【题目】________ ourselves from the physical and mental tensions, we each need deep thought and inner quietness.
A. Having freed B. Freed
C. To free D. Freeing
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【题目】It can be hard to meet people from another culture. From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal(信号). Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.
Different cultures emphasize (强调)the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in “small talk”, usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job. In many European countries--like the UK or France—people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.
Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in Thailand. I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead there was an uncomfortable silence. The people present just stared at me and smiled. After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.
Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.
People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment(多元文化环境)will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.
【1】In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to ________.
A.keep each other company B.share the same Culture
C.get to know each other D.develop closer relations
【2】The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that _________.
A.even talk and silence can be culturally different
B.too many words are of no use
C.people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature
D.the English prefer to make long speeches
【3】According to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better?
A.By sharing different ways of life.
B.By recognizing different values.
C.By accepting different habits.
D.By speaking each other’s languages.
【4】What would be the best title for the text?
A.Multicultural Environment.
B.How to Understand Each Other.
C.Cross-Cultural Differences.
D.How to Build Up a Relationship.
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【题目】Food serves as a form of communication in two fundamental ways. Sharing bread or other foods is a common human tradition that can promote unity and trust. Food can also have a specific meaning, and play a significant role in a family or culture's celebrations or traditions. The foods we eat—and when and how we eat them—are often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between rural (农村的) and urban areas within one country.
Sharing bread, whether during a special occasion (时刻) or at the family dinner table, is a common symbol of togetherness. Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests. Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread, so this tradition hits its roots in the custom of sharing bread.
Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations. In the southern United States, pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year. In Greece, people share a special cake called vasilopita. A coin is put into the cake, which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.
Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child, and food can play a significant role. In China, when a baby is one month old, families name and welcome their child in a celebration that includes giving red-colored eggs to guests. In many cultures, round foods such as grapes, bread, and moon cakes are eaten at welcome celebrations to represent family unity.
Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.
【1】According to the passage, sharing bread______.
A. indicates a lack of food
B. can help to develop unity
C. is a custom unique to rural areas
D. has its roots in birthday celebrations
【2】What does the coin in vasilopita signify for its receiver in the New Year?
A. Trust. B. Success.
C. Health. D. Togetherness.
【3】The author explains the role of food in celebrations by______.
A. using examples B. making comparisons
C. analyzing causes D. describing processes
【4】What is the passage mainly about?
A. The custom of sharing food.
B. The specific meaning of food.
C. The role of food in ceremonies.
D. The importance of food in culture.
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【题目】【原创】What is red but green, open but closed and old but new? Answer: London's new double-decker buses.
The traditional red double-deckers are 【1】 symbol of London. Their symbolic status was settled in 2008 when one bus made the longer-than-usual trip to Beijing 【2】 (collect) a very special passenger: the Olympic Flame.
Now a new bus design 【3】 (uncover) and it has been exciting Londoners.
The new bus uses more efficient green technology and has two staircases and an open platform, 【4】 (make) people able to hop on and hop off. It also has a unique design for the front end, which gives it an innovative(新颖的)look.
Despite(尽管) 【5】 innovations, the design is not all new. Its outward appearance takes after London's faithful old double-decker, the Route master.
In July 2008 a 【6】 (compete) was launched by the London Mayor, Boris Johnson, to design a new Route master bus for the capital. There were over 700 entries, 【7】 several designers jointly winning the 25,000 (244,000 Yuan) prize.
The new double-deckers, _____ 【8】_____ have three doors to speed up boarding, are expected to be in service in 2012.
Mr. Johnson said: “This iconic new part of our transport system is not only beautiful, but also has a green heart beating beneath its _____【9】_____ (attract) appearance.”
He expects cities around the globe to be “beside themselves with envy” for _____【10】____ he described as a “stunning red symbol” of 21st-century London.
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【题目】George Bush, the former US president, has taken up oil painting since he left the White House, revealing that painting _______ his relaxed lifestyle.
A.allowed for B.consisted in
C.stuck to D.contributed to
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【题目】A positive attitude is very important as it will make our life easier. 【1】 There will be times when we will face problems and obstacles. The most challenging part is not when our life goes smoothly but how we react when we experience problems and difficulties.
Those who have a positive attitude will treat any problem as a challenge. Instead of being discouraged, they will treat each failure as a lesson. 【2】 As for those who do not have the positive attitude, they will see problems and difficulties in a different way.
The situation can be the same for both the Guy A and Guy B. 【3】 Every one of us has the same amount of time. Since having a negative attitude will eat up our time, why don’t we just make good use of the same amount of time to have a positive attitude? Life itself is already hard. It will be much better if we have a positive attitude which will make our life happier and easier.
【4】 People will generally prefer to stay with people who have positive attitudes as being happy is very infectious(富有感染力的). Everybody will be affected by the energy of positive attitudes and they too will have a positive attitude.
If you learn to see the bright side of life when you’re surrounded by difficulties, you’ll be building your positive attitude fast. 【5】
A. And they will be motivated to achieve the goal.
B. Having good attitudes provides many health benefits.
C. In life, not everything goes as smoothly as we want.
D. But with different attitudes, the results will be quite different.
E. They may have no approaches to solving the problems.
F. When you have a positive attitude towards everything, you will be happier.
G. The more you practice having a positive attitude, the easier and more natural it will come to you.
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【题目】阅读下面材料,在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Woman: Good morning.
Man: Good morning. Er…I’m looking for a place 【1】 (rent) near the university.
Woman: What are you looking for, a house, a flat, 【2】 a room?
Man: Well, we want a flat if that’s possible. There are three of us looking all together. We thought we might share it if we can find something 【3】 (suit).
Woman: So something near the university?
Man: Yes. We are all students, so it would be good if we could find something 【4】walking distance of the campus. 【5】 of us has a car and we don’t want to have to take a bus.
Woman: Well, everybody wants that of course. Are you here for your first year?
Man: No, I 【6】 (be) here for a year already. Last year we all lived on campus.
Woman: Ok. So let me have a look and consider 【7】 we have got. Well, there’s a three-bedroom flat. That’s 400 dollars a week --- quite 【8】 (reason), I think.
Man: Oh, That’s too 【9】 .
Woman: Ok, I’ll try 【10】 . Oh, here is another one near the Sunshine Bookstore. It’s a quiet place. Only 150 dollars a week. It’s quite cheap. Would you like to have a look?
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【题目】The novel, which he has been writing in the past five years, is ________ finished.He has only a few small changes to make in it.
A.virtually B.occasionally
C.universally D.Considerably
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【题目】Animals do different amazing things to __________ low temperatures when winter comes. Some head for warmer places, while others put on a thick coat of fur.
A. treat B. prevent
C. survive D. simplify
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