Culture Shapes Us
(时间:90分钟 满分:120分)
一、听力(30分)
Ⅰ.听句子,选出句子中所包含的信息。(共5小题,每小题1分,计5分)
下面你将听到五个句子,每个句子读两遍,请你听完句子的第二遍朗读后,从各小题所给出的A、B、C三个选项中,选出包含所听到信息的选项。
( C )1.They cleaned their house before the guest arrived.
A.guessed B.guess C.guest
( A )2.Three percent of all Canadians are First Nations people.
A.3% B.13% C.30%
( B )3.Chinese people often take turns paying for the meal.
A.take action B.take turns
C.take photos
( A )4.Though I was a little hurt during the party,I still enjoyed it.
A.I enjoyed the party.
B.I was badly hurt.
C.I felt sad at the party.
( C )5.These manners and Chinese manners are so different.
A.These manners are similar to Chinese manners.
B.These manners are the same as Chinese manners.
C.These manners are quite different from Chinese manners.
Ⅱ.听句子,选出该句的最佳答语。(共5小题,每小题1分,计5分)
下面你将听到五个句子,每个句子读两遍。请你听完句子的第二遍朗读后,从各小题所给出的A、B、C三个选项中,选出该句的最佳答语。
( A )6.Guess what we did today!
A.I have no idea. B.I hope not.
C.I’m not sure.
( A )7.Do you believe it’s Santa Claus who brings you gifts?
A.Of course not. B.I don’t agree.
C.I don’t care.
( C )8.Your English is excellent,Mr.Wu!
A.No,thanks!
B.That’s all right!
C.Thank you!
( B )9.Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
A.It’s very nice of you!
B.The same to you!
C.Have a good time!
( C )10.Would you like to have dinner with me tonight?
A.Yes,please. B.Go ahead,please.
C.Yes,I’d love to.
Ⅲ.听对话和问题,选择正确答案。(共8小题,每小题1分,计8分)
下面你将听到五组对话和八个问题,每组对话和问题读两遍。请你听完对话和问题的第二遍朗读后,从各小题所给出的A、B、C三个选项中,选出正确选项。
请听第一至三组对话,回答第11—13小题。
W:Christmas is an important festival in Western countries.Shall we go to London on Christmas?
M:That’s a good idea.
( A )11.Where will they go on Christmas?
W:In China,you’re supposed to shake hands with people instead of kissing them,Mark.
M:Oh,sorry!I always do this in France.I still need some time!
( C )12.Where does the man come from?
W:I’m going to a Japanese friend’s house for dinner this Saturday.Am I supposed to do anything special?
M:There’s nothing to be nervous about.Just be yourself.
( B )13.Where is the woman going for dinner this Saturday?
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A.To an American friend’ s house.
B.To a Japanese friend’ s house.
C.To a French friend’s house.
请听第四组对话,回答第14—15小题。
W:Hello,Peter!I have got some good news for you.
M:What is it?
W:A foreign teacher will come to our school tomorrow.
M:Really?Where is she from?
W:She is from Canada.
M:What does she come to our school for?
W:She wants to see what school life is like in China.Maybe she will also tell us something about the school life in Canada.
( B )14.Where is the foreign teacher from?
A.China. B.Canada.
C.Australia.
( A )15.Why does the foreign teacher come to China?
A.To see what school life is like in China.
B.To see what school life is like in Canada.
C.To tell us the school life in China.
请听第五组对话,回答第16—18小题。
M:Hello,Chen Lin!Welcome back to school.How long did you stay in England?
W:For about 6 months.
M:Are there any different customs in England?
W:Yes.For example,standing very close to a person is quite common when you talk in Asian countries,but most Englishmen will feel uncomfortable.
M:Is smoking in public allowed in England?
W:No.It is not allowed!
M:Oh.I see.
( B )16.How long did Chen Lin stay in England?
A.For about six weeks.
B.For about six months.
C.For about six years.
( C )17.What do most Englishmen feel when people stand very close to them?
A.Happy. B.Excited.
C.Uncomfortable.
( A )18.What is not allowed in England?
A.Smoking in public.
B.Standing very close to someone.
C.Talking with others.
Ⅳ.听语段,选择正确答案。(共7小题,每小题1分,计7分)
下面你将听到两篇听力材料,材料读两遍。请你听完听力材料的第二遍朗读后,根据所听内容,从各小题所给出的A、B、C三个选项中,选出正确答案。
下面请听第一篇材料,回答第19—21小题。
Pinggu is in the northeastern part of Beijing.It holds the Beijing Pinggu International Peach Blossom Festival from April 8th to May 8th.During the festival,people can enjoy a lot of beautiful peach flowers.And there are more than 40 activities for people to take part in.
( B )19.Where is Pinggu?
A.In the northwestern part of Beijing.
B.In the northeastern part of Beijing.
C.In the southwestern part of Beijing.
( B )20.When is the festival?
A.From April 18th to May 8th.
B.From April 8th to May 8th.
C.From April 8th to May 18th.
( C )21.How many activities are there for people to take part in?
A.More than 60.
B.More than 50.
C.More than 40.
下面请听第二篇材料,回答第22—25小题。
Last Sunday I went to see my aunt.When we passengers were waiting for the bus,a man with a pair of glasses cut in line.He pushed an old woman out of the line and took her place.I got angry and said,“You should wait in line,sir?” He turned back to me and said,“Boy!It’s none of your business.” Many other people said he was wrong,too.Then the man’s face turned red.At last he went back to the end of the line.
( A )22.When did the story happen?
A.Last Sunday.
B.Last Saturday.
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C.Last Friday.
( A )23.Where did the speaker go?
A.To his aunt’s home.
B.To his friend’s home.
C.To his grandparents’ home.
( C )24.Why was the speaker angry with the man?
A.Because he fought with an old woman.
B.Because he hit an old woman.
C.Because he cut in line.
( B )25.What happened in the end?
A.The man said sorry to the old woman.
B.The man went to the end of the line.
C.The man left angrily.
Ⅴ.听短文填空。(共5小题,每小题1分,计5分)
下面你将听到一篇短文,短文读两遍,请你听完短文的第二遍朗读后,根据短文内容和提示,在信息表中相应的横线上填入所缺的信息。
In Western countries,people often have dinner parties at home on weekends.When you go to a dinner party,it’s a good idea to bring a small gift.Flowers are always nice and welcome,or you may bring some drinks.You should arrive on time.Try to be relaxed at the dinner table.If you don’t know how to use a knife or something else,you can watch other people and follow them.Of course,you should thank the host for the meal when you leave.
Information Sheet
26.In Western countries,people often have dinner parties at home on weekends .
27.You can bring some flowers or some drinks to a dinner party.
28.Arrive on time and try to be relaxed at the dinner table.
29.If you don’t know how to use a knife,you can watch and follow others.
30.You should thank the host when you leave.
二、单项选择(15分)
( D )31.In society,there are many kind-hearted people.
A.a B.an C.the D./
( C )32.Remember to be and have fun.
A.you B.your
C.yourself D.yours
( B )33.Five of the students have the chance to visit Beijing.
A.hundreds B.percent
C.percents D.hundredth
( C )34.The two actors have much .And they often play similar roles in the movies.
A.in general B.in style
C.in common D.in shape
( A )35.How messy your room is! Please .
A.tidy it up B.tidy up it
C.set it up D.set up it
( D )36. Lin Feng has to work late,she always wears a smile on her face.(2014南京)
A.Because B.If
C.Until D.Though
( C )37.Actions speak than words.
A.loud B.low
C.louder D.lower
( A )38.—What the number of the students in your school?
—About two thousand.A number of them from the countryside.(2014泰安)
A.is;are B.is:is
C.are;is D.are:are
( D )39.My mother was busy the housework when I got home.
A.do B.to do C.did D.doing
( A )40.Your dream will come true you put your heart and soul into it.(2014泰安)
A.if B.unless
C.although D.until
( D )41.It is an English to have afternoon tea.(2014嘉兴)
A.menu B.drink
C.festival D.tradition
( A )42.Mr.Wu Canada for a long time.
A.has lived in B.came to
C.has moved to D.arrived in
( D )43.We take turns the meal when eating outside.
A.pay B.pay for
C.paying D.paying for
( C )44.—Could you tell me yuanxiao in China?
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—Usually at Lantern Festival.(2014天津)
A.when do people eat
B.how do people eat
C.when people eat
D.how people eat
( A )45.Canada welcomes cultural differences in the people live there.
A.who B.whom
C.which D.whose
答案及剖析:
31.D 考查冠词的用法。表示“在社会上”时,society前不用冠词,故选D。
32.C 考查反身代词的用法。祈使句是省略了you的句子,句意:(你)记着不做作,还要玩得快乐。应用反身代词,故选C。
33.B 考查名词和数词连用的情况。hundred与数词连用时,用单数,percent无论在什么情况下都没有复数形式,故选B。
34.C 考查介词短语。根据他们经常在电影中演类似的角色,可知他们有很多共同之处。in common共同;共有,故选C。
35.A 考查动词短语。句意:你的房间真乱啊!请收拾一下。set up建立。tidy up收拾;整理,宾语为代词时只能放于两词中间,故选A。
36.D 考查让步状语从句。句意:尽管林峰不得不工作到很晚,但她的脸上一直带着微笑。because因为;if如果;until直到;though尽管。结合句意,工作到很晚和带着微笑,前后表示让步关系,故用连词though,故选D。
37.C 考查副词。句意:(直译)行动比言辞说得更大声,即事实胜于雄辩。loud大声地;low低声地,than是比较级的标志,故选C。
38.A 考查短语辨析。句意:——你学校学生的数量是多少?——大约两千。他们中有许多来自农村。the number of...意为“……的数量”,谓语动词用单数形式;a number of意为“许多”,谓语动词用复数形式。故选A。
39.D 考查非谓语动词,be busy doing sth.忙于做某事,故选D。
40.A 考查if引导的条件状语从句。句意:如果你全身心地投入,你就会梦想成真。if如果;unless除非;although虽然;until直到。根据语境可知选A。
41.D 考查名词辨析。句意:喝下午茶,是英国的一项传统。tradition意为“传统”。故选D。
42.A 考查动词时态。“for+时间段”常用于现在完成时,且句中的动词要用延续性动词词组,“live in居住在”延续性动词词组;“move to搬到”,“come to来到”,“arrive in到达”,均为瞬间性动词词组,故选 A。
43.D 考查非谓语动词及动词(词组)辨析。take turns doing sth.轮流做某事,pay后跟表示价钱的词,pay for为……付款,句意:在外边吃饭的时候,我们轮流付钱。故选D。
44.C 考查宾语从句。句意:——你可以告诉我在中国什么时候人们吃元宵吗?——通常在元宵节。特殊疑问句作宾语从句时,使用陈述语序。故选C。
45.A 考查定语从句。先行词people是表示人的词,且在定语从句中作主语,故选A。
三、完形填空(10分)
The Western and Chinese eating habits are different.In the West,everyone has his or her own 46 of food on the table.In China,the dishes are placed on the table and everybody enjoys them together.It is always polite to let guests or old people at the table 47 every dish first.
Although there are no 48 about how to set chopsticks and spoons,there are some things you should 49 do during a Chinese dinner.
Firstly,the most-importantly,don’t put your chopsticks upright (竖直地)in the rice bowl.The 50 for this is that when people die, 51 members give them a bowl of rice with a pair of chopsticks sticking out.So if you stick your chopsticks in the rice bowl,it seems you want someone at the table to 52 .
Don’t tap (轻敲)on your bowl with your chopsticks.This is not 53 ,especially when you eat in a friend’s home.Make sure the mouth of the teapot is not facing anyone as this is impolite.It should always be directed to where 54 is sitting.
Teenagers are not expected to drink beer or wine, 55 you can still toast (祝酒)the health of your grandparents and parents.You are sure to make them happy by doing this.
( B )46.A.box B.plate
C.glass D.bag
( C )47.A.serve B.cook
C.taste D.find
( A )48.A.rules B.ideas
C.dreams D.secrets
( D )49.A.always B.sometimes
C.ever D.never
( A )50.A.reason B.result
C.dream D.plan
( C )51.A.club B.team
C.family D.group
( B )52.A.leave B.die
C.cry D.laugh
( C )53.A.healthy B.useful
C.polite D.interesting
( A )54.A.nobody B.everybody
C.anybody D.somebody
( D )55.A.since B.so
C.because D.but
答案及剖析:
46.B 既然是在介绍饮食习惯,一定是和用餐相关的选项,故选B。
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47.C 让客人或老人先吃是礼貌的。故选C。
48.A 句意:虽然没有规定怎样放置筷子和勺子……rule规则;idea主意;dream梦想;secret秘密,故选A。
49.D 句意:……但有一些事在中国人用餐时是不应该做的,表否定,故选D。
50.A 根据下文可知是在解释原因,the reason for……的理由。
51.C 当人死后,家庭成员会给他们送上一碗插上筷子的米饭。
52.B 结合上文是在说人死去的话题,故选B。
53.C 根据上文可知用筷子敲碗是不礼貌的。
54.A 根据上文可知,不要让茶壶嘴对着人,应指向没人坐的地方,故选A。
55.D 前后表转折关系,故选D。
四、阅读理解(20分)
( A )
What is a Chinatown?Is it a town in China?Of course not! Chinatown is a part of a town area with a large number of Chinese residents(居民),usually outside of Greater China.Chinatowns are throughout the world,including those in East Asia,Southeast Asia,North America,South America,Australasia,and Europe.The biggest one is in New York.It is a good place to go.
Shopping
Shopping in the Chinatown is fun.You can find lots of things there.Most of them are made in China.Mott Street is the best
place to shop because things there are not very expensive.
Eating
The Chinatown has more than 200 restaurants.You can enjoy traditional Chinese food there.New Silver Palace Restaurant is one of the best Chinese restaurants.
Living
Living in the Chinatown is comfortable.You can find hospitals,banks,libraries and supermarkets there.In some schools,students must study Chinese.Many overseas(海外) Chinese send their children to these schools.They want their children to learn more about China and its culture.
根据图表内容,从A、B、C、D四个选项中选择最恰当的答案。
( B )56.Chinatown is a living area .
A.in China B.in a foreign country
C.in the countryside D.in a shopping mall
( B )57.New York in the United States has Chinatown in the world.
A.the smallest B.the largest
C.the funniest D.the most boring
( D )58. is the best place to shop because things there are not very expensive.
A.South America B.Europe
C.East Asia D.Mott Street
( A )59.In New York,you can go to New Silver Palace Restaurant to .
A.eat Chinese-style food
B.borrow magazines
C.have Western food
D.see a doctor
( D )60.Many overseas Chinese want their children to .
A.live in a foreign country
B.know something about Chinatown
C.read books in Chinese language
D.learn more about China and its culture
( B )
(2014宜宾)
When you hear Westerners(西方人)say “ Drop in anytime”(随时来玩)or “Come and see me soon” ,you should realize that it doesn’t mean you are welcome to come over to their house anytime.It’s wise to telephone before visiting someone.
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Never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go.You may refuse by saying,“Thank you for inviting me,but I may not be able to come.” If you are unable to come after accepting the invitation,be sure to tell those who invite you in advance(提前)that you will not be there.
When you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner,it is polite to bring small gifts with you,such as bottles of drink,flowers and chocolate.Sometimes Westerners may take you out to dinner in a restaurant and it does not necessarily mean that he is going to pay the bill at the end of the meal.He might want you to “go Dutch”,which means each person pays his own bill.
( C )61.The best title of this passage is .
A.Drop in anytime.
B.Come and see me soon.
C.Invitation in western countries.
D.Westerners.
( B )62.When Westerners say “ Drop in anytime” or “Come and see me soon” ,it means .
A.you are welcome to visit them anytime
B.you are welcome to visit them,but you still need to call them before going to their house
C.they don’t want you to visit them
D.they will hold a party for you
( A )63.If a westerner invites you to go to his house, .
A.you may refuse if you don’t plan to go
B.you have to accept the invitation even if you don’t want to go
C.you can’t accept the invitation
D.and you accept the invitation,you must go
( D )64.If you have accepted the invitation to a party or a dinner,what kind of gifts will you bring?
A.Money. B.Televisions.
C.Computers. D.Books.
( C )65.The underlined part “go Dutch” means “ ” in Chinese.
A.去荷兰
B.去Dutch这家餐厅
C.实行 AA制
D.请客
五、用方框中所给单词或短语的正确形式填空(5分)
praise;guest;noise;be similar to;according to
66.It’s noisy outside.I can’t focus on my study.
67.My guests are from different cultures but we can understand well.
68. According to a survey,students’ safety has become a big problem.
69.The boy is such a good student that he is often praised at school.
70.The customs in Qingdao are similar to those in Yantai.
六、连词成句 (10分)
71.teacher,still,his,in,the,is,working,office(.)
The teacher is still working in his office.
72.wonder,whether,can,you,I,me,help (.)
I wonder whether you can help me.
73.you,like,to,go,temple,fair,the,me,to,with,would (?)
Would you like to go to the temple fair with me?
74.can’t,there,than,taking,other,go,you,a,subway (.)
You can’t go there other than taking a subway.
75.meet,I,from,people,all,of,walks,life,yesterday (.)
I met people from all walks of life yesterday.
七、短文填空 (10分)
other,care,manners,we,many,woman,do,misunderstand,friend,always
Good manners reflect good qualities (品质) of a person.Good manners mean good behavior and the right way of 76. doing and saying at the right time.Friends can judge us and respect or despise (轻视) us by our 77. manners .If we are rude and impolite in speech,people will keep away from 78. us .
Good manners make a great difference in your social life.Manners are important for both men and 79. women and are very practical.Sometimes manners can count 80. more than anything else in the first impression (印象) you make.They help you to make new 81. friends and to get along with people.Good manners,such as sense of humor,a sweet smile,a cheerful “hello” or a short “thank you” reveal your good breeding (教养) and help clear up 82. misunderstandings .
Good manners need constant development.You should 83. always observe (奉行) and learn good manners from 84. other people in various situations.What’s more,you must also practice good manners 85. carefully and keep at them until they become part of you.
八、书面表达(20分)
在学习中你一定体验过通过努力而获得成功的喜悦吧?现在请以“No pains,no gains”为话题,结合自己的经历并运用以下提示词语,写一篇意思连贯、符合逻辑、不少于90词的短文。
提示词语:problem,improve,make a plan,be proud
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One possible version:
In our study,it is common to meet problems.But I believe that:No pains,no gains.For example,I was poor at English at first,especially my spoken English.It was a big problem to speak in front of the class.Later I realized I must improve it,so I made a plan.I listened to the recorder and followed the tape every night.Every morning,I got up earlier to read English loudly.I kept on practicing and never stopped.Now I can speak freely and I won a prize in an English speech contest.I am so proud because I made it.
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