emotions.Rather,there are cultural differences in the amount of facial expressiveness permitted.For example,in public and in formal situations many Japanese do not show their emotions as freely as Americans do.When with friends,Japanese and Americans seem to show their emotions similarly.
It is difficult to generalise about Americans and facial expressiveness because of personal and cultural differences in the United States.People from certain cultural backgrounds in the United States seem to be more facially expressive than others.The key is to try not to judge people whose ways of showing emotions are different.If we judge according to our own cultural habits,we may make the mistake of “reading” the other person incorrectly.
1.What does the smile usually mean in the USA
A.Love. B.Politeness.
C.Joy. D.Thankfulness.
2.The author mentions the smile of the Vietnamese to prove that a smile can .
A.show friendliness to strangers
B.be used to hide true feelings
C.be used in the wrong places
D.show personal habits
3.What should we do before attempting to “read” people
A.Learn about their relations with others.
B.Understand their cultural backgrounds.
C.Find out their past experiences.
D.Figure out what they will do next.
4.What would be the best title for the text
A.Cultural Differences
B.Smiles and Relationships
C.Facial Expressions
D.Habits and EmotionsSection Ⅲ Discovering Useful Structures
一、单句语法填空
1.You’re old enough to deal with your (finance) problems.
答案:financial
2.The (poison) chemicals shouldn’t be thrown away everywhere.
答案:poisonous
3.The waterfall is (definite) the first place to visit.
答案:definitely
4.For places to visit,I (strong) recommend some historic buildings.
答案:strongly
5.This is a new type of (fold) bicycle.
答案:folding
6.He was often noticed (leave) the office after work.
答案:to leave
7.—What do you suppose made her worried
— (lose) a new cellphone.
答案:Losing
8.Children,when (expose) to an English-speaking atmosphere,will pick up the language much more easily.
答案:exposed
9.I may take a long lunch break tomorrow.If s ,I can go to the hairdresser’s then.
答案:so
10.The professor paused as if (expect) his students to ask questions on the point he had just made.
答案:expecting
二、用省略结构改写下列各句
1.I sought to open the door,but I couldn’t open the door.
→
答案:I sought to open the door,but I couldn’t.
2.Some films are interesting and some are not interesting.
→
答案:Some films are interesting and some are not.
3.Whenever it is necessary,please turn to me for help.
→
答案:Whenever necessary,please turn to me for help.
4.The little boy tried to eat more sweets,but his mother warned him not to eat any more.
→
答案:The little boy tried to eat more sweets,but his mother warned him not to.
5.The girl who I spoke to just now is Lucy.
→
答案:The girl I spoke to just now is Lucy.
6.He thought that he would come up with an idea.
→
答案:He thought he would come up with an idea.
三、七选五阅读理解
Differences do set us apart,but we often forget that we are all humans,and our culture is much more representative of our differing environment than of our being truly different people.Here are some tips on how to understand and admire cultural differences.
1 In almost every single case,the only thing required to bridge cultural differences is an introduction.This isn’t always easy,but the best thing to do is make an effort—go to the international folk music festival,eat in a restaurant where English isn’t the first language,and say hello to the new family down the street.
Invite other cultures into your home. 2 Some people open their homes to exchange students,while others might work through a church or charity to help traveling groups.Even easier,you can simply invite people from other cultures over for dinner. 3
Read as much about the local culture as you can before arriving.It is irresponsible to arrive in a new place without knowing how things usually run.You may get immediately shocked upon landing,which can make it harder to accept the culture later on. 4 Read online,check some books,and generally arrive well-informed.Having some knowledge beforehand will help with any culture shock.
Share parts of your own culture and life to encourage others to share theirs.One of the best things to bring while traveling is a set of photos from home,allowing you to bring people into your own life and culture from anywhere. 5 And learning is the key to understanding and,finally,acceptance.
A.You can accept travelers or exchange students.
B.Therefore,be ready for some shocks or changes in the real world.
C.Seek out experiences,foods,and people who seem foreign to you.
D.Get out to see new places,pushing your comfort zone as much as possible.
E.Giving a little bit of yourself is the best way to learn a little bit about others.
F.You’ll be surprised how much most people want to meet and talk to foreigners.
G.The best way to understand and admire cultural differences is over food and friendship.
答案:1~5 CAGBE
四、语篇填空
Beijing Opera 1. (consider) as a national treasure in China,which 2. (date) back to 200 years ago.The early Qing Dynasty saw the great 3. (develop)of this opera.Qianlong emperor in the Qing Dynasty had 4. interest in the local opera.5. (celebrate) his eightieth birthday,he asked opera troupes(戏班) 6. different places to perform for him in Beijing,so the four big Huiban Opera Troupes entered the capital.7. (gradual),they combined with the Kunqu Opera,Yiyang Opera,Hanju Opera and Luantan,and formed the present Beijing Opera.
Beijing Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theatre 8. combines music,performance,and dance.Many audiences from different 9. (country) think that it is the 10. (large) and most influential kind of opera in China and the influence is incomparable in China.
答案:1.is considered 2.dates 3.development 4.an 5.To celebrate 6.from 7.Gradually 8.which/that 9.countries 10.largestSection Ⅱ Reading and Thinking
一、单词拼写
1.The girl was excited to know that she was a to a key university.
2.The street near d is the busiest part of the city.
3.We are currently s new ways of expanding our membership.
二、选词填空
head to bring about earn a living series of apart from used to it occurs to (sb) open up
1. him that he had left his keys on the desk.
2.It is science and technology that has great changes in our lives.
3.The teacher Mark’s desk and asked him to answer the question.
4.To ,the young man had to work day and night.
5.He bought books written by a famous novelist.
6. English and math,he also learns Chinese and history in the school.
7.He swim in the river when he was young.
8.In order to support the family,Mr Brown a restaurant in the city.
三、完成句子
1.他不得不承认撒谎了。
He had to .
2.沙尘暴通常发生在春天。
Sandstorms usually .
3.比赛结束后,球迷们朝出口走去。
After the game,the fans the exit.
四、阅读理解
Other cultures can be different from ours in many aspects!They can eat different foods and live in different types of houses.People probably speak different languages and have beliefs and customs very different from yours.However,they can also be similar in ways of connecting with each other.We sometimes call these means of communication universal languages.
Some legends hold that,thousands of years ago,there was a single language spoken by everyone on Earth.It is fun to think about a time when everyone may have been able to communicate in the same language though historical evidence does not support this,of course.
Today,there are thousands of languages spoken around the world.Yet,there are some means of communication that go beyond words and allow people of wildly different backgrounds to communicate and share emotions and feelings.For example,some people believe music is a universal language.There may be some scientific support for this idea,too.Experts have learnt that,across cultures,people can recognise three common emotions in music:happiness,sadness and fear.
So what other types of universal languages might there be Some people believe dance is a universal language.Along with music,dancing seems to be a common interest shared by peoples all over the world.Do you think you could see a dance from another culture and make some reasonable guesses about the ideas and emotions behind it We bet you could!
Another universal language that you might not have thought of is math!If you think about it now,though,it just makes sense.The value of pi is roughly 3.14159 no matter where you are on Earth,likewise,figuring out the value of something involves the same mathematical calculations,regardless of whether you’re counting in dollars,pesos or coconuts.
1.What does the underlined word “this” in paragraph 2 probably refer to
A.The view that people only used one language.
B.The fact that there used to be many languages.
C.The evidence that proves old languages funny.
D.The doubt that people didn’t understand each other.
2.Why is music regarded as a universal language
A.It can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life.
B.It can be understood more easily than languages.
C.It usually comes from different backgrounds.
D.It helps people to share common feelings.
3.What are the universal languages according to the passage
A.Math,English and music.
B.Music,dance and math.
C.History,culture and music.
D.Emotion,pi and music.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text
A.Various Differences Between Cultures
B.Music Helps People Show Feelings
C.Universal Languages Connect Different Cultures
D.Cross-cultural Communication History
五、微写作
结合课文主题,使用本单元所学单词与句型写一篇60词左右的短文。
现如今,几乎每个国家都重视文化多样(diverse)性,保护文化多样性(diversity)是我们的使命(mission)。如果是这样的话,除了(apart from)对文化自身有益,我们也可能(it’s likely that)从中受益。我们必须承认(admit),许多外国人来市中心(downtown)的目的是希望目睹一系列的(a series of)建筑物。
参考范文
Nowadays,almost every country pays attention to diverse cultures,and it’s our mission to protect cultural diversity.If so,apart from being good to culture itself,it’s likely that we can benefit from it.We must admit in downtown area,many foreign visitors come here wishing to witness a series of buildings.Section Ⅰ Listening and Speaking
一、单句语法填空
1.I was late,but (fortune) the meeting hadn’t started.
答案:fortunately
2.English is a language shared by several (diversity) cultures,which use it differently.
答案:diverse
3.My husband does all the (cook).
答案:cooking
4.You’d better write down the key words when (take) notes.
答案:taking
5.Do you know when fortune cookies (invent)
答案:were invented
二、完成句子
1.老人打开了房门,发现地上覆盖着厚厚的雪。
The old man opened the door and found the ground .
答案:covered with thick snow
2.我弟弟对我正在做的事情非常感兴趣。
My brother was very interested in .
答案:what I was doing
3.汤姆学习很用功,他很有可能在竞赛中获得一等奖。
Tom studies very hard and he can get first prize in the contest.
答案:it is likely that
4.欧洲人到达以后,当地人遭受了很大的痛苦。
The native people suffered greatly the Europeans.
答案:after the arrival of
5.我们学校在校学习的学生比这个城市的其他任何一个学校的都多。
There are more students studying in our school than in the city.
答案:in any other school
三、阅读理解
Situated in Huaxi District,Guiyang,Zhenshan Ethnic Culture Village is a world of stone,where many things like door frames and roads are made of stone.Buyi men and women in their best clothes sing and dance at the village entrance as they greet visitors and invite them to join the villagers in making cake flour with rice.
The village was first built during the Ming Dynasty,with a history of more than 400 years.Three sides of the village are surrounded by water.It is built against the mountains according to the local geological conditions.
There are about 120 families and three fourths of them are Buyi people and one fourth are Miao people.On January 10th every lunar year,the villagers hold traditional dancing activities to celebrate the New Year.Buyi and Miao villagers in their best costumes sing and dance to the melodies from the Lusheng(芦笙) and the bamboo flutes to celebrate their own traditional festival.Legends said once some robbers captured the Buyi forefather in the village.The villagers failed to rescue him by themselves and asked the local Miao people for help.The Miao people played the Lusheng and sang Miao songs to communicate with him and the robbers couldn’t understand them.With the help of the Miao people,the forefather was rescued.Since then,the local Buyi people have formed the custom of singing and dancing to appreciate the help from the Miao.People sing and dance for three days for the festival each year.
Besides this,Zhenshan villagers also celebrate the traditional “Siyueba(四月八)” Festival (April 8th Festival) and the “Qiyueban(七月半)” Festival (the Ghost Festival).Now,these festivals have become joyous days celebrated by Miao,Buyi,Dong,Zhuang,Shui,Gelao,and even the Han people.
In Zhenshan,some young people take advantage of the festivals to make friends and choose their future husbands or wives.Girls usually make embroideries(刺绣) and give them as gifts to their lovers.
1.We can infer the village is called a world of stone mainly because .
A.the villagers are very cold
B.the villagers are very strong
C.the village is built on a large stone
D.the village is in mountains and rich in stones
答案:D
解析:推理判断题。根据第一、二段可知,这是一个依山而建的村子,石头资源丰富。故D项正确。
2.Which of the following isn’t a way of greeting visitors
A.Dressing up.
B.Dancing and singing.
C.Preparing embroideries.
D.Inviting them to make cake flour.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句和最后一段中的“Girls usually make embroideries and give them as gifts to their lovers.”可知,欢迎游客的活动不包括C项。
3.The Miao people played the Lusheng and sang Miao songs at first to .
A.stop the robbers understanding them
B.show the robbers their power
C.challenge the Buyi people
D.please the robbers
答案:A
解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中的“The Miao people played...the robbers couldn’t understand them.”可知,苗族人吹奏芦笙是为了不让强盗听懂他们的交流。故A项正确。
4.What can we learn about the “Siyueba” Festival
A.It is a newly-formed festival.
B.It is only celebrated in Zhenshan Village.
C.It is popular with all the ethnic minorities.
D.It is a chance for young people to make friends.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“In Zhenshan,some young people take advantage of the festivals to make friends...”可知,一些年轻人利用节日交朋友。故D项正确。Section Ⅲ Discovering Useful Structures
一、单句语法填空
1.You’re old enough to deal with your (finance) problems.
2.The (poison) chemicals shouldn’t be thrown away everywhere.
3.The waterfall is (definite) the first place to visit.
4.For places to visit,I (strong) recommend some historic buildings.
5.This is a new type of (fold) bicycle.
6.He was often noticed (leave) the office after work.
7.—What do you suppose made her worried
— (lose) a new cellphone.
8.Children,when (expose) to an English-speaking atmosphere,will pick up the language much more easily.
9.I may take a long lunch break tomorrow.If s ,I can go to the hairdresser’s then.
10.The professor paused as if (expect) his students to ask questions on the point he had just made.
二、用省略结构改写下列各句
1.I sought to open the door,but I couldn’t open the door.
→
2.Some films are interesting and some are not interesting.
→
3.Whenever it is necessary,please turn to me for help.
→
4.The little boy tried to eat more sweets,but his mother warned him not to eat any more.
→
5.The girl who I spoke to just now is Lucy.
→
6.He thought that he would come up with an idea.
→
三、七选五阅读理解
Differences do set us apart,but we often forget that we are all humans,and our culture is much more representative of our differing environment than of our being truly different people.Here are some tips on how to understand and admire cultural differences.
1 In almost every single case,the only thing required to bridge cultural differences is an introduction.This isn’t always easy,but the best thing to do is make an effort—go to the international folk music festival,eat in a restaurant where English isn’t the first language,and say hello to the new family down the street.
Invite other cultures into your home. 2 Some people open their homes to exchange students,while others might work through a church or charity to help traveling groups.Even easier,you can simply invite people from other cultures over for dinner. 3
Read as much about the local culture as you can before arriving.It is irresponsible to arrive in a new place without knowing how things usually run.You may get immediately shocked upon landing,which can make it harder to accept the culture later on. 4 Read online,check some books,and generally arrive well-informed.Having some knowledge beforehand will help with any culture shock.
Share parts of your own culture and life to encourage others to share theirs.One of the best things to bring while traveling is a set of photos from home,allowing you to bring people into your own life and culture from anywhere. 5 And learning is the key to understanding and,finally,acceptance.
A.You can accept travelers or exchange students.
B.Therefore,be ready for some shocks or changes in the real world.
C.Seek out experiences,foods,and people who seem foreign to you.
D.Get out to see new places,pushing your comfort zone as much as possible.
E.Giving a little bit of yourself is the best way to learn a little bit about others.
F.You’ll be surprised how much most people want to meet and talk to foreigners.
G.The best way to understand and admire cultural differences is over food and friendship.
四、语篇填空
Beijing Opera 1. (consider) as a national treasure in China,which 2. (date) back to 200 years ago.The early Qing Dynasty saw the great 3. (develop)of this opera.Qianlong emperor in the Qing Dynasty had 4. interest in the local opera.5. (celebrate) his eightieth birthday,he asked opera troupes(戏班) 6. different places to perform for him in Beijing,so the four big Huiban Opera Troupes entered the capital.7. (gradual),they combined with the Kunqu Opera,Yiyang Opera,Hanju Opera and Luantan,and formed the present Beijing Opera.
Beijing Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theatre 8. combines music,performance,and dance.Many audiences from different 9. (country) think that it is the 10. (large) and most influential kind of opera in China and the influence is incomparable in China. Section Ⅳ Listening and Talking & Reading for Writing
一、单词拼写
1.The book c fifty stories,including Snow White.
答案:contains
2.The railway is under c in the course of the Spring Festival.
答案:construction
3.He has a large c of stamps.
答案:collection
4.Cities along the sea coast have a wet c .
答案:climate
5.Can I pay for each i separately
答案:item
6.Newspaper articles are a good source of m for stories.
答案:material
7.After returning from abroad they s in Dalian.
答案:settled
8.No dish s all tastes.
答案:suits
9.A m person is gentle and does not easily get angry.
答案:mild
二、选词填空
settle in varieties of first hand be located on be divided up into under construction suit to
1.Chongqing the Yangtze River.
答案:is located on
2.There are goods for us to choose from.
答案:varieties of
3.Our class seven groups.
答案:is divided up into
4.We only moved house last week and haven’t yet.
答案:settled in
5.She had the ability to her performance the audience.
答案:suit;to
6.You can’t take that road,for it is .
答案:under construction
7.To have a better understanding of China,you should come to China to experience traditional Chinese culture .
答案:first hand
三、完成句子
1.你最好安下心来工作。
You had better and start working.
答案:settle yourself down
2.旅馆还在兴建中。
The hotel is still .
答案:under construction
3.事故的起因是未知的。
remains unknown.
答案:What caused the accident
4.这件蓝色连衣裙她穿起来不合适。
The blue dress .
答案:doesn’t suit her well/fine
5.这本书里包含有用的信息。
This book .
答案:contains helpful information
四、阅读理解
Facial expressions carry meaning that is determined by situations and relationships.For example,in American culture the smile is in general an expression of pleasure.Yet it also has other uses.A woman’s smile at a police officer does not carry the same meaning as the smile she gives to a young child.A smile may show love or politeness.It can also hide true feelings.It often causes confusion(困惑) across cultures.For example,many people in Russia consider smiling at strangers in public to be unusual and even improper.Yet many Americans smile freely at strangers in public places(although this is less common in big cities).Some Russians believe that Americans smile in the wrong places;some Americans believe that Russians don’t smile enough.In Southeast Asian culture,a smile is frequently used to cover painful feelings.Vietnamese people may tell a sad story but end the story with a smile.
Our faces show emotions(情感),but we should not attempt to “read” people from another culture as we would “read” someone from our own culture.The fact that members of one culture do not express their emotions as openly as members of another does not mean that they do not experience emotions.Rather,there are cultural differences in the amount of facial expressiveness permitted.For example,in public and in formal situations many Japanese do not show their emotions as freely as Americans do.When with friends,Japanese and Americans seem to show their emotions similarly.
It is difficult to generalise about Americans and facial expressiveness because of personal and cultural differences in the United States.People from certain cultural backgrounds in the United States seem to be more facially expressive than others.The key is to try not to judge people whose ways of showing emotions are different.If we judge according to our own cultural habits,we may make the mistake of “reading” the other person incorrectly.
1.What does the smile usually mean in the USA
A.Love. B.Politeness.
C.Joy. D.Thankfulness.
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段第二句“...in American culture the smile is in general an expression of pleasure.”可知,在美国微笑通常是高兴的表现,joy意为“高兴”。故选C项。
2.The author mentions the smile of the Vietnamese to prove that a smile can .
A.show friendliness to strangers
B.be used to hide true feelings
C.be used in the wrong places
D.show personal habits
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第一段中的“In Southeast Asian culture,a smile is frequently used to cover painful feelings.”可知在东南亚文化中,微笑经常被用来掩饰痛苦的情感。故选B项。
3.What should we do before attempting to “read” people
A.Learn about their relations with others.
B.Understand their cultural backgrounds.
C.Find out their past experiences.
D.Figure out what they will do next.
答案:B
解析:细节理解题。根据第二段第一句话“...but we should not attempt to ‘read’ people from another culture as we would ‘read’ someone from our own culture.”可知,我们不能用“解读”自己(国家)文化中成员的方法去“解读”其他(国家)文化中的成员,这表示“(在解读别人之前要先)了解其文化背景”。故选B项。
4.What would be the best title for the text
A.Cultural Differences
B.Smiles and Relationships
C.Facial Expressions
D.Habits and Emotions
答案:C
解析:标题归纳题。根据文章第一句话可知本文主要讲述的是facial expressions(面部表情)。A项外延太大;B项内涵过小;D项不是文章所讲主题。Section Ⅰ Listening and Speaking
一、单句语法填空
1.I was late,but (fortune) the meeting hadn’t started.
2.English is a language shared by several (diversity) cultures,which use it differently.
3.My husband does all the (cook).
4.You’d better write down the key words when (take) notes.
5.Do you know when fortune cookies (invent)
二、完成句子
1.老人打开了房门,发现地上覆盖着厚厚的雪。
The old man opened the door and found the ground .
2.我弟弟对我正在做的事情非常感兴趣。
My brother was very interested in .
3.汤姆学习很用功,他很有可能在竞赛中获得一等奖。
Tom studies very hard and he can get first prize in the contest.
4.欧洲人到达以后,当地人遭受了很大的痛苦。
The native people suffered greatly the Europeans.
5.我们学校在校学习的学生比这个城市的其他任何一个学校的都多。
There are more students studying in our school than in the city.
三、阅读理解
Situated in Huaxi District,Guiyang,Zhenshan Ethnic Culture Village is a world of stone,where many things like door frames and roads are made of stone.Buyi men and women in their best clothes sing and dance at the village entrance as they greet visitors and invite them to join the villagers in making cake flour with rice.
The village was first built during the Ming Dynasty,with a history of more than 400 years.Three sides of the village are surrounded by water.It is built against the mountains according to the local geological conditions.
There are about 120 families and three fourths of them are Buyi people and one fourth are Miao people.On January 10th every lunar year,the villagers hold traditional dancing activities to celebrate the New Year.Buyi and Miao villagers in their best costumes sing and dance to the melodies from the Lusheng(芦笙) and the bamboo flutes to celebrate their own traditional festival.Legends said once some robbers captured the Buyi forefather in the village.The villagers failed to rescue him by themselves and asked the local Miao people for help.The Miao people played the Lusheng and sang Miao songs to communicate with him and the robbers couldn’t understand them.With the help of the Miao people,the forefather was rescued.Since then,the local Buyi people have formed the custom of singing and dancing to appreciate the help from the Miao.People sing and dance for three days for the festival each year.
Besides this,Zhenshan villagers also celebrate the traditional “Siyueba(四月八)” Festival (April 8th Festival) and the “Qiyueban(七月半)” Festival (the Ghost Festival).Now,these festivals have become joyous days celebrated by Miao,Buyi,Dong,Zhuang,Shui,Gelao,and even the Han people.
In Zhenshan,some young people take advantage of the festivals to make friends and choose their future husbands or wives.Girls usually make embroideries(刺绣) and give them as gifts to their lovers.
1.We can infer the village is called a world of stone mainly because .
A.the villagers are very cold
B.the villagers are very strong
C.the village is built on a large stone
D.the village is in mountains and rich in stones
2.Which of the following isn’t a way of greeting visitors
A.Dressing up.
B.Dancing and singing.
C.Preparing embroideries.
D.Inviting them to make cake flour.
3.The Miao people played the Lusheng and sang Miao songs at first to .
A.stop the robbers understanding them
B.show the robbers their power
C.challenge the Buyi people
D.please the robbers
4.What can we learn about the “Siyueba” Festival
A.It is a newly-formed festival.
B.It is only celebrated in Zhenshan Village.
C.It is popular with all the ethnic minorities.
D.It is a chance for young people to make friends.
