题目内容
Being shy keeps many Chinese people from getting to know westerners. You may feel nervous about making language mistakes in front of a native English speaker.
But remember, westerners living in Asia know how it feels to try to communicate in a foreign language. They have made many mistakes when speaking Chinese!
So don’t worry about speaking imperfect English. The important thing is just to communicate. Start talking, and make some foreign friends!
Many westerners value(注重) their privacy(隐私). Don’t be surprised if your new friend doesn’t want to include you in everything he does. This may seem strange to Chinese who worry about that their friends will get lonely.
Chinese people often expect their good friends to give advice and take care of them in many ways. If you expect this kind of care from westerners, you may be disappointed. Why? Because most westerners value independence. They feel insulted(侮辱的) if others think they can’t take care of themselves. They will assume(假设) you feel the same way.
Of course, these tips(小提示) are just rules of thumb(经验之谈) and may not apply(适用) to all westerners. Each person you meet will have his or her own ideas about friendship. When you get confused(不明白), don’t be shy and worry to ask questions. Your new western friends may also have many questions about Chinese culture, and they may be hesitant(犹豫) to ask. So encourage them to ask questions, too.
Be honest and open to your friends. Respect each other’s differences. The friendships you make can be lifelong treasure both for you and your new friends.
【小题1】.Why do many Chinese people feel worried to speak to the foreigners?
A.Being shy. | B.Making a lot of language mistakes. |
C.Nothing to say. | D.Can’t speak a foreign language. |
A.Giving advice. | B.Taking care of themselves. |
C.Getting care from good friends. | D.Getting help. |
A.独立自主 | B.依靠 | C.失落感 | D.伤心 |
A.Be honest. | B.Open to your friends. | C.Respect each other. | D.All of the above. |
【小题1】A
【小题2】B
【小题3】A
【小题4】D
解析试题分析:
【小题1】根据Being shy keeps many Chinese people from getting to know westerners.可知选A。
【小题2】【小题】根据They feel insulted(侮辱的) if others think they can’t take care of themselves.可知选B。
【小题3】根据上文向外国朋友寻求帮助,你会失望,下文他们把对自己的帮助看成是羞辱,可知他们崇尚独立自主,故选A。
【小题4】根据Be honest and open to your friends. Respect each other’s differences.可知选D。
考点:对于社会现象类短文的分析理解能力
点评:本文介绍了利用外语进行交流中存在的一些问题,以及中西方不同的价值观。提示我们在交流中注意中西差异,在交友中需注意的一些原则问题,以便交到终生的朋友。答题中,先找出相关语句,认真分析比较,选出最佳答案。
How do you feel when you have to make a speech in front of class? What about when you go to a birthday party? Do you get really shy?
Shyness means feeling nervous or frightened when you’re around other people. Experts (专家) have found that more than 80 percent of middle school students feel afraid to be the centre of attention. Some kids are born shy. Some become shy later because of their life experiences.
It’s OK if it takes you a while to feel yourself again when you go to a new place or meet new people. In fact, everybody gets a little shy sometimes. It’s just a case of how much.
Most people have red faces and talk in broken sentences when they get shy. But some become so shy that they won’t go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order and pay the bill (账单). Some are afraid of meeting new people, so they seldom go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person.
If shyness doesn’t stop you from doing something you want to do, being shy isn’t a very big problem. Some experts say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too.
You see, being shy isn’t all bad. But remember not to let good chances pass by just because of it! If you have to sing a song at a birthday party or practice your spoken English in front of others, just do it! There’s nothing to be afraid of.
Shyness
Meaning | To feel【小题1】 or frightened | |
Causes | To be the【小题2】 of attention To be born shy To have 【小题3】 experiences | |
Effects | 【小题4】 effects | To have red 【小题5】 To talk in【小题6】 sentences To be 【小题7】 of meeting new people |
Good effects | To be quieter and【小题8】 To be good at 【小题9】 with others | |
Advice | To take hold of (抓住) good 【小题10】 |
Being shy keeps many Chinese people from getting to know westerners. You may feel nervous about making language mistakes in front of a native English speaker.
But remember, westerners living in Asia know how it feels to try to communicate in a foreign language. They have made many mistakes when speaking Chinese!
So don’t worry about speaking imperfect English. The important thing is just to communicate. Start talking, and make some foreign friends!
Many westerners value(注重) their privacy(隐私). Don’t be surprised if your new friend doesn’t want to include you in everything he does. This may seem strange to Chinese who worry about that their friends will get lonely.
Chinese people often expect their good friends to give advice and take care of them in many ways. If you expect this kind of care from westerners, you may be disappointed. Why? Because most westerners value independence. They feel insulted(侮辱的) if others think they can’t take care of themselves. They will assume(假设) you feel the same way.
Of course, these tips(小提示) are just rules of thumb(经验之谈) and may not apply(适用) to all westerners. Each person you meet will have his or her own ideas about friendship. When you get confused(不明白), don’t be shy and worry to ask questions. Your new western friends may also have many questions about Chinese culture, and they may be hesitant(犹豫) to ask. So encourage them to ask questions, too.
Be honest and open to your friends. Respect each other’s differences. The friendships you make can be lifelong treasure both for you and your new friends.
1..Why do many Chinese people feel worried to speak to the foreigners?
A.Being shy. |
B.Making a lot of language mistakes. |
C.Nothing to say. |
D.Can’t speak a foreign language. |
2..What do you think the foreigners may not be insulted with?
A.Giving advice. |
B.Taking care of themselves. |
C.Getting care from good friends. |
D.Getting help. |
3..What does the underlined word “independence” mean?
A.独立自主 |
B.依靠 |
C.失落感 |
D.伤心 |
4..What may help you to make lifelong friends?
A.Be honest. |
B.Open to your friends. |
C.Respect each other. |
D.All of the above. |
任务阅读 (10分)阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填写表格 (每空限填一词)。
How do you feel when you have to make a speech(演讲) in front of class? What about when you go to a birthday party? Do you get really shy?
Shyness means feeling nervous or frightened when you’re around other people. Experts (专家) have found that more than 80 percent of middle school students feel afraid to be the centre of attention. Some kids are born shy. Some become shy later because of their life experiences.
It’s OK if it takes you a while to feel yourself again when you go to a new place or meet new people. In fact, everybody gets a little shy sometimes. It’s just a case of how much.
Most people have red faces and talk in broken sentences when they get shy. But some become so shy that they won’t go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order and pay the bill (账单). Some are afraid of meeting new people, so they seldom go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person.
If shyness doesn’t stop you from doing something you want to do, being shy isn’t a very big problem. Some experts say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too.
You see, being shy isn’t all bad. But remember not to let good chances pass by just because of it! If you have to sing a song at a birthday party or practise your spoken English in front of others, just do it! There’s nothing to be afraid of.
Shyness
Meaning |
●To feel 1. ▲ or frightened |
|
Causes |
●To be the2. ▲ of attention ●To be born shy ●To have3. ▲ experiences |
|
Effects |
4. ▲ effects |
●To have red 5. ▲ ●To talk in 6. ▲ sentences ●To be7. ▲ of meeting new people |
Good effects |
●To be quieter and 8. ▲ ●To be good at 9. ▲ with others |
|
Advice |
●To take hold of (抓住) good 10. ▲ |
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容填写表格 (每空限填一词)。
How do you feel when you have to make a speech in front of class? What about when you go to a birthday party? Do you get really shy?
Shyness means feeling nervous or frightened when you’re around other people. Experts (专家) have found that more than 80 percent of middle school students feel afraid to be the centre of attention. Some kids are born shy. Some become shy later because of their life experiences.
It’s OK if it takes you a while to feel yourself again when you go to a new place or meet new people. In fact, everybody gets a little shy sometimes. It’s just a case of how much.
Most people have red faces and talk in broken sentences when they get shy. But some become so shy that they won’t go to a restaurant because they are too nervous to order and pay the bill (账单). Some are afraid of meeting new people, so they seldom go outside. This kind of shyness can be bad for a person.
If shyness doesn’t stop you from doing something you want to do, being shy isn’t a very big problem. Some experts say shy people are quieter and cleverer because they think more and talk less. Shy people are also good at working with others because they think more for other people. Some great people in history were shy, too.
You see, being shy isn’t all bad. But remember not to let good chances pass by just because of it! If you have to sing a song at a birthday party or practise your spoken English in front of others, just do it! There’s nothing to be afraid of.
Shyness
Meaning |
●To feel 1. ▲ or frightened |
|
Causes |
●To be the2. ▲ of attention ●To be born shy ●To have3. ▲ experiences |
|
Effects |
4. ▲ effects |
●To have red 5. ▲ ●To talk in 6. ▲ sentences ●To be 7. ▲ of meeting new people |
Good effects |
●To be quieter and 8. ▲ ●To be good at 9. ▲ with others |
|
Advice |
●To take hold of (抓住) good 10. ▲ |