My own experiment with culture shock came to a fruitless end when I returned with homesick from a year’s study in Italy. I had never heard of culture shock. All I knew was that I was unhappy and wanted to go home.
That was twenty years ago, and since then culture shock has become a real field of study. It is now understood that any normal person, finding him or herself for an extended time in a new culture, is in for trouble.
The process of “culture shock” is now recognized as so predictable that its four stages have been noticeable. The first is the honeymoon stage, familiar to those of us who love to travel, but never stay in one place long enough to find out what follows. In this stage, the new country and its people seem delightful. Everything is better than home. Everything is so different and charming.
Then the bloom comes off the rose. Now the people start to look shallow, selfish and stupid. The different ways of doing things don’t seem interesting any more. You start to feel tired all the time. Culture shock has set in. You feel at sea.
The emotional response to culture shock in stage two can be extreme. Confusion, depression and anxiety, and resentment can all enter to varying degrees. You may become physically ill. Little things seem terribly annoying.
The happier resolution is to move on to stage three. Adjusting. Rather than itemizing（列举） what’s “wrong” with Americans, you remind yourself that “right” and “wrong” are not meaningful terms in cultural matters.
Instead, you try to understand what motivates Americans, perhaps realizing that many of the things you don’t like are related to the things you do like.
As time goes on, you should be moving into stage four. Acceptance. At this point, you simply don’t think any more about the specialties of Americans. You accept them as individuals. You have started to feel at home; you know how to do things. You have not rejected your old culture; but the American ways have settled upon you. You feel optimistic about your future here. You have truly arrived.
1.Why do people not suffer from culture shock when they first arrive in a foreign country?
A．They love to travel.
B．They don’t stay in one place long enough.
C．The new country and its people are delightful.
D．Everything is so different and charming.
2.What do you understand by the underlined sentence “Then the bloom comes off the rose”?.
A．The rose comes up. B．The rose blooms.
C．Something good comes about. D．Something good goes away.
3.Which one is the possible psychological effect of culture shock on the second stage?
A．Anxiety. B．Excitement. C．Shock. D．Delight.
4.Which of the following statements will the writer agree with?
A．Any normal person facing a new culture will be in trouble.
B．Culture shock is now recognized as unpredictable.
C．There is no “right” and “wrong” in terms of cultural matters.
D．When you reject your old culture, you can accept the new one.
5.The passage is mainly about __________.
A．the study of culture shock
B．how to get rid of culture shock
C．the writer’s own experiment with culture shock
D．the four stages of culture shock and their features
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My own experiment with culture shock came to a fruitless end when I returned with homesick from a year’s study in Italy. I had never heard of culture shock. All I knew was that I was unhappy and wanted to go home.
That was twenty years ago, and since then culture shock has become a real field of study. It is now understood that any normal person, finding him or herself for an extended time in a new culture, is in for trouble.
The process of “culture shock” is now recognized as so predictable that its four stages have been noticeable. The first is the honeymoon stage, familiar to those of us who love to travel, but never stay in one place long enough to find out what follows. In this stage, the new country and its people seem delightful. Everything is better than home. Everything is so different and charming.
Then the bloom comes off the rose. Now the people start to look shallow, selfish and stupid. The different ways of doing things don’t seem interesting any more. You start to feel tired all the time. Culture shock has set in. You feel at sea.
The emotional response to culture shock in stage two can be extreme. Confusion, depression and anxiety, and resentment can all enter to varying degrees. You may become physically ill. Little things seem terribly annoying.
The happier resolution is to move on to stage three. Adjusting. Rather than itemizing（列举） what’s “wrong” with Americans, you remind yourself that “right” and “wrong” are not meaningful terms in cultural matters.
Instead, you try to understand what motivates Americans, perhaps realizing that many of the things you don’t like are related to the things you do like.
As time goes on, you should be moving into stage four. Acceptance. At this point, you simply don’t think any more about the specialties of Americans. You accept them as individuals. You have started to feel at home; you know how to do things. You have not rejected your old culture; but the American ways have settled upon you. You feel optimistic about your future here. You have truly arrived.
1.Why do people not suffer from culture shock when they first arrive in a foreign country?
A．They love to travel.
B．They don’t stay in one place long enough.
C．The new country and its people are delightful.
D．Everything is so different and charming.
2.What do you understand by the underlined sentence “Then the bloom comes off the rose”?.
A．The rose comes up. B．The rose blooms.
C．Something good comes about. D．Something good goes away.
3.Which one is the possible psychological effect of culture shock on the second stage?
A．Anxiety. B．Excitement. C．Shock. D．Delight.
4.Which of the following statements will the writer agree with?
A．Any normal person facing a new culture will be in trouble.
B．Culture shock is now recognized as unpredictable.
C．There is no “right” and “wrong” in terms of cultural matters.
D．When you reject your old culture, you can accept the new one.
5.The passage is mainly about __________.
A．the study of culture shock
B．how to get rid of culture shock
C．the writer’s own experiment with culture shock
D．the four stages of culture shock and their features
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Culture shock often comes as _____surprise to most people the first time they experience it in one form or ________..
A. /; other B. /; another C. a; another D. a; others
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There are multiple experiences a Westerner can describe as a “culture shock” in China, one of the fastest-growing economies, like eating mouthwatering baozi for breakfast. These experiences, however, paled in comparison to the one I experienced during my time in an organization I’ve been serving in for two years to provide free educational tours at my leisure — the advancement and equalizing of China’s known wealth disparity（差异）through the social network and cashless payment giant（巨头）, WeChat, which I rarely used before.
Last month, the organization led a thrilling trip to camp. Initially, we went through a village kept alive by the residents. The views there are so attractive and refreshing. Walking through endless red apple trees, I saw an elderly woman who gently offered to sell me apples. Unfortunately, I informed her I didn’t have cash on hand. She quickly told me to scan the QR code（二维码）on her phone, which in seconds would get my money into her bank account via WeChat. Needless to say, I was blown away. And of course, the apples were tasty.
As an advocate of financial growth opportunities in under-served communities, it was inspiring to witness that technology lets people contribute to the economy regardless of socioeconomic background in China. Though the socioeconomic problems remain to some extent, access to and adoption of technology creating financial opportunities transforms the lives of everyday citizens and enables communities to flower.
While I once didn’t believe a “cashless society” was possible and thought it could cause more unfavorable conditions, I now stand corrected. Perhaps it might take longer for New York City to adapt, as we lag behind in this transformation and there is so much we can learn. I also wonder what the human race can achieve when technology provides endless opportunities for people of all backgrounds to advance.
1.What does the first paragraph tell us about the author?
A.She is struggling with culture shock.
B.She really enjoys Chinese breakfast.
C.She does voluntary work when free.
D.She likes using social networks.
2.Which of the following surprised the author during the trip?
A.Scenery of the village. B.Taste of the apples.
C.Popularity of WeChat. D.The way of paying.
3.What is the author’s attitude to a cashless society?
A.Critical. B.Positive.
C.Concerned. D.Curious.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Technology helps narrow the wealth gap
B.New York will be the next cashless society
C.Humans will achieve more with technology
D.China becomes the fastest-growing economy
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Culture shock is a feeling________most travellers experience in a foreign country________they
find the culture is quite different from that of their own.
| A．that; which | B．that; where | C．when; where | D．which； which |
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Since you have come so far with your experiment，you carry it through to the end.
A. may B. might C. may well D. may as well
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My Emotional (感人的) Experience in Jaipur
I came to India in February 2016 to complete a volunteer practicum requirement with some friends. It was really an unforgettable experience!
Before we set off, I thought it would be a hard job,______ that I could not adapt to the poor living conditions. After arriving in Jaipur, we went straight to the hotel that the Center had ______ for us; a relief to us as we were tired from the ______. During the following days we were ______ to the city and had Hindi lessons with our guide Ravi.
On our fourth day in Jaipur we were taken to the head office. There we were ______ for the Child Development Program and over the course we ______ two studies related to child work and child rights. We focused on the experiences of the children who were working and the ______ that pushed them into work. The experience was entirely new for me and I learned so much through the ______. The best part of the work, however, was ______ being in the communities and interacting with the children and their parents. I was ______ to a way of life completely different from my own. In spite of the poor living situations, people in Jaipur were ______. We found that the parents communicated openly with each other and they were always ______ to share their own thoughts and feelings with their children. I could ______ that people in Jaipur have positive relationships with their family and community members. Talking with the people there and hearing their stories was something that had a strong effect on my worldview, continuing to ______ how I understand everything around me now. I have been ______ by the people that I met through this experience.
On the weekends I spent time in Jaipur,______ the city and shopping. We were ______ enough to be there during Holi, an exciting and colorful celebration in February end or early March in India! We really ______ every minute of the life in Jaipur!
Generally, my practicum experience with Volunteering India was extremely ______. I know that I will be thinking about everything that I saw, learned and ______ in India and look forward to the day that I can return to this amazing country.
1.A. expecting B. worrying C. determining D. promising
2.A. booked B. covered C. reported D. designed
3.A. distance B. program C. movement D. journey
4.A. limited B. arranged C. introduced D. pointed
5.A. responsible B. available C. famous D. powerful
6.A. described B. conducted C. exchanged D. benefited
7.A. standards B. chances C. fears D. causes
8.A. adventure B. memory C. process D. discovery
9.A. really B. simply C. properly D. generally
10.A. exposed B. selected C. compared D. delivered
11.A. independent B. attractive C. comfortable D. cheerful
12.A. careful B. willing C. upset D. ashamed
13.A. predict B. advise C. sense D. wonder
14.A. influence B. reflect C. analyze D. test
15.A. reminded B. witnessed C. admitted D. inspired
16.A. identifying B. exploring C. representing D. charging
17.A. curious B. energetic C. lucky D. generous
18.A. valued B. delayed C. confirmed D. permitted
19.A. complex B. reasonable C. reliable D. positive
20.A. declared B. imagined C. experienced D. promoted
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When the young donkey Daisy May came to us，she was pregnant. With no donkey experience. I was unprepared for what might come next.
After some difficulty，Daisy’s baby was born. I thought the poor thing was dead. I planned to put the loss behind us and make sure she never got pregnant again. Just then，I heard a little noise. I couldn’t believe that baby was breathing and looking at me!We called him Samson，and of course I became his mother as much as Daisy was.
When Samson was nine months old，I had to separate Daisy and Samson for a few hours a day to wean(使断奶)him，but otherwise he went wherever she did. I think she would be lost without him. His donkey stepdad Bernard taught him to always be ready to have fun. They enjoy playing football together and going for a roll on a hot summer day.
I asked a worker to make a harness(马具)for my three little donkeys. When I brought it home I taught them one by one how to pull a cart. Samson watched and freely followed Daisy. When he was three，I put the harnness on him and he knew exactly what to do.
That was 15 years ago. Now，the most exciting thing about Samson is that he has become a little renowned. People come from all over to see him perform. The neighbors bring their grandchildren，and my sons bring their friends.
Samson shakes hands，unties my shoe，picks up a hat and more. And when I ask him if he has any bad habits，he tries to pick my pocket!He surprisingly learned these tricks himself. I just ask him to do them and he understands.
The relationship I have with my“baby”Samson has been an amazing experience. Every day is a fun day with this superstar donkey.
1.Why was the author at a loss for what might happen next at first?
A.She wasn’t ready to be a mother.
B.She never raised a donkey before.
C.The donkey was pregnant by accident.
D.The donkey gave birth to a dead baby.
2.What can we learn about Samson when he was little?
A.He was surrounded by love.
B.He was separated from his family.
C.He was unwelcome to the neighbors.
D.He was skilled in entertaining people.
3.Which of the following can best describe Samson?
A.Friendly and courageous. B.Intelligent and lively.
C.Carefree and creative. D.Patient and fortunate.
4.What does the underlined word“renowned”in Paragraph 5 probably refer to?
A.Strange. B.Proud.
C.Humorous. D.Famous.
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阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My Emotional (感人的) Experience in Jaipur
I came to India in February 2012 to complete a volunteer practicum requirement with some friends．It was really an unforgettable experience!
Before we set off, I thought it would be a hard job, ____ that I could not adapt to the poor living conditions．After arriving in Jaipur, we went straight to the hotel that the Center had ____ for us; a relief to us as we were tired from the ___．During the following days we were ____ to the city and had Hindi lessons with our guide Ravi．
On our fourth day in Jaipur we were taken to the head office．There we were ___ for the Child Development Program and over the course we ____ two studies related to child work and child rights．We focused on the experiences of the children who were working and the ____ that pushed them into work．The experience was entirely new for me and I learned so much through the ____．The best part of the work, however, was ____ being in the communities and interacting with the children and their parents．I was ____ to a way of life completely different from my own．In spite of the poor living situations, people in Jaipur were ____．We found that the parents communicated openly with each other and they were always ____ to share their own thoughts and feelings with their children．I could ____ that people in Jaipur have positive relationships with their family and community members．Talking with the people there and hearing their stories was something that had a strong effect on my worldview, continuing to ____ how I understand everything around me now．I have been ____ by the people that I met through this experience．
On the weekends I spent time in Jaipur, ____ the city and shopping．We were ___ enough to be there during Holi, an exciting and colorful celebration in February end or early March in India! We really ____ every minute of the life in Jaipur!
Generally, my practicum experience with Volunteering India was extremely ____．I know that I will be thinking about everything that I saw, learned and ____ in India and look forward to the day that I can return to this amazing country．
1.A． expecting B． worrying C． determining D． promising
2.A． booked B． covered C． reported D． designed
3.A． distance B． program C． movement D． journey
4.A． limited B． arranged C． introduced D． pointed
5.A． responsible B． available C． famous D． powerful
6.A． described B． conducted C． exchanged D． benefited
7.A． standards B． chances C． fears D． causes
8.A． adventure B． memory C． process D． discovery
9.A． really B． simply C． properly D． generally
10.A． exposed B． selected C． compared D． delivered11.A． independent B． attractive C． comfortable D． cheerful
12.A． careful B． willing C． upset D． ashamed
13.A． predict B． advise C． sense D． wonder
14.A． influence B． reflect C． analyze D． test
15.A． reminded B． witnessed C． admitted D． inspired
16.A． identifying B． exploring C． representing D． charging
17.A． curious B． energetic C． lucky D． generous
18.A． valued B． delayed C． confirmed D． permitted
19.A． complex B． reasonable C． reliable D． positive
20.A． declared B． imagined C． experienced D． promoted
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My 8-hour sleepy voyage finally came to an end after I stepped out of the airport. ________ on the bus, I was waiting anxiously for it to start.
A woman beside me and her daughter both seemed ________. She told me that her daughter had an upset stomach and would ________ continuously; ________, the mother had lost her purse. Apart from a significant ________ of money, the purse also had her phone and a phone number of an important ________. She would meet him for discussing a(n) ________ matter which had to be ________ by tomorrow morning.
I handed her my cellphone without ________ and told her that she could make any ________ she wanted. I also produced a bottle of water I had in my bag to relieve her daughter of her ________. After making several calls, they finally ________ to the official! They turned to look at me ________ and thanked me many times. The woman tried to ________ for my assistance, but I refused ________ I knew she had lost her money.
The next morning, I received a call from the mother, saying that they couldn’t ________ how much my generous act touched them. They were so ________ that they had taken down my number to thank me. I was astonished to be thanked in this way. I never thought my simple offer ________ so much in her heart. And I thought of how many opportunities for kindness we had lost by plugging into cellphones and being disconnected ________ the reality around us-something with easy ________ may make a big difference to others.
1.A. Getting B. Got C. Seated D. Seating
2.A. relaxed B. excited C. unconscious D. uncomfortable
3.A. throw up B. put up C. take up D. pick up
4.A. however B. besides C. therefore D. otherwise
5.A. number B. variety C. mass D. amount
6.A. accountant B. official C. lawyer D. doctor
7.A. simple B. political C. urgent D. financial
8.A. settled B. ignored C. raised D. dropped
9.A. doubt B. permission C. question D. hesitation
10.A. call B. decision C. choice D. promise
11.A. fever B. stress C. sickness D. appetite
12.A. came over B. went through C. got through D. turned around
13.A. doubtfully B. closely C. curiously D. gratefully
14.A. thank B. pay C. award D. praise
15.A. since B. if C. while D. although
16.A. express B. talk C. describe D. compose
17.A. reasonable B. considerate C. flexible D. considerable
18.A. increased B. balanced C. weighed D. ranked
19.A. in B. beyond C. of D. from
20.A. reach B. access C. range D. goal
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Culture shock begins with the "honeymoon stage". This is the period of time when we first arrive in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. We may be suffering from "jet lag" but we are thrilled to be in the new environment, seeing new sights, hearing new sounds and language, eating new kinds of food. This stage can last for quite a long time because we feed we are involved in some kind of great adventure.
Unfortunately, the second stage can be more difficult. After we have settled down into our new life, we can be very tired and begin to miss our homeland and our family, friends, pets. All the little problems in life seem to be much bigger and more disturbing when you face them in a foreign culture. This period of cultural adjustment can be very difficult and lead to the new arrival of rejecting or pulling away from the new culture.
The third stage is called the "adjustment stage". This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the host culture. Your sense of humor usually becomes stronger and you realize that you are becoming stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place. Things are still difficult, but you are now a survivor.
The fourth stage can be called "at ease at last". Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings. You can cope with most problems that occur. You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are strong enough to deal with them.
There is a fifth stage of culture shock which many people don't know about. This is called "reverse culture shock". Surprisingly, this occurs when you back to your native culture and find that you have changed and that things there have changed while you have been away. Now you feel a little uncomfortable back home. Life is a struggle!
1.When does culture shock happen?
A. When you reach your teens
B. When you move to a big city
C. When you meet foreign people for the first time
D. When you go to live in a foreign country
2.How do you feel during the first stage of culture shock?
A. Lonely and depressed B. Bored and homesick
C. Happy and excited D. Angry and frustrated
3.One's sense of humor becomes stronger in the "adjustment stage" because________.
A. he gradually gets used to the language and culture
B. he has to understand jokes in a new culture
C. humor can help him to become stronger
D. he often plays jokes on others to be popular
4.Why might reverse culture shock be a problem?
A. It hardly ever happens. B. It is extremely stressful.
C. Most people do not expect it. D. It only happens to young people.
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