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   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
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同类题1

   I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled (贴标签) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.

War broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.

The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she should not go through phone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.

Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn't notice Kate had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, “Thanks.”

Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn't always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.

【小题1】What made Kate angry one evening?
A.She couldn’t find her books.
B.She heard the author shouting loud.
C.She got the news that her grandma was ill.
D.She saw the author's shoes beneath her bed.
【小题2】The author tidied up the room most probably because _______.
A.she hated herself for being so messy
B.she was asked by Kate to do so
C.she was scared by Kate’s anger
D.she wanted to show her care
【小题3】How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed?
A.By analyzing causes.
B.By describing a process.
C.By showing differences.
D.By following time order.
【小题4】What might be the best title for the story?
A.My Friend Kate
B.Hard Work Pays Off
C.How to Be Organized
D.Learning to Be Roommates

同类题3

   When it comes to exercise,most of us fit into one of the two groups — those who keep a regular exercise habit and those who think about being more active but can’t seem to have a plan to do it consistently. Whatever your attitude to exercise,there’s another form of physical activity that many of us car-loving people can do to get enough movement in general.

Studies have shown that putting away your car and walking, biking or taking public transport to work can have a significant positive influence on your health by improving spirits, reducing body weight and lowering the risk of heart disease.

It’s not surprising that taking a bus or a train regularly leads to a more physically active lifestyle. Just think about what comes with using public transport. Those who travel to work without a car walk to stations, climb stairs, often stand while waiting for their bus or train, and then finally travel on foot or by bicycle to their destination. Such active transport can make up for the inactive time spent in work and school environments.

There’s no doubt that the improving public transport system in the city is influencing the way people work and live. But though the public transport system is improving, it is not within easy reach of everyone who would like to use it.

Bike-sharing programs are also growing in popularity(普及)and helping to bridge a gap in the crowded city public transport system. These programs allow users to easily book, ride and return a borrowed bike. Bike-sharing programs help people who might still need to travel some distance between the end of the bus or the underground line and their final destination. They also offer an opportunity to residents and visitors to travel freely around the city without being trapped in a car.

【小题1】What exercise does the author suggest for car-lovers?
A.Form a habit of taking exercise regularly.
B.Make a plan for exercise and take time for it.
C.Take a bus or a train and thus do some walking.
D.Live near the sports center for enough exercise.
【小题2】How can we make up for the inactive time we spend at work?
A.By taking public transport to work.
B.By taking a drive to the countryside for fresh air.
C.By climbing stairs and standing during breaks.
D.By making a plan for exercise and stick to it.
【小题3】What remains a disadvantage of public transport despite its improvement?
A.It’s too expensive and always comes late.
B.It’s too crowded and uncomfortable for travel.
C.It’s usually out of reach for most people.
D.Sometimes it can’t meet people’s demands.
【小题4】What can be known about bike-sharing programs?
A.They can prevent people from being trapped in accidents.
B.They help to improve the city’s public transport system.
C.They are beginning to replace public transport.
D.They are beginning to appear in some large crowded cities.

同类题4

Twelve years ago, Danny called me from a dark, damp subway station. “A baby!” he shouted. “Get down here, and flag down a police car or something.” By nature, Danny is a remarkably calm person, so when I felt his heart pounding through the phone line, I ran.
When I got to the subway station, Danny was holding a light-brown-skinned baby, about a day old. The baby had been wrapped in an oversize black sweatshirt and left on the ground in a corner behind the gate.
Three months later, Danny appeared in family court to give an account of finding the baby. Suddenly, the judge asked, “Would you be interested in adopting this baby?” The question stunned everyone in the courtroom, except Danny, who answered, simply, “Yes.”
“But I know it’s not that easy,” he said.
“Well, it can be,” assured the judge before barking out orders to allow me to be a parent-to-be.
My first reaction, when I heard, went something like: “Are you crazy? How could you say yes without consulting me?”
In three years as a couple, we had never discussed adopting a child. I was an ambitious playwright working as a part-time word processor. Danny was a respected yet wildly underpaid social worker. We had a roommate, who slept in our living room, to help pay the rent.
We knew how many challenges couples usually faced when they wanted to adopt. And while Danny had patience and selflessness, I didn’t know how to change a diaper(尿布), let alone nurse a child. I didn’t trust the system and was sure there would be obstacles. Also, I couldn’t handle parenthood. So I promised myself I wouldn’t get attached.
The caretaker held him and then placed him in my arms. But when the baby stared up at me, with all the innocence and hope he represented, I, like Danny, was completely hooked.
【小题1】Why did the author rush to the subway station?
A.Because Danny finally found their long lost son.
B.Because she sensed Danny met something urgent.
C.Because Danny was knocked down by a police car.
D.Because Danny wasn’t a remarkably calm person by nature.
【小题2】How did the author react on hearing Danny’s answer to the judge’s question?
A.Surprised by the question.
B.Crazy to be a parent-to-be.
C.Annoyed at Danny’s decision.
D.Interested in adopting this baby.
【小题3】It can be inferred from the last paragraph that_________.
A.the author will adopt the baby
B.the caretaker will take the baby away
C.the couple love each other very much
D.the baby will bring hope to the family
【小题4】What is the author’s purpose in writing the passage?
A.To introduce a story of a poor family.
B.To inform people of how to adopt a baby.
C.To call on people to donate money to them.
D.To show human’s kindness and love by nature.

同类题5

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项,有两项为多余选项。
●Does failure really exist? If you believe you have failed, then you have. If you believe you don’t have the ability to succeed, then you don’t.【小题1】The moment you decide to give up or stop working toward your goals, failure is born.
●【小题2】Most people give themselves an out without even realizing it. They are willing to work hard on reaching their goals, but only until the going gets too rough or their energy dies down. Don’t do that!【小题3】Never quit, never admit failure, and never lose heart.
●Don’t believe in a clear finish line for goals.It’s a good idea to set a general timeline, but remember that something will be beyond your control.【小题4】If you lock yourself into a given timeline, you might make yourself feel like a failure! Instead, get a general idea of when you’d like your goal to be completed. Then take it one day at a time and focus on making progress instead of reaching the finish line in as little time as possible.
●Be sure that you don’t see difficulties as failures.Difficulties mean only one thing: it’s not time for your goal to be completed yet. That’s it! It doesn’t mean you failed; it doesn’t mean you’re weak; it doesn’t mean you’ll never achieve your goals.【小题5】You’ve got to keep moving forward and find a way over, around, or through the difficulties.
A.Never give up on yourself.
B.Failure only exists in your own mind!
C.That’s exactly how failure makes us feel.
D.It simply means you have not done enough yet.
E.You can never say exactly when your goal will be reached.
F.Instead, make up your mind to make your goal happen, no matter what!
G.Work hard towards your goal, and you will be likely to get good results.