Fluency(流利) in another language is one of the most important aims of a newcomer to another country. In addition, understanding the culture and learning to communicate comfortably with people of that culture are as important as learning the rules of the language. Language learning and culture learning go together and may take a long time.

  Sometimes people feel that they understand a culture after a few weeks or months. People do learn a lot when they first begin living in another culture, but this is only the first stage of learning. It usually involves(含包) things like learning everyday activities and some basic customs.

  To really understand another culture, people have to go beyond the first stage, this is challenge(挑战) because it is often difficult to know what to learn. Much of what we call “culture” is hard to see.

  Culture is like an iceberg(冰川). Picture in your mind a huge iceberg in the ocean. The only part of the iceberg that you see is the tip. You don’t see the rest of the iceberg because it is hidden from sight in the water. It is easy to forget that it is there. Most of the iceberg is deep within the ocean, just as much of a culture is deep within its people.ks5*/u

  When you meet someone from another culture, certain culture differences are obvious: You hear another language or you hear your own language spoken with an accent. You see different foods, clothes and sometimes physical characteristics of people. You observe new customs or habits, such as the use of chopsticks, and, bowing or kissing on both cheeks as a greeting. These differences are interesting and important, but they are usually not too difficult to understand. They are visible so they are seen easily and quickly.

  The part of culture that is like the underwater part of the iceberg consists of assumptions(设想), communication styles, values, and beliefs about what is right and wrong. The hidden part of culture affects much of a person’s way of thinking and communicating. It is the meaning behind his or her verbal (言语的) and nonverbal language. Learning to communicate well with people from another culture involves becoming aware of the hidden part of culture.

47. What’s the subject of this passage?

  A. Learning about culture.        B. Language learning.

  C. The hidden part of the iceberg.     D. Fluency in another language.

48. What is learning about culture?

  A. Learning the hidden part of the iceberg, which is underwater.

  B. Learning everyday activities and some basic customs.

  C. Learning the culture of an iceberg.

  D. Learning the visible as well as the hidden differences of culture.

49. The underlined phrase “consists of” can be replaced by “______”.

  A. lies in     B. is made up of     C. agrees with   D. is different from

50. What conclusion can we draw after reading this passage?

  A. Values and beliefs are like the tip of the iceberg.

  B. People often become aware of the hidden part of culture.

  C. The tip of the iceberg is larger than the hidden part.

  D. The hidden part of culture has a great effect on people’s communication styles.  

SPECIAL EVENTS(事件)

THIS WEEKEND

Captain Goodfellow

Do your children enjoy interesting stories, funny games, and exciting dances? Captain Goodfellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00, free.

Walking Tour of the Town

Forget your worries on Saturday morning. Take a beautiful walk and learn about local history. Meet at the front entrance of City Hall at 9:30. Wear comfortable shoes!

Films at the Museum

Two European films will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre. See Broken Window at 1:30. The Workers will be at 3:45. For further information, call 4987898.

International Picnic

Are you tired of eating the same food every day? Come to Central Park on Saturday and enjoy food from all over the world. Delicious and not expensive. Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Take Me out to the Ballgame

It’s October, and tonight is your last chance to see the Redbirds this year. Get your tickets at the gate. It might be cold… Don’t forget sweaters and jackets.

Do you want to hear “The Zoo”?

“The Zoo, a popular group from Australia, will give their first U.S. concert tomorrow night at 8 at Rose Hall, City College.

44. You can probably eat Chinese, Italian, and Arab food ________.

    A. at the front entrance of City Hall        B. at the Ballgame ks5*/u

    C. at 5:00 p.m.                         D. at Central Park on Saturday

45. If you are going on the Walking Tour, don’t forget ________.

    A. your worries                        B. your beautiful walk

   C. your learning about local history         D. your comfortable shoes

46. You may see this passage in ________.

   A. a British newspaper                   B. an American newspaper

   C. a British magazine                       D. an American magazine

A good way to pass an examination is to work hard every day in the year. You may fail in the examination if you are lazy for most of the year and then work hard only a few days before the examination. A few days before the examination you should start going to bed early. Do not stay up late at night learning things. Before you start the examination, read carefully over the question paper. Try to understand the exact meaning of each question before you pick up your pen to write. When you have at last finished your examinations, read over your answers. Correct any mistake that you see and make sure that you have not missed anything out.

41. “Stay up late at night” here means         .

      A. sleeping in bed                         B. just sitting up without doing anything

      C. walking about in the room        D. working far into the night

42. The first thing to do after you get the question paper is to         .

      A. start to answer questions                     B. work the difficult problems

      C. have a look at the titles                                  D. read it very carefully

43.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

    A. You must not hand in the examination paper before you check your answers.

    B. You must wait till others point out mistakes in your paper.

    C. You must first hand in your paper then correct the mistakes.

    D. You must be the last to hand in your paper.

John, an academically(学术上) excellent young man, went to apply for a management position in a big company. The director did the last   21 .

    The director asked, “Who paid for your school fees?” John answered, “My   22   did. When I was young, my father   23  .”   Then he continued, “  24  was your mother?” John answered, “My mother worked as a   25   cleaner.” Hearing this, the director asked John to  26  his hands. John reached out his hands that were   27   and perfect. The director said, “I have a   28  . When you go home, clean your mother’s hands and see me tomorrow.”

    John felt   29   but did it. His tears fell   30   he cleaned his mother’s hands. He noticed for the first time that her hands were so   31  . Also John   32   that it was this pair of hands that washed clothes every day to   33  him. After cleaning his mother’s hands, John   34   washed all the remaining clothes for her.

    Next day, John went to the director’s office. Tears in eyes, John was asked to   35   his feelings. “Now I know what is   36  .Without my mother, there wouldn’t be the   37   me today. By helping my mother, I see how   38   it is to get something done. I have also come to know the value of family relationship.”

The director smiled, “This is what I am   39  . I want a person who can appreciate the help of others, a person who knows the sufferings of others and a person who   40   put money as his only goal in life. You are hired.”

21. A. farewell(再见)   B. job                       C. interview               D. try

22. A. tutors(家庭教师) B. father                    C. parents                    D. mother

23. A. died away        B. died                C. died out                 D. passed by

24. A. What               B. How                     C. Who                     D. Where

25. A. carpet              B. floor                     C. clothes                         D. window

26. A. turn                 B. show                    C. wave                    D. shake

27. A. clumsy            B. dirty                      C. strong                   D. smooth

28. A. request            B. question                C. wish                     D. choice

29. A. embarrassed    B. frightened              C. confused(困惑的)          D. inspired

30. A. before              B. as                         C. since                     D. until

31. A. slim                 B. warm                    C. soft                      D. rough

32. A. realized            B. believed                 C. insisted                 D. wondered

33. A. sacrifice(牺牲;)  B. serve                    C. satisfy                   D. support

34. A. modestly          B. secretly                 C. quietly                   D. gently

35. A. improve                  B. describe                C. awaken                 D. hide

36. A. appreciation      B. cooperation            C. qualification(资格)  D. communication

37. A. wealthy            B. famous                  C. successful             D. humorous

38. A. firm                 B. exciting                 C. crazy                    D. tough

39. A. looking through   B. looking for             C. looking at              D. looking into

40. A. shan’t              B. needn’t                  C. won’t                   D. can’t

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