题目内容
Americans are very direct people. When they want something, they say“Yes”, and when they don’t, they say “No”.If they want something different from what is given, they ask for it. Here’s an example : I arrive at someone’s house and he or she gives me wine, but I don’t want wine. Maybe I don’t like it or maybe I just don’t want it. I will say “No thanks”. If everyone around me is drinking something, I would ask for something else,“No thanks. But I’ll take a bit of tea if you have some.” It’s a polite way to ask something you really want. If I really want wine, I just say “Yes, thank you”. Unless they happen know the Chinese customs(风俗;习惯),westerners will not ask you again and again after you to eat or drink something.
根据短文内容,选择正确答案,并将其字母代号填入题前括号内。(10分)
【小题1】If Americans want something, they would say“__”.
A.yes, thank you | B.No, thanks | C.No, I’m sorry | D.Yes, why not |
A.No, I don’t | B.No,thanks | C.Yes, thanks | D.No, I’m sorry |
A.the people who lives in the west of their county |
B.the visitors who go to the western countries |
C.the people who lives in the western countries |
D.the people who know the customs of the west |
A.be glad | B.say“thank you” | C.Get angry | D.Ask you again to take it |
A.the Chinese people are direct |
B.The Chinese customs are better |
C.the westerners are more polite |
D.Different countries have different customs |
【小题1】A
【小题2】B
【小题3】C
【小题4】D
【小题5】D
解析试题分析:这篇短文主要以一个例子讲述了美国人很直接。他们如果不想要什么东西,会直接拒绝;想要的话会接受,对于自己喜欢的东西也会提出要求,这和中国人是不一样的。
【小题1】细节理解题。文章第一段When they want something, they say“Yes”如果他们想要什么东西,他们会说“好的”,故选A“好的,谢谢”。
【小题2】细节理解题。文章描述Maybe I don’t like it or maybe I just don’t want it. I will say “No thanks”如果我不喜欢或是不想要,我会说“不,谢谢”,故选B。
【小题3】词意猜测题。Westerns西方人,选C,指住在西方国家的人。
【小题4】判断推理题。根据文中最后一句Unless they happen know the Chinese customs(风俗;习惯),westerners will not ask you again and again after you to eat or drink something.除非是知道中国人的风俗,西方人是不会一遍又一遍的要不吃点或喝点东西。由此判断D正确。
【小题5】判断推理题。根据文中最后一句Unless they happen know the Chinese customs(风俗;习惯),westerners will not ask you again and again after you to eat or drink something.除非是知道中国人的风俗,西方人是不会一遍又一遍的要不吃点或喝点东西。可知中西方文化有差异,故选D。
考点:文化类短文阅读。
“Who needs a shopping mall if you have Taobao?” said Wang Lin, 28, a writer in Beijing.
Taobao, China’s largest online shopping site, has become an important part of Wang Lin’s life. She spends lots of money on Taobao.
A growing number of Chinese Internet users like Wang Lin have found the joys of online shopping. Most online shoppers are students or young people. More women shop online than men. Clothing and home-used products (产品) are the most popular online.
It was reported that more than 250,000 million yuan was spent on online shopping last year, 80% through Taobao.
Taobao means “looking for treasure” in Chinese. People can find almost everything they need on Taobao, from clothes to books, from candies to DVD players.
You may worry about the safety of online shopping, Wang Lin said, “It’s very safe and convenient. Unless you receive the products from the sellers and are satisfied with them, the shop owner will not get the money. You can also get your money back if you want to return the products.”
【小题1】Taobao is______.
A.a shopping mall | B.an online shopping site |
C.an online shopper | D.the China’s largest website |
A.Candies and DVD players. | B.Treasure products. |
C.Clothing and home-used products. | D.Clothes and books. |
A.礼物 | B.服装 | C.宝藏 | D.家用产品 |
A.sellers | B.products | C.shop owners | D.online shops |
A.Wang Lin’s life | B.Shopping online is not safe |
C.China’s online shoppers | D.Online shopping in China |
There is one language, and people, young and old , men and women, use it very often, in every country in the world. It is everyone’s second language . You can’t hear it, but it is very easy to understand . It is sign (手势 )language.
When you wave(招手)to a friend in the street, you are using sign language. When you put up your hand in class, you are saying “Please ask me, I think I know the right answer”. When a police officer wants to stop cars or buses, he puts up his hand. He’s using sign language. Churchill’s famous “V for Victory(胜利)”is also sign language. Sign language is useful(有用的)in quite places full of noise (吵闹声). Even when you are swimming with your friends , you can have a talk under water.
【小题1】 in the world use sign language.
A.Many people | B.Police officers |
C.All people | D.Students and teachers |
A.a difficult | B.not a | C.an easy | D.not a spoken |
A.you can answer the question | B.you want to write a question |
C.you can use sign language | D.both A and B |
A.speak louder(大声) | B.use sign language |
C.speak in a low voice(小声) | D.stop the noise |
A.People often use sign language. |
B.Only Churchill used “V for Victory”. |
C.Teachers don’t know sign language. |
D.To nod one’s head(点头)isn’t sign language. |
You may know May Day, but do you know Lei Day? Like May Day, Lei Day is also celebrated (庆祝) on May 1st. People wear leis (花环) on this day. A lei is a big circle usually made of flowers . On Lei Day, people give leis to each other. Where do you know this holiday is celebrated? Hawaii, of course! People give leis on birthdays, weddings (婚礼) and as a way to say "I love you". In 1928, a writer, Don Blanding, wrote an article saying that this tradition should become a holiday. Another writer, Grace Tower Warren, thought of the idea of celebrating this day on May 1st and said, "May Day is Lei Day."On this day in 1928, people wore leis and celebrated with music, dancing and a lei-making competition. The next year, Lei Day became a public (公共的) holiday. Today, people still celebrate Lei Day in Hawaii. We hope they all have a happy May Day and a happy Lei Day!
【小题1】The underli ned word "circle" can be replaced (替代) by "_________".
A.ring | B.card | C.garden | D.watch |
A.Clothes. | B.Books. | C.Leis. | D.Cakes. |
A.1928 | B.1929 | C.1930 | D.1931 |
A.Lei Day is on the day after May Day. |
B.Lei Day was first celebrated in 1928. |
C.Don Blanding said "May Day is Lei Day". |
D.People all over the world celebrate Lei Day. |
A.Lei Day in Hawaii. | B.May Day in Hawaii. |
C.How to make a lei. | D.How to celebrate May Day. |
Dear Abby,
I’m a helpless mother. My son Tom is 15 years old. I find that the older he grows, the less we talk. I feel very sad and I really need help.
My first problem is about his hobbies. He spends almost all his spare time on computer games. When he gets home, he always turns on the computer and closes the door. I’m getting worried about him, especially when his English teacher tells me he always gets low marks in the English exams.
Recently, I’ve found that he is always alone. I’ve never seen him talking to his friends on the phone or going out with anyone on weekends. That is the last problem I have.
What should I do to help him? Please give me some advice.
【小题1】 The helpless mother has problems.
A.two | B.three |
C.four | D.five |
A.plays computer games | B.talks with his mother. |
C. does his homework | D.practices typing(打字) |
A.is worried about Tom | B.feels very happy. |
C.is not rich | D.likes new technology |
A.play with Tom | B.talk to Tom |
C.buy what Tom wants | D.give her some advice |
A.He is 14 years old. |
B.He is not good at English. |
C.He often phones his friends. |
D.He likes going out on weekends. |