第五讲 话题:规则与风俗习惯
一、完形填空。
In our country we think being modest(谦虚的) is a virtue(美德) and being proud is a bad thing.One day,I heard an American boy say to a Chinese student,“You speak very good English.” But the girl answered,“No,no.My English is very poor.”The foreigner was quite __1__ at the answer.Thinking he had not made himself understood or the girl had not heard him __2__ .He said,“Yes,indeed,you speak very well.” __3__ the girl still kept saying,“No.” In the end the American boy could not understand and didn't know __4__ to say.
What's wrong with the girl's answer?She didn't __5__ a compliment(恭维) in the same way as the American people do.She should answer “Thank you” instead of “No”.She __6__ understood what the American boy had said,but she thought she should be modest.In the __7__ ,people will feel __8__ and confident when they are praised.So if someone says the __9__ you have cooked are very delicious,you should say,“Thank you”.
If you are modest and say,“No,I'm __10__ I can't do it well”,while working in a western country,people may think that you really can not do it.If you often say,“No”,you'll certainly be looked down upon by __11__ .When asking __12__ a job,if one says something like,“Yes,I can certainly do it” instead of “Let me have a try”,he or she will __13__ get it.So in the west,you should be brave to show your self-confidence.In my opinion,being confident does not __14__ being proud,so sometimes you should be confident __15__ being modest.
(C)1.A.excited B.happy
C.surprised D.frightened
(C)2.A.clear B.loudly
C.clearly D.not clearly
(D)3.A.Though B.Or
C.And D.But
(C)4.A.which B.whatever
C.what D.how
(A)5.A.accept B.receive
C.refuse D.disagree
(C)6.A.hardly B.seriously
C.really D.badly
(D)7.A.east B.north C.south D.west
(B)8.A.proudly B.proud
C.pride D.crazy
(A)9.A.dishes B.bottles C.cups D.glasses
(A)10.A.afraid B.sad C.active D.angry
(D)11.A.the other B.another
C.other D.others
(A)12.A.for B.from C.as D.to
(B)13.A.fail to B.expect to
C.look forward to D.succeed in
(D)14.A.think B.point C.say D.mean
(D)15.A.as soon as B.rather than
C.as well as D.instead of
二、阅读理解。
A
The tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago.It was feared that bad spirits were attracted to people on their birthdays.To protect them from harm,friends and family members would come to stay with the birthday person and bring good wishes.Giving gifts brought even more good cheer.This is how birthday parties began.21·cn·jy·com
The following are some countries' birthday traditions:www.21-cn-jy.com
Canada-Putting butter on the nose.In Canada,the birthday person's nose is put butter on for good luck.21·世纪*教育网
China-Noodles for lunch.The birthday child receives a gift of money from his/her parents.Friends and relatives are invited to lunch and noodles are served to wish the birthday child a long life.www-2-1-cnjy-com
England-Money cakes.Some symbolic objects are mixed into the birthday cake as it is being prepared.If your piece of cake has a coin in it,then you will be rich.
Italy-Pulling ears.The child's ears are pulled as many times as how old she/he is turning.
Japan-New clothes.The birthday child wears new clothes to mark the moment.
New Zealand-Birthday claps (拍手).After the candles on the birthday cake are lit,the happy birthday song is sung loudly and the birthday person receives a clap for each year she/he has been alive and then one for good luck.21*cnjy*com
The United States-Cake,candles and song.A cake is made,and candles are put on top based on how old the person is.【来源:21cnj*y.co*m】
(B)16.According to the passage,the birthday person ________ can probably receive a gift of money.
A.in America B.in China
C.in Japan D.in Italy
(A)17.It can be seen from the passage that ________.【来源:21·世纪·教育·网】
A.in Canada,some butter is put on the birthday child's nose for good luck
B.in England,coins are the only things that can be made into a birthday cake
C.in Japan,the birthday child's ears are pulled when she/he is having the party
D.in New Zealand,an eight-year-old birthday child receives ten claps in all
(A)18.The purpose of writing the first paragraph is ________.21教育网
A.to tell us how birthday parties started
B.to show how people celebrate birthday
C.to encourage people to have more parties
D.to teach people how to stop the bad spirits
B
In the eyes of many foreigners,Chinese are the best hosts (主人) and the worst guests in the world.They're not really bad guests,but because the guest-host relationship in China is much different than in some western countries,it appears they are not nice guests.And western hosts sometimes look rude (粗鲁的) in the eyes of Chinese guests.【版权所有:21教育】
In China,guests are almost like gods.Whenever I enter a Chinese person's home,there is always fruit on the table for me,and someone is quick to bring me a cup of tea or water.In the west,generally the guest is not a god.Acting according to the host's way of doing things is usual behavior for a guest.21*cnjy*com
My wife's mother,a very kind elderly Chinese lady,doesn't smoke.When I see some of her guests smoking in her house,as a non-smoker,I feel unhappy.Usually I want to stop them directly,but I must realize that in China,to be a good host,she must not do that.In most North America homes,if you are a guest,and the hosts are not smokers,you should not smoke in their house.At the very least,you could ask,“Is it OK if I smoke?”But,don't be surprised if they say,“No,you can't smoke.”In our culture,if you smoke in their home,you are a bad guest,but if they don't allow you to smoke in their house,they are not a rude host.
Guests in China also have special habits.Some western people may not adapt__to these habits very soon.Thankfully my wife is Chinese,so whenever we visit a Chinese family she tells me to buy them a gift.However,giving a gift to a host is not always necessary in my country.So,if you invite international guests to your home,don't be too surprised if they don't bring you a gift.
In China,you probably won't need to change the guest-host relationship very much because you will probably only be the host,and Chinese are naturally very good hosts.If western hosts invite you to their house,try not to be too surprised if their style of treating you is not what you have expected.
(B)19.When a western guest visits a Chinese family,he often ________.
A.buys some fruit B.feels like a god
C.wants some gifts D.takes a cup of tea
(C)20.If the writer's guests want to smoke in his house,what will he probably say?
A.It's OK if you smoke here.
B.Let's smoke together.
C.Sorry,you can't smoke here.
D.Smoking is a bad habit.
(B)21.What is the meaning of the underlined phrase“adapt to” in the passage?
A.think back to B.get used to
C.look forward to D.keep close to
(D)22.What is the main idea of this passage?
A.Foreigners should learn from Chinese.
B.Hosts must do things in the guest's way.
C.Western hosts are always nice to guests.
D.People should understand cultural differences.
C
When your teenager gets a driver's license,it's important to set up some rules of road although he/she has known the usual driving laws.Before you give the car key to your teenager,the first thing you should think about is your teenager's safety.The rules you make may include many things,such as seatbelts,passengers,speeding and the use of mobile phone.
Seatbelts
Studies show that many teenagers don't wear safety belts,so it's important to tell them about the importance of wearing them.Make it a rule for your teenagers and all passengers.
Passengers
Many places have rules about the number or ages of passengers.Learn the rules in your place and think about adding others according to your child's driving experience.
Speeding
Make sure that your teenager drivers understand the dangers of speeding.Tell them how it can lead to speeding tickets or serious accidents.Try to make your young drivers pay for the speeding tickets that they get.【出处:21教育名师】
Distractions
It is important to tell your child not to send text messages or make phone calls when driving.Give your child suggestions about these bad habits,like stopping your car to answer or make calls and making sure of the roads before leaving for an unfamiliar place.And be sure to set a good example in the way you deal with distractions while driving.21教育名师原创作品
Drinking and Driving
Teenagers should understand that driving after drinking can be a big mistake.Tell them that they should take a taxi after drinking.2·1·c·n·j·y
Creating rules for the road now can help build a foundation for safe driving that your teenager will have forever.
(A)23.The first thing parents should think about is their teenager's ________ before they give the car key to him/her.
A.safety B.health
C.experience D.age
(B)24.Teenager drivers ________ according to the passage.
A.will never refuse to wear safety belts
B.should take a taxi after drinking
C.can decide how many passengers they can have in their car21世纪教育网版权所有
D.don't need to pay for the speeding tickets that they get21cnjy.com
(B)25.What can you learn from the passage?
A.It is OK to send text messages or make phone calls when driving.
B.We should make sure of the roads before leaving for an unfamiliar place.
C.Teenagers can drink a little wine before driving.
D.The passengers in a teenager's car needn't wear seatbelts.
(A)26.What is the best title for this passage?
A.Road Rules for Teenager Drivers
B.How to Get a Driver's License
C.The Importance of Safe Driving
D.Bad Driving Habits
三、词汇运用。
A)用方框中所给单词的适当形式填空,每词仅用一次。
27.Spaceships which now use computers electronic parts used to be __controlled__ by astronauts.
28.There are two __differences__ in the following pictures.
29.In China and some other countries,it is __impolite__ to speak loudly while you are having a meal.
30.It's dangerous to tell strangers on QQ our real __personal__ information like telephone number,address and ID number.
31.My mother stopped her work and __nodded__ her head with a smile on her face.
B)根据短文内容和所给中文提示,在空白处写出单词的正确形式。
Chinese people are among the most hospitable people in the world.If a foreigner goes to a Chinese home,they would be 32.__surprised__ (感到惊奇的) at the warmth that they would receive as a guest.
When you visit a Chinese home,the host usually makes 33.__tea__ (茶) for you to welcome you.Then he will serve you 34.__snacks__ (小吃) like nuts or candies.Someone in the home will also 35.__chat__ (聊天) with you,never letting you feel 36.__lonely__ (寂寞的).
Meanwhile,other family members of the home will 37.__prepare__ (准备) a meal for you.Chinese people 38.__treat__ (招待) their guests with a big meal.They always prepare more food than the guest can eat.2-1-c-n-j-y
On the table,the guests must be the first to eat.And the host usually picks food for guests.They want to make sure that you are 39.__relaxed__ (轻松的) and eat like you are at home.As you finish eating,the host usually says:“You didn't eat much,please eat more.”Although you tell them you are full,they still put more food in your 40.__bowl__ (碗).
Being warm and hospitable has always been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition.As Confucius said 41.__thousands__ (千) of years ago:“To meet friends from afar.How happy we are!”
四、语法填空。
阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法情况和上下文连贯的要求,在空白处填入适当的词或用括号中所给词的正确形式填空(每空不超过3词)。
Eating habits are different 42.__in__ different countries.The Chinese have 43.__a__ saying “Eat good things for breakfast,eat a big meal for lunch,but eat less at dinner.”Many Americans agree that one should start the day with a good breakfast,44.__but__ their ideas about lunch and dinner are different.
Most Americans only give 45.__themselves__ (they) a short time for lunch.So they eat a small lunch.After work they will have more time 46.__to__eat__ (eat) a big dinner.Also a long-time dinner at home with all the family talking about their day is a way to take a good rest 47.__after__ a long,hard day of work.
Eating at restaurants is also different.In China,people like to talk and laugh 48.__while__ eating.Very often you can hear people talking and laughing 49.__loudly__(loud),and they are just having a good time.In America,it is not like this.They want a quiet place 50.__where__ they can eat a good meal far away from the noises of the outside world.If some people are 51.__noisy__ (noise),the manager of the restaurant may come out and ask them to be quiet.
五、书面表达。
践行文明礼仪从我做起。作为一名学生,我们应该不断提升文明素养,做文明礼仪的倡导者。请以Be a Student with Good Manners为题,写一篇短文。内容必须包括以下要点:
1.叙述一次生活中文明或不文明的事例(时间、地点、人物、经过以及你的看法);
2.就如何成为一名有文明素养的学生提出自己的建议(至少两点);
注意:1.文中不得出现真实的人名、校名和地名。
2.词数80~100之间,已给出的文字不计入总词数。
Be a Student with Good Manners
It's important to be a student with good manners in our daily life. Last Monday morning,I went to school with my classmate Liu Tao by bus.There were many people on the bus.When an old woman got on the bus at the next stop,Liu Tao stood up and gave his seat to her.The old woman thanked Liu Tao for his kindness.I thought Liu Tao was very polite.
But sometimes I see some bad manners around us.For example,some people push in before others or drop litter everywhere.As a students,we should behave well when we are in public places.And we should give a helping hand when we see someone in need.