Question

Most people who move to a foreign country or culture may go through some form of culture shock，and its degree is determined by the differences between cultures，the anxiety to adapt to a new culture and the familiarity with a new culture，etc.If you go，for example，to a culture that is far different from your own，you’re likely to experience culture shock more sharply than those who move to a new culture knowing the language and the custom of it.

It is important to understand and learn how to deal with culture shock if you are to adapt successfully to your new home’s cultures.There are four general stages of cultural adjustment，and being aware of them helps you understand that culture shock won’t last long.It’s just a process you are going through rather than a constant situation.

The first stage is usually referred to as “the honeymoon stage”．Upon arriving in a new environment，you’ll be interested in the new culture.Everything will seem thrilling and everyone will seem friendly and helpful.During this stage you are merely taking in these impressions passively.

But it isn’t long before the honeymoon stage gives way to the second stage—“the withdrawal stage”．The excitement you felt before is gone and problems arise.The language is hard to learn，people are unusual and unpredictable，friends，are hard to make，and simple things like shopping and going to the bank are challenges.It is at this stage that you are likely to feel anxious and homesick，and you will probably find yourself complaining about the new culture or country.This is the stage called “culture shock”．

At some point，if you can manage it well，you’ll begin the transition into the next stage，“the recovery stage”，in which you’ll feel more confident functioning in the new culture.Customs and traditions are clearer and easier to understand.At this stage，you’ll deal with new challenges with humor rather than anxiety.

1.According to the passage，culture shock can be________.

A．dealt with more easily for some people

B．reduced by learning the language alone

C．avoided by knowing adjustment stages

D．got rid of by learning just the custom

2.“The honeymoon stage” here refers to________.

A．the first month after the wedding

B．the period of excitement

C．the stage of adaptation

D．the holiday for a newly?married couple

3.Which of the following doesn’t belong to the second stage?

A．Becoming upset. B．Missing family.

C．Feeling confident. D．Making complaints.

4.What would be probably discussed in the following paragraph?

A．Consequences of culture shock.

B．Challenges in a new country.

C．Preparations for a new culture.

D．The 4th stage of cultural adjustment.

 

Answer 1

1.A

2.B

3.C

4.D

【解析】文章大意：对大多数移居国外的人而言，文化冲击使他们面临重重困难。本文介绍了文化冲击的三个阶段以帮助你顺利适应国外文化。

1.推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可推知，文化冲击对那些了解当地语言和风俗的人来说更容易应对。

2.推理判断题。根据第三段可推知，“密月”阶段指的是“兴奋时期”。另外，下一段中的“The excitement you felt before...”也是线索提示。

3.推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，此阶段会对国外生活感到不适应。A、B、D项均符合题意，而C项属于第三个阶段。

4.文章结构题。第二段提到有四个文化适应阶段，随后叙述了the honeymoon stage，the withdrawal stage和the recovery stage三个阶段，故接下来要讲述的是第四个阶段。