题目内容
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 |
【小题1】C
【小题2】B
【小题3】A
【小题4】D
【小题5】C
解析试题分析：这篇短文主要介绍了西方人的邀请文化。在西方如果主人邀请你随时来玩也要在拜访前打电话通知，在面对邀请时，确定能参加的就可以答应，如果没有计划去，就要委婉的拒绝。在去参加聚会时最好带个小礼物，如果到餐馆吃饭那可不意味着邀请者会付钱，他们可能想AA制。
【小题1】标题归纳题。根据短文的主要内容是围绕西方的邀请文化介绍的故选C。
【小题2】细节理解题。根据第一段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.描述，可知当人们说随时来玩时，你应该知道那不意味着你能随时拜访他们的家，在拜访之前最好打电话。故选B。
【小题3】细节理解题。根据第二段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描述，除非你真的计划去否则不要接受邀请。你可以通过说谢谢邀请，但是我可能不能来表示拒绝。故选A。
【小题4】推理判断题。根据第三段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.描述及选项的对比，故选D。
【小题5】词义猜测题。根据后面的非限制性定语从句which means each person pays his own bill.，那意味着各人付自己的账单，故选C。
考点：风俗文化类短文阅读。
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孟建平错题本系列答案| Problems | Causes | Advice |
| Feel stressed | Too much homework. Don’t have enough time for their hobbies. | Make a plan for study and hobbies. Find time to relax. |
| Get short-sighted | Too much homework. Bad study habits. | Do eye exercises or read in a correct way. |
| Fight with each other | Don’t know how to get on well with classmates. | Make more friends and understand each other. |
| Don’t like to study | The bad influence of computer games. | Play computer games just for a short time. |
| Get fat | Have more pocket money to buy snacks. Don’t like to do exercise. | Use your pocket money to do something meaningful. Do exercise every day. |
【小题1】For whom is this form above most probably written?
| A．Parents. | B．Children. | C．Teachers. | D．Students. |
| A．Because of too much homework. |
| B．Because they don’t know how to get on well with classmates. |
| C．Because of the influence of computer games. |
| D．Because they don’t like to do exercise. |
| A．Doing eye exercises regularly | B．Reading in bed |
| C．Reading in the sun | D．Reading too long |
| A．do less homework |
| B．make plans for your study, hobbies and relaxation |
| C．fight with others |
| D．have some snacks |
| A．plays computer games too much | B．has too many snacks |
| C．doesn’t like to do exercise | D．B＆C |
Are you a gourmand(美食主义者)? Do you want to eat every delicious food in the world? Then do you watch the popular program?“A Bite of China(舌尖上的中国)” is a documentary on Chinese delicious food which has been broadcasted by Chinese central television. Is there any holiday that isn't celebrated with a special festival food? Here are several traditional Chinese foods:
Eggs hold a special meaning in many cultures, and China is no exception(例外). The Chinese believe eggs mean producing something new. After a baby is born, parents may hold a "red egg and ginger party," where they pass out eggs to announce the birth. In some areas of China the number of eggs represents the sex of the child, for example, an even number(1,3,5,---) for a girl, and an odd number(2,4,6---) if a boy has been born.
Noodles are a symbol of longlife in Chinese culture. They are as much a part of a Chinese birthday celebration as a birthday cake with lit candles is in many countries. Since noodles represent long life, it is considered very unlucky to cut it off.
Although westerners sometimes may be very sorry to see fish lying on a plate, in China a whole fish is a symbol of richness. In fact, at a party it is traditional to serve the whole fish last, pointed toward the valued guest. Fish also has a special meaning because the Chinese word for fish, yu, sounds like the word for richness or plenty, and it is believed that eating fish will help your wishes come true in the year to come.
A very popular dish during the Dragon Boat Festival is Zongzi. This tasty dish is made of rice dumplings with meat, peanut or other delicious food in bamboo leaves. The tradition of Zongzi is meant to remind us of a great man, Qu Yuan.
The 50-minute program tries to bring something new by presenting more cultural elements(元素),such as eating habits and the quality of eating.
【小题1】A bite of China is _______________.
| A．a book | B．a documentary |
| C．a guide book | D．a newspaper |
| A．two | B．three |
| C．four | D．five |
| A．two eggs | B．none |
| C．three eggs | D．six eggs |
| A．We can cut birthday noodles off in China if we think they are too long. |
| B．It is impolite to server a whole fish last at a party in China. |
| C．The program lasts for one hour. |
| D．There are many kinds of Zongzi during the Dragon Boat Festival. |
| A．The writer thinks the program is too long. |
| B．The writer thinks the program has more meanings inside than the story itself. |
| C．The writer thinks everyone can have a good eating habit after watching the program. |
| D．The writer thinks the program has brought many kinds of delicious food to us. |
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. |
We may know that there are four basic periods(时期) for human beings to pass through when you enter and live in another country. This process helps you deal with culture shock（冲击）.
Culture shock begins with the "honeymoon period". This is the time when you first arrive in a place where everything about the new cu1ture is strange and exciting. You see new things, hear new sounds and language, eat new kinds of food. This period can last for quite a long time because you feel very happy.
Unluckily, the second period can be more difficu1t. After you have got used to your new life, you can become very tired and begin to miss your motherland, your family, your friends, your pets and so on. Al1 the little prob1ems in life seem to be much bigger and more worrying when you face them in a foreign country. This period can be very difficult and lead to moving backwards quickly.
The third period is called the "adjustment period". This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the new country. Your sense of humor usually becomes stronger and you realize you are becoming stronger by 1earning to take care of yourself in the new place. Things are still difficult, but you are now a survivor.
The fourth period can be cal1ed "at ease at last". Now you feel quite comfortable in your new place. You can deal with most problems that you have. You may still have prob1ems with language, but you know you are strong enough to deal with them. At this time, you may feel a little uncomfortable if you go back to your motherland.
【小题1】According to the passage, culture shock usually happens when you ______.
| A．get married to a foreigner |
| B．live in a big city |
| C．go to live in a foreign country |
| D．meet foreigners in your motherland |
| A．sad and lonely | B．happy and excited |
| C．angry but strong | D．easy but uncomfortable |
| A．the 1st period | B．the 2nd period |
| C．the 3rd period | D．the 4th period |
| A．relaxing | B．worrying |
| C．tiring | D．disturbing |
| A．living in another country is fun |
| B．it’s boring to live in another country |
| C．knowing about culture shock is hard |
| D．it’s not easy to deal with culture shock |
World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945. Life changed for everybody, including women and children because of the war. Millions of people lost their lives during the war. The Diary of a Young Girl was a record of that time. The book was written by a girl named Anne Frank.
Anne Frank was born in Germany in June 1929. Because the German Nazi(纳粹分子) hated the Jews(犹太人) and warned to kill them, her family had to move to another country. In July 1942, they went into hiding in a secret place in her father's office. During that difficult time, Anne kept writing diaries until she and her family were discovered by the Nazis in August 1944. They were caught and sent to a Nazi camp. The next year, her mother died. In the same year, she and her elder sister died of illness, before the war ended.
After the war, her father collected her diaries and the book The Diary of a Young Girl came out in 1947. It has been put into over 30 languages since then. The book has been read by people all over the world. In her diary, Anne wrote down her thoughts, her feelings, her hopes and her dreams for the future, "I want the diary to be my friend, and I'm going to call this friend Kitty." "I can't spend all day complaining because it's impossible to have any fun! ... Every day, I feel the beauty of nature and the goodness of the people around me. With all that, why should 1 be sad?"
The Diary of a Young Girl has also become a symbol of the greatness of the human spirit. It is called one of the wisest and most moving records on war.
【小题1】In which year did Anne die of illness?
| A．In 1939. | B．In 1942. | C．In 1944. | D．In 1945. |
| A．her diary | B．her elder sister | C．her mother | D．her hiding place |
| A．Anne was lazy, sad and complained all day. |
| B．The book is mainly about Anne's school life. |
| C．Anne loved life though she was in difficult time. |
| D．The book has been put into nearly 30 languages. |
| A．Anne was born in Germany | B．Anne was a Jew |
| C．Anne's father collected the diaries | D．Anne was a Nazi |
Dinner customs are different around the world. If you are a guest in Ghana(加纳), this information will help you a lot.
In Ghana, dinner is usually from four in the afternoon to six in the evening. But there are no strict rules about time. Whenever a guest arrives, a family offers food. When you go to a home, the person who receives guests takes you to the living room first. At this time everyone welcomes you. Then you go to the dinning room. There you wash your hands in a bowl of water. All the food is on the table. In Ghana you usually eat with your fingers. You eat from the same dish as everyone else .But you eat from one side of the dish only. It is not polite to get food from the other side of the dish. After dinner, you wash your hands again in a bowl of water.
Most meals in Ghana have a dish called fufu. People in Ghana make fufu from the powder (粉末)of some plants. Sometimes they cut the fufu with a saw(锯子)because it is very hard. You must chew(咀嚼 )fufu well, or you may get sick. You eat fufu with the fingers of your right hand only.
【小题1】From the passage we know that in Ghana
| A．the rules for dinner time are not strict |
| B．dinner is always at six in the evening |
| C．a family offers food only at four in the afternoon |
| D．people usually invite their guests to dinner late in the evening |
| A．the dining room first | B．the living room first |
| C．the kitchen first | D．the garden first |
| A．from one side of a dish to the other |
| B．from the other side of the dish |
| C．with their fingers |
| D．with their spoons |
| A．are cooked with the flowers of some plants |
| B．have fufu in them |
| C．are too hard to eat |
| D．are not very hard . |
| A．cut it with a saw | B．use your right hand only |
| C．chew it well | D．all of the above. |
Have you ever studied abroad? If you come to Australia as a foreign high school student, you can have a lot of fun there, especially on holidays.
There are many festivals in Australia. The most important one is Christmas. Since it is a long holiday, most foreign students in Australia love to fly back to their home countries to spend the time with their families and friends, but a few students still stay in Australia during the holiday to get part-time jobs. It is quite easy to find a part-time job at Christmas.
Students often take part in another major social activity. They go to the beach to have fun in the sunshine. The summer in Australia is from December to February, so going to the beach in December is very popular among Australians.
Easter in March is another important holiday in the year. It actually combines "Good Friday" and "Easter Monday". Almost every shop closes on Good Friday. And people usually go to see Easter Show.
The Chinese new year is not a public holiday in Australia, so every Chinese student still has to go to school to study and do his or her normal duties.
【小题1】 is the most important festival in Australia.
| A．Easter | B．Christmas | C．The Spring Festival | D．New Year’s Day |
| A．get a part-time job in the restaurants |
| B．go to the beach to have fun in the sunshine |
| C．fly back to their homeland to stay with their parents |
| D．go to school to study |
| A．Skiing on an iced lake |
| B．Hiking in the mountains |
| C．Studying in a school library |
| D．Going to the beach to enjoy the sunshine |
| A．all the foreign students in Australia will go home during Christmas |
| B．people in Australia usually go to see Easter Show in March. |
| C．it’s hard to find a part-time job at Christmas |
| D．Chinese students in an Australian school needn’t go to school when Spring Festival comes |
| A．Christmas time in Australia |
| B．The holidays in Australia |
| C．Enjoy your visit to Australia |
| D．Have you ever studied in Australia? |
India is next to China. Like China, India is a developing Asian country. They have a lot in common. They are both big countries with different languages and different kinds of food. They both have a lot of farmers and are both the fastest growing countries in the world.
The two countries both do well in IT business. China is strong in hardware while India is strong in software. Indian software business has been growing very fast since the 1990s. Today India sells software and services to nearly 95 countries around the world.
In the coming years, China and India have similar problems. Both of them have a large population. China has about 1.3 billion people and India has about 1 billion. That’s one-third of the world’s population. The two countries need to keep growing fast provide jobs for billions of people every year.【小题1】China and India have a lot in common Except that .
| A．they are both big countries |
| B．they both have the same culture |
| C．they have different languages |
| D．they are both the fastest growing countries |
【小题2】What does India sells to many countries around the world today?| A．Software. | B．Televisions. |
| C．Computers. | D．Hardware. |
【小题3】There are about people in China and India in all.| A．1 billion | B．1.3 billion |
| C．1.4 billion | D．2.3 billion |
【小题4】What do China and India need to provide for their people every year?| A．Food. | B．Cars. |
| C．Jobs. | D．Houses |
【小题5】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?| A．Both China and India are Asian countries. |
| B．China has more people than India. |
| C．India is very strong in hardware. |
| D．One-third of the people in the world live in China and India. |