题目内容
11.My daughter and I collected the empty cans and bottles in our home this morning.We had 6full garbage bags later so I knew we would be spending a bit more of time at the recycling center.When we got there,a man and his kids were also doing the morning recycling and were using wo of the four machines to recycle their plastic and cans.Luckily,we were able to use the 2remaining machines.Of course,there were others that came,but when they saw the two families with garbage bags full of recycled things,they quickly left.However,one woman came in with just 5cans and looked as if she was in a hurry.So I stopped what I was doing and let her in to recycle her cans.Of course,she was grateful,and it felt good to let her go ahead of me.But that was not the whole story.
My daughter and I continued to work through the bags,but the plastic recycling machine stopped working because it was full.My daughter was left with nothing to do.The other family was still using the other two plastic recycling machines,but it seemed that they were almost done.I just told my daughter we would have to wait until they were done.But the man of the other family came through with another act of kindness.He offered to let us go ahead of him.I was really surprised,because we had more than 5bottles,but he didn't seem to mind.I happily accepted it.
It was great to give and then to get an act of kindness in turn.It was small,I didn't expect it,but it surely brightened up my day.
21.From Paragraph l we can learn thatB.
A.the author did collecting every morning
B.there were four recycling machines in all
C.the author usually had 6bags of cans to recycle
D.most people did recycling in the morning
22.The author let the woman recycle her cans first becauseC.
A.there were many other families there
B.the author wanted to hear a story
C.the woman seemed to be in a hurry
D.the woman was very grateful
23.Why couldn't the author finish her recycling in time?A
A.Because her daughter's machine stopped working.
B.Because the other family was still using the machines.
C.Because she let the other family use her machine first.
D.Because she helped recycle the other family's bags first.
24.What does the underlined word"it"in Paragraph 3refer to?C
A.The other family.
B.The machine.
C.The offer.
D.The 5bottles.
分析 这篇文章讲的是作者和女儿在废品回收站帮助一个妇女,然后在自己需要帮助的时候,又得到别人的帮助,说明一个善举反过来值得另外一个善举.
解答 21.B.细节理解题:从第一段的句子:a man and his kids were also doing the morning recycling and were using two of the four machines to recycle their plastic and cans.可知总共有4个回收机,选B22.C.细节理解题.根据第二段中的"However,one woman came in with just 5 cans and looked as if she was in a hurry."可知,因为那位妇女看上去是急匆匆的,我让那位女士先做.本题选C.
23.A.推理判断题.根据第三段中的"My daughter and I continued to work through the bags,but the plastic recycling machine stopped working because it was full.My daughter was left with nothing to do."可知,作者没能做完是因为她女儿的机器停止运转了,本题选A.
24.C.词义猜测题.根据倒数第二段中的"He offered to let us go ahead of him."可知,it 指的是那个人的提议.本题选C.
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.
Most 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/thoughtful/nice/kind 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. |
Mrs.Neidl would ask me for my (42)A.She wanted to know how I thought we should (43)Cthings.At first I had no idea how to answer because I knew (44)D about stage design!But I slowly began to respond to her (45)A.It was cause and effect:She believed I had opinions,so I began to (46)D them.She trusted me to complete things,so I completed them perfectly.She loved how (47)C I was,so I began to show up to paint more and more.She believed in me,so I began to believe in myself.
Mrs.Neidl's (48)B that year was,"Try it.We can always paint over it(49)D!"I began to take (50)D.I had been so afraid of failing but suddenly there was no failing--only things to be (51)Aupon.I learned to dip my brush into the paint and (52)C create something.
The shy,quiet freshman achieved success that year.I was (53)Bin the programs"Student Art Assistant"because of the time and effort I'd put in.It was that year that I (54)C I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing stage design.
Being on that stage-design team(55)A Mrs.Neidl changed me completely.Not only was I stronger and more competent than I had thought,but I also (56)Ba strong interest and a world I hadn't known existed.She taught me not to (57)B what people think I should do:She taught me to take chances and not be (58)D.Mrs.Neidl was my comforter when I was upset.Her (59)Ain me has inspired me to do things that I never imagined (60)C.
41.A.and | B.yet | C.so | D.for |
42.A.opinion | B.impression | C.information | D.intention |
43.A.make | B.keep | C.handle | D.change |
44.A.anything | B.something | C.everything | D.nothing |
45.A.questions | B.comments | C.explanations | D.remarks |
46.A.hold | B.follow | C.evaluate | D.form |
47.A.happy | B.lively | C.reliable | D.punctual |
48.A.message | B.motto | C.saying | D.suggestion |
49.A.again | B.more | C.instead | D.later |
50.A.steps | B.control | C.charge | D.risks |
51.A.improved | B.acted | C.looked | D.reflected |
52.A.easily | B.carefully | C.confidently | D.proudly |
53.A.introduced | B.recognized | C.identified | D.considered |
54.A.confirmed | B.decided | C.realized | D.acknowledged |
55.A.with | B.below | C.of | D.by |
56.A.developed | B.discovered | C.took | D.fostered |
57.A.accept | B.care | C.judge | D.wonder |
58.A.bored | B.lazy | C.sad | D.afraid |
59.A.trust | B.patience | C.curiosity | D.interest |
60.A.accessible | B.enjoyable | C.possible | D.favorable |