阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。Generally speaking, a
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Generally speaking, a British is widely regarded as a quiet, shy and conservative (保守) person who is only among those with whom he is familiar. When a stranger is present, he often seems nervous, embarrassed. You have to take a commuter train (通勤车) any morning or evening to the truth of this. Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or off in a corner; hardly anybody talks, since to do so would be considered quite offensive (冒犯的).
, there is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior, which, once , makes the offender immediately the object of .
One of the few things we can say about the British with certainty is that a British takes a(n) to the discussion of their weather and that, if given a chance, he will talk about it . Some people argue that it is because the British weather follows forecast and thus becomes a source of interest to everyone. This may be so. Certainly a British cannot have much in the weathermen, whose predictions, in many cases, to be wrong! The man in the street seems to be as accurate – or as inaccurate – as the weathermen in his .
Foreigners may be surprised at the number of references weather that the British make to each other in the course of a single day. Very often conversational greetings are by comments on the weather. “Nice day, isn’t it?” “Beautiful day!” may well be heard instead of “Good morning, how are you?” the foreigner may consider this exaggerated (夸大) and comic, it is worthwhile pointing out that it could be used to his . If he wants to start a conversation with a British but is to know where to begin, he could do well to mention the state of the weather. It is a(n) subject to which a response may well be of even the most reserved of the British.
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小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:B
小题4:C
小题5:D
小题6:D
小题7:C
小题8:B
小题9:A
小题10:D
小题11:A
小题12:C
小题13:B
小题14:D
小题15:C
小题16:B
小题17:B
小题18:A
小题19:D
小题20:A
解析
试题分析：文章主要讲的是英国的风俗文化。英国人很保守，他们只有与熟人在一起时才会感到放松。但是，在英国，有一个无时无刻不在谈论的话题，那就是天气。英国的天气是多变的，因此，即使是陌生人之间，也可以通过天气来展开谈话。
小题1:考查形容词辨析。A放松的；B沮丧的；C开心的；D疲惫的。根据“among those with whom he is familiar”可知，只有和熟人在一起时才是放松的，故选A。
小题2:考查副词辨析。A还；B否则；C甚至；D因此。When a stranger is present, he often seems nervous, embarrassed.当有陌生人在场时，他会感到紧张，甚至尴尬，故选C。
小题3:考查动词辨析。A经历；B见证；C注视，观看；D从事，承担。You have to take a commuter train (通勤车) any morning or evening to the truth of this.你可以乘坐通勤车来见证这样的情景，下面讲的是通勤车上的情况，故选B。
小题4:考查动词辨析。A低语；B低声说；C点头；D大笑。Serious-looking businessmen and women sit reading their newspapers or off in a corner表情严肃的上班族静静坐着看报纸或打盹，nod off打盹，故选C。
小题5:考查副词辨析。A有希望地；B确切地；C频繁地；D明显地。 , there is an unwritten but clearly understood code of behavior很显然，存在一种默认的行为准则，故选D。
小题6:考查动词辨析。A发展，培养；B观察，庆祝；C遵循；D打破。根据“makes the offender...”可知，这里是指，规则(code)被打破，故选D。
小题7:考查名词辨析。A怀疑；B争论；C批评；D表扬。makes the offender immediately the object of .一旦违反了准则，冒犯者就成了众矢之的，故选C。
小题8:考查名词辨析。A情绪；B喜好，想象；C可能性；D判断。a British takes a(n) to the discussion of their weather英国人喜欢谈天气，take a fancy to sth喜欢......。故选B。
小题9:考查短语辨析。A终于，详细地；B最后；C至多；D至少。if given a chance, he will talk about it .如果得到一个机会，英国人会说个不休，故选A。
小题10:考查副词辨析。A总是；B经常；C不断地；D很少。the British weather follows forecast英国的天气是多变的，很少与天气预报一致，故选D。
小题11:考查名词辨析。A信任，信仰；B减轻，宽慰；C荣誉；D信用。a British cannot have much in the weathermen英国人不太信任天气预报，have faith in sb信任某人，故选A。
小题12:考查短语辨析。A扑灭；B认出，理解，填写；C结果是，证明是；D查明。whose predictions, in many cases, to be wrong!天气预报往往证明是错误的，故选C。
小题13:考查名词辨析。A考虑，体贴；B预测；C批准，赞成；D欣赏。as the weathermen in his .像天气预报播报员一样（不）精确，故选B。
小题14:考查介词辨析。A关于；B在......上；C在......里；D朝，向。the number of references weather提到天气的次数，refer to提到，故选D。
小题15:考查动词辨析。A开始，启动；B实施，表现；C代替；D建议，求婚。Very often conversational greetings are by comments on the weather.问候通常被谈论天气取代，故选C。
小题16:考查连接词辨析。A既然，自从；B虽然；C然而；D只有。 the foreigner may consider this exaggerated (夸大) and comic虽然，对于外国人来说，英国人谈论天气的次数可能有点夸张，与后半句是转折关系，故选B。
小题17:考查名词辨析。it is worthwhile pointing out that it could be used to his .值得一提的是，了解这一点对他（外国人）是有好处的。A益处；B优势；C劣势；D赞同，支持，帮忙。故选B。
小题18:考查短语辨析。A不知所措；B详细地；C成群；D偶尔。but is to know where to begin想与英国人谈话，但不知从何说起，故选A。
小题19:考查形容词辨析。A可避免的；B稳定的；C可选择的；D安全的。he could do well to mention the state of the weather谈论当时的天气状况是一个安全的话题，故选D。
小题20:考查动词辨析。A期望；B要求；C希望；D提醒。to which a response may well be of even the most reserved of the British谈论天气的话，即使很保守的英国人也会作出回应的，response to sth对某事作出回应，故选A。
举一反三
Michael Pietsch, Rowling’s US publisher, says the novel reminded him of Dickens “because of the humanity, the humor, the social concerns, the intensely real characters”. No magic though, apparently: “This book isn’t Harry Potter”, says Pietsch. “It is a completely different concern”. As with Harry Potter, there are no advance copies for the media, no early reviews. To date, the seven-book series has sold more than 450 million copies worldwide, and it became one of the most successful movie franchises in July 21, 2007.
Back then, fans could buy books at midnight parties hosted by bookstores. But recent years have seen a great challenge for brick-and-mortar(实体的) bookstores. People are still buying books, indeed more books than in 2007, according to figures released by the Association of American Publishers. But they are reading them in a new format(样式)—the e-book. The Harry Potter series just became available digitally for the first time in April. It will be different for The Casual Vacancy, with the publisher simultaneously releasing an e-book. For Rowling fans who once queued up for Harry Potter, this means that instant satisfaction is now only a click away.
Moving from children’s books to adult literature is a big transition. Will Rowling’s new book be successful? Arthur Levine, the US co-editor of the Harry Potter books, seems confident: “If you read or re-read the Harry Potter books, you can see that Rowling has all the strengths she needs for great success as a fiction writer –you have great characters, an involving plot, a sense of humor and great empathy”.
小题1:In Paragraph 2, what Michael Pietsch says means that_____.
| A．Dickens’ works are too impressive to forget. |
| B．J.K. Rowling has all the strengths of Dickens. |
| C．The new book is similar to Dickens’ works in some way. |
| D．The new book is quite different from the works of Dickens. |
| A．willingly | B．meanwhile | C．especially | D．eventually |
| A．To explain why the new book will have a digital edition. |
| B．To show the Harry Potter series are popular with readers. |
| C．To compare J.K. Rowling’s old books and her new book. |
| D．To clarify the great challenges for brick-and-mortar bookstores. |
| A．They are both intended for children. |
| B．They both show the author’s great talent. |
| C．Their characters both have magical power. |
| D．Both of them won’t be read on the Internet. |
●The Hermitage Museum
The Hermitage Museum is one of the most important sights to see for any visitor to St．Petersburg．There are lots of different paintings by the old masters in the Hermitage．Prepare to come face-to-face with classic Western artists．
●Kizhi Island
Kizhi Island is an open-air museum of wooden architecture from the Karelia Region of Russia．These impressive structures are made entirely without nails - the wood fits together with joints and grooves（沟槽）．
●Peterhof
Peterhof is as beautiful as it is fun．You’ll be charged for admission, but go to Petethof when the fountains are working—during the day in the summer．They are shut off in winter evenings．
●The Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood
Love it or hate it, the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood in St．Petersburg is an enthralling must-see sight．The beautiful look may make y our eyes brighten, and the painting inside the church will make you say “Wow!”
●The Bronze Horseman Statue
The so-called Bronze Horseman is a part of Russian culture and a symbol of St．Petersburg．Made famous by Alexander Pushkin, this statue of Peter the Great sitting on his horse can truly show Peter the Great’s influence on the Russian idea of greatness．
小题1:If you are interested in paintings, you’d better go to ．
| A．Peterhof and Kizhi Island |
| B．the Hernatage Museum and Peterhof |
| C．Kizhi Island and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood |
| D．the hermitage Museum and the Church of Our Savior on the Spilt Blood |
| A．visitors can visit Peterhof for free |
| B．the buildings of Kizhi Island are made of wood |
| C．the fountains in Peterhof can be seen all year round |
| D．the largest collection of Russian arts is in the Hermitage Museum |
| A．show the wonderful history of Russia |
| B．persuade artists to study St．Petersburg |
| C．recommend the famous buildings in Russia |
| D．introduce the must-see sights in St．Petersburg |
| A．to save more time | B．to learn more knowledge |
| C．to go to the high buildings | D．to visit the most interesting sights |
FOCUS
Focus is making a repeat appearance on my list this year because I’m too much of a multitasker. The problem is that I have trouble finishing one thing with so many things calling me. When I was working as a writer, all my projects were handled via a schedule, I’m putting a fitness and housekeeping routine into my schedule.
HEALTH
I get so busy taking care of everyone else, and I forget to take care of myself and this has to change. My health suffers and my weight suffers. I have to get my health in check, not only for me but because I promised my 9-year-old son. I’ll make good food and lifestyle choices. I miss being thin, and it’s time to get it back.
CELEBRATE
What good is having it if I’m not taking time to enjoy it? I have a wonderful job, a happy family, and so much to be thankful for. So how come I spend all my time working? Last summer my family took our first vacation in four years, the best thing I’ve done for myself and my family in a long time. This year, I’m making sure to take time to enjoy life and celebrate its many blessings.
Do you have any words for 2013?
小题1:The underlined word “multitasker” probably refers to a person who .
| A．makes a living by writing |
| B．always fails to finish a task on time |
| C．has several things to do at the same time |
| D．pays more attention to fitness and housekeeping |
| A．He wants to take better care of others. |
| B．He’s gaining weight and feeling bad. |
| C．He did not take any exercise in the past. |
| D．He got the idea from his son. |
| A．The word“CELEBRATE”can remind the writer to enjoy life. |
| B．The writer has a vacation with his family every four years. |
| C．The word“FOCUS”can help the writer focus on his family. |
| D．The writer used to be overweight for lack of exercise. |
| A．Three Words for 2013 |
| B．Health Should Go First |
| C．Keep Organized |
| D．Goals for 2013 |
Lonely Planet is one of the world’s largest travel guide brands, publishing more than 500 different guides in eight languages. This year marks the company’s 40th anniversary. The popular brand also produces television shows, websites and podcasts, all dedicated to travel.
Some people praise Lonely Planet books because they make traveling easy and affordable. They save you time and keep you from missing the very best things in a place. And of course, their reviews of hostels, hotels and restaurants, in addition to ticket information about your destination, are useful.
This can be great if you’re a nervous traveler, or if you haven’t traveled by yourself before. If you’re in a country where you don’t speak the language, sometimes there’s nothing better than getting into a taxi and opening up a guidebook. You simply point to a map, directing the taxi driver to a hostel that’s cheap and clean, with friendly staff and cold beer.
But others criticize Lonely Planet and other travel guide publishers. They say guidebooks take the fun and spontaneity(自发性)out of traveling, and that part of the enjoyment of travel comes from the fact that anything can happen. They also lament(哀叹)that if you follow a guidebook, you’ll end up doing the same things and having the same experiences as everyone else. You might end up seeing the same group of people over and over, because everyone is reading the same book and following the same trail.
Another criticism of travel guides is that they have an overly(过度的)large influence on local communities. For example, some locals dedicate their lives solely(仅仅)to behaving in ways that attract tourists. They fake a traditional lifestyle, wear traditional clothes and live in traditional houses just to attract tourists’ dollars.
小题1:The Lonely Planet guidebook can bring you the following advantages EXCEPT that .
| A．it can help you to save time and money when traveling |
| B．you will not miss the best things without having to make choices |
| C．it provides a lot of useful information about your destination |
| D．you can easily find a nice place to stay in a strange city |
| A．Someone who always takes a taxi when traveling. |
| B．A tourist who likes to repeat others’ experiences. |
| C．A person who’s nervous touring an unfamiliar place. |
| D．A native traveler who is traveling alone. |
| A．the guidebook is not as useful as most travelers expect |
| B．travelers using it will be bored with meeting the same people on their journey |
| C．travelers using it may not get the chance to have unexpected adventures |
| D．local people keep their old lifestyle under the guidebook’s influence |
| A．mistake | B．learn | C．pretend | D．create |
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