English is a language shared by several diver...

English is a language shared by several diverse cultures, __________ uses it differently.

A. all of which　　　　　　 B. each of which

C. all of them　　　　 　　 D. each of them

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Laughter is a kind of universal body language that is shared by people of all nationalities, skin colors, cultures and traditions. But did you know that the ability to tell real laughter apart from fake (假的) laughter also varies among cultures?

Greg Bryant, a professor of communication at the University of California, published a study in late July. In the study, 884 people from 21 countries were asked to listen to random recordings of laughter. Some of the recordings were made up of laughs from the bottom of the heart, while others were made by people who were asked to laugh on command.

The study showed that people around the world have the ability to pick out real laughter, although their abilities vary from country to country. Residents of the Samoan Islands, were particularly good at it, correctly identifying real laughter 56 percent of the time. According to Bryant, people from smaller, less industrialized nations “are more accurate in identifying a natural smile” because they rely heavily on emotional engagement in order to predict others’ behavior and create stronger social relationships.

But how do people from different cultures detect natural laughter so easily? And what characters does real laughter have? As Professor Jessica Wolf of the University of California told the Association for Psychological Science, in real laughter, we produce qualities, such as higher pitch (音调) and volume, as well as faster bursts of no clear sounds.

By contrast, fake laughter will “sound like speech”. According to Science Daily, fake laughter is controlled by the same brain system that controls the lips and tongue. Bryant further explained that this system has active ability, saying “with this speech system, you can make a lot of different noises, including crying, laughter or scream. That’s where fake laughter comes from”.

So that? s something to think about: next time one of your friends laughs at something you say, will you be able to tell if it’s real or fake?

1.What did the study find?

A.Real laughter is produced from people’s heart.

B.People can tell real laughter from fake laughter.

C.People have trouble recognizing real laughter.

D.Laughter is a kind of universal body language in the world.

2.Why are residents of Samoan accurate in identifying natural laughter?

A.They put much emotion to knowing others.

B.They often predict others’ behaviors.

C.They aren’t well educated.

D.They have a strong social relationship.

3.What characters does real laughter have?

A.Clearer words. B.Slower speed.

C.Higher sound. D.More like a speech.

4.What can we learn about the fake laughter system?

A.It controls ears and eyes.

B.It works like speech systems.

C.It encourages people to copy others.

D.It can make people produce various noises.

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The other day I shared knowledge on several aspects of Hindi (印地) culture with you. Today I’m hoping to paint a better picture of _______ it means to give in Hindi and how their generosity differs from_______of Western culture.

I was_______when we learned the expression “thank you” doesn’t really exist in Hindi. In the mountains, it is _______used, and people often seemed _______when we tried to thank them. They _______ either turn their heads, or shake their hands at us.

When we asked our Indian friends why this is so, they _______ that giving and generosity are vital parts of their culture. Giving is more of a_______of “changing hands” than an act of generosity. In their eyes, the foods they would give us were _______ really “theirs”. They see them as something passed along to them and now they are ________ passing them along to us.

The villagers were eager to ________ their best cucumbers to a passing stranger. ________, people in the U.S. tend to________old, used, or unwanted things ________their treasured ones.

________, during a coffee break, a friend told me about how he donated his ________clothes and shoes — just for the ________of giving up the possessions he likes most. Giving is ________Westerners can certainly do. We can practice ________giving away the things we value most — not only actual physical possessions, but also perhaps even more ________, our time and attention.

1.A.what B.how C.why D.when

2.A.one B.that C.it D.both

3.A.amused B.shocked C.interested D.disappointed

4.A.often B.occasionally C.sometimes D.seldom

5.A.bored B.excited C.frightened D.annoyed

6.A.could B.should C.would D.might

7.A.explained B.realized C.decided D.learned

8.A.picture B.change C.matter D.state

9.A.ever B.never C.yet D.already

10.A.simply B.equally C.obviously D.partly

11.A.give back B.give out C.give away D.give in

12.A.Therefore B.However C.Otherwise D.Meanwhile

13.A.return B.possess C.share D.donate

14.A.better than B.rather than C.more than D.less than

15.A.Interestingly B.Obviously C.Importantly D.Luckily

16.A.expensive B.beautiful C.favorite D.casual

17.A.experience B.pain C.target D.reason

18.A.anything B.nothing C.something D.everything

19.A.for B.about C.in D.by

20.A.flexible B.significant C.efficient D.urgent

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This wonderful 16-day tour is designed to highlight South Africa’s amazing diversity of cultures, its curious mixture of old and new, as well as its wonderful scenery and wildlife, together with its unique history．

Join us to experience Cape Town and the exciting Kruger safari (游猎) on our tour to South AfricA． We believe that a more naturally beautiful country than South Africa would be difficult to find: from the rocky peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains, to the timeless semi-desert landscapes of the Karoo and then the forested seashores and mirror-like lakes of the Garden Route, the attractive valleys of the Winelands and the symbol of the country, Table Mountain — all under an endless blue sky．Quite amazing!

Included in our price:

Return flights from London Heathrow

Three-and-four-star hotels, sharing rooms, breakfast and lunch included

Internal flight to the beautiful Garden Route

Full-day guided safari in the Kruger National Park

Visit the legendary Zulu War battlefields of Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift, the historical Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town, Apartheid Museum and Blyde River Canyon

Travel on Outeniqua steam train or go whale watching depending on the season

For more information, call 0845 155 6706.

1.On this 16-day tour, visitors might experience the _______ of South Africa.

A． history, cultures and education

B． cultures, scenery and education

C． history, scenery and education

D． history, cultures and scenery

2.What can we learn about the tour?

A． The tour is available all year rounD．

B． Tourists will have a single room each.

C． Tourists are sure to go whale watching．

D． Suppers are not included in the price.

3.The passage is written to _______.[

A． talk about touring experiences

B． attract people to the tour

C． talk about the history of Africa

D． introduce places of interest in Africa

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—What do you think of Spain?

—Well, considering its diverse cultures, it is an attractive country, ______ worthy of a visit.

A. it                                B. one                                C. this                         D. that

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Reading is a great way to improve your English. By reading, you are receiving valuable language input. As you’re reading, you’re taking in language naturally, and you’re seeing how it all fits together. This is crucial to your learning.

The key to effective reading is to read things that you want to read. There are millions of books, magazines and websites out there. You couldn’t possibly read them at all. So the important thing is to find things that you like reading. Then, you’ll be motivated to read. And then the reading won’t be difficult. It’ll be easy! And then you’ll learn. It’s simple.

Remember: read what you want to read—what you like reading and what motivates and inspires you. But where can you start? Well, you could read a book that you’ve already read in your own language first, then in English. Magazines are also great. Find one that covers a topic you’re interested in: business, clothing, cooking…you name it, they’ll have it. Why not join a forum(论坛)？Go to google Groups，which has discussion groups based on common interests. Just type in the topic that interests you and join the chat.

Finally, how you read is also important. The best thing is to read without using a dictionary. Let the words flow over you. Just skip the parts you don’t understand. If you make your reading feel too much like work, it’ll stop being fun. Of course, you could make a note of any new words and phrases that you like or see repeated frequently, but try not to break your concentration too much. Also, set yourself mini-objectives. For example, if you’re reading a novel, read 20 pages a day. Very soon, you have been exposed to thousands of useful phrases and words. Have fun reading! You’ll learn so much!

1.The underlined word “crucial” in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to “________”.

A. easy　　 B. important　 　 C. difficult　　　　　 D. suitable

2.The key to effective reading is________.

A. to read millions of books

B. not to learn grammar rules

C. to be motivated to read

D. to read easy things

3.You can start to read by________.

A. reading the news in English first

B. reading a book that you’ve already read in English

C. going to Google Groups to practice spoken English

D. reading magazines containing topics you are interested in

4. From the passage we can learn that________.

A. when reading you needn’t look up every new word in the dictionary

B. the great thing about reading is that you can read without any effort

C. you should make notes of every new word and phrase while reading

D. to read is as much fun as to work

5. The best title of the passage is “________”.

A. How To Read English Novels

B. How To Learn English By Reading

C. How To Absorb Expressions And Phrases

D. How To Learn English Without Any Effort

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The United States of America is the most culturally diverse(多样化) country in the world in terms of culture religion, ethnicity(种族) and sexual orientation. As a combination of various races and cultures, America is home to all. The culture here is so unique that citizens can be just as proud of their original cultural heritage(遗产) as they are to be American.

What is now the US was initially inhabited(居住) by native people until the land was settled by various European groups and African slaves. Since the 20th century, the country has become a heaven for people from all over the globe(全球).

The arrival of immigrants(移民) has shifted populations from rural(农村的) areas into cities because immigrants tend to settle in urban areas. At present, 81 percent of the inhabitants in the US live in cities.

Cultural and ethnic diversity adds a unique flavor to cities that is expressed through distinct(独特的) neighborhoods, restaurants, places of worship, museums, nightlife and multicultural learning environments.

Unique musical forms, such as jazz, rock and roll, Chicano music, and the blues, grow in the US by mixing a variety of culturally distinct musical traditions to create a new form.

At the executive (行政的) level, the country is headed by a mixed­race president; two posts(职位) on the Supreme Court are held by members of the country's two largest minorities.There is also diversity in state and local governments.

Without its rich mixture of races and cultures, America would not be the nation that it is today. Founded upon the basis of equality and freedom, America acts as a stage where different cultures not only co­exist peacefully, but develop well.

1.According to the passage, America is a country________.

A．that welcomes people from all over the world

B．where citizens take more pride in their original culture

C．that is mostly settled by Europeans and Africans

D．where 81% of the population are immigrants

2.Where did most people live before many immigrants came to America?

A．In the urban areas.                      B．In the rural areas.

C．In the southern part of America.            D．In the northern part of America.

3.We can learn from the sixth paragraph that________.

A．diversity(多样化) has existed in America in almost every aspect(方面)

B．most posts in American state governments are held by mixed­race people

C．equality and freedom make America a fair country

D．diversity has greatly affected the American political field

4.What's the best title for this passage?

A．The effects of culture and diversity on America.

B．The influence of globalization on America.

C．The political development of America.

D．The bright future of America.

5.We would most probably read this passage in a book about________.

A．science           B．history            C．culture           D．amusement

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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

English is a language 1.(bring) to Britain in the 5th century by Anglo-Saxon settlers from various parts of Northwest Germany. It is convenient to divide English into three periods roughly-Old English, Middle English, and Modern English.

The 2.(early) form of English is called Old English or Anglo-Saxon. Old English developed from a set of North Sea Germanic dialects 3.(origin) spoken along the coasts by Germanic tribes known 4.the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. Later, Old English was strongly influenced by the North Germanic language Norse, spoken by the Vikings who settled mainly in the northwest. The most famous work from the Old English period is the epic poem Beowulf, written by 5.unknown poet.

For the 300 years following the Norman Conquest in 1066, the Norman kings and the nobility(贵族) spoke only a　 6.(vary) of French called Anglo-Norman. English continued to be the language of the common people. The Norman influence 7.(strong) the continual evolution of the language over the following centuries, resulting in 8.is now referred to as Middle English. And one of the best-known works from the Middle English period is Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales.

From the late 15th century, the language changed into Early Modern English. It is continuously absorbing foreign words, especially Latin and Greek, 9.(cause) English to have the largest vocabulary of any language in the world. By the late 18th century, the British Empire had sped the spread of English through its colonies. Commerce, science and technology, diplomacy, art and formal education all contributed to English becoming the first truly global language. As there are many words from different languages, the risk of mispronunciation is high. In 1755, Samuel Johnson published his A Dictionary of the English Language, 10.introduced a standard set of spelling conventions and usage norms.

高二英语语法填空中等难度题查看答案及解析

My uncle knows several foreign languages, ________ English, French and Japanese.

A．for example            B．for instance            C．such as            D．that is

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Teachers Wanted for Nexus English Language Learning Centre

Posted By: Nexus English Language Learning Centre (nexus.english.dos@gmail.com)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for starting teachers that have just finished their qualification (资格) to work and to get professional experience. The position will suit enthusiastic and hardworking career-minded people who want to show how good they are or can become.

Of course, you need to have excellent subject knowledge. And you must be prepared to do front and back end work including developing guidebooks and co-writing workbooks. High rewards await top performers who also want to be leaders. You will also need to be a team player and a skilled organizer.

Application　 Requirements

* You must have the legal right to work in the UK.

* You must hold a UK recognized teaching qualification.

The Benefits

Nexus English Language Learning Centre (NELLC) offers competitive rates of pay, additional bonuses (奖金), a chance to work in top London schools, and continuous professional development. We pride ourselves on our personal service and support. If you work hard with a strong teaching skill including a high self-motivation, then we certainly want you.

● Location: Talbot Avenue, Leeds LS17 6SF

● Salary (薪水): £110 — £150 per day

● Hours: Full Time

● Telephone: 0113 3368585

● Published: 8, February 2014

● Closing Date: 5, April 2014

Due to the large number of applications, it is not always possible to respond to each candidate. If you are interested in this position, send us a personalized cover letter and tell us more about yourself right now.

1.To work in NELLC, you need to _____.

A. be prepared to work full-time

B. have plenty of teaching experience

C. be allowed by the law to live in the US

D. be able to write workbooks independently

2.What benefits can candidates expect from NELLC?

A. Additional language skills.

B. More earnings and holidays.

C. More professional experience.

D. Chances of working in a college.

3.Which of the following dates is suitable for you to send a cover letter to NELLC?

A. 5, January 2014.　　　　　　　　　　 B. 6, February 2014.

C. 8, March 2014.　　　　　　　　　　　 D. 10, April 2014.

高二英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析