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Cultural differences occur wherever you go. When visiting another country, you should be aware of those differences and _______ them. Here are some _______ on how to fit in.
Every traveler to a foreign country feels _______ at some point. What you do can make locals laugh. Your best defense is a sense of _______. If you can laugh off eating with the wrong hand in India, locals will warm to you as “that crazy foreigner.”
Wearing proper cloths is important too, _______ locals will judge by what you wear. In some Middle Eastern countries, exposing your flesh is _______, especially if you are a woman. So leave your torn jeans at home.
Also be cautious about expressing _______. Getting angry in Southeast Asia just makes you look silly. In some countries it is _______ to kiss in public.
【小题1】
A.rejectB.reciteC.respectD.remove
【小题2】
A.plansB.tipsC.argumentsD.choices
【小题3】
A.unsafeB.excitedC.satisfiedD.awkward
【小题4】
A.reliefB.belongingC.humorD.direction
【小题5】
A.butB.forC.soD.or
【小题6】
A.forbiddenB.allowedC.expectedD.tolerated
【小题7】
A.emotionsB.concernC.interestD.views
【小题8】
A.naturalB.advisableC.unwiseD.unnecessary
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同类题1

   How different can other cultures be?Very different!People probably speak different languages and have beliefs and customs very different from yours. They can eat different foods and live in different types of houses. However,they can also be similar in ways of connecting with each other. We sometimes call these means of communication universal(共同的)languages.

Some legends hold that,thousands of years ago,there was a single language spoken by everyone on Earth. Of course,historical evidence does not support this,but it is fun to think about a time when everyone may have been able to communicate in the same language.

Today,there are thousands of languages spoken around the world. Yet,there are some means of communication that go beyond words and allow people of different backgrounds to communicate and share emotions and feelings. For example,some people believe music is a universal language. There may be some scientific support for this idea. Experts have learned that,across cultures,people can recognize three common emotions in music:happiness,sadness and fear.

So what other types of universal languages might there be?Some people believe dance is a universal language. Along with music,dancing seems to be a common interest shared by people all over the world. Do you think you could see a dance from another culture and make some reasonable(合理的)guesses about the ideas and emotions behind it?We bet you could!

Another universal language that you might not have thought of is mathematics! If you think about it now, it just makes sense.  The value of pi is roughly 3. 14159 no matter where you are on Earth. Similarly, figuring out the value of something involves the same mathematical calculations, regardless of whether you' re counting in dollars, pesos or coconuts.

【小题1】The first paragraph is mainly to tell us that ___________.
A.cultures are extremely different
B.people like eating different foods
C.people can communicate in similar ways
D.people now live in all kinds of cultures
【小题2】The underlined word“this”in Paragraph 2 probably refers to ___________.
A.the view that people used one language
B.the fact that there used to be many languages
C.the evidence that proves old languages funny
D.the doubt that people didn't understand each other
【小题3】Music is regarded as a universal language probably because ___________.
A.it can be easier to understand than languages
B.many of the people like listening to music
C.it usually comes from different backgrounds
D.it helps people to share common feelings
【小题4】What are universal languages according to this passage?
A.Mathematics, English and art.
B.Music, dance and mathematics.
C.Politics, economy and culture.
D.Diet, clothes and health.

同类题2

   “The grass looks greener on the other side of the fence.” That’s an old saying in English. It means that other places often look better, more interesting than the place where you live. “Let’s go to KFC for dinner and then watch some Japanese cartoons!” We all know it: more and more Chinese kids love American and Japanese food and movies. Some people worry that young Chinese are beginning to feel that way. They see young Chinese ignoring(忽视)Chinese culture and, instead, buying Japanese cartoon books, watching Korean soap operas and even celebrating western holidays.

Foreign books and soap operas are good, but Chinese writers and actors are just as good. As for holidays, Christmas is nice, but it can never have the meaning for Chinese that the Spring Festival has, and the West has nothing to compare with the Mid-Autumn Festival. China has lots of cool things in its culture: calligraphy, Beijing Opera, quick meals on the streets. And let’s not forget the part of Chinese culture I like best: its friendliness. Not all countries are as warm as China.

It’s good to enjoy other cultures and learn from them, but they can never replace your own culture. It’s good to look on the other side of the fence, but make sure you take a good long look. You will find that the grass isn’t always greener.

Although some people become worried about that, I don’t think they should. Will we get more powerful without learning from other countries? Will Chinese people live more happily without American fast food? Besides, it’s fun to learn about different cultures. Chinese kids can learn about other cultures and have fun, but they also need to learn more about their own culture. Be proud of Chinese culture and of being Chinese!

【小题1】What do some people think of young Chinese?
A.They are foolish in learning our own culture.
B.They are ignoring our own culture.
C.They are interested in our own culture.
D.They are hating our own culture.
【小题2】In some young Chinese’s eyes, which of the following is not the “greener grass”?
A.Japanese cartoon books.B.Korean soap operas.
C.Christmas.D.The Mid-Autumn Festival.
【小题3】In the author’s opinion, what is the best feature of Chinese culture?
A.Friendliness.B.Working hard.
C.Bravery.D.Honesty.
【小题4】What is the best title for the passage?
A.Chinese culture and western culture
B.Simple young Chinese
C.That grass is not always greener
D.Interesting western culture

同类题4

   The degree of individual freedom that exists in America seems loose and therefore uncomfortable to many visitors,while in many countries,people will tell you what they think you want to hear,whether it is true or not. To them,this is the _____ thing to do. To Americans,it is considered confusing — even dishonest — to _____ telling the true facts,_____ avoiding the truth is done only to be polite. It is helpful to remember that different cultures _____ some matters more important than others. To Americans,however,_____ and truth are the most important. One of the worst things that can be _____ about someone in America is that“you cannot trust him”.

_____ such differences in values among the many cultures of the world,it is _____ that misunderstandings will occur.“How far is it to the next town?”an American asks a man standing at the edge of a road. In some countries,because the man _____ that the traveler is tired and ______ to reach the next village,he will politely say,“______ down the road.”He thinks this is more encouraging, gentler, and therefore the ______ the traveler wants to hear. So the American drives alone for many more hours before he comes to the village. The traveler is ______, feeling“tricked”. He thinks that the man has lied to him ______ because he must have known quite well what the ______ is.

If a visitor to the United States asked an American standing at the edge of a road how far the next town was, the American would think it dishonest if he said it was near ______ he knew it was really 24 miles away. Although he, too, would be ______ to the tired traveler, he would say,“You have a long way to go yet; it is ______ 24 miles more.”The traveler might be disappointed, but he would know what to ______, and there would be no ______.

【小题1】
A.politeB.positiveC.convenientD.traditional
【小题2】
A.riskB.missC.denyD.admit
【小题3】
A.as ifB.in thatC.even ifD.in case
【小题4】
A.advocateB.reflectC.thinkD.suggest
【小题5】
A.respectB.compromiseC.toleranceD.trust
【小题6】
A.saidB.caredC.mentionedD.found
【小题7】
A.SupposingB.ConsideringC.ConcerningD.Providing
【小题8】
A.necessaryB.naturalC.unbelievableD.unfortunate
【小题9】
A.ensuresB.insistsC.wondersD.realizes
【小题10】
A.accustomedB.eagerC.hesitantD.likely
【小题11】
A.EvenB.OnlyC.JustD.Still
【小题12】
A.answerB.instructionC.requestD.command
【小题13】
A.satisfiedB.annoyedC.anxiousD.amazed
【小题14】
A.by accidentB.in publicC.on purposeD.in despair
【小题15】
A.distanceB.materC.troubleD.adventure
【小题16】
A.onceB.unlessC.whenD.until
【小题17】
A.rudeB.sympatheticC.unfriendlyD.indifferent
【小题18】
A.at mostB.at leastC.at bestD.at large
【小题19】
A.expectB.predictC.accomplishD.overcome
【小题20】
A.barrierB.disagreementC.misunderstandingD.quarrel

同类题5

If Confucius(孔子) were alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles. He’d need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.
While many people in China remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. It’s nothing personal. Most Americans don’t even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.
But that doesn’t mean that Americans don’t care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.
In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually include Chinese art, history and philosophy(哲学). Some social scientists suggest that Westerners should take advantage of the ancient Chinese wisdom to make up the drawbacks of Western philosophy. Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.
So the old thinker’s ideas are still alive and well.
Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West.
As for the old thinker, he will not be forgotten by people in the West, even if his birthday is.
【小题1】The purpose or the first paragraph is mainly to ________.
A.attract the readers’ interest in the subject
B.provide some key facts about Confucius
C.show great respect for the ancient thinker
D.prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations
【小题2】We can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students ________.
A.take an active part in Chinese competitions
B.try to get high scores in Chinese exams
C.fight for a chance to learn Chinese
D.show great interest in studying Chinese nowadays
【小题3】What is the best title for this passage?
A.Forgotten Wisdom in America
B.Huge Fans of the Chinese Language
C.Old Thinker with a Big Future
D.Chinese Culture for Westerners