题目内容
13.We Chinese are not big huggers.A handshake or a pat on the shoulder is enough to convey our friendship or affection to one another.So when our newly-acquainted Western friends reach out in preparation for a hug,some of us feel awkward.Many questions go through our head.Where should I put my arms?What distance should I maintain?Should our chests touch?But it isn't just people from cultures that are conservative in expressing physical contact who find hugging confusing.Hugs can cause discomfort or even distress in people who value their personal space.
In a recent article for The Wall Street Journal,US psychologist Peggy Drexler said that although the US remains a"medium touch"culture,Americans do seem to be hugging more.From politicians to celebrities,hugs are given to friends,strangers and enemies alike,whether they are willing or not;and the public has been quick to pick up the practice.
Public figures know that nothing expresses likeability(亲和力)like a good hug.US First Lady Michelle Obama has put her arms around icy foreign leaders like Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and the Queen of England.Pop superstar Lady Gaga is also a hug enthusiast,telling her fans that"I will always,always,try my very best to wrap my arms around you when I meet you."
But not all are grateful to be hugged,even by the most influential and famous.To them,any hug is offensive if it's not sincere.Amanda Hess,writing for US magazine Slate,says public figures should stop imposing hugs on everyone they meet.For them,a hug is rarely a gesture of sincere fellowship,compassion or affection.It's all part of a show.
28.Chinese people don't enjoy hugs becauseA.
A.they are conservative in physical touch
B.they don't know how to hug correctly
C.they think a handshake is the best way to convey friendship
D.they feel awkward to communicate with westerners
29.Which of the following is closest in meaning to the underlined phrase"pick up the practice"?B
A.Enjoy the medium touch culture. B.Follow the trend.
C.Give hugs to enemies. D.Resist physical touch.
30.Public figures like giving hugs toD.
A.obtain public support B.show sincere friendship
C.express enthusiasm D.win fellowship or affection
31.What can we learn from the last paragraph?D
A.People are grateful to hugs of any kind.
B.A hug is a gesture of friendship.
C.A famous person's hug is usually sincere.
D.An insincere hug is a part of show.
分析 本文属于说明文阅读,作者通过这篇文章主要向我们描述了拥抱对于一些人来说是温馨的感情表达,但并非所有人都能接受这种亲密的肢体接触.对于一些政要名流而言,拥抱更是已经沦为一种作秀,变了味道.
解答 28.A.推理判断题.根据第二段:But it isn't just people from cultures that are conservative in expressing physical contact who find hugging confusing可知中国人不喜欢拥抱因为他们在身体接触方面保守;故选A.
29.B.句意理解题.根据第三段:From politicians to celebrities,hugs are given to friends,strangers and enemies alike,whether they are willing or not;and the public has been quick to pick up the practice从政界名人,拥抱了朋友、陌生人和敌人,不管他们愿不愿意;和公众已经快接的实践.可知意为跟随潮流;故选B.
30.D.推理判断题.根据第四段:Public figures know that nothing expresses likeability(亲和力)like a good hug可知公众人物喜欢拥抱为了赢得默契和感情;故选D.
31.D.细节理解题.根据最后一段:For them,a hug is rarely a gesture of sincere fellowship,compassion or affection.It's all part of a show可知不真诚的拥抱是表演的一部分;故选D.
点评 考察学生的细节理解和推理判断能力,做细节理解题时一定要找到文章中的原句,和题干进行比较,再做出正确的选择.在做推理判断题不要以个人的主观想象代替文章的事实,要根据文章事实进行合乎逻辑的推理判断.