Question

【题目】阅读下面表格的短文，然后按照要求用英语写一篇 150词左右的短文。

When in London by tube with mainly English passengers, we tend to sit together in total silence. However, when I traveled in China, people sitting next to me often asked me about my age, salary, and even marriage. They were also willing to introduce themselves as much possible.

On the first day I arrived in China, a Chinese professor invited me to dinner accompanied by his colleagues. After dinner, the professor paid for the meal alone, although the others also offered to pay for it. In Britain, we are accustomed to going “Dutch” while eating in a restaurant.

One day, at a friend’s birthday party, I met with a foreign friend and offered my hand, meanwhile he bowed to me. We were both at a loss for a moment, but soon he seemed to be conscious of something and shook my hand naturally.

【写作内容】

1．用约30个词概述上述信息的主要内容；

2．列举1至2个中外文化差异的事例；

3．谈谈我们该如何正确对待文化差异的问题（不少于两点）。

【写作要求】

1．写作过程中不能直接引用原文语句；

2．作文中不能出现真实姓名和学校名称；

3．不必写标题。

【评分标准】

内容完整，语言规范，语篇连贯，词数适当。

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Answer 1

【答案】Cultural differences do exist in every corner of the world, where the same behavior often carries totally different meanings when we socialize with people. The three experiences above are typical examples.

It’s not uncommon to witness people’s living habits, values along with customs, which vary widely throughout the world, have led to cultural misunderstandings. Take greetings as a case in point, Chinese people tend to say ‘Have you eaten yet?’, while in western countries, topics are always related to occupations, families, weather and so on. What’s more, when receiving praise from others, foreigners usually show their gratitude with a smile. However, Chinese never fail to pretend to be humble, with a ‘Just so-so’ in response, which is also a convincing proof of cultural differences.

When we are caught in a dilemma to communicate with foreigners, it’s high time that we hold an open mind to embrace different cultures, where, in turn, a critical eye is also needed. We ought to select the good essence of foreign cultures rather than blindly copy them. In short, it’s everyone’ efforts towards the fusion(融合) of cultures that minimize the gap between people.

【解析】试题分析：本文是一篇议论文，讨论文化差异现象。考生需要发挥想象、展开思维，把文章内容写的具体、鲜活并且要有说服力。成文时要注意：1.文章主要用第一人称；2.时态：灵活变换；3.文章的内容要点要齐全：(1)第一段概括所给信息的主要内容，注意不超过30词；(2)列举1至2个中外文化差异的事例；(3)讲述该如何正确对待文化差异的问题。4.注意使用高级词汇和高级句型，以提高文章的档次；5.注意使用一些连接词，使得文章表达自然、流畅。6.注意文章的字数控制，120单词左右。7.不能使用原文语句。

写作亮点：本篇条理清楚，要点全面，结构连贯。其句式上的变化既使得文章生动而流畅，也体现了作者驾驭句式的能力。例如：文章运用了定语从句where the same behavior often carries totally different meanings when we socialize with people. which vary widely throughout the world, have led to cultural misunderstandings. It作形式主语 It’s not uncommon to witness people’s living habits, values along with customs. it’s high time that句型。强调句it’s everyone’ efforts towards the fusion(融合) of cultures that minimize the gap between people.还运用了Take greetings as a case in point, a convincing proof , rather than 等词汇及What’s more, However, In short,等连接词。