题目内容
Different countries have different customs. When you are in different countries, you should follow their customs.
In China, it`s impolite to talk when eating dinner. And you`re not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table.
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip(付小费). It is usual to tip waiters, taxi drivers and porters who help carry your bags. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England, make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It`s important to respect(尊重) lines there. It`s a good idea to talk about the weather. It`s favorite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain(西班牙)，it`s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late ,and restaurants do not generally open until after 9:00 pm.
In Saudi Arabia(沙特阿拉伯)，men kiss one another on the cheek(脸颊).Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don`t put it into your pocket(口袋) as soon as you get it. The person expects you to read it.
Don`t forget to be careful of your body language to express something in conversations. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.
1. How many countries are mentioned in this passage?
A. Four B. Five C. Six D. Seven
2. What does the underlined word “porters” mean in Chinese?
A. 搬运工 B. 水电工 C.建筑工 D.环卫工
3.If you travel to the US, you spend $200 on a taxi ride and $320 on a meal, you are supposed to tip _______in total.
A. $520 B. $78 C. $156 D. $60
4.Which of the following is True?
A. You are expected to kiss you host on the cheek in Japan.
B. Generally, restaurants don`t offer dinner after 9:00 pm in Spain.
C. It`s impolite to eat first if there are older people at the table in China.
D. You don`t need to stand in line if there are two people waiting for a bus in England.
5.What does the passage mainly talk about?
A. Where to travel
B. How to tip in different countries
C. When to use body language
D. Customs in different countries.
All eyes are looking at Milan, Italy this May for the opening of the 2015 World Expo.
Food takes center stage at the six-month event, as this year's theme（主题）is 1. . Together 148 countries and international organizations are showing new food, energy, science and environmental technology in their pavilions(展馆), 2. .
China's exhibition area has three themes. "The Gift of Nature" shows crop processes according to the Chinese lunar calendar and the five colors of the soil. "Food for Life" shows the production of foods like tofu, China's famous eight schools of cuisine（菜肴）, and its tea culture. 3. follows the progress of science, including Professor Yuan Longping's hybrid rice.
Designed by Tsinghua University and New York-based Studio Link-Are, the pavilion shows the idea of a "Land of Hope". In fact, the pavilion is based on an important Chinese philosophy -- "Man is part of nature". It shows an attitude of thankfulness, repect and cooperation that characterizes its people. The "land" had fed man from its beginnings and the "hope" suggests a future 4. . The event's official website Expo 2015 notes,"The underlying theme is balance between mankind and environment, between humanly and nature, Just as farmers look after and protect the earth, 5. .
To see different countries' culture, technology and economy in one place, visit Milan World Expo.
从方框内所给的选项中选出能填入空白外的最佳选项，补全短文。其中有一项为多余选项（10分）
A.so must people care for the planet B.in which food can offer life to everyone C."Technology and the Future" D.which are designed to share their unique food ideas. E.so we must keep the balance of nature F."Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life" |
任务型阅读 根据短文内容完成表格中所缺信息，在答题卷上相应的横线上填写答案，每空限填一个单词。（本大题共5空，每空1分，共5分）
Country music is a kind of modern-day pop music, originated (起源) in the southern United States and Appalachia mountains. The singers usually play the guitar, and in the 1920s they started using electric guitars. Nowadays people use the violin, banjo, and slide-guitar as well.
The music at the very beginning was generally very smooth, beautiful and the phrasing structure (句法结构) also was simple. In the 1950s, American country music was about other things, for example, love and money. In the 1960s, songs were often full of anger, and some of them made fun of the political (政治的) leaders. During the 1990s, American country music became more and more popular. Song writers were no longer writing about the modern values of the USA—money, success or expensive things to buy. Instead they were writing once more about things that were usual for everyone.
Today country music has become a big business. It brings in a lot of money. Now, it has reached all parts of the States, from Los Angeles in the west to New York in the east. It remains much the same as before. One subject is “the good old days”. In “the good old days” people praised each other. They believed that the best things in life were free: sunshine, laughing, walks in the beauty of the country, friends and music.
Country music
Passage outline | Supporting details | |
Origins | the traditional music in the southern United States and Appalachia mountains | |
1. | guitars, violins, banjos, and slide-guitars | |
Subjects in different 2. | 1950s | 3. in love with somebody or losing a boyfriend or a girlfriend money was also thought to be important |
1960s | were often full of anger often played 4. on political leaders | |
1990s | feeling lonely in the modern world the value of having good friends | |
Today | remains much the same as before | |
For example, in “the good old days”, people praised each other and loved life in the 5. air. | ||