1.The US and UK share a great amount of pop culture phenomenon.However.despite their many similarities,there are huge cultural differences between these two countries.The following are some ways that Americans offend Brits.and vice versa.without knowing it.
In both the UK and US.a V sign made with the index(食指) and middle finger pointing up and the palm facing outwards is known as"V for Victory.It is also the peace sign.In Britain.this same sign with the palm facing inwards is very rude.But for Americans.it simply doesn't mean anything at all.
The ward"Quite"seems to be a common word.Americans use it,Brits use it.so it must be the same,right?Well no,not quite.An American guest may upset her UK hosts by describing their dinner as"quite good".In British English,"quite good"only means pretty good or fairly good-in other words.the meal was passable but could have been better.But in American English.it's much more positive."Quite good"means very good.
Brits exchange good-natured insults ( 调侃) because they're too conservative and emotionally reserved to say how they really feel.The stronger their friendship is,the more they can make fun of each other and still come away with a warm feeling.But this is not how Americans socialize.Tell a US friend he's an idiot( 白痴),and you likely won't get invited to his wedding.
When Brits meet foreigners.they're not always as welcoming as they should be.Americans in particular can take this the wrong way-they say that the British are known for being cold and unfriendly.For Americans.looking shocked when someone says to you"Hi!How are you today?"instead of immediately responding with equal enthusiasm.is seen as rude.
61.What is the text mainly about?.A
A.The cultural differences between the US and UK.
B.The similarities of American and British culture.
C.The exchanges between American and British culture.
D.The differences between American and British English.
62.The"V"sign with the palm facing outwardsC
A.means different thing in the UK and US
B.is very rude for British people
C.stands for victory in both the UK and US
D.means nothing at all in the US
63.When an American describes the dinner as"quite good",he means thatC.
A.it is not so good B.it is just so-so
C.it is acceptable D.it is really good
64.When you make fun of an American friend as"an idiot",he willD.
A.have a warm feeling
B.never take it too seriously
C.invite you to his wedding
D.get annoyed
65.We can learn from the last paragraph thatB.
A.the British are more open-minded
B.the Americans are more welcoming
C.the British are easier to please
D.the Americans seldom respond a greeting.
分析 本文主要是关于美国和英国文化的差异.
解答 ACCDB
61 A 主旨大意题. 通读全文可知本文主要是关于美国和英国文化的差异.故选A.
62 C 细节题. 根据文章第 二段 In both the UK and US.a V sign made with the index(食指) and middle finger pointing up and the palm facing outwards is known as"V for Victory.可知手掌朝外的V字在英美两国都表示胜利,故选C.
63 C 细节题. 根据文章第三 段But in American English.it's much more positive."Quite good"means very good.可知在美国Quite good的意思是非常好,故选C.
64 D 细节题. 根据文章倒数第二 段 Tell a US friend he's an idiot( 白痴),and you likely won't get invited to his wedding.可知在美国如果朋友被叫做白痴,他会很反感,故选D.
65 B 细节题. 根据文章最后一段 Americans in particular can take this the wrong way-they say that the British are known for being cold and unfriendly.可知美国人更热情,故选B.
点评 做阅读理解时要快速的浏览全文,把握文章主旨大意,带着问题回到原文,寻找细节或概括相应的答案,最后要理清作者写作思路.