题目内容
People often use gestures to express our feelings, but the problem is that the gestures can be understood in different ways.
It is true that a smile means the same thing in any language. So does laughter or crying. Fear is another emotion(情感) that is shown in much the same way all over the world. In Chinese and in English literature, a phrase like “he went pale and began to tremble” suggests that the man is either very afraid or he has just got a very big shock.
However, “he opened his eyes wide” is used to suggest anger in Chinese whereas in English it means surprise. In Chinese, surprise can be described in a phrase like “they stretched out their tongues!” “Stretching out your tongue” in English is an insulting(侮辱的, 无礼的)gesture or expresses strong dislike.
Even in the same culture, people differ in their ability to understand and express feelings. Experiments in America have shown that women are usually better than men at recognizing fear, anger, love and happiness on people’s faces. Other studies show that older people usually find it easier to understand body language than younger people do.
【小题1】Which of the following is TRUE according to the text?
A.We can easily understand what people’s gestures mean. |
B.It is difficult to tell what people’s gestures really mean sometimes. |
C.Gestures can be understood by most people but words are not. |
D.Words can be better understood by older people. |
A.people from different cultures have different meanings about some facial expressions |
B.people speaking different languages have different facial expressions |
C.people of different ages may have different interpretations (解释) |
D.people of different sexes may understand a gesture differently |
A.words are often more difficult to understand than gestures |
B.gestures can be more effectively used than words to express feelings |
C.gestures can be used to express feelings |
D.gestures are used as frequently as words to express feelings |
A.Gestures | B.Feelings |
C.Culture and Understanding | D.Gestures and Feelings |
【小题1】B
【小题2】A
【小题3】C
【小题4】D
解析试题分析:文章讨论的是在不同的文化中相同的姿势与所表达的情感可能会有不同,在3,4两段与具体的例子来说明。
【小题1】B 推理题。根据文章第3,4段说明同一的姿势也许在不同的地方会有不同的意思,有时候我们会很难理解其真正的含义,故B正确。
【小题2】A 推理题。根据文章第三段给出的几个例子可知在不同的文化中对于同样的表情会有不同的理解,故A正确。
【小题3】C 归纳总结题。根据文章三四段给出的例子可知我们的姿势经常被用来表达我们的情感,故C正确。
【小题4】D 主旨大意题。文章讨论的是在不同的文化中相同的姿势与所表达的情感可能会有不同,在3,4两段与具体的例子来说明。故D正确。
考点:日常生活类短文阅读
点评: 本文对细节和推理能力要求很高,要求考生阅读时抓住文章的中心和细节。
New friends. Fresh lifestyle. Better career opportunities… Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. “Start early, finish strong,” some of them say.
More than 300 universities from 27 countries and regions were represented at last weekend’s international education exposition.
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Good news: It's easier to get a US student visa nowadays.Last year, the refusal rate was only 20 to 30 percent, much lower than a few years before, according to US embassy.
Concerns: There're a lot to prepare The TOFEL, GRE… It's longer time to apply to US universities than schools in the UK or Australia.
Useful link: www.Usemhassy.org.cn
|
Easier access to visas and international environment are the UK's great attractions for Chinese students.
Good news: There are many new scholarships this year, both from the government and universities, such as the Scotland International Scholarship.
Concerns: Money.Money.Money.It's expensive to study in the UK, with an average cost of 200, 000 to 300, 000 yuan a year.
Useful link; www.educationuk.org.en
|
Good news: Students are allowed to take off-campus part-tim'e job's during their studies from last year.It'll help pay living expenses.
Students can get two-year work permits after graduation.
Concerns: Only a limited number of scholarships are available.
They rarely cover the full cost of a study program.
Useful link; www.studycanada.en
|
Good news: A new E-visa policy ensures a quick application process (four weeks compared with 12 weeks before).
Concerns: Tuition fees have risen in past years.The total cost is about 200, 000 yuan to attend a university located in big cities like sydney or Melbourne.
Useful link; www.students, idp.corn
【小题1】If you want to have more chances of getting scholarship to study in a foreign country, you'd better choose_____.
A.Canada | B.the UK | C.the US | D.Australia |
A.it is very difficult for them to get a student visa |
B.it is easier for them to pass the TOFEL or GRE |
C.they don't spend much time applying to US universities |
D.they think they can receive good university education |
A.Australia or the UK | B.Canada or Australia |
C.the US or the UK | D.Canada or the UK |
A.The US &- the UK. | B.The UK &- Canada. |
C.The UK &- Australia. | D.Canada &- the US. |
A.information for foreign study |
B.advice on job seeking |
C.suggestions on traveling abroad |
D.tips on getting-visas |
New friends. Fresh lifestyle. Better career opportunities… Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. “Start early, finish strong,” some of them say.
More than 300 universities from 27 countries and regions were represented at last weekend’s international education exposition.
|
The US
The US has always been oft the top destination list for Chinese students, with its high education standards and enough scholarships.
Good news: It's easier to get a US student visa nowadays.Last year, the refusal rate was only 20 to 30 percent, much lower than a few years before, according to US embassy.
Concerns: There're a lot to prepare The TOFEL, GRE… It's longer time to apply to US universities than schools in the UK or Australia.
Useful link: www.Usemhassy.org.cn
|
Easier access to visas and international environment are the UK's great attractions for Chinese students.
Good news: There are many new scholarships this year, both from the government and universities, such as the Scotland International Scholarship.
Concerns: Money.Money.Money.It's expensive to study in the UK, with an average cost of 200, 000 to 300, 000 yuan a year.
Useful link; www.educationuk.org.en
|
Canada
Canada's multicultural environment is good for students' studies and careers.
Good news: Students are allowed to take off-campus part-tim'e job's during their studies from last year.It'll help pay living expenses.
Students can get two-year work permits after graduation.
Concerns: Only a limited number of scholarships are available.
They rarely cover the full cost of a study program.
Useful link; www.studycanada.en
|
Australia
Good climate, high quality education and favorable immigration policy—these make Australia one of the most popular choices among Chinese students.
Good news: A new E-visa policy ensures a quick application process (four weeks compared with 12 weeks before).
Concerns: Tuition fees have risen in past years.The total cost is about 200, 000 yuan to attend a university located in big cities like sydney or Melbourne.
Useful link; www.students, idp.corn
1.If you want to have more chances of getting scholarship to study in a foreign country, you'd better choose_____.
A.Canada |
B.the UK |
C.the US |
D.Australia |
2.Many young people go to study in the US because _____.
A.it is very difficult for them to get a student visa |
B.it is easier for them to pass the TOFEL or GRE |
C.they don't spend much time applying to US universities |
D.they think they can receive good university education |
3.If you want to go on staying in the country after you finish studying there, you will choose ______.
A.Australia or the UK |
B.Canada or Australia |
C.the US or the UK |
D.Canada or the UK |
4.In which of the following countries may money be the most concern while studying abroad?
A.The US &- the UK. |
B.The UK &- Canada. |
C.The UK &- Australia. |
D.Canada &- the US. |
5.The passage is intended to give _____.
A.information for foreign study |
B.advice on job seeking |
C.suggestions on traveling abroad |
D.tips on getting-visas |
New friends. Fresh lifestyle. Better career opportunities… Those are attractions of overseas study for young people in China. “Start early, finish strong,” some of them say.
More than 300 universities from 27 countries and regions were represented at last weekend’s international education exposition.
|
The US has always been oft the top destination list for Chinese students, with its high education standards and enough scholarships.
Good news: It's easier to get a US student visa nowadays.Last year, the refusal rate was only 20 to 30 percent, much lower than a few years before, according to US embassy.
Concerns: There're a lot to prepare The TOFEL, GRE… It's longer time to apply to US universities than schools in the UK or Australia.
Useful link: www.Usemhassy.org.cn
|
Easier access to visas and international environment are the UK's great attractions for Chinese students.
Good news: There are many new scholarships this year, both from the government and universities, such as the Scotland International Scholarship.
Concerns: Money.Money.Money.It's expensive to study in the UK, with an average cost of 200, 000 to 300, 000 yuan a year.
Useful link; www.educationuk.org.en
|
Canada's multicultural environment is good for students' studies and careers.
Good news: Students are allowed to take off-campus part-tim'e job's during their studies from last year.It'll help pay living expenses.
Students can get two-year work permits after graduation.
Concerns: Only a limited number of scholarships are available.
They rarely cover the full cost of a study program.
Useful link; www.studycanada.en
|
Good climate, high quality education and favorable immigration policy—these make Australia one of the most popular choices among Chinese students.
Good news: A new E-visa policy ensures a quick application process (four weeks compared with 12 weeks before).
Concerns: Tuition fees have risen in past years.The total cost is about 200, 000 yuan to attend a university located in big cities like sydney or Melbourne.
Useful link; www.students, idp.corn
1.If you want to have more chances of getting scholarship to study in a foreign country, you'd better choose_____.
A.Canada B.the UK C.the US D.Australia
2.Many young people go to study in the US because _____.
A.it is very difficult for them to get a student visa
B.it is easier for them to pass the TOFEL or GRE
C.they don't spend much time applying to US universities
D.they think they can receive good university education
3.If you want to go on staying in the country after you finish studying there, you will choose ______.
A.Australia or the UK B.Canada or Australia
C.the US or the UK D.Canada or the UK
4.In which of the following countries may money be the most concern while studying abroad?
A.The US &- the UK. B.The UK &- Canada.
C.The UK &- Australia. D.Canada &- the US.
5.The passage is intended to give _____.
A.information for foreign study
B.advice on job seeking
C.suggestions on traveling abroad
D.tips on getting-visas