C

    Isn't it astonishing how much time we spend talking about food? “Have you ever eaten …?” “What did you have for lunch?” and so on. And yet when you travel from one country to another, you will find that people have quite different feelings about food. People often feel that what they eat is normal (正常) and that what other people eat is strange or silly. In most parts of Asia, for example, no meal is complete without rice. In England, people eat potatoes every day. In the Middle East, bread is the main part of every meal. Eating like so many things we do, becomes a habit which is difficult to change. Americans like to drink a lot of orange juice and coffee. The English drink tea four or five times every day. Australians drink a great deal of beer, and the French drink wine every day.

   The sort of meat people like to eat also differs from one country to another. Horse meat is thought to be delicious in France. In Hong Kong, some people enjoy eating snakes. New Zealanders eat sheep, but they never eat goat meat. The Japanese don't like to eat sheep meat because of its smell, but they enjoy eating raw fish (生鱼).

   So it seems that although eating is a topic we can talk about for hours, there is very little common sense in what we say it. People everywhere enjoy eating what they have always eaten, and there is very little we can do to change our eating habits.

64. Which of the following is true according to the article?

A. All people have the same feeling about food.

B. In most parts of Asia, people usually have rice for meals.

C. People often consider other people to be strange or silly.

   D. The topic people spend time talking about is bread and meat.

65. People in different countries   ___  .

 A. drink the same sort of wine     B. have the same eating habit

   C. eat different kinds of meat      D. have the same tea at different time within a day

66. The Japanese don't like to eat sheep meat    __  .

   A. because they dislike its smell   B. because it is too expensive

   C. because it is easy to go bad     D. because they think it will do harm to their health

67. English people drink tea four or five times a day    _   .

A. because they get thirsty easily      B. because there is plenty of tea in Britain

C. because of their drinking habit     D. because they have enough time to do so

D

In the computer age, most of us take a broadband Internet connection for granted. Whether cable or mobile broadband, today’s connections are many times faster than those in the early days. Videos play smoothly, complex websites load quickly, and files download much faster than ten years ago. And the files are much bigger too.

There’s a catch, of course: You have to live near enough to a major city to get broadband Internet. If you don’t, it’s slow dial-up access for you. And for those living really far out, there may be no Internet access at all.

Technology experts often talk about the “last mile” problem, which refers to the difficulty of bringing Internet access to remote locations. In cities and suburbs, it’s relatively easy to provide access for everyone. It is much more difficult to deliver access to those living far from cities, especially in developing countries. Internet service providers, for their part, have been reluctant to provide access to sparsely (稀疏地) populated areas. The handful of Internet users they would reach wouldn’t cover the expense.

But every year, technological advancements allow of more and more Internet users. Most broadband connections today run over existing cable TV and telephone lines although these technologies aren’t available everywhere.

Some companies have delivered the Internet over standard power lines. Advancements in cheaper, more efficient fiber optics cables (光纤电缆) promise to bring extremely fast Internet connections to more users.

Still, the “last mile” problem remains hard to deal with. There will always be somewhere that doesn’t have an affordable broadband connection. But someday that might not matter. If the rapid progress in cell phone technology is any indication (迹象), it may not be too long before an Internet connection simply follows you wherever you go.

68. The underlined part “a catch” (in Paragraph 2) probably means “_____”.

A. a rare challenge                                           B. a desirable plan       

C. an efficient device                                D. a hidden problem

69. What can we know from the third paragraph?

A. Internet connection has not been popular in most cities.

B. Internet service providers care about rural customers.

C. Computer is popular in developing countries.

D. It is hard to bring Internet access to users in remote areas.

70. Paragraph 4 mainly tells us that technological advancements _____.

A. make TV and telephone available everywhere

B. bring great change to people’s everyday life

C. make it possible for more people to use the Internet

D. bring faster Internet connections to users

71. What may eventually settle the “last mile” problem?

A. The broadband connection’s getting faster.

B. More and more Internet users.

C. more and more Internet connections.

D The rapid progress in cell phone technology.

  Do you want to go out of town for a bit of rest and relaxation? Before you start packing, visit these best travel sites for vacationers. In my opinion, they help people deal with common problems that pop up during a trip.

Oyster.com

  Based on the advertised photos, the hotel you are considering appears to be clean and modern. Take a second look through the eyes of Oyster.com. Their representatives inspect resort areas and post the real images uncovering marketing lies. You see ACTUAL pictures of the rooms, attractions and beautiful beaches.

Skyscanner.net

  Are you planning to travel on a budget? Discover the best deals for flights, hotels and car rentals at Skyscanner.net. They offer reasonable and comprehensive travel comparison. The best part is that their services are free. You don’t have to sign up, provide personal information or go through a social network.

Virtualtourist.com

  Chat with someone other than a travel agent about a location. At Virtualtourist.com, fellow travelers and locals talk about their experiences in specific areas. This site is set up like a forum(论坛), so you can ask questions and get answers in the comfort of your own home. Find out where to eat, play and get pleasure in a place without getting food poison or robbed by criminals.

Travel.state.gov

  Unfortunately, Americans get into trouble abroad sometimes. Prepare for possible emergencies by visiting Travel.state.gov. There, the Bureau of Consular Affairs offers advice on how to handle the bad things that happen to good people in other countries. You learn what to do in the case of child abduction(绑架), a lost passport and illness. In addition, these officials post travel warnings regarding dangerous regions and why foreigners should avoid them.

  Are you ready to do your homework? Prepare for your departure by checking out these best travel sites for vacationers. Learn what you need to know now before walking out of the door.

68. What is the characteristic of Oyster.com?

   A. It offers you a lot of travel information.

   B. It tells tourists where the cheap hotels are.

   C. The photos on the site are really reliable.

   D. The representatives of Oyster.com are enthusiastic.

69. What is the biggest benefit of your visiting Skyscanner.net?

   A. You can accept their services for free.

   B. You can book the most modern hotels.

   C. You can make many friends through the social network.

   D. You can find the cheapest tour description and direction.

70. We can learn from this passage that _____.

   A. Virtualtourist.com gives you a chance to chat with a travel agent

   B. you’ll get answers to your travel questions at Virtualtourist.com

   C. the Bureau of Consular Affairs is in charge of Travel.state.gov

   D. if you lose your passport you’ll get help from Virtualtourist.com

Each year , millions of people go abroad to work ,study ,or travel .It’s a great way to find out what life is like in another part of the world !You’re probably hoping to make new friends and learn about the culture in your host country everything from attitudes and beliefs to social customs and popular foods. But constantly having to deal with new situations can be frustrating (挫折), even stressful.

Homesickness, stress, fear , and confusion are all symptoms of “culture shock”. At first ,you may feel like getting on the plane and heading home .It’s OK to have those feelings, but the following are some tips to help you handle the challenges that you will face .

Don’t expect to be perfect , You may feel frustrated that you have culture shock ,especially since you probably spent so much time preparing for your trip .No matter how much information you read ,or how well you speak the host language ,it is natural to feel overwhelmed sometimes. If you give yourself some time, things will gradually get easier.

Have an open mind .While it’s certainly OK to feel frustration or confusion in your new surroundings ,try not to form an opinion about the new culture too soon .Don’t think of the host as better or worse , just different –you’ll be more willing to try new things .

Participate .This is obvious ,but everybody needs to be reminded. Just watching life go on around you isn’t good enough .You really need to try things for yourself . Don’t worry about making a mistake; people in your host country will generally be very understanding and willing to help if you have question .Your study abroad experience is a unique and special time in your life, one that you’ll never forget. If you follow our suggestions ,you’ll be able to handle it well ,and have a wonderful time. Good luck!

What is culture shock ?

A. Something you feel surprised at .

B. The problems you have when you go to another country

C. The frightening feelings you have

D. Something different from your own culture

What should you do when you feel depressed ?

A. Go back to your own homeland

B. Talk to someone about your problem

C. Give yourself some time to get used to it

D. Stop thinking of it

Which of the following statements is WRONG ?

A. It is natural to feel overwhelmed sometimes

B. Not everything is perfect

C. Try to form the opinion about the new culture as soon as possible

D. Tell others about your problems

What is the main idea of this article ?

     A. How to overcome culture shock     B. Why do people have culture shock

     C. Who might have culture shock      D. When will you have culture shock

Each year , millions of people go abroad to work ,study ,or travel .It’s a great way to find out what life is like in another part of the world !You’re probably hoping to make new friends and learn about the culture in your host country everything from attitudes and beliefs to social customs and popular foods. But constantly having to deal with new situations can be frustrating (挫折), even stressful.
Homesickness, stress, fear , and confusion are all symptoms of “culture shock”. At first ,you may feel like getting on the plane and heading home .It’s OK to have those feelings, but the following are some tips to help you handle the challenges that you will face .
Don’t expect to be perfect , You may feel frustrated that you have culture shock ,especially since you probably spent so much time preparing for your trip .No matter how much information you read ,or how well you speak the host language ,it is natural to feel overwhelmed sometimes. If you give yourself some time, things will gradually get easier.
Have an open mind .While it’s certainly OK to feel frustration or confusion in your new surroundings ,try not to form an opinion about the new culture too soon .Don’t think of the host as better or worse , just different –you’ll be more willing to try new things .
Participate .This is obvious ,but everybody needs to be reminded. Just watching life go on around you isn’t good enough .You really need to try things for yourself . Don’t worry about making a mistake; people in your host country will generally be very understanding and willing to help if you have question .Your study abroad experience is a unique and special time in your life, one that you’ll never forget. If you follow our suggestions ,you’ll be able to handle it well ,and have a wonderful time. Good luck!
【小题1】What is culture shock ?