阅读下面的短文， 并根据短文后的要求答题（请注意问题后的字数要求）

    _[1]If you think English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language?

[2]According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter. This is the area of the brain which processes information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.

[3]The researchers also found the effect is greater on the younger people who learn a second language.

[4]A team led by Dr. Andrea Mechelli, from University College London, took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals(通两种语言的人)”, who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.

[5]Scans showed that grey matter density（密度）in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without___________________. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference was.

[6] “Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language,” said the scientists.

[7]It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.

[8]Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible,” he said, “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”

1.What is the best title for this passage? （no more than 10 words）

_____________________________________________________________________

2.Which sentence in the text is the closest in meaning to the following one?

Mastering two languages can broaden your views in the world and makes you clever.

_______________________________________________________________________________

3.Fill in the blank in Paragraph 5 with proper words． （no more than 4 words）

______________________________________________________________________________.

4.What does the word "they" Line2, Paragraph4） probably refer to? （no more than 5 words）

______________________________________________________________________________.

5.What do you think of English learning after you read this passage?

（no more than 10 words）

______________________________________________________________________________.

As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see  differences  when we pay attention to the words that are used. Let’s look at the words about describing animals. Most phrases in Chinese about the dog. For example, “ a  homeless dog”, “a running dog”,  and “ a dog catching a mouse”, have negative meanings.
But in western countries, dogs are considered honest and good friends of humans. In English, people use dogs to describe positive behavior. For example, ”You are  lucky dog” means you are a  lucky person.   And  “Every dog has its day” means__________. To describe a person’s serious illness, they say “sick as a dog”. The  word  “dog-tired”  means  “ very tired”. The  words  about animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how certain words are used

1. 1.

   The correct Chinese meaning about “ a homeless dog” is “_________”

   1. A.
      猎犬
   2. B.
      看门狗
   3. C.
      丧家犬
   4. D.
      家养犬
2. 2.

   In English ,people use dogs to describe positive behavior because____________

   1. A.
      they have different culture
   2. B.
      they think dogs are honest and good friends of humans
   3. C.
      they like dogs very much
   4. D.
      dogs are very active
3. 3.

   Which sentence is right to fill in the blank in the passage?

   1. A.
      every dog will die one day
   2. B.
      each person has bad luck at times
   3. C.
      each person has good luck at times
   4. D.
      every dog has good luck at times
4. 4.

   Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

   1. A.
      In English people use the dog to describe positive behavior
   2. B.
      Most phrases in Chinese about the dog have negative meaning
   3. C.
      We should pay attention to the words about animals that are used
   4. D.
      “Sick as a dog” is used to describe a healthy person in western countries
5. 5.

   What ‘s the best  title of the passage?

   1. A.
      Dogs
   2. B.
      Western Culture
   3. C.
      Chinese Culture
   4. D.
      Different Countries Have Different Culture

Everyone may feel it difficult to fit in with a new culture. However, you needn’t change everything about yourself, because all of your experiences are part of you and make you special. The following tips may help you live in a new culture more easily.

    Teach people your culture. You’re the one who meets the new culture, but it doesn’t mean you should be the one doing all the learning. Take the opportunity to teach new friends your culture. They may know little about it. Invite them for traditional dishes from your culture, or show them how you celebrate your holidays.

    Find a support group. Find people in your neighborhood who recently moved here. You can share experiences, cheer each other up when things get difficult, and introduce each other to the new friends you’ve made.

    Keep in touch with home. You probably left behind your good friends and family when you move. If it’s a long time, keep in touch with them. Write letters, send emails, and make phone calls so that you can learn about the things happening there, and talk about your new experiences. Keep pictures around to remind you of home.

  Remember: the key to getting over your culture shock(文化冲击)is to understand the new culture and find a way to live comfortably within it  52   keeping your culture in your heart.

  It’s important to be yourself. Do not change too fast or too many things at once. You should have your own style. So, maintain(保持)what’s important to you and find a good combination between old and new cultures, and you’ll be fine.

1.The underlined phrase “fit in with”means “            ” in Chinese.

A.改变   B. 研究  C.适应   D.产生

2.The underlined sentence in the second paragraph means           .

A. you should meet a new culture

B. you should keep the new culture far away

C. you should teach your culture to others

D. you should learn and follow the new culture

3.Which of the following words can fill in the blank of paragraph 5?

A.what    B.why     C.while     D.whether

4.According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?     

A. People should teach their new friends their culture.             

B. People should try to make some friends in a new place.

C. people should keep in touch with home after they leave.                        

D. People should give up their old culture in a new place.

As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see  differences  when we pay attention to the words that are used. Let’s look at the words about describing animals. Most phrases in Chinese about the dog. For example, “ a  homeless dog”, “a running dog”,  and “ a dog catching a mouse”, have negative meanings.
But in western countries, dogs are considered honest and good friends of humans. In English, people use dogs to describe positive behavior. For example, ”You are  lucky dog” means you are a  lucky person.   And  “Every dog has its day” means__________. To describe a person’s serious illness, they say “sick as a dog”. The  word  “dog-tired”  means  “ very tired”. The  words  about animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how certain words are used.
【小题1】The correct Chinese meaning about “ a homeless dog” is “_________”.