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Living in a foreign culture there are many times when I realize that my perspective (观点) on life is drastically different from those Koreans I interact (相互影响) with on a daily basis. This past week I have been greatly challenged to change my perspective and here is why.
My dream in life is to become a doctor, one who changes the world. But last week I opened an email from UBC that contained the words “regrets”, no interview. I didn’t get an interview to medical school, thus will not be entering school for September 2009. My immediate reaction was one of extreme disappointment and anger—mostly directed at myself for not working hard enough, for not seeking out the opportunities necessary to have a good application, for simply not being good enough. My mind was full of hopelessness and despair that left me with no desire to further seek for the dream that I’ve held for quite a time now.
During the past week two things happened. At church our pastor mentioned perspective in a section of his sermon (说教). He stated that when we take our eyes off ourselves and realize God’s greatness, our circumstances will be seen through a new perspective.
The second thing that reminded me to look at perspective was reading a book. The Mitford Series is so good if you are looking for books to read. So last night I was reading and one of the main characters (who is a priest) is trying to figure out what to say at church. His sermon ended up saying “In everything we give thanks.” It is easy to give thanks when we feel successful in life. It is easy to give thanks when we receive a blessing. But seriously, who in their right mind says thanks for the financial problems I have?
1.Where does the author probably live now?
A. In the USA. B. In Britain. C. In China. D. In Korea.
2.How did she feel when the author received the email from UBC?
A. Surprised. B. Disappointed. C. Excited. D. Pleased.
3.In the first pastor’s view, when we face disappointment or despair, we should _________.
A. turn to God for help B. say thanks to it
C. see it in another way D. praise others for it
4.What can we infer from the passage?
A. The author can’t really free from the disappointment.
B. The author thinks the second sermon is wiser.
C. The author still wants to be a doctor.
D. The author thanks God for not being admitted by the university.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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It is common to experience culture shock when you are living in a foreign country for a period of time. But how to overcome your culture shock? 1.You needn’t feel anxious and confused in your new space.
Keep an open mind. 2.Refusing judgment and following the cultural differences will allow you to be an objective observer and will promote the process of cross-cultural understanding. Also, if you are going to a country which you know close to nothing about, do a little background information. 3.And who knows, you may find the reason for something you may not understand.
Make an effort to learn the local language and people. Being good at speaking the language can increase your communication skills and it helps you to connect with the local community. It also shows your interest in the new country. 4.Respectfully ask questions, read newspapers, and attend a variety of festivals and events.
5.Don’t be too hard on yourself if you make a cultural mistake or don’t know what to do in a social situation. Laugh at yourself and others will laugh with you. Just be a humorous person. Most people will admire your effort to understand their ways, especially if you are lack of judgment and cultural comparisons that skillfully and perhaps unconsciously express a veil of superiority.
A.Keep a sense of humor.
B.Avoid making any mistake.
C.Do not think anything that is different is “wrong”.
D.When you are in a foreign country, you’d better be kind-hearted.
E.Meanwhile, make sure you get to know people in your new environment.
F.As you learn more about the background information, keeping an open mind is necessary.
G.By adapting to a foreign culture, you can overcome it and develop relationships with some people.
高一英语七选五中等难度题查看答案及解析
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When many people are worried that there are no more heroes in the modern times, two university students who lost their lives to rescue drowning children have shown that heroes still exist.
According to the Inner Mongolia Morning Post, the tragedy (悲剧) occurred on the afternoon of December 14, 2002 when three school students skating on a frozen lake in Qingcheng Park in Hohhot fell through the ice into the freezing water.
More than 20 university students who happened to be near the place where it happened immediately went to the rescue of the children.
Two children were quickly rescued, but the third died. The child’s body was not found for three hours. Two of the rescuers, Liu Ye and Hao Longbiao, also died of cold and tiredness.
The body of Hao who took the lead in jumping into the lake was not found until the next day.
A student who was unwilling to tell his name said he and his classmates from the local college were taking photos at the lake. When they heard the children’s cries for help, they went to the ice hole hand in hand to rescue the children. But the ice kept breaking, causing most of them to fall into the icy water.
Local people held mourning ceremonies (祭奠仪式) at the lake.
Eight of the students were seriously affected by the freezing water and were being kept in hospital for further observation (观察), but their lives were no longer in danger.
1.The underlined word “occurred” here means “_______”.
A. raised B. made C. guided D. happened
2.When the three students fell into water, the university students were___________.
A. skating on the ice
B. taking photos at the lake
C. having a picnic
D. walking along the lake
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Three students died on the same day in all.
B. Hao Longbiao’s body was found on December 14, 2002.
C. The university students didn’t think it dangerous to save the drowning children in the lake.
D. Local people were not brave in face of danger.
4.It can be inferred that ___________.
A. people think little of the two university students’ death
B. the ice on the lake wasn’t strong enough to skate on
C. some students regretted for what they had done
D. heroes don’t agree with what the students do
5.The author wrote the passage to _________.
A. warn people of the danger of skating on ice
B. ask people to learn from the brave university students
C. tell us a tragedy
D. advise university students to cherish (珍惜) their lives
高一英语阅读理解简单题查看答案及解析
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When many people are worried that there are no more heroes in the modern times, two university students who lost their lives to rescue drowning children have shown that heroes still exist (存在).
According to the Inner Mongolia Morning Post. the tragedy (悲剧) occurred on the afternoon .December 14,2002 when three school students skating on a frozen lake in Qingcheng Park in Hohhot fell through the ice into the freezing water.More than 20 university students who happened to be nearthe Spot immediately went to the rescue of the children.Two children were quickly rescued,but the third died.The child's body was not found for three hours. Two of the rescuers, Liu Ye and HaoLongbiao, also died of cold and exhaustion. The body of Hao who took the lead in jumping into the lake was not found until the next day. A student who was unwilling to tell his name said he and his classmates from the local college were taking photos at the lake. When they heard the children's cries for help, they went to the ice hole hand in hand to rescue the children. But the ice kept breaking, causing most of them to fall into the icy water.
Local residents held mourning ceremonies (祭莫仪式) at the lake. Eight of the students were seriously affected by the freezing water and were being kept in hospital for further observation, but their lives were no longer in danger.
1.The underlined word "occurred" here means" ".
A. employed B. mixed
C. happened D. guided
2.When the three students fell into water, the university students were .
A. skating on the ice B. having a picnic
C. walking along the lake D. taking photos at the lake
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Hao Longbiao's body was found on December 14, 2002.
B. Three students died on the same day in all.
C. The university students didn't think it dangerous to save the drowning children in the lake.
D. Local residents were not brave in face of danger.
4.The author wrote the passage to .
A. call on people to learn from the brave university students
B. warn people of the danger of skating on ice
C. tell us a tragedy
D. advise university students to cherish(珍惜)their lives
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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When is the last time you took a nap(小睡)？Is a nap part of your culture? Many people in the United States think naps are a waste of ____. But recently, companies are seeing the ____ of a short afternoon nap.
For hundreds of years, an afternoon nap has been common for people of all ages and jobs. After a short nap, people wake up feeling more ____. They feel more alert(机敏的),and ready to go back to work. In Spain and Latin America, most businesses____ for several hours in the afternoon. _____ go home for lunch and a nap. In the late afternoon, they _____ their jobs. But in most _____ , an afternoon nap is very _____. In the United States, most people work 8 or 9 hours a day with a lunch break and one or two short coffee breaks. If you are_____ in the afternoon, have another cup of _____ !
Generally, naps are not _____ in today’s workplace. But now more than ever, a nap may be a good idea. Scientists report that most people have much less energy(精力)_____. During this time, workers and students _____ less clearly.
Research _____ that after a short(30—45 minute) “power” nap, most workers feel more awake, more creative, and are better at solving problems. Managers say that after a _____, workers can get more _____ in less time.
Some major companies see that naps help their employees, _____ they are taking napping seriously. These companies are _____ breaks for naps. So
me companies _____ have nap rooms. In the future, a nap break may be as _____ as a coffee break. But until then, it’s still not a good idea to get caught “sleeping on the job”.1.A. time B. space C. money D. effort
2.A. solutions B. points C. warnings D. benefits
3.A. careful B. pleased C. fresh D. confident
4.A. hurry B. close C. exist D. fail
5.A. Workers B. Students C. Farmers D. Teachers
6.A. forget B. choose C. return to D. give up
7.A. cities B. villages C. countries D. schools
8.A. unusual B. strange C. important D. frequent
9.A. boring B. sleepy C. busy D. hungry
10.A. water B. milk C. tea D. coffee
11.A. remembered B. accepted C. discussed D. discovered
12.A. at noon B. at night C. in the afternoon D. at midnight
13.A. think B. speak C. listen D. watch
14.A. expects B. corrects C. suggests D. shows
15.A. trip B. nap C. meeting D. holiday
16.A. destroyed B. removed C. planned D. done
17.A. but B. and C. for D. or
18.A. offering B. welcoming C. taking D. changing
19.A. once B. never C. soon D. even
20.A. short B. long C. common D. interesting
高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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There are many differences in the way different cultures raise kids. International visitors can’t help but notice the fact that children are special in China. However, the way some Chinese people treat these very special kids may shock some foreign visitors.
When I told a Chinese mother her child was beautiful, I was nonplussed when she replied, “ No, she’s not; she’s ugly.” Since that time I have heard many similar comments, including, “No, he’s not bright; he’s stupid.” This is a huge cultural difference that needs to be understood when you talk about kids with your international visitors.
Someone explained it to me, “ We Chinese don’t want to appear too proud.” I’m sure there are other people in the world who feel the same way, but most people in my country would consider you a terrible parent if you said your kid was stupid or ugly. They would think you were destroying the child’s self-confidence. When we Americans say something good about our child we don’t think we are being proud because we are saying it about the child, not about ourselves. In this way, we separate the child from the parents as two different persons.
You may think I sound too proud when I freely say to another westerner: “ My daughter is smart and pretty.” Of course, I still have to teach her not to be proud, but I can be proud of her. It’s just the way she was made, and I’m thankful for that. So, in the US when we say something nice about our own kids, it is not considered being too proud but rather, being thankful and being a good parent.
1.What does the underlined word “nonplussed” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?
A.Hopeful B.Worried
C.Regretful D.Surprised
2.When US parents praise their child in front of others, they _____
A.often feel proud of themselves B.try to build the kid’s confidence
C.just say something nice about the kid D.have similar feelings as Chinese parents
3.What can we infer about the author?
A.He is from the US. B.He is visiting America
C.He is a Chinese parent. D.He is an expert in education.
4.What is mainly discussed in the text?
A.How different cultures in the world raise kids.
B.How Chinese and US parents talk about kids.
C.How US parents feel about themselves.
D.How different countries treat kids.
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Living in a foreign culture can be exciting, but it can also be confusing(令人迷惑的). A group of Americans who taught English in other countries recently discussed their experiences. They found that miscommunication was always possible, even over something as simple as “yes” and “no”.
On her first day in Micronesia, an island in the Pacific, Lisa thought people weren’t paying any attention to her. The day was hot. She went into a store and asked, “Do you have cold drinks？” The woman there didn’t say anything. Lisa repeated the question. Still the woman said nothing. She later learned that the woman had answered her: She had raised her eyebrows(眉毛), which in Micronesia means “yes”.
Jan remembered an experience she had in Bulgaria, a country in Europe. She went to a restaurant that was famous for its cabbage. She asked the waiter, “Do you have cabbage today？” He nodded his head. Jan waited, but the cabbage never came. In that country, a nod means “no”.
Tom had a similar problem when he arrived in India. After explaining something in class, he asked his students if they understood. They answered with many different nods and shakes of the head. He thought some people had not understood, so he explained again. When he asked again, they did the same thing. He soon found out that his students did understand. In India, people nod and shake their heads in different ways depending on where they come from. You have to know where a person is from to understand whether they mean “yes” or “no”．
1.The Americans teaching English in other countries found that they ________.
A.had problems with communication B.needed to learn foreign languages
C.should often discuss their experiences D.should go abroad for vacations
2.People in Micronesia show “yes” by ________.
A.nodding heads B.raising eyebrows
C.shaking heads D.saying “no”
3.Tom misunderstood his class at first because ________.
A.he didn’t know where the students came from
B.he didn’t explain everything clearly enough
C.some students didn’t understand his questions
D.he did not know much about Indian culture
4.Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage?
A.In Bulgaria, nodding heads means “no”
B.Jan taught English on a Pacific island.
C.Lisa was trying to buy some cabbage.
D.In India，only shaking heads means “yes”.
高一英语阅读理解困难题查看答案及解析
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Living in a foreign culture can be exciting, but it can also be __. A group of Americans who taught English in other countries __ discussed their __.They decided that miscommunications were always __, even over something as __ as “yes” and “no.”
On her first day in Micronesia, Lisa thought people were __ her requests. The day was hot, and she needed a cold drink. She went into a store and asked, “Do you have cold drinks?” The woman there didn’t say anything. Lisa __ the question.Still the woman said nothing.Lisa gave up and left the store. She later learned that the woman had __ her: She had raised her eyebrows, __ in Micronesia means “yes.”
This __ Jan of an experience she had in Bulgaria. She had gone to a restaurant that was well-known for a __ named stuffed cabbage( 塞馅卷心菜). She asked the waiter, “Do you have stuffed cabbage today?” He __ his head. Jan eagerly waited, __ the cabbage __ came. In that country, a nod means “no.”
Tom had a __ problem when he arrived in India. After __ something in class, he asked his students if they understood. They responded __ many different nods and shakes of the head. He guessed some people had not understood, so he explained again. When he asked again if they understood, they did the same thing. He soon __ that his students did understand. In India, people nod and shake their heads in different ways __ where they come from. You have to know where a person is from to __ whether they are indicating(表示) “yes” or “no.”
1.A. confusing B. shocking C. amazing D. unsafe
2.A. recently B. immediately C. actually D. shortly
3.A. approaches B. opinions C. experiences D. schedules
4.A. amusing B. possible C. unnecessary D. important
5.A. short B. useful C. simple D. personal
6.A. judging B. meeting C. receiving D. ignoring
7.A. reconsidered B. faced C. solved D. repeated
8.A. answered B. forgotten C. forgiven D. mistaken
9.A. who B. which C. that D. where
10.A. convinced B. reminded C. informed D. warned
11.A. meal B. diet C. dish D. vegetable
12.A. turned B. shook C. hung D. nodded
13.A. because B. though C. but D. so
14.A. ever B. never C. yet D. once
15.A. difficult B. special C. normal D. similar
16.A. explaining B. admitting C. proving D. announcing
17.A. for B. with C. as D. to
18.A. realized B. hoped C. showed D. pretended
19.A. thanks to B. apart from C. instead of D. according to
20.A. read out B. let out C. figure out D. point out
高一英语完形填空中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Are there any foreigners in your city? How do you address(称呼) them in English when you want to talk to these foreigners? The following may be some simple rules the beginners should follow.
1. When talking to strangers there is often no special form of address in English. In most cases, if you want to catch the attention of a stranger， it is necessary to use such phrases as “Excuse me”.
2. In British English “Sir” and “Madam” are considered to be too formal for most situations. They are used mostly to customers in shops or restaurants. While in American English “Sir” and “Madam” are not so formal and are commonly used between strangers, especially with older people whose names you don’t know.
3. When you talk to some people you know, you can use their names directly. If you are friends, use their first names; if your relationship is more formal, use “Mr.”, “Mrs.”, “Ms.”, etc, before their family names.
4. There are many other forms of address which can be used between friends and strangers. However, many of these are limited in use. For example, “pal” and “mate” can be used between strangers, but are usually only used by men talking to other men.
If you meet foreigners, do remember not to address them in wrong ways.
1.According to the passage, “Excuse me” is mainly used to _______.
A. address a friend B. apologize to others
C. catch the attention of a stranger D. suggest good manners
2.If John Smith is your best friend, according to the passage you should often call him______.
A. John B. Smith C. Mr. John D. Mr. Smith
3.What is the title of this passage?
A. Foreigners in Your City
B. How to Introduce Others
C. Politeness Education
D. How to Address Foreigners
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
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Are there any foreigners in your city? How do you address(称呼) them in English when you want to talk to these foreigners? The following may be some simple rules the beginners should follow.
1. When talking to strangers there is often no special form of address in English. In most cases, if you want to catch the attention of a stranger it is necessary to use such phrases as “Excuse me”.
2. In British English “Sir” and “Madam” are considered to be too formal for most situations. They are used mostly to customers in shops or restaurants .While in American English “Sir” and “Madam” are not so formal and are commonly used between strangers, especially with older people whose names you don’t know.
3. When you talk to some people you know, you can use their names directly. If you are friends, use their first names; if your relationship is more formal, use “Mr.”, “Mrs.”, “Ms.”, etc, before their family names.
4. There are many other forms of address which can be used between friends and strangers. However, many of these are limited in use. For example, “pal” and “mate” can be used between strangers, but are usually only used by men talking to other men.
If you meet foreigners, do remember not to address them in wrong ways.
1.According to the passage, “Excuse me” is mainly used to _______.
A. address a person you don’t know
B. apologize to others
C. catch the attention of a stranger
D. suggest good manners
2. If John Smith is your best friend, according to the passage you should often call him______.
A. John B. Smith
C. Mr. John D. Mr. Smith
3.What is the title of this passage?
A. Foreigners in Your City
B. How to Introduce Others
C. Politeness Education
D. How to Address Foreigners
高一英语阅读理解中等难度题查看答案及解析
me companies _____ have nap rooms. In the future, a nap break may be as _____ as a coffee break. But until then, it’s still not a good idea to get caught “sleeping on the job”.