题目内容
【题目】阅读下面材料， 在空白处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
David was eating something at home __【1】___ he received a strange phone call from a hospital.The caller said that his son had fallen to ground unconscious on the way to school.It was he _【2】took him to the hospital.David hung up his cell phone and rushed to his son’s classroom, only ___【3】_(find) him listening to the teacher attentively.He suddenly realized that he had been cheated.Just at that time the phone ___【4】__ (ring) again, saying, “ Your son is _【5】_ (terrible) injured and he needs ____【6】___ immediate operation which costs 48000 yuan.The doctors here say they will not operate___【7】__your son until they receive the money.” When _【8】_( ask) from where the caller had taken his son to hospital, the caller rang off.
If the cheater thought he could get money from David in such a __【9】___(honest) way, he was wrong.Such phone calls are common these days.Some parents might have fallen victims to such tricks.Most of the parents are sensitive to __【10】____.It was really silly to cheat well-educated men like David.
【答案】
【1】when
【2】who/that
【3】to find
【4】rang
【5】terribly
【6】an
【7】on
【8】asked
【9】dishonest
【10】them
【解析】
试题分析：考察名词动词的正确形式。
【1】when考察连词。当他在吃饭的时候。
【2】who/that 考察关系词。此处是一个定语从句，即可用that也可用who。
【3】to find考察句式。Only to do 是指意料之外的发现。
【4】rang 考察动词。此动作发生在过去，故应该使用一般过去时。
【5】terribly考察副词。副词修饰动词，故应当使用副词形式。
【6】an考察冠词。因为第一个单词是以元音开头，故应该应用an。
【7】on考察介词。Operate on 是指对谁动手术，故填on。
【8】asked考察动词。应该是被问到，故填asked。
【9】dishonest这是一种不诚实的行为，故填dishonest。
【10】them考察代词。相信他们，所以是them 。
【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. |