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Meeting people from another culture can be difficult. From the beginning, people may send the wrong
signal. Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.
Different cultures emphasize (强调) the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree.
For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with
people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in "small talk", usually over a glass of tea, before
they do any job. In many European countries - like the UK or France - people find it easier to build up a
lasting working relationship at restaurants or caf?s rather than at the office.
Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in Thailand. I had
expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead, there was an uncomfortable
silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled. After getting to know their ways better, I
realized that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through
words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.
Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and
German cultures share similar values; however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly.
We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.
People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite
against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a
wonderful chance for us to learn from each other. |
| 1. The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that _________. |
A. the English prefer to make long speeches
B. too many words are of no use
C. even talk and silence can be culturally different
D. people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature |
| 2. According to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better? |
A. By sharing different ways of life.
B. By accepting different habits.
C. By recognizing different values.
D. By speaking each other"s languages. |
| 3. What would be the best title for the text? |
A. Multicultural Environment
B. Cross-Cultural Differences
C. How to Understand Each Other
D. How to Build Up a Relationship |
答案
| 1-3: CCB |
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The Inspiration
Greeks in ancient times believed in many deities (神) or gods. One way they showed their devotion to
gods was to build temples in their honor.
A Shaky Start
The Greeks were building the original Parthenon in about 480 B.C. when the Persians captured
Athens.The Greeks swore an oath (誓言) called "The Oath of Plateau". They swore to fight to death.
They also vowed never to rebuild the city"s monuments. The Greeks survived the invasion. They used the
remains of the monuments to build a defensive wall around the city. After thirty years" peace, the Greeks
broke their oath.Their ruler, Pericles, ordered the rebuilding of Athens. They started work on Parthenon.
Fit for a Godness
The Greeks used expensive white marble to build the Parthenon. The Parthenon was 60 feet high and was surrounded by 46 tall Doric columns. The temple was decorated with many sculptures. A continuous
sculpture formed a border around the outside of the building. This horizontal band is called a frieze. Only
325 feet of the original 525 feet of the frieze still exist. A huge 40-foot gilt and ivory statue of Athena was
placed inside the temple.
Changes in Purpose
Over time, many different groups of people used the Parthenon. It was first a Greek temple. Then in
the sixth century, Christians made it a church. Later, in the 1400s, Muslins used it as a mosque. At one
point, it was nearly destroyed by war. Turkish invaders used it to store ammunition. An explosion
destroyed the inside of the building.
The Parthenon stands as a ruin today. Pollution has harmed the outside. Despite the changes over
time, the Parthenon remains one of the most famous buildings in the world. |
| 1. In the long history, the Parthenon had been used as the following except _____. |
A. a temple
B. a church
C. a storehouse
D. a mosquito net |
| 2. Why didn"t the Greeks rebuild the Parthenon for thirty years after the Persian invasion? |
A. They were unwilling to rebuild it.
B. They had no money to rebuild it.
C. They were angry with Athena for allowing the invasion.
D. They had sworn an oath not to rebuild. |
| 3. What caused the temple to lie in ruins? |
A. Passing of time, lack of money and people"s neglect.
B. Passing of time, an explosion and pollution.
C. An explosion, a volcanic eruption and an earthquake.
D. Pollution, rain and wind. |
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Mauritius, an island country, lies 1,200 miles off the southeastern coast of Africa, and just east of Madagascar, another African island country, which is larger by far than Mauritius. It covers 788 square miles and has a population of 1,100,000, about 750,000 Indians, 300,000 Clioers, 30,000 Chinese and 20,000 Whites included. They are living together peacefully.
The country can be divided into many parts with different climates all because of its peculiar terrains(地形).In the center there are volcanoes several thousand feet high, and 90 percent of its arable land is covered with sugarcane.
There were no people living on the island before the Dutch landed on it in 1638. The Dutch abandoned it in 1710, and five years later, the French came and succeeded in planting sugarcane there. It was conquered by Britain in 1810.
Mauritius was extremely poor when it declared its independence in 1968. In the past ten years, obvious economic prosperity (繁荣) has shown itself in this island country.
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| 1. The underlined words "abandoned it" in third paragraph means______. |
A. gave it up
B. took its place
C. left for it
D. held it out |
2. The right order that shows the history of Mauritius should be ____ .
a. seized by the French
b. became its master
c. ruled by the Dutch
d. conquered by the British |
A. b, a, c, d
B. a, c, d, b
C. c, a, d, b
D. d, c, a, b |
| 3. According to the passage all of the following statements are TRUE EXCEPT . |
A. It was the rule of foreigners that made the Mauritius people live in poverty
B. Arable land covers 90 percent of the country"s total area
C. More than half of Mauritius population are Indians
D. Britain ruled the island longer than French and Holland |
4. Which of the following maps shows the right position of Mauritius?
(Mau=Mauritius Ma: Madagascar A: Africa) |
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The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., is one of the world"s greatest art museums. Millions
of people have entered its doors to see paintings by the world"s fine artists. But if these priceless
masterpieces are to be preserved, the Gallery must protect them carefully. The Gallery"s 135-man guard
force has successfully prevented them from being stolen, but protecting the paintings from nature is a
greater problem.
In past times, the owners of paintings did not protect them from damaging changes in humidity (湿度)
and temperature. As a result, the life of these paintings were shortened. In the National Gallery, however,
humidity and temperature are carefully controlled. The building is air-conditioned in summer and heated
in winter. The air-conditioning and heating system are so important to the life of the painting that the
Gallery has two of each system. If one should fail, the extra one can take over.
Light is another enemy of paintings. Ultraviolet rays (紫外线) in light cause paintings to fade (褪色).
Long ago, paintings often hung in dark churches and palaces. A coat of varnish (清漆) was a protection
from the weak light. But when museums took over the care of many paintings, they were often hung in
brighter light than before. Soon they were in danger of fading. The damaging effects of light were
increased when the museums removed the varnish coating, yellowed with age.
To protect its paintings, the National Gallery put a special kind of glass in its skylights. This glass
allows visible lights to enter the building but it keeps out harmful ultraviolet rays. The Gallery has also
developed new and better varnishes which help to keep paintings from fading.
Thanks to these new precautions, many of the world"s greatest paintings are being well protected for
future generations to enjoy. |
| 1.The text mainly tells us about ______. |
A. the guard force in the National Gallery
B. protecting great paintings from nature
C. priceless paintings of past times
D. the air-conditioning and heating systems in the National Gallery |
| 2. Which of the following is NOT an enemy of paintings? |
A. Varnish.
B. Temperature.
C. Light.
D. Humidity. |
| 3. The underlined word "precautions" in Paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______. |
A. decorations
B. problems
C. suggestions
D. applications |
| 4. From the text we can infer that_______. |
A. great artists painted in dark churches and palaces
B. you can touch these paintings while you are in the National Gallery
C. the care of the world"s greatest paintings is both a big responsibility and a great challenge
D. the guard force in the Gallery has not done a good job |
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Festivals of all kinds 1 (hold) everywhere since ancient times. Most festivals would 2 the end
of cold weather, planting in spring and 3 in autumn. But some festivals are held to honor the 4 or to
satisfy the ancestors, 5 might return either to help or to do harm. For the Japanese festival Obon,
people should go to clean graves and light incense in 6 of their ancestors. 7 this important day, they
also light lamps in front of houses and play music 8 they think this will lead the ancestors back to home.
It is a time for the family to get 9 , share feelings with each other and be 10 of their customs. |
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In Britain and other countries, young people sometimes take a "gap year," a year off between high
school and college. This idea never gained a big following in America. Recent news reports have
suggested that interest may be growing, though there are no official numbers.
Charles Deacon, Dean of Admissions at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., estimates that
in the current first-year class of 1,600 students, only about 25 decided to take a year off. He says this
number hasn"t changed much over the years.
Mr. Deacon says the most common reason for taking a "gap year" is to have a chance to travel, but
he says international students may take a "gap year" to meet requirements at home for military duty.
Some high school graduates see a year off as a chance to recover after twelve years of required
education, but it can also give students a chance to explore their interests. Students hoping to be doctors,
for example, could learn about the profession by volunteering in a hospital.
Many colleges and universities support gap-year projects by permitting students to delay their
admission. Experts say students can grow emotionally and intellectually as they work at something they
enjoy.
The Harvard admissions office has an essay on its Web site called "Time Out or Burn Ou >t for the
Next Generation." It praises the idea of taking time off to step back, think and enjoy gaining life
experiences outside the pressure of studies. It also notes that students are sometimes admitted to
Harvard or other colleges partly because they did something unusual with that time.
Of course, a gap year is not for everyone. Students might miss their friends who go on directly to
college, and parents might worry that their children will decide not to go to college once they take time
off. Another concern is money. A year off, away from home, can be costly.
Holly Bull"s job is to specialize in helping students plan their gap year. She notes that several books
have been written about this subject. She says these books along with media attention and the availability
of information on the Internet have increased interest in the idea of a year off, and she points out that
many gap-year programs cost far less than a year of college. |
| 1. What is the passage mainly about? |
A. If you want to go to an American university, take a gap year first.
B. More and more American students are choosing to take a year off.
C. It is likely that taking a "gap year" is becoming popular in America.
D. Americans hold different opinions towards students" taking a "gap year". |
| 2. How many reasons for students" taking a "gap year" are mentioned in the passage? |
A. 2.
B. 3.
C. 4.
D. 5. |
| 3. The essay "Time Out or Burn Out for the Next Generation." suggests that ______. |
A. every student must take a "gap year" before applying for a famous university
B. some famous universities encourage students to gain more life experiences
C. taking a "gap year" can make students free from life learning
D. the stress of studies does harm to the students" health |
| 4. What can we learn from the passage? |
A. Charles Deacon doesn"t support the idea of the students" taking a "gap year".
B. Books and media have contributed to the students" interest in school learning.
C. Parents might disagree with the program, concerned about their children"s future.
D. Experts agree taking a year off will benefit the students emotionally and physically. |
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