题目内容
第四部分 书面表达(共两节,满分45分)
阅读表达(共5小题;每小题3分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,并根据短文后的要求答题(请注意问题后的字数要求)。
Most people agree that the direct American personality is a virtue, but it sometimes surprises foreigners. In many cultures, respect for older people or those in positions of authority keeps others from expressing their true feelings. But in the US, children often argue with their parents, students may disagree with their teachers, and citizens may express opposition to the actions of the government. If the soup has a fly in it or the meat is too tough to chew, the diner can complain to the waiter. If the boss makes a mistake, an employee will politely point it out.
Some straight talks about the American character must include the admission that Americans have their faults. The extremely competitive nature of Americans is probably their worst fault. Although sometimes it may promote excellence by encouraging individuals and businesses to try to do their best, the desire to get ahead of others sometimes causes people to do thing that are unkind and even dishonest. Also, Americans admire what is practical, fast, efficient, and fresh. Sometimes they fail to understand and appreciate practices that have greater respect for more traditional and more leisurely ways of doing things. On the other hand, people from other cultures may dislike the practical, challenging American lifestyle.
Despite culture differences, most foreigners give Americans credit for their virtues. Americans are generally viewed as friendly and energetic. Most newcomers to the US like American, and the feeling is usually mutual(相互的). Perhaps the greatest American virtue is a deep interest in new ideas and new people. In a nation of immigrants, the foreigner does not remain an outsider for long.
1. What American virtues can we learn from the passage? (List three within 10 words.)
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2. For what purpose does the writer give us some examples in the first paragraph? (Please answer within 10 words)
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3. What does the writer mainly talk about in Paragraph 2?
(Please answer within 10 words)
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4. Which sentence in the passage is the closest in meaning to the following gone?
Most immigrants think highly of the American virtues although they are different in culture.
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5. Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese.
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1.friendly; adaptable; kind-hearted; direct; curious
2.To show the direct American personality.
3.Americans have their faults./The extremely competitive nature of Americans.
4.Despite culture differences, most foreigners give Americans credit for their virtues.
5.在许多文化中,出于对长者或权威人士的尊敬,人们往往不表达自己的真实感受。
【解析】略
第四部分书面表达(满分25分)
近年来私家车总数量总数急剧增长,引起了一些社会问题,有些大城市正在考虑是否要控制私家车的总量,市民们对此意见不一。请根据下面表格内容写一篇短文,并说明你自己的观点和建议。
| 原因 | 建议 |
赞成者 | 1.交通拥堵、停车位不足 2.环境污染 | 1.改善公共交通 2.鼓励骑自行车 |
反对者 | 1.促进汽车工业、促进经济 2.方便、快捷、省时 | 1.提高交通管理水平 2.增加汽车使用收费 |
你的观点和建议 | …… | |
1.短文须包括所有要点,可适度发挥;
2.开头已为你写好,但不计入总词数;
3.词数:150左右。
The rapid increase of private cars in recent years has caused some social problems. Some big cities are considering whether to control the number of cars. Different people have different ideas about it.