题目内容
【题目】National Symbols
When many people in the west think of China, the animal that they think of is the dragon. 【1】Many popular legends tell of how dragons killed brave knights and ate beautiful maidens.
For Chinese people, however, the dragon is not an evil monster. 【2】The dragon’s main task is to create harmony and bring rain. Dragons are celebrated in art and architecture, and of course the dragon dance is a very popular ritual. Millions of Chinese have the word “long”, meaning dragon, as part of their name.
【3】Wales, one of the four countries in the UK, has a red dragon proudly displayed on its flag. The only other country in the world with a dragon on its flag is Bhutan, the tiny country, between China and India.
Almost all countries in the world have an animal symbol represent the country, and it is particularly obvious during sports. The English see lions as brave, proud animals and the England football teams have three lions on the front of their football shirts. 【4】 The national rugby team is more commonly known as the Wallabies, a kind of small kangaroo.
All countries are proud of their symbols, which they feel reflect national characteristics. Recently, a professor claimed that using the dragon as a national symbol could make western countries have a negative view of China. 【5】As Chinese culture attains its worldwide popularity, people in the west will no doubt want China to keep the dragon too.
A. Australia is famous for kangaroos, of course.
B. There are many other countries to use animal symbols.
C. China isn’t the only country to have the dragon as its symbol.
D. It’s a cultural and spiritual symbol for prosperity and good luck.
E. For them, the dragon is an aggressive monster that breathes fire.
F. The kangaroo is not only loved, but highly respected in Australia.
G. But in an Internet survey, 90% of Chinese people wanted to keep the dragon.
【答案】
【1】E
【2】D
【3】C
【4】A
【5】G
【解析】本文从介绍龙做为中国的象征,联想到其他以龙做为象征的国家,及其他国家的动物象征。
【1】E
根据上文:在西方很多人想到中国的时候,他们想到的动物就是龙。再根据下文中的:然而,对于中国人来说,龙不是邪恶的怪物。可知,E项,“对他们来说,龙是一种喷火的攻击性怪物。”紧接上句,与下文呼应,符合题意。关键词they/them和however。
【2】D
根据上句:对于中国人来说,龙不是邪恶的怪物。D项,“它是繁荣和好运的文化和精神象征。”紧接上句,与上句呼应。故选D。
【3】C
根据下文:威尔士,是联合王国的四个国家之一,有一条红色的龙骄傲地展示在它的旗帜上。由此可知,中国不是唯一把龙作为其象征的国家。故选C。
【4】A
第三段第一句是本段主题句:Almost all countries in the world have an animal symbol represent the country, and it is particularly obvious during sports.在世界上几乎所有的国家都有一个动物符号代表这个国家,在体育运动中尤为明显。所以A.项,“Australia is famous for kangaroos, of course. 当然,澳大利亚最有名的是袋鼠。”符合题意。
【5】G
根据上句:最近一名教授声称把龙当作国家的象征符号会让西方国家对中国有一个负面看法。再根据空格下句中的--- to keep the dragon too.可知,G项,“But in an Internet survey, 90% of Chinese people wanted to keep the dragon.但是网上调查,90%中国人想保持龙的符号。”符合题意。
七选五阅读题,有部分题出现在每一段的开始位置,与后文可能是并列、转折、因果关系等。着重阅读后文第一两句,锁定线索信号词,然后在选项中查找 相关特征词。一般来说正确答案与它后面的一句话的在意思上是衔接的,所以通常情况下,这两句话中会 有某种的衔接手段。本题第3小题,根据下文:威尔士,是联合王国的四个国家之一,有一条红色的龙骄傲地展示在它的旗帜上。由此可知,中国不是唯一把龙作为其象征的国家。故选C。
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Family structure is the core of any culture. A major function of the family is to socialize new members of a culture. As children are raised in a family setting, they learn to become members of the family as well as members of the larger culture. The family provides the model for all other relationships in society. Through theobservations and modeling of the behavior of other family members, children learnabout the family and society including the values of the culture. Familystructure and their inherent relationships and obligations are a major sourceof cultural difference.
The family is the center of most traditional Asians' lives. Many people worry about their families' welfare,reputation, and honor. Asian families are often extended, including severalgenerations related by blood or marriage living in the same home. An Asianperson's misdeeds are not blamed just on the individual but also on the family—includingthe dead ancestors.
Traditional Chinese, among many otherAsians, respect their elders and feel a deep sense of duty toward them.Children repay their parents' sacrifices by being successful and supportingthem in old age. This is accepted as a natural part of life in China. Incontrast, taking care of aged parents is often viewed as tremendous burden inthe United States, where aging and family support are not honored highly.
The Vietnamese family consists of peoplecurrently alive as well as the spirits of the dead and of the as-yet unborn.Any decisions or actions are done from family considerations, not individualdesires. People's behavior is judged on whether it brings shame or pride to thefamily. Vietnamese children are trained to rely on their families, to honorelderly people, and to fear foreigners. Many Vietnamese think that theiractions in this life will influence their status in the next life.
Fathers in traditional Japanese familiesare typically strict and distant. Japanese college students in one study saidthey would tell their fathers just about as much as they would tell a totalstranger. The emotional and communication barrier between children and fathersin Japan appears very strong after children have reached a certain age.
Although there has been much talk about"family values" in the United States, the family is not a usual frameof reference for decisions in U.S. mainstream culture. Family connections arenot so important to most people. Dropping the names of wealthy or famous peoplethe family knows is done in the United States, but it is not viewed positively.More important is a person's own individual "track record" ofpersonal achievement.
Thus, many cultural differences exist infamily structures and values. In some cultures, the family is the center oflife and the main frame of reference for decisions. In other cultures, theindividuals, not the family, is primary. In some cultures, the family'sreputation and honor depend on each person's actions; in other cultures,individuals can act without permanently affecting the family life. Somecultures value old people, while other cultures look down on them.
(Adapted from R. L. Oxford & R. C.Scarcella, "A Few Family Structures and Values Around the Globe")
Outline | Supporting details |
52 A to family structure | Family structure is of great 53 A in different cultures. |
Examples of | Traditional Asians 56 A their lives around family. Not only the individual but the family is to57 A for any wrongdoings. |
Examples of families in the USA | Americans don't lay much emphasis on family values. 60 A personal achievement is considered more important. |
Conclusion | Family structures and values 61 A in different cultures. |