We may know that there are four basic stages (阶段) that human beings pass through when they enter and live in a new culture. This process is the way our brain and our personality react to(对……做出反应) the strange new things we meet with when we move from one culture to another.

Culture begins with the “honeymoon (蜜月) stage”. This is the time when we first arrive in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. This stage can last for quite a long time because we feel we are very excited.

Unluckily, the second stage can be more difficult. After we have got used to our new life, we can become very tired and begin to miss our homeland and our family, friends, pets.

The third stage is called the “adjustment(调整) stage”. This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the host culture. You realize that you are becoming stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place.

The fourth stage can be called “at ease at last”. Now you feel quite comfortable in your new place. You can deal with most problems that you have.

There is a fifth stage of culture shock which many people don’t know about. This is called “reverse(逆向) culture shock(冲击)” . When you go back to your own culture, you find you have changed and things there have changed. Now you feel a little uncomfortable back home.

1.Culture shock usually happens when you ______.

A. are married B. move to a big city

C. go to live in a foreign culture D. meet foreign people in your country

2.How do you feel during the first stage of culture shock?

A. Lonely and sad. B. Bored and homesick.

C. Angry and impatient. D. Happy and excited.

3.How could the third stage be described?

A. Adjustment. B. Pulling away. C. Shock. D. Anger

4.Where can you probably find this passage?

A. In a novel. B. In a magazine. C. In a picture. D. In an ad.

5.What’s the main idea of the passage?

A. Man would pass through four basic stages when living in a new culture.

B. Entering and living in a new culture is challenging.

C. It is much fun to live in a new culture.

D. Life in a new culture is a struggle.

Do you know how to play a game called “Musical Chairs”? It is easy to play and most people enjoy it. All you need are some chairs, some people and some way of making music. You may use a piano or any other musical instrument, if someone can play it. You may use a tape recorder. You can even use a radio.

Put the chairs in a row. The chairs may be put in twos, back to back. A better way is to have the chairs in one row with each chair facing in the opposite direction to the chair next to it.

The game is easy. When the music starts, the players walk round the chairs. Everyone goes in the same direction, of course, they should walk in time to the music. If the music is fast they should walk quickly. If the music is slow, they should walk slowly.

The person playing music cannot see the people in the game. When the music stops, the players try to sit on the chairs. If a person cannot find a chair to sit on, he drops out. Then, before the music starts again, one chair must be taken away. When the music stops again, one more player will be out.

At last, there will be two players and one chair. The one who sits on the chair when the music stops is the winner.

1.If ten people are playing musical chairs, you must begin with _______.

A. nine chairs B. ten chairs

C. eleven chairs D. one chair

2.Which of the following is not suitable for playing musical chairs? _______.

A. A piano B. A radio

C. A tape recorder D. A telephone

3.The chairs should be put _______.

A. with the desks B. before the winner

C. all over the room D. in a line

4.When the music starts,the players must _______.

A. run about the room B. get down

C. walk around the chairs D. sit on the chairs

5.Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The game “Musical Chairs” is not difficult to learn.

B. The last one can sit on the last chair.

C. The winner can sit on the chair.

D. If the person plays music,he cannot be the winner.

Nowadays in school life,a lot of students develop a fear of tests. It’s not because tests are something to be afraid of. Most students are afraid of tests mainly because they don’t have enough self-confidence and they don’t always think they are well prepared. If you follow the tips below, it’s not difficult to overcome(克服)your fear of tests.

People who know that they are not well-prepared are usually those who fear test most. However, most students don’t know when they are truly prepared for a test. As long as(只要)you know that you have studied well and long enough, you have a reason to believe that you are well-prepared.

Be confident about yourself. Confidence before a test can bring about two things: either you fail the test and feel as if your confidence was unfounded(毫无根据)or you could actually do well in the test because of your confidence. Some students find that they experience the first result. However, this is only because those students might not have followed the first tip mentioned above. As long as you have studied well, you will be more confident of your chance to succeed in a test. If you feel as if you have not studied hard enough, then you will not be as confident as you should be.

Ask your teacher about the main points that may be covered in the test while getting ready for the test. In this way, you will know what you should prepare for and you can get confidence in the test. But you have to be brave enough to ask. Most students do not ask if their teacher doesn’t give the information first, so make sure that you ask.

You should know that tests just check your knowledge and don’t lose heart because of one test failure. As long as you think that there is another tomorrow, you can overcome your fear of a test. However, make sure that you are going to prepare well for the other tests.

Fear can be a problem in the process of achieving success. However, with the right attitude(态度)and preparations, you can overcome your fear of tests by using these tips.

Title: 1.to overcome your fear of tests

2.

Prepare well

You should make good preparations.

If you have studied well and long enough, you would 3.

that you are well-prepared.

Be4.

Confidence before a test can have two5..

●You could fail the test and feel as if your confidence was unfounded.

●Your confidence could lead to your6.in the test.

Confidence comes from7.hard enough.

Ask your teacher

You can ask your teacher what the test may 8..

Hold a positive attitude

Keep in mind that tests just9.your knowledge.

Conclusion

Right attitude and10.are the key factors(因素)in overcoming your fear of tests.

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