题目内容
8.Learning About Different CulturesMost of us live in a multicultural surroundings these days.Culture can bring us together,but it can also be a cause of division.How does our own culture affect the way we view others?What steps can we take to minimize problems?
Once my friend,who is of Greek origin,went to Sweden on business.He was sent by the head office in the US to introduce a new computer program to their branch office in Sweden.This newly created software would cut production cost in half and speed up the time from planning to production by 30percent,as well as make the finished product look better.After presenting this program to the managers and directors,he waited for their feedback.At first it was quiet.Then,the general manager said,"Hmm,this looks good."in a flat voice."Hmm,I agree,"said another.My friend was in shock.Later on,when he told this to me,he said,"My mother used expressions such as‘Fabulous!'and‘Marvelous!'.These people were presented with a multibillion-dollar program,and all they could say was"Hmm.Good.I don't understand it!"
What was the problem?Culture.What is an acceptable way of expressing excitement and joy in one country is not the same in another.The Swedes were thrilled,and they thought it was a fantastic computer program.They just had a different way of showing it.
Another example:I remember my mother always telling me to look at her when she was talking to me,especially if it was something important.It was a way of showing that I was paying attention in a respectful way.Now,my friend from Nigeria told me that she never allows her children to look at her when she is talking."I want them to respect me,"she says.Who is right?Both.That's the beauty of culture.There is no such thing as right or wrong,good or bad culture.
Of course,one has to take into consideration people living nearby.It is true that a person has to adjust to the country where he chooses to live.On the other hand,when people move into our country,we can make an effort to get to know their culture.Ask them about their country; ask them why they do certain things or wear different clothes.It can be quite interesting,actually.This doesn't mean we have to like it,or live our lives in their way.But knowledge can definitely lead to fewer disagreements and more understanding between people.
When culture is understood and used in an appropriate way,it can give a person a feeling of belonging and security.You know what to do in different situations.For example:at the time of birth and death.Let's give place to culture.Try to know and understand other people's culture,and also try to analyze our own.Let's choose our own way of life.Above all else---let's live in peace with all men!
Title:Learning About Different Cultures
Introduction | ●Culture can not only bring people together but also (71)divide/separate them. |
(72)Examples | ●A friend of Greek origin was (73)shocked/surprised when he received ordinary feedback from some Swedish people. ●In some countries,looking at somebody when he/she is speaking is a way of showing (74)respect/politeness,while in Nigeria,it is the (75)opposite. |
Facts | ●People of different cultures have a different way of expressing themselves. ●All Cultures are right and good.That is where the (76)beauty of culture lies. |
Solutions | ●A person should be (77)considerate to the people around and learn about the local culture. ●People should also learn about the culture of those who have newly arrived. ●Learning about others'culture can be of (78)interest and can help reduce (79)disagreements/misunderstanding(s) between people. |
Summary | ●Understanding others'culture can help people live (80)peacefully. |
分析 每个国家地区的文化都有不同甚至相反,我们所做的就是要多学习文化知识,理解他人,不与别人产生分歧,和平共处.
解答 71.divide/separate 由第一段中but it can also be a cause of division但是也会导致分裂,可知此处填divide/separate.
72.Examples 由第二段段意可知作者在将文化影响我们日常生活的例子,故填Examples.
73.shocked/surprised 由第二段中My friend was in shock,可知此处填shocked/surprised.
74.respect/politeness 由第四段It was a way of showing that I was paying attention in a respectful way,在别人说话的时候看他是表达尊敬的方式,故填 respect/politeness
75.opposite 由第四段my friend from Nigeria told me that she never allows her children to look at her when she is talking,可知在Nigeria则相反,在别人说话的时候不要看他,故填 opposite.
76.beauty 由第四段中That's the beauty of culture,可知此处填 beauty.
77.considerate 由第四段one has to take into consideration people living nearby可知人们应该考虑周围的人的习惯,故填considerate.
78.interest 由第四段It can be quite interesting,可知此处填 interest.
79.disagreements/misunderstanding(s)由倒数第二段But knowledge can definitely lead to fewer disagreements and more understanding between people,学习文化知识可以减少人们之间的分歧,故填disagreements/misunderstanding(s).
80.peacefully 由最后一句话let's live in peace with all men!,可知理解文化差异使我们和平共处,故填peacefully.
点评 考生需要通读文章知道大意,然后随着表格整理出的脉络细致阅读,找出空格所在句子,对应填词,还要注意形式时态等问题.
A. | visit | B. | is visiting | C. | had visited | D. | has visited |
A. | enjoy | B. | appreciate | C. | oppose | D. | insist |
Meanwhile,I was sitting in my room watching the rain(43)B my window.When I heard the doorbell ring,I (44)Afrom my chair and raced out.But my mother was already at the door.Opening it,she found herself face-to-face with a very dirty-looking man with tears streaming down his face.My mother,overcome by (45)D,invited the man inside,and he sat with my parents in our living room.
(46)A,I walked secretly downstairs so that I could get a better look.I couldn't understand what they were saying,but the sight of the man,(47)Chis head in his hands and crying,made my chest ache.I raced back upstairs to my room and (48)B my hand into my money jar.Pulling out my only half-dollar coin,I ran back downstairs.
When I reached the door of the living room,I walked right in.The three(49)D looked at me in (50)Das I quickly made my way over the stranger.I put the half-dollar in his hand and told him that I wanted him to have it.Then I gave him a(51)A,turned and ran as fast as I could out of the room and back upstairs.I felt excited but happy.
Downstairs,Jack sat quietly with his head (52)B.Tears streamed down his face as he (53)B held that coin.Finally looking up at my parents,he said,"It's just that I thought nobody cared.For the last twenty years,I have been so(54)B.That is the first hug I have ever got.It's hard to believe that somebody(55)C "
Jack's life changed that night.When he left our house,he was (56)Dto live instead of die.Although we never saw Jack again,we received letters from him (57)A,letting us know that he was doing fine.
My life changed that night,too,as I (58)D the hug healing (治愈) power of giving,even if it's only a gift of fifty cents.Before Jack left,my parents asked him why he had knocked on our door.Jack said that (59)Ahe'd walked along the streets that rainy night,(60)Cand ready to die,he had noticed a sticker on the car.It read:SOMEBODY LOVES YOU.
41.A.employed | B.understood | C.managed | D.married |
42.A.anybody | B.somebody | C.nobody | D.everybody |
43.A.approach | B.beat | C.break | D.cover |
44.A.jumped | B.ran | C.looked | D.settled |
45.A.fear | B.anxiety | C.guilty | D.pity |
46.A.Curious | B.Annoyed | C.Excited | D.Worried |
47.A.shaking | B.nodding | C.holding | D.resting |
48.A.adjusted | B.reached | C.presented | D.pushed |
49.A.strangers | B.neighbors | C.visitors | D.adults |
50.A.anger | B.delight | C.fun | D.surprise |
51.A.hug | B.smile | C.kiss | D.handshake |
52.A.raised | B.bowed | C.ignored | D.turned |
53.A.calmly | B.tightly | C.impatiently | D.privately |
54.A.anxious | B.lonely | C.stressed | D.bored |
55.A.makes | B.figures | C.cares | D.deserves |
56.A.flexible | B.likely | C.disappointed | D.ready |
57.A.occasionally | B.at once | C.hardly | D.never |
58.A.hid | B.informed | C.assisted | D.saw |
59.A.as | B.before | C.until | D.unless |
60.A.weak | B.ashamed | C.helpless | D.regretful. |