题目内容
7.In American culture,you may find some very sensitive topics that require you to think again before you put them forward.They are as follows:Age.It is a very sensitive (1)Bto many Americans.In this culture,the thought of growing older is a (2)B one and most of us,if possible,would like to have nothing to do with it.So many Americans work hard to (3)D a youthful appearance.The last thing they want to be asked is the unthinkable,"How old are you exactly"?
This question may result in a(an)(4)Alike:"How old do you think I am?"Anyhow,if you are(5)B to know someone's age,first you estimate (估计) their age by their appearance.Then you take ten years away from that estimation.With a big(6)A,that person will probably say,'Thanks,but I am a few years older than that".
Weight.This is one of the most sensitive subjects.In America,it is desirable to be thin but it is a huge (7)Dto be overweight.In any American fashion magazines,you'll notice most (8)D are nothing more than skin and bones.
Income.You should never ever ask how much someone's salary is.However,it's perfectly(9)Bto ask about their job title and what they do for a living.This information should give you some idea.
Matters of the Heart.This is a tricky (难处理的) one.Some people cannot wait to(10)Atheir hearts out to you.Then there are those who make sure their (11)C business stays behind closed doors.The general (12)B is not to get too personal.You don't want others to think that you are looking into their lives.Besides,try not to ask too many questions until you have a(n)(13)D with this person.
Anyhow,it's difficult to always (14)A an embarrassing conversation.So,be sensible,(15)C your mouth and try not to open a can of worms.
1. A.solution | B.subject | C.access | D.approach |
2. A.painless | B.painful | C.enjoyable | D.natural |
3. A.make | B.change | C.decorate | D.keep |
4. A.reply | B.consequence | C.description | D.explanation |
5. A.likely | B.eager | C.afraid | D.nervous |
6. A.smile | B.surprise | C.prize | D.gift |
7. A.accident | B.event | C.excitement | D.embarrassment |
8. A.singers | B.editors | C.writers | D.models |
9. A.awesome | B.suitable | C.foolish | D.typical |
10.A.pour | B.cut | C.mark | D.test |
11.A.rich | B.foreign | C.personal | D.public |
12.A.aspect | B.rule | C.idea | D.concept |
13.A.appointment | B.quarrel | C.discussion | D.friendship |
14.A.avoid | B.begin | C.produce | D.stop |
15.A.ignore | B.take | C.watch | D.notice. |
分析 本文是一篇说明文,主要讲述了在美国文化里,你可能会发现许多在你提出之前需要再三思索的敏感话题,如年龄,对于许多美国人来说是一个非常敏感的话题;体重,在美国这也是敏感话题之一;收入,你永远不要问一个人的收入是多少.
解答 1-5.BBDAB 6-10ADDBA 11-15 CBDAC
1.答案:B.考查名词词义辨析.根据第三段中的"This is another sensitive subject"可知,此空对应选subject,故选B.
2.答案:B.考查形容词词义辨析.根据上下文语境可知,如果有可能的话,大部分美国人都不想与"变老"沾边儿. 变老是痛苦的事情,故选B.
3.答案:D.考查动词词义辨析.许多美国人竭力想保持年轻的外表.keep"(使)保持,(使)处于",符合语境.故选D
4.答案:A.考查句意理解.下文的"How old do you think I am?"是对上文的"How old are you exactly?"的回答,故选reply,表示"回答,答复".故选A.
5.答案:B.考查形容词词义辨析.根据句中的"you estimate(估计) their age"可知,你很想知道对方的年龄,eager"渴望的",故选B.
6.答案:A.考查固定短语.with a big smile意为"灿烂的笑",为固定短语.故选A.
7.答案:D.考查名词词义辨析.此句意思,美国人都希望自己身材苗条,并且当他们超重时,就感到极为难堪.embarrassment"窘迫,难堪",符合语境故选D.
8.答案:D.考查名词词义辨析.因为是在时尚杂志上,所以选models"模特儿".故选D.
9.答案:B.考查形容词词义辨析.但你完全可以问他们的工作头衔和以什么为生计. suitable"合适的",符合语境.故选B.
10.答案:A.考查动词词义辨析.下文的"stays behind closed doors"表明有些人不和别人谈自己的私事,句中的But表明上下句之间的转折关系,故此句中是有些人迫不及待地向你倾诉心声.pour"倾倒,倒出",符合语境.故选A.
11.答案:C.考查形容词词义辨析.上文的 their hearts表明,这里指人们的私事,故选personal"个人的,私人的".故选C
12.答案:B.考查名词词义辨析.总的规则是,不要跟别人谈过多的个人私事.rule"规则",符合语境.故选B.
13.答案:D.考查名词词义辨析."Besides,try not to ask too many questions until you have a friendship with this person."句意:不要对别人的情况问太多问题,直到你和此人成了朋友,故选D.
14.答案:A.考查动词词义辨析.由Anyhow可知,此处表明要想总是避免令人尴尬的谈话是不易的,故选A.
15.答案:C.考查动词词义辨析.为了避免令人尴尬的谈话,所以要明智些,说话要留意些,尽量不要触及那些人们忌讳的话题.watch"当心,留意",符合语境,故选C.
点评 本文是一篇说明文,题目涉及名词,动词,形容词,固定用法短语及句意理解,做题时应结合文章上下文内容并根据所给选项的含义进行分析,从而得出正确答案.切记胡乱猜测,一定要做到有理有据.
A. | are;are trying | B. | are;is trying | C. | is;are trying | D. | is;is trying |