题目内容
In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time.” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.
You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there. Although it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all appropriate(合适的). A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.
【小题1】What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in anytime”?
A.Visit him or her at any time. | B.Say no time to him or her seriously. |
C.Telephone him or her before visiting. | D.Visit him or her soon. |
A.请自便 | B.请回复 | C.请审阅 | D.请来访 |
A.Do not give him or her an answer. |
B.Tell another friend to go instead of you. |
C.Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason. |
D.Tell him or her that you don’t want to go there. |
A.Buy small presents when invited. |
B.Refuse the invitation without telling anyone. |
C.Write a thank-you note after a visit. |
D.Give a telephone call after a visit. |
A.In an invitation. | B.In a guidebook. |
C.On a poster. | D.In a newspaper. |
【小题1】C
【小题2】B
【小题3】C
【小题4】B
【小题5】B
解析试题分析:在英国,你可能经常听到“有时间来串门”,但是你不能真的这样做。人们这样说,只是想让你感到受欢迎。接下来,短文中详细介绍了,如果同意去参加邀请的应该去做什么,如果你拒绝邀请应该如何去做什么。
【小题1】 细节理解题。问题:当一位英国朋友说,“顺便来串门”你能做什么?分析原文:It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home.句意:最好的方式是,去拜访之前给朋友打电话。明确答案是第三项。故选C
【小题2】细节理解题。问题:短文中划线词的中文意思?分析原文:If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”, you should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.句意:如果你收到一份书面邀请,请及时回复。你回复的目的是让这个人知道你是否去还是不去。结合选项与句意的理解为请回复之意。故选 B
【小题3】细节理解题。问题:如果你的英国朋友了送给你一个邀请函,但是你不想去,你应该做什么?分析原文:If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there.句意:如果,接受了之后,发现你不能去了,让邀请你的人尽快的知道,你不会去那的原因。结合选项为第三项,告诉你不去的原因。故选C
【小题4】细节理解题。问题:下列哪一个动作的描述在英国是不礼貌的?分析选项:第一项,买一个小礼物,是礼貌的;第二项,拒绝了邀请也不去告诉对方,是不礼貌的。第三项,活动之后写一个感谢信,是有礼貌的;第四项,邀请之后回复一个电话,是礼貌的。故选B
【小题5】细节理解题。问题:这篇信息,你可能在哪里看到?分析:短文描述了英国的礼仪情况,以及一些风俗习惯,因此是在旅游指南中进行的介绍。故选B
考点:广告布告类短文阅读。
According to a new survey, students’ safety has become a big problem. Now in some cities of China, many schools start a new lesson: self-protection. Students like this lesson because there are no exams or boring classes. And they can learn how to save lives and know how to stop danger before it really happens.
Lin Li, a teacher from Yantai, gives young students some advice on how to deal with danger.
If you are in a traffic accident
If a car hits you, you should remember the car number. If it is a bicycle, try to call your parents before you let the rider go. This is because you don’t know how seriously you are hurt.
If it is raining hard and there is lightning
Don’t stay in high places and stay away from trees.
When there is a fire
Get away as fast as you can. Put wet things on your body and try to find an exit. Don’t take the lift.
If someone is drowning
If you can’t swim, don’t get into water. Cry out for help.
Remember that danger is never as far away as you think. Take care or yourself at all times!
If you are robbed (抢劫)
Keep calm. If you can not cry for help or run away, give the robber your money. Try to remember what the robber looks like and tell the police later.
根据文章内容,完成下列表格。
Best title: _____【小题1】________ | |
Danger | What to do |
____【小题2】____ | ◆If hit by a car, you’re supposed to 【小题3】___ ◆If hit by a bike, call your parents. |
Raining with lightning | Stay at low places and keep away from trees. |
Fire | Don’t take the lift and find an ___【小题4】___ as fast as you can. |
Drowning | If you can’t swim, just shout “Help!” |
Robbery | ◆Keep calm. ◆Remember the robber’s ____【小题5】____ and tell the police later. |
Here are two amazing shops from the world.
One of the most famous department stores in New York City is Macy's.There are over 850 Macy's stores all over the US, but the flagship store is in Herald Square,Manhattan---just around the corner from the Empire State Building. Interestingly, Rowland Macy, the company founder ( 创始人 ), opened his first shops between 1843 and 1855, but they weren't successful. However, Macy learned from his mistakes, and in 1858 he moved to New York. He opened his first New York store on October 18, 1858 and was immediately successful. Macy's is especially famous for its Thanksgiving Day Parade, which marks the beginning of the Christmas season.
One of the oldest shops in London is Fortnum & Mason.
It was founded by William Fortnum and Hugh Mason in
1707 in central London. Originally, the shop only sold food, but these days, it sells all kinds of other things including clothes, books and games. It has the "Gentleman's Department" on the top floor, a famous tea shop and several restaurants. The business started out small, but in 1761, William Fortnum’s grandson, Charles, went to work for Queen Charlotte. As a result, the royals ( 皇家 ) started shopping there and continues to now. In fact, Queen Elizabeth visited Fortnum's last year. Fortnum's is really famous for its hampers, which are baskets of food. There are picnic hampers and Christmas hampers that are full of wines and Christmas food. They are extremely popular, but also expensive and can cost up to £25.000.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案,并将其标号涂在答题卡相应位置。
【小题1】 How old is the store Macy's which was first opened in New York?
A.60. | B.158. | C.155. | D.160. |
A.He moved to New York. |
B.He opened a flagship store. |
C.He began Christmas season. |
D.He learned from his mistakes. |
A.Food. | B.Books. |
C.Games. | D.Clothes. |
A.Fortnum & Mason used to be a small shop. |
B.The hampers from Fortnum & Mason are popular but expensive. |
C.Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade means the beginning of Christmas season. |
D.William Fortnum worked for Queen Elizabeth. |
A.A music magazine. | B.A clothes ad. |
C.A sports poster. | D.A fashion guidebook. |
According to the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, we officially welcome the Year of the Horse better than others.
The horse has played an important role throughout human history all over the world. Horses were used for thousands of years as a means of transportation, a weapon of war and a plougher of fields(犁地农具), but “the horse was more than just a vehicle – it had more character than a car, a tank or a tractor,” Clare Balding wrote for The Telegraph.
In the Middle Ages in Western societies, the horse was a symbol of chivalry (骑士精神) and nobility(贵族). In fact, the word “chivalry” comes from “cheval” in Old French, which meant horse. The idea of chivalry helped to fashion the 19th-century “gentleman”, which was about good manners, courage and honesty to friends.
Nowadays, because of economic(经济) development, people in Western societies are less likely to see or ride horses. People living in cities, in particular, hardly ever experience horses except through movies, paintings or books. But horse racing, and betting money on horse races, is still popular. The Kentucky Derby is one of the most popular sporting events every year in the US.
In the UK, the royal police still go around the city on horseback and the Queen rides in a traditional horse-drawn carriage on “ceremonial occasions (正式场合)”.
Some sayings about horses are still used in English today. For example, people still say “hold your horses” to mean “slow down”. If someone seems too proud, people might tell him or her to “get off his or her high horse”. And since horses are strong and energetic, there are expressions such as “as strong as a horse”, “workhorse” and “horsing around”.
Interestingly, the horse also appears in many Chinese sayings, such as Qianlima, which means a talented person. Other Chinese horse sayings include Madaochenggong (instant success) and Baimawangzi (prince charming).
Besides their physical strengths, horses are smart and have “excellent memories”, according to Discovery News. Maybe that’s why Chinese people say, “An old horse never gets lost”.
Since the horse is honored as a symbol of many great qualities, people born in the Year of the Horse are said to share them.
【小题1】 According to Chinese tradition, which year is welcomed best officially?
A.the Year of the Snake | B.the Year of the Tiger |
C.the Year of the Mouse | D.the Year of the Horse |
A.A weapon of war. |
B.The royal police’s transportation to go around in the UK. |
C.Race horses. |
D.Animal actors in movies. |
A.Hold your horses. | B.Get off your high horse. |
C.Be as strong as a horse | D.An old horse never gets lost |
A.The horse has played an important role throughout human history all over the world |
B.The horse was a symbol of chivalry and nobility in the Middle Ages in Western societies. |
C.Besides their physical strengths, horses are smart and have “excellent memories”. |
D.Horses are only used as a means of transportation like a car, a tank or a tractor. |
A.Economy develops a lot, so people in Western societies hardly see or ride horses nowadays. |
B.The Kentucky Derby is one of the most popular betting events every year in the US. |
C.Qianlima in Chinese means a person who can run one thousand kilometers a day. |
D.Since the horse is honored as a symbol of many great qualities, people born in the Year of the Horse are said to be as strong as a horse. |
When you hear Westerners(西方人)say “ Drop in anytime”(随时来玩)or “Come and see me soon” , you should realize that it doesn’t mean you are welcome to come over to their house anytime. It’s wise to telephone before visiting someone.
Never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I may not be able to come.” If you are unable to come after accepting the invitation, be sure to tell those who invite you in advance(提前)that you will not be there.
When you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner, it is polite to bring small gifts with you, such as bottles of drink, flowers and chocolate. Sometimes Westerners may take you out to dinner in a restaurant and it does not necessarily mean that he is going to pay the bill at the end of the meal. He might want you to “go Dutch”, which means each person pays his own bill.
【小题1】The best title of this passage is ________
A.Drop in anytime. | B.Come and see me soon. |
C.Invitation in western countries. | D.Westerners. |
A.you are welcome to visit them anytime |
B.you are welcome to visit them, but you still need to call them before going to their house. |
C.they don’t want you to visit them. |
D.they will hold a party for you. |
A.you may refuse if you don’t plan to go. |
B.you have to accept the invitation even you don’t want to go. |
C.you can’t accept the invitation. |
D.and you accept the invitation, you must go. |
A.Money. | B.Televisions | C.Computers. | D.Books |
A.去荷兰 | B.去Dutch这家餐厅 | C.实行 AA制 | D.请客 |
Happy New Year, everyone!
The year of 2014 is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese lunar calendar(农历). It begins on January 31, 2014, and ends on February 18, 2015. People say 2014 is the Year of Wood Horse. Wood is something about trees or green, so it is also called Year of Green Horse. 2014 is the ji?w? (甲午) year.
Horses are our good friends for a long time. In the past, horses helped people carry heavy things and travel far. Today many people ride horses for fun.
Horses are hard-working and loyal animals. So are the people born in the Year of Horse. They are true to others. If you have some friends like that, be nice to them. They could be your friends forever.
【小题1】The year of 2014 is the Year of the ____________.
A.Snake | B.Dragon | C.Monkey | D.Horse |
A.令人畏惧的 | B.自信的 | C.忠诚的 | D.固执的 |
If the rose can be said to be a special flower, then the apple can be said to be a special fruit. It is very important in American culture. American stories speak of Johnny Appleseed, who went throughout America collecting apple seeds and planting apple trees. He had a great love for nature and went through fields and farms adding richness and beauty to the country.
One of the first sayings taught to school children is, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” This short saying encourages children to eat fresh fruit to keep healthy. If someone always says good words to a person, people will call him an “apple polisher”. This, however, is not a good name. If someone is very dear to us, we say that he or she is the “apple of our eye”.
Most people believe that the fruit which Eve gave to Adam was an apple, even though the Bible(圣经) never says so. The apple, therefore, is a deep part of the language and stories of America.
An apple is also delicious. Apples can be cooked in many ways, used as a dessert, and made into sweet juice.
In many parts of the country during the harvest season, a popular activity is to go into an apple garden to pick apples. Washington, D. C. and New York are both famous for their apples.
Finally, when it’s time to take a vacation to American cities, one can always visit New York, which is “the biggest apple” of all the American cities.
【小题1】What does the underlined phrase “apple polisher” mean?
A.Something for cutting apples. |
B.A person who likes to please others. |
C.A person who is dealing with fruits. |
D.A machine for cleaning apples quickly. |
A.cooking | B.medicine | C.shopping | D.health |
A.Apples are medicine. |
B.Apples are the most important food. |
C.New York is famous for its big apples. |
D.The Bible says Adam was given an apple. |
A.stories about the apple |
B.apples in American culture |
C.some famous sayings of the apple |
D.big cities that is famous for apples |
Clothing is a language. It tells us about individual people: their personality, their age, their place in society and so on. If we want to know more about society, we can look at traditional clothing.
The continent of Africa has a long history and a rich culture, and this is shown in traditional dress. You often find three colours — red, gold and green in the clothing. The first colour stands for the blood of millions of people who suffered as slaves(奴隶); the second is for the rich resources of the African earth; and the third represents the grasslands of home.
The patterns(图案) on the clothing also have a meaning. A common pattern is in the form of a cross “×”, which stands for “unity”. Another pattern is a rectangular box, which represents “strength”.
Because clothing has a strong social meaning, people are very careful in choosing what to wear. It would be a serious mistake to wear the wrong clothing, or to wear clothes in the wrong way. For instance, in Ghana, a woman should wear her waistband differently according to the importance of the social event.
Traditional dress also tells us about everyday life. African designs are famous for loose(宽松的) clothing. The climate, with the hot sun and wide temperature ranges(变化), requires that the clothes are comfortable for daily life.
Although many people wear western clothes, particularly in the big cities in Africa, traditional dress is very highly valued(评价). This is because it has deep cultural meanings.
【小题1】According to the passage, red ________.
A.represents the setting sun |
B.stands for African unity |
C.is chosen because it is a bright colour |
D.is a reminder(暗示) of the sad history in Africa |
A.it has deep cultural meanings |
B.people wear it in the big cities |
C.it needs to protect people from the climate |
D.it needs to keep people dry in the rainy season |
A.African dress has deep cultural meanings. |
B.Africa has a long history and a rich culture. |
C.The rectangular box in the pattern represents “strength”. |
D.People in the big cities in Africa prefer to wear western clothes. |
A.the history of clothes |
B.modern fashion styles |
C.the meanings of traditional dress |
D.the materials used in traditional dress |