题目内容
【题目】Everyone needs friends. We all like to feel close to someone. It is nice to have a friend to talk, to laugh, and to do things with. Surely, there are times when we need to be alone. We don't always want people around. But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don't get along well. That doesn't mean they no longer like each other. Most of the time they will go on being friends. Sometimes friends move away. Then we feel very sad. We miss them very much. But we can call them and write to them. It could be that we would never see them again. And we can make new friends. It is surprising to find out how much we like new people when we get to know them.
Families sometimes name their children after a close friend. Many places are named after men and women who have been friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named this way. So are some schools. We think of these people when we go to these places. When we have friends, we will be very happy. Being happy helps us stay well. Or it could be just knowing that someone cares. If someone cares about us, we take better care of ourselves.
【1】If we have no friends we feel _____.
A.alone B.lonely C.happy D.well
【2】We need to be alone, with no others around us.
A.sometimes B.always C.never D.no longer
【3】Sometimes friends don't get along well, thatspan> means .
A.they don’t miss each other
B.they don’t call each other
C.they no longer like each other
D.they have differences at times
【4】Some places, libraries, or schools are men or women, because they were friendly or did good deed to people or the places.
A.friendly to B.close to
C.named after D.thinking of
【5】The main idea of this passage is _____.
A.that people are all friends
B.that people need friends
C.how to get to know friends
D.how to name a place
【答案】
【1】B
【2】A
【3】D
【4】C
【5】B
【解析】
试题分析: 我们都需要朋友。有时候我们可能更希望读独处,但是时间太长会感到很孤独。而排解寂寞最好的方法就是和朋友们在一起。毕竟我们是社会性的。
【1】B。细节理解题。由“But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend. ”可知没有朋友会让我们觉得寂寞。alone 单独的;lonely 寂寞的;happy高兴地;well好。故选B。
【2】A。细节理解题。由“Surely, there are times when we need to be alone.”可知,我们有些时候希望单独呆一会。Sometimes有时候;always一直;never 从不;no longer不再。故选A。
【3】D。细节理解题。由“No two people are the same. Sometimes friends don't get along well.”可知,有时候人们相处会有小摩擦,那是因为人都是不一样的,但不代表他们彻底“决裂”了。故选D。
【4】C。细节理解题。由“Many places are named after men and women who have been friendly to people in a town. Some libraries are named this way. So are some schools.”可知,有时候城市里的图书馆、学校等会用人名来命名。friendly to对……友好;close to 靠近;named after命名;thinking of想起。
【5】B。主旨大意题。文章主要讲了人们需要朋友,朋友对我们是有很大帮助的,有朋友让我们不再孤单寂寞。因此选B。
【题目】Traveling to a new country isn’t as simple as just buying a ticket and boarding a plane. In fact, it can be easy for an awkward situation to occur. Different customs can often cause misunderstandings and even trouble. To help prevent a serious culture pas, an article in the Daily Mail highlighted taboos in certain countries. Let’s take a look.
France
When visiting France, you’d better not be caught cutting your lettuce with a knife and fork. It’s an insult to the chef and suggests that the salad hasn’t been prepared correctly. The correct way to eat lettuce in France is to fold it with your fork to make it fit in your mouth.
Italy
It’s actually best to be a little less friendly than usual when you visit Italy. It’s considered strange to make small talk with strangers, as the locals are reserved. Too much familiarity from a stranger can be seen as threatening, so keep greetings short.
Mexico
In Mexico, bringing an expensive gift to someone’s home is a no-no, as it could be seen as a tribe. Something simple like flowers and chocolates would be accepted. But you should avoid taking along marigolds (金盏花) or red flowers, because in Mexican culture, they symbolize death and can be associated with witchcraft(巫术).
Germany
You have to be careful with gifts of flowers in Germany too. Steer clear of carnations(康乃馨),as they are used for funerals. And an even number is considered unlucky. So if you want to give your host flowers, ask them what their favorite flowers are before your visit. And be sure to bring an odd number.
How to avoid 【1】________ taboos in a new country
France | Taboo: Cutting your lettuce with a knife and fork. Reason: It’s an 【2】_______ to the chef, suggesting the salad has not been prepared correctly. Solution: 【3】______ your lettuce with your fork to make it fit in your mouth. |
Italy | Taboo: Acting too 【4】_______ to strangers. Reason: Too much familiarity from a stranger can be seen as 【5】_______. Solution: Don’t make small talk with strangers, and keep greetings short. |
Mexico | Taboo: Bringing an【6】______ gift to someone’s home. Sending people marigolds or red flowers. Reasons: An expensive gift could be considered a bribe. Marigolds and red flowers are associated with【7】_______ and witchcraft. Solution: Just send something 【8】______ like flowers or chocolates, but avoid Marigolds or red flowers. |
Germany | Taboo: Sending people carnations or an even number of flowers. Reasons: Carnations are used for funerals. And an even number is considered 【9】_________. Solution: Ask your hosts what their favorite flowersare before your visit. And be sure to bring an 【10】_ number. |