题目内容
Meeting anywhere else, we ________ each other.
- A.couldn't have recognized
- B.had recognized
- C.have recognized
- D.recognized
Cloze (15分)
Directions: for each blank in the following passages there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C, and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context.
If you travel around the world, you will be surprised to find just how different the foreign customs can be __50__ your own.
A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there __51__ it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be __52__for washing yourself. Also in India, you might __53__a man obviously shaking his head at another and assume that he is disagreeing. But in many __54__ of India a shake of the head is a gesture that shows agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when you are offered a __55__ in Bulgaria is likely to leave your thirsty. In that country you shake your head to indicate “yes”—a nod indicates “no”. The Arabs are __56__ for their hospitality (好客). At a meal in the Arabic countries, you will find that drinking vessel (器皿) is filled again __57__again as soon as you drain it. The way to __58__ that you have had enough is to take the cup or glass in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.
In Europe it is quite usual to __59__ your legs when sitting talking to someone, even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could __60__ him or her unhappy. It is considered too informal an attitude __61__ such an occasion. Also when in Thailand you are __62__ supposed to touch the head of an adult – it’s just not done. In Japan, it is quite usual for __63__ to plan evening entertainment for themselves and leave their wives at home. In Europe such attitudes are disappearing.
Customs vary from country to __64__. Visitors may be at a loss as to what to do in a foreign environment. In such circumstances, the rule is: When in Rome, do as Romans do.
( )50. A. from | B. away | C. within | D. in |
( )51. A. achieve | B. consider | C. test | D. help |
( )52. A. noticed | B. used | C. bought | D. caused |
( )53. A. hear | B. hope | C. miss | D. see |
( )54. A. countries | B. people | C. parts | D. hills |
( )55. A. drink | B. pen | C. hat | D. hand |
( )56. A. interested | B. terrible | C. careful | D. famous |
( )57. A. and | B. till | C. also | D. still |
( )58. A. discuss | B. turn | C. indicate | D. forget |
( )59. A. cross | B. put | C. take | D. hurt |
( )60. A. pay | B. stop | C. make | D. point |
( )61.A. outside | B. below | C. along | D. for |
( )62. A. not | B. nor | C. none | D. no |
( )63. A. men | B. women | C. boys | D. girls |
( )64. A. area | B. place | C. country | D. space |
In England three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop. They studied the information on the post sign and decided which bus to take. About five minutes later the bus they wanted came along. They prepared to get on. Suddenly people rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted insulting remarks about the foreigners. The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreign gentlemen looked puzzled and ashamed. No one had told them about the British custom of lining up for a bus so that the first person who arrived at a bus-stop is the first person to get on the bus.
Learning the language of a country isn’t enough. If you want to ensure a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your hosts. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man apparently(显然地)shaking his head at another and assume (认为) that he is disagreeing. But in many parts of India a rotating (旋转) movement of the head is a gesture that express agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thirsty. In that country you shake your head to express “yes” — a nod means “no”.
In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs when sitting talking to someone, even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could cause offence (冒犯). It is considered too informal an attitude for such an occasion. Also when in Thailand avoid touching the head of an adult — it’s just not done.
Attitudes to women vary considerably(相当地)around the world. In Japan, for example, it is quite usual for men to plan evening entertainments for themselves and leave their wives at home.
Knowing about customs and attitudes is useful when you are travelling, but you also need to know the language used to express different degrees of formality (礼节).
1.The three foreign gentlemen looked puzzled and ashamed because __________________.
A.they didn’t know the English language |
B.someone called their names |
C.they didn’t know the custom of lining up for a bus |
D.they knocked someone down while getting on the bus |
2. According to the passage, which attitude to women is usual in Japan?
A.Men always go to parties with women. |
B.Men plan evening entertainments for their wives. |
C.Men and women have equal rights to go to parties. |
D.Men plan evening entertainments for themselves, while their wives stay home. |
3.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “insulting” in Para. 1 ?
A.善意的 |
B.咨询的 |
C.商量的 |
D.无礼的 |
4. From the passage, we know that shaking head means Yes in ______________.
A.India and Thailand |
B.India and Bulgaria |
C.Bulgaria and Thailand |
D.Thailand and Japan |
5.The underlined sentence “Nodding your head when offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thirsty.” means ____________.
A.It’s probably that you are thirsty if you nod your head |
B.You’re possibly eager to have a drink if you nod your head |
C.You probably refuse to drink when you nod your head |
D.You’d like to have a cup of tea because you nod your head |