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江西省九江市匡卢星瀚高级中学2025-2026学年上学期1月高一英语试卷 时间120分钟 总分150分 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the woman probably from? A. Mexico. B. Peru. C. Britain. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Have you noticed that people here in Mexico stand very close together? M: Yes, it’s the same in Peru too. W: It’s the opposite in Britain. I was a little uncomfortable here at first, but later I’m getting used to it. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the woman correct the man? A. For a wrong order. B. For a word spelling. C. For a culture difference. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Look, a friend in China ordered a pair of red socks for me. It’s the Year of the Dragon this year, which is my animal year. W: Actually, you should use “Loong” instead of “Dragon”, because “dragon” belongs to western culture, which is different from “Loong” in China. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. A lecture. B. Some countries. C. Traditional customs. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Dr. Reed really packed a lot of information in this lecture. I’ve taken so many notes! M: Yeah, it was a really interesting topic, especially the part about traditional customs in different countries. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time is it in the UK? A. 2:00 a.m. B. 10:00 a.m. C. 6:00 p.m. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Shall we call Lucy in China? I’m curious about her adventures. M: No, we can’t, Amy. China time is eight hours ahead of the UK. It must be 2 o’clock in the morning there. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the man feel about the speech? A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Inspiring. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Peter, what do you think of the speech? I think it’s inspiring. M: I don’t find it inspiring at all. Quite the contrary, I just want it to be over with. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where are the speakers? A. In Scotland. B. In Italy. C. In India. 7. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Travel tips. B. Gestures in different cultures. C. Interesting traditions in Europe. 【答案】6. A 7. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Isn’t it interesting that some things have good meanings in some cultures and bad meanings in others? M: What do you mean? W: Well, for example, if you give somebody the “thumbs up” sign here in Scotland, it means “good” or “OK”. But if you do it in some parts of Italy or Eastern Europe, it means something bad. M: What does it mean? W: Trust me, you don’t want to know! But that reminds me... when Indians shake their head from side to side, it means “yes”. M: Wow, that’s confusing. What if you want to say “Hello” or “Goodbye” there? W: I think you just wave normally. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. How did James eat food at the wedding in India? A. With his hands. B. With chopsticks. C. With a fork. 9. What did James think of the food? A. Terrible. B. Delicious. C. Strange. 【答案】8. A 9. B 【解析】 【原文】W: James, I heard you went to a wedding in India last week. How was it? M: It was quite different from the weddings I had been to in the US. After the wedding, the food was displayed in a buffet style. And after I got my food, I found there was no spoon or fork. W: What about chopsticks? M: There were no chopsticks, either. When I looked around, I found the others eating using their hands. So I followed their example. W: I heard people in that country eat that way. So how did you like the food? M: Well, I didn’t get my hopes high before eating it. But I just couldn’t stop eating after I tried some. I finished all the food I had got. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What does the “thumbs-up” mean in Thailand? A. Disagreeing with others. B. Making fun of others. C. Encouraging others. 11. In which country does the “OK” gesture mean money? A. Brazil. B. Japan. C. Germany. 12. How does the man sound in the end? A. Frightened. B. Worried. C. Unbelievable. 【答案】10. B 11. B 12. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hey, Tony. Do you often watch videos on Xiaohongshu? M: Sometimes. They often ask people to give the thumbs-up. Speak of this, does the thumbs-up sign mean something positive in your country? W: No. In Thailand, it means you’re making fun of someone. What about in your country, in America? M: In America, it is a sign of agreement. Do you know any other meanings of gestures in different countries? W: Yes, they are really important during traveling abroad. The OK gesture means money in Japan. It looks rude in Brazil and Germany. In France, it means figure “zero”. M: That’s really surprising. Once I read in a newspaper, it means disagreement if you nod your head. When you shake your head, it means agreement with you. W: That’s weird. Have you ever heard that students aren’t allowed to answer questions unless they reach out their forefingers? M: It’s unbelievable. It makes me confused. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What impressed the man most in the US? A. Personal characters. B. Cultural differences. C. Living habits. 14. Why did the man ask his American friend a question? A. To inquire about an accident. B. To blame him for his carelessness. C. To express his concern for his friend. 15. What did the man suggest his American friend do? A. Have a good rest. B. See a doctor. C. Take some medicine. 16. How does the woman feel concerning the man’s American friend’s answer at first? A. Excited. B. Angry. C. Puzzled. 【答案】13. B 14. C 15. B 16. C 【解析】 【原文】W: How was your trip to the United States? M: Pretty good. W: I’m glad to hear that. What impressed you the most? M: Well, the cultural differences were really interesting. W: You mean we Chinese think differently from Americans? M: That’s right, quite differently. One day one of my American friends looked pale, so I asked him whether he was sick or not. But he was not willing to answer me. W: That’s strange. M: And what’s more, when he told me he had been sick with a cold for several days, I suggested he go to the hospital as soon as possible. W: That shows you really cared about your friend. M: Yeah. But he responded by saying, “What do you mean?” W: I’m confused. Why did he say that? M: I thought the same way at first. Later, he told me that it’s not a good idea to give people suggestions about what to do when they are sick. But back in China, giving advice is always regarded as being kind. W: Absolutely. But now I understand why he responded that way. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What do restaurants in America seldom accept? A. Checks. B. Cash. C. Credit cards. 18. What is the common custom at popular restaurants in America? A. They mainly serve for large parties. B. They offer alcohol to guests over 18. C. Many of them don’t accept reservations. 19. What percentage of the bill should be tipped for superior service? A. About 15%. B. About 20%. C. About 25%. 20. Who generally smokes the least? A. Asians. B. Europeans. C. Americans. 【答案】17. A 18. C 19. B 20. C 【解析】 【原文】W: If you visit America, you should be aware of some of the American customs and habits. All restaurants in America accept cash for payment, and most also accept credit cards. You will seldom find a restaurant that accepts checks. It is common to have to wait for a table in a popular restaurant. There are many popular restaurants that do not accept reservations, or will only accept reservations for large parties. Many restaurants in America have a license to serve alcohol. The drinking age in America is 21. Tipping is another common custom. It is expected that the customer will leave a tip for the server. The common practice is to leave a tip that is equal to 15% of the total bill for acceptable service, and about 20% for superior service. Smoking in America is not always considered to be a good social habit. Smoking in public is not as common in America as in many other countries. Generally, Americans smoke less than Europeans and much less than Asians. It is a fact that smoking is becoming less and less socially acceptable. Smoking is forbidden in many places. The legal smoking age in America is 18. 第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The latest additions to its World Heritage （遗产）list. The following are some of the recent additions. Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture（(Russia）) The structures, many of which are churches, were all designed by the Pskov School of Architecture. It was a leading school of building design in the country, especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. Some elements common to Pskov architecture date back to the 11th century. Babylon（(Iraq）) The ancient city of Babylon is gaining World Heritage Site status. The city was once a main tourist site before Iraq suffered several wars. The 4, 300-year-old city is where dynasties have risen and fallen since the earliest days of settled human civilization. UNESCO Says the site "offers a look into one of the most influential empires of the ancient world". Writing-on-stone（Canada） Canada^ Writing-on-stone monument has a large number of protected rock paintings and rock carvings. Some of them are 2, 000 years old. The markings were left by Blackfoot Native Americans, who lived in parts of Western Canada and the far northern United States. The land that makes up Writing-on-Stone is filled with rock posts that have been formed into "spectacular shapes" by erosion （侵蚀）. Party and Ilha Grande（Brazil） The historic coastal town of Party and the island Ilha Grande are already popular places for visitors to Brazils Rio de Janeiro state. Party was the final stop along the Gold Route, along which gold was shipped to Europe in the 1600s. The area is also home to a huge number of animals, some of which are in danger now. 21. What do we know about the buildings in Pskov? A. Their designs came from the same school. B. They are merely churches. C. They are a group of ancient schools. D. Their paintings are about 2,000 years old. 22. What can we learn from the Writing-on-Stone monument? A. It is the best-preserved monument in Canada. B. It enjoys great popularity with visitors. C. It reflects the culture of the natives. D. It was formed by nature. 23. What can visitors see in Paraty and Ilha Grande? A. Shipping activities. B. Coastal scenery. C. Gold mining equipment. D. Some churches 【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四个最新加入世界遗产的条目。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。由第二段The structures, many of which are churches, were all designed by the Pskov School of Architecture可知这种结构，尤其是很多教堂的结构，都是由Pskov建筑学校设计的。从It was a leading school of building design in the country可知Pskov建筑学校在这个国家处于领头位置。所以在Pskov的建筑，他们的设计都来自同一个学校。故选A。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。由第四段Canada^ Writing-on-stone monument has a large number of protected rock paintings and rock carvings可知加拿大的石上书纪念碑有大量被保护的石画和石刻；由The markings were left by Blackfoot Native Americans, who lived in parts of Western Canada and the far northern United States可知这些标记都是居住在加拿大东部和美国北边的Blackfoot本族人留下的。所以石上书纪念碑都是本族人文化的反应，故选C。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。由最后一段The historic coastal town of Party and the island Ilha Grande are already popular places for visitors可知Party镇和Ilha Grande岛屿上历史悠久的海岸已经成为旅游者的向往之地。所以旅游者在Paraty 和 Ilha Grande能看到海岸风景。故选B。 【点睛】在做有小标题的阅读时，可以用“找读”的办法，省时而且准确。比如第一小题根据题干中的Pskov可以找到答案区域在第二自然段，而后可以找到正确选项B。 B It’s common to see a barista (咖啡师) create coffee art, but it’s a whole different ballgame doing the same thing with tea. Han Zheming has managed to perfect the skill, creating tea art in cups, or dian cha in Chinese, which used to be a ritual (仪式) during the Song Dynasty. Over the past six years, he has used tea and spoons to create nearly 200 patterns based on ancient paintings. “It’s like adding bells and whistles to tea and giving people a stronger sense of occasion, so drinking tea is more fun,” Han says. It’s also his intention to bring the old ritual back to modern life and have more people appreciate its charm. Chinese tea culture started to enjoy popularity during the Tang Dynasty and flourished (繁荣) throughout the Song Dynasty, when tea had become a necessity for almost everyone, from nobles and scholars to common people, just like other necessary items, such as rice, oil and salt. In the Song Dynasty, the popular way of having tea was through dian cha. The process begins with hot water being poured over fine powdered tea, creating a paste. Then more hot water is slowly added as the tea is constantly whisked (搅动) by hand with a bamboo stick. This action of pouring hot water is called dian, hence the name dian cha, which was listed as an intangible cultural heritage of Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province. Han has been fascinated by the culture and art of the Song Dynasty. “My mother loves traditional culture and I have been leaning toward it under her influence,” Han says. After graduating in 2006, he took great delight in drinking tea gradually. This led him to learn about traditional tea culture and buy ceramic tea sets, especially those made in the style of the Song Dynasty. While studying the history and trying to figure out the reasons behind the use of tea sets, he came across the art of dian cha. “I was amazed by this wonderful way of drinking tea,” Han says. 24. How does the writer introduce the topic of dian cha in the first paragraph? A. By raising a question. B. By defining a concept. C. By making a comparison. D. By giving examples. 25. Why did Han Zheming commit himself to dian cha? A. To show off his skill in making tea. B. To revive the old ritual in modern life. C. To boost tea sales and increase his income. D. To help his mother promote traditional culture. 26. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The specific process of making dian cha. B. Han Zheming's experience of growing tea. C. The differences between dian cha and other tea ceremonies. D. Application procedures for intangible cultural heritage registration. 27. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. A History of Chinese Tea Sets B. A Tea Art Reborn from History C. The Interesting Procedures for Making Tea D. The Different Tea Culture Through Dynasties 【答案】24. C 25. B 26. A 27. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了韩哲明钻研宋代点茶技艺，将这一古老的饮茶仪式重现于现代生活的故事，同时介绍了点茶的历史背景与制作流程。 【24题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“It’s common to see a barista create coffee art, but it’s a whole different ballgame doing the same thing with tea.(看到咖啡师创作咖啡艺术是很常见的，但用茶做同样的事情则完全是另一回事。)”可知，作者将咖啡师的咖啡艺术与茶的点茶技艺进行对比，从而引出点茶这一话题。故选C。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“It’s also his intention to bring the old ritual back to modern life and have more people appreciate its charm.(他还打算把这个古老的仪式带回现代生活，让更多人欣赏它的魅力。)”可知，韩哲明致力于点茶是为了让这一古老仪式在现代生活中复兴。故选B。 【26题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段“The process begins with hot water being poured over fine powdered tea, creating a paste.(这个过程始于将热水倒在精细的茶粉上，调成糊状。)”以及“Then more hot water is slowly added as the tea is constantly whisked by hand with a bamboo stick.(然后慢慢加入更多热水，同时用竹棍不断用手搅动茶水。)”可知，第四段具体描述了制作环节，清晰展现了点茶的具体流程。故选A。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。文章围绕韩哲明复兴宋代点茶技艺展开，既介绍了点茶的历史，也讲述了其在现代的重现，“A Tea Art Reborn from History(一项从历史中重生的茶艺)”能精准概括主旨。故选B。 C At your next meeting, wait for a pause (暂停) in conversation and try to measure how long it lasts. Among English speakers, chances are that it will be a second or two at most. But while this pattern may be universal, our awareness of silence differs dramatically across cultures. What one culture considers a confusing or awkward pause may be seen by others as a valuable moment of reflection and sign of respect for what the last speaker has said. Research in Dutch and also in English found that when a silence in conversation stretches to four seconds, people start to feel uneasy. In contrast, a separate study of business meetings found that Japanese people are happy with silences of 8.2 seconds — nearly twice as long as in Americans’ meetings. In Japan, it is recognized that the best communication is when you don’t speak at all. It’s already a failure to understand each other by speaking because you’re repairing that failure by using words. In the US, it may originate from the history of colonial (殖民地的) America as a crossroads of many different races. When you have a complex of difference, it’s hard to establish common understanding unless you talk and there’s understandably a kind of anxiety unless people are verbally (口头上) engaged to establish a common life. This applies also to some extent to London. In contrast, when there’s more homogeneity, perhaps it’s easier for some kinds of silence to appear. For example, among your closest friends and family it’s easier to sit in silence than with people you’re less well familiar with. This acceptance of silence in homogeneous cultures arises from shared context, where quiet can signal respect or understanding, as in Japan or Finland. In diverse societies like the U. S., however, continuous talk is often needed to bridge differences, making silence feel ambiguous. This contrast affects interactions globally: one side may see silence as depth, the other as a void. Ultimately, a culture’s comfort with silence reflects its reliance on unspoken mutual understanding. 28. In which country can a silence of 6 seconds be accepted? A. The Netherlands. B. Japan. C. England. D. America. 29. What might the Japanese agree with in a conversation? A. Speaking more gives the upper hand. B. Speak out what you have in your mind. C. Great minds think alike without words. D. The shorter talking silence, the better. 30. What is the reason why Americans feel uncomfortable with long silences? A. They live a fast-paced lifestyle and lack patience. B. A cultural habit formed by their history of diverse origins. C. They think writing is more important than talking. D. Their schools teach them to answer questions quickly. 31. What does the underlined word “homogeneity” in the last paragraph mean? A. Similarity. B. Competition. C. Balance. D. Misunderstanding. 【答案】28. B 29. C 30. B 31. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍不同文化背景下人们对交谈中沉默时长的接受度及背后的原因。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Research in Dutch and also in English found that when a silence in conversation stretches to four seconds, people start to feel uneasy. In contrast, a separate study of business meetings found that Japanese people are happy with silences of 8.2 seconds — nearly twice as long as in Americans’ meetings.(荷兰和英国的研究发现，当谈话中的沉默持续到4秒时，人们就会开始感到不安。相比之下，另一项针对商务会议的研究发现，日本人对8.2秒的沉默很满意，这几乎是美国人会议中沉默时长的两倍)”可知，日本人可以接受最长8.2秒的沉默，6秒在这个范围内，荷兰、英国和美国能接受的沉默时长均低于6秒。故选B项。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“In Japan, it is recognized that the best communication is when you don’t speak at all.(在日本，人们认为最好的交流方式是一言不发)”可知，日本人认同无需言语也能达成理解的交流方式。故选C项。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“In the US, it may originate from the history of colonial America as a crossroads of many different races. When you have a complex of difference, it’s hard to establish common understanding unless you talk and there’s understandably a kind of anxiety unless people are verbally engaged to establish a common life. This applies also to some extent to London.(在美国，它可能起源于殖民时期美国的历史，作为许多不同种族的十字路口。当你有一种复杂的差异时，除非你交谈，否则很难建立共识。可以理解的是，除非人们口头上致力于建立共同的生活，否则就会有一种焦虑。这在一定程度上也适用于伦敦)”可知，美国人不习惯长时间沉默是源于其多元种族构成的历史形成的文化习惯。故选B项。 【31题详解】 词句猜测题。根据最后一段中的“In contrast, when there’s more homogeneity, perhaps it’s easier for some kinds of silence to appear. For example, among your closest friends and family it’s easier to sit in silence than with people you’re less well familiar with. This acceptance of silence in homogeneous cultures arises from shared context(相比之下，当homogeneity更高时，或许更容易出现某些形式的沉默。例如，和亲密的亲友坐在一起沉默，比和不太熟悉的人这样做要轻松得多。这种在同质化文化中对沉默的接纳源于共同的语境)”可知，homogeneity所在的句子与前文多元文化的情况形成对比，且后文举例亲密亲友间的相处，强调的是“相似性、同质性”。结合选项，其含义与Similarity相近。故选A项。 D Weddings are important celebrations around the world, but the customs vary greatly from culture to culture. In Western countries, a typical wedding usually includes a church ceremony and a reception. Before the wedding, the bride and groom may have a bachelor party and a bachelorette party respectively. On the wedding day, the bride wears a white dress, which symbolizes purity. The groom wears a suit. The ceremony is often presided over by a priest or a judge. During the ceremony, the couple exchanges vows and rings, promising to love and care for each other forever. After the ceremony, there is a reception with food, drinks, and dancing. The newlyweds cut the wedding cake together, which symbolizes their shared future. Guests give gifts to the couple to help them start their new life. In some cultures, guests also give money in envelopes as a wedding present. In contrast, Chinese weddings have different traditions. The bride may wear a red dress, which symbolizes happiness and good luck. The wedding ceremony often includes tea ceremonies where the couple serves tea to their parents to show respect. Red envelopes with money are also an important part of Chinese weddings, given by relatives and friends to the newlyweds. Despite the differences, weddings in all cultures share the same meaning: celebrating the union of two people and wishing them a happy life together. 32. What does a white dress symbolize in Western weddings? A. Happiness B. Purity C. Good luck D. Prosperity 33. What is a common custom in both Western and Chinese weddings? A. The bride wears white B. The couple exchanges rings C. Guests give money as gifts D. There is a church ceremony 34. What is the universal meaning of weddings? A. Showing respect to parents B. Receiving expensive gifts C. Celebrating the couple's union and wishing them happiness D. Having a grand party 35. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The history of Western weddings B. Different wedding customs around the world C. The importance of Chinese weddings D. How to plan a perfect wedding 【答案】32. B 33. C 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了世界各地不同文化中婚礼习俗的差异以及婚礼所共有的核心意义。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“On the wedding day, the bride wears a white dress, which symbolizes purity.(在婚礼当天，新娘穿着白色婚纱，象征着纯洁。)”可知，在西方婚礼中，白色婚纱象征着纯洁。故选B项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In some cultures, guests also give money in envelopes as a wedding present.(在一些文化中，客人也会用红包送钱作为结婚礼物。)”和第四段中的“Red envelopes with money are also an important part of Chinese weddings, given by relatives and friends to the newlyweds.(装有钱的红包也是中国婚礼的重要组成部分，由亲朋好友送给新人。)”可知，宾客以礼金的形式送上祝福是中西婚礼的共同习俗，故选C项。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Despite the differences, weddings in all cultures share the same meaning: celebrating the union of two people and wishing them a happy life together.(尽管存在差异，但所有文化中的婚礼都有着相同的意义：庆祝两个人的结合，并祝愿他们幸福地生活在一起。)”可知，婚礼的普遍意义是庆祝新人的结合并祝愿他们幸福。故选C项。 【35题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中的“Weddings are important celebrations around the world, but the customs vary greatly from culture to culture.(婚礼在世界各地都是重要的庆祝活动，但不同文化之间的习俗差异很大。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了世界各地不同文化中的婚礼习俗。故选B项。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Deal with Culture Shock While Abroad It is very common for students to experience culture shock — a feeling of anxiety and discomfort when faced with an unfamiliar culture. Preparing in advance by learning about local customs and social norms can significantly ease the adjustment process. ___36___ Embrace cultural differences. One of the most valuable benefits of studying abroad is gaining meaningful insight into a different culture. You don’t have to agree with or adopt every cultural difference you encounter — the key is to acknowledge their existence and show genuine respect. ___37___ It will help you appreciate what makes each culture unique, ultimately deepening your cross-cultural understanding and personal growth. ___38___ Cultural differences should not be barriers to forming meaningful connections. Actively befriending local people can dramatically reduce feelings of loneliness. Local friends can introduce you to aspects of daily life, traditions, and perspectives that most tourists completely miss. These relationships will also provide you with natural opportunities to practice and improve your language skills in authentic, real-life situations. Take a cultural class. ___39___ You might choose to learn how to make traditional Vietnamese egg coffee, practice basic Chinese kungfu moves, or dance the passionate Argentine tango. These hands-on experiences offer enjoyable and immersive (沉浸式的) ways to understand what is important to the local people and how their history has shaped their contemporary way of life. Visit landmarks of cultural importance. Make time to visit sites of deep historical and cultural significance, such as the Berlin Wall or Ground Zero in New York. ___40___ Understanding the history builds empathy and explains your host country’s society. By actively engaging with the local culture, you can turn culture shock into personal growth, returning home with a broader perspective and lasting memories. A. Make local friends. B. Learn the language. C. Explore culture in a structured class. D. Maintain an open and curious mindset. E. Here are some practical and effective tips. F. Checking in with your friends and family can bring you comfort. G. These powerful places tell significant stories about a nation’s past. 【答案】36. E 37. D 38. A 39. C 40. G 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了几种帮助留学生在海外应对文化冲击的实用方法，包括接纳文化差异、结交当地朋友、参加文化课程、参观历史文化地标等。 【36题详解】 根据上文“It is very common for students to experience culture shock — a feeling of anxiety and discomfort when faced with an unfamiliar culture. Preparing in advance by learning about local customs and social norms can significantly ease the adjustment process. (留学生经历文化冲击是很常见的 —— 当面对不熟悉的文化时，会产生一种焦虑和不适的感觉。提前了解当地习俗和社会规范能显著缓解适应过程)”以及下文各段分别介绍应对文化冲击的具体建议可知，前文提到面对文化冲击应提前准备，后文则给出了具体的建议，E选项“Here are some practical and effective tips. (以下是一些实用且有效的建议)”，既承接上文对文化冲击及初步应对方法的提及，又自然引出下文详细的建议内容。故选E项。 【37题详解】 根据本段小标题“Embrace cultural differences. (接纳文化差异)”和上文“You don’t have to agree with or adopt every cultural difference you encounter — the key is to acknowledge their existence and show genuine respect. (你不必认同或接受遇到的每一个文化差异 —— 关键是承认它们的存在并表现出真诚的尊重)”以及下文“It will help you appreciate what makes each culture unique, ultimately deepening your cross-cultural understanding and personal growth. (这将帮助你欣赏每种文化的独特之处，最终加深你的跨文化理解和个人成长)”可知，本段强调对文化差异应持开放态度，D选项“Maintain an open and curious mindset. (保持开放和好奇的心态)”是对“接纳文化差异”这一核心要求的补充，说明了接纳差异需要具备的心态，且与下文形成因果逻辑，解释了“开放好奇心态”的作用。故选D项。 【38题详解】 根据设空位置和下文“Cultural differences should not be barriers to forming meaningful connections. Actively befriending local people can dramatically reduce feelings of loneliness. Local friends can introduce you to aspects of daily life, traditions, and perspectives that most tourists completely miss. (文化差异不应成为建立有意义联系的障碍。主动与当地人交朋友能显著减轻孤独感。当地的朋友可以向你介绍日常生活、传统习俗和各种观点等方面的内容，而这些是大多数游客完全无法接触到的)”可知，下文围绕“与当地朋友建立联系”展开，A选项“Make local friends. (结交当地朋友)”中的“local friends”与下文“befriending local people”“Local friends”直接呼应，准确提炼了本段“通过结交当地朋友应对文化冲击”的建议，适合作为段落小标题。故选A项。 【39题详解】 根据本段小标题“Take a cultural class. (参加文化课程)”以及下文“You might choose to learn how to make traditional Vietnamese egg coffee, practice basic Chinese kungfu moves, or dance the passionate Argentine tango. (你可以选择学习制作越南传统鸡蛋咖啡、练习中国功夫基础动作，或跳热情的阿根廷探戈)”可知，本段主题为“参加文化课程”，且后文列举了具体的活动，C选项“Explore culture in a structured class. (在系统化的课程中探索文化)”是对“Take a cultural class”的进一步解释，“structured class”对应“cultural class”，“Explore culture”则呼应下文通过课程学习文化相关技能的内容，说明参加文化课程的本质是“系统化探索文化”，逻辑连贯。故选C项。 【40题详解】 根据上文“Make time to visit sites of deep historical and cultural significance, such as the Berlin Wall or Ground Zero in New York. (花时间参观具有深厚历史和文化意义的地点，如柏林墙或纽约零点地带)”以及下文“Understanding the history builds empathy and explains your host country’s society. (了解历史能建立共情，并帮助你理解所在国的社会)”可知，上文提到参观具有深厚历史和文化意义的景点，下文则说明了其意义，G选项“These powerful places tell significant stories about a nation’s past. (这些具有强烈感染力的地方讲述着一个国家过去的重要故事)”中的“These powerful places”指代上文“sites of deep historical and cultural significance”，“tell significant stories about a nation’s past”则连接下文“Understanding the history”，解释了为何参观这些地点能帮助了解历史，承上启下，逻辑连贯。故选G项。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last summer, to escape the heat of my home city, I ventured north to Norway, visiting my friend Lars in his ancestral village. Eager to show me local life, he invited me to a family dinner at his grandparents’ wooden house by the water. I accepted with great ____41____. The house was cozy, rich with the warm smell of ____42____ bread and dried fish. A soft evening light spilled through the windows onto the beautifully set table. After the initial warm greetings, we began to eat. The fish soup and dark rye bread were delicious, but I soon noticed something strange: except for the occasional “please pass the butter,” everyone ate in complete ____43____. In my culture, where dinner conversation is ____44____ and constant, a quiet meal often ____45____ tension or boredom. I felt a growing pressure to ____46____ the empty silence. Thinking I should be ____47____ and make everyone comfortable, I started asking Lars’s grandfather about his old fishing boat. He looked up, his blue eyes calm, and answered ____48____, with just a few words, and then silence ____49____ again. I tried another topic, though, with the same ____50____. My cheerful efforts to “____51____ the atmosphere” seemed only to drift away like mist. A knot of awkwardness ____52____ in my stomach; I was certain my chatter had annoyed them. After the meal, as we sipped strong coffee by the stone fireplace, Lars’ grandmother turned to me. She smiled and said softly, “We enjoy the food and each other’s company quietly here. For us, the silence is comfortable and full. It’s not ____53____.” Lars then explained that in their coastal culture, shared, wordless companionship is a sign of trust and deep comfort, not a social ____54____ to be avoided at all costs. I looked into the crackling fire, a wave of understanding washing over me. My well-intentioned performance had been the only true ____55____ in their peaceful evening. 41. A. enthusiasm B. brilliance C. anxiety D. burden 42. A. carefully-designed B. long-anticipated C. home-made D. round-shaped 43. A. chaos B. harmony C. confidence D. silence 44. A. awkward B. depressing C. lively D. optimistic 45. A. signals B. recalls C. improves D. ends 46. A. encourage B. fill C. initiate D. strengthen 47. A. patient B. humorous C. formal D. polite 48. A. briefly B. loudly C. excitedly D. repeatedly 49. A. broke B. settled C. disappeared D. continued 50. A. severity B. praise C. result D. proof 51. A. break up B. warm up C. turn down D. take in 52. A. exposed B. tightened C. began D. stuck 53. A. complex B. natural C. golden D. blank 54. A. crime B. skill C. failure D. event 55. A. comfort B. convention C. delight D. disturbance 【答案】41. A 42. C 43. D 44. C 45. A 46. B 47. D 48. A 49. B 50. C 51. B 52. B 53. D 54. C 55. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述作者去朋友祖父家吃饭时一直试图打破沉默，活跃气氛，最后才了解到在朋友的文化中，进餐时无需言语的相互陪伴是信任和内心深处的安心的体现。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我热情地接受了。A. enthusiasm热情；B. brilliance光辉；C. anxiety焦虑；D. burden负担。根据上文“he invited me to a family dinner”和下文“After the initial warm greetings”可知，作者受邀去吃晚饭，下文提到热情打招呼，故作者热情地接受了邀请，故选A。 【42题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这房子很温馨，弥漫着自家制作的面包和干鱼散发出的温暖香气。A. carefully-designed精心设计的；B. long-anticipated期盼已久的；C. home-made家里制作的；D. round-shaped圆形的。根据上文“a family dinner at his grandparents’ wooden house”可知，作者受邀去Lars祖父家共进晚餐，故此处指“自家制作的面包”，故选C。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：鱼汤和黑麦面包味道极佳，但我很快发现了一些奇怪的现象：除了偶尔有人会说“请把黄油递给我”之外，其他人吃饭时都保持着完全的安静。A. chaos混乱；B. harmony和谐；C. confidence信心；D. silence沉默。根据上文“except for the occasional “please pass the butter,””和下文“the empty silence”可知，吃饭时除了偶尔有人说话，其他人都保持沉默，故选D。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在我的文化中，人们在用餐时的交谈气氛热烈且持续不断，而如果一顿饭吃得安静无声，往往意味着存在紧张或无聊的情况。A. awkward令人尴尬的；B. depressing令人沮丧的；C. lively活跃热情的；D. optimistic乐观的。根据上文“I soon noticed something strange”和空后的“constant”可知，作者对于用餐时的安静感到奇怪，由此推知在作者的文化中人们在用餐时的交谈气氛热烈，故选C。 【45题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. signals表示；B. recalls回忆；C. improves提高；D. ends结束。根据上文“dinner conversation is ________ and constant”和下文“tension or boredom”可知，在作者的文化中用餐时会一直说话，安静地用餐表示存在紧张或无聊的情况，故选A。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我感到一种越来越强烈的紧迫感，想要填补这空荡荡的寂静。A. encourage鼓励；B. fill填满；C. initiate开始，发起；D. strengthen加强。根据下文“I started asking Lars’s grandfather about his old fishing boat”可知，作者开始说话填补空荡荡的寂静，故选B。 【47题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：想着自己应该表现得礼貌些，让大家都感到自在些，于是我便开始向Lars的祖父询问他那艘老旧的渔船的相关情况。A. patient有耐心的；B. humorous幽默的；C. formal正式的；D. polite礼貌的。根据下文“and make everyone comfortable”和语境可知，作者开始说话打破沉默是为了保持礼貌，让大家愉快，故选D。 【48题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：他抬起头来，蓝色的眼睛平静地望着前方，简短地回答了几句，然后又是一阵沉默。A. briefly简短地；B. loudly大声地；C. excitedly兴奋地；D. repeatedly重复地。根据下文“with just a few words”可知，他简短地回答作者的问题，故选A。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. broke打破；B. settled定居，降落，停留；C. disappeared消失；D. continued继续。根据下文“I tried another topic”可知，祖父简短地回答了问题，下文提到作者又开启了一个话题，故此处指“沉默再次出现、停留”，故选B。 【50题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：不过，我还是尝试了另一个话题，结果还是那样。A. severity严重；B. praise赞扬；C. result结果；D. proof证据。根据下文“My cheerful efforts to “________ the atmosphere” seemed only to drift away like mist.”可知，作者的努力收效甚微，故作者尝试另一个话题后结果还是一样，故选C。 【51题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我试图“活跃气氛”的热情举动，却似乎就像薄雾一般渐渐消散了。A. break up分手；B. warm up（使）活跃起来，热情起来；C. turn down拒绝；D. take in吸收。根据上文“I started asking Lars’s grandfather about his old fishing boat”和“I tried another topic”可知，饭桌上作者一直尝试打破沉默，使气氛活跃起来，故选B。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的心头莫名地涌起一阵尴尬之感；我确信自己的喋喋不休让他们感到不悦了。A. exposed暴露；B. tightened加强，拧紧；C. began开始；D. stuck卡住。根据下文“I was certain my chatter had annoyed them”可知，此处指尴尬的心结揪紧，故选B。 【53题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它不是空白的。A. complex复杂的；B. natural自然的；C. golden金色的；D. blank空白的。根据上文“the silence is comfortable and full”可知，沉默是有意义的，不是空白，此处和“full”形成对比，故选D。 【54题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Lars接着解释道，在他们的沿海文化中，这种共享的、无需言语的相互陪伴是信任和内心深处的安心的体现，而非需要竭尽全力去避免的社交失败。A. crime罪行；B. skill技巧；C. failure失败；D. event事件。根据上文“shared, wordless companionship is a sign of trust and deep comfort”可知，没有人说话不意味着社交失败，故选C。 【55题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我出于好意所做的举动，却是他们这个宁静夜晚中唯一的一次真正干扰。A. comfort安慰；B. convention公约，协定；C. delight高兴；D. disturbance打扰，干扰。根据上文“shared, wordless companionship is a sign of trust and deep comfort”可知，共享的、无需言语的相互陪伴是信任和内心深处的安心的体现，所以作者一直说话是打扰，故选D。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Lady White Snake is a dance production by Shanghai Grand Theater. It will make its first US____56____(appear) at the “Summer at the Lincoln Center” festival in New York. The performances will show the artistic vision____57____cultural vitality of contemporary China to global audiences. Three shows of the dance theater’s reinterpretation of the classic Chinese legend ____58____(schedule) to be held at the David H. Koch Theater, a____59____(symbol) venue (场所) within the Lincoln Center complex, on July 26 and 27. These performances____60____(showcase) the talents of Chinese artists will allow US audiences to gain a profound experience of cultural imagination. ____61____also makes this event significant is its intention to promote international cooperation and people-to-people exchange through cultural interaction. The dance is an____62____(artistic) groundbreaking recreation of China’s folk legend, The Tale of the White Snake. Zhang Xiaoding, general manager of SGT, said that the company’s aim of creating Lady White Snake in 2021 was____63____(innovate): “We want to converge (汇集) different types of art, and retell____64____legend through a blend of classical ballet and Chinese classical dance.” This innovative approach allows the production to move ____65____ traditional narrative (叙述), exploring human emotions and expressing the inner spirit of human beings. 【答案】56. appearance 57. and 58. are scheduled 59. symbolic 60. showcasing 61. What 62. artistically 63. to innovate 64. the 65. beyond 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了上海大剧院的舞剧《白蛇传》将首次在美国林肯中心“夏日艺术节”上演，讲述了该剧演出安排、艺术创新之处以及其在促进国际文化交流方面的重要意义。 【56题详解】 考查名词。句意：它将在纽约“林肯中心夏日艺术节”上首次在美国亮相。空处前有形容词性物主代词its和序数词first修饰，且作动词make的宾语，应用名词形式，appear的名词为appearance，表示“亮相；出现”。故填appearance。 【57题详解】 考查连词。句意：这些演出将向全球观众展示当代中国的艺术视野和文化活力。“artistic vision”与“cultural vitality”为并列关系，应用连词and连接，译为“和”。故填and。 【58题详解】 考查谓语动词。句意：这部对中国经典传说重新演绎的三场舞剧演出定于7月26日和27日在林肯中心建筑群内具有象征意义的场馆——David H. Koch剧院举行。主语“Three shows”与谓语动词schedule之间为被动关系，且描述的是计划的事情，应用一般现在时的被动语态，其结构为“am/is/are + 过去分词”，又因主语为复数，应用are scheduled。故填are scheduled。 【59题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这部舞剧对中国经典传说重新演绎的三场演出定于7月26日和27日在林肯中心建筑群内具有象征意义的场馆——David H. Koch Theater举行。空处修饰名词venue，应用形容词形式，symbol的形容词为symbolic，译为“象征的；具有象征意义的”。故填symbolic。 【60题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这些展示中国艺术家才华的演出将让美国观众获得深刻的文化想象体验。此句中已有谓语动词will allow，此处需用非谓语形式，空处修饰名词performances，且与performances之间为主动关系，应用现在分词作后置定语，showcase的现在分词为showcasing，译为“展示；展现”。故填showcasing。 【61题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：让这一活动具有重要意义的还有，它旨在通过文化交流促进国际合作和民间交往。空处引导主语从句，且在从句中作主语，指物，应用连接代词what引导，表示“……的事情”，句首单词首字母需大写。故填What。 【62题详解】 考查副词。句意：这部舞剧是对中国民间传说《白蛇传》具有艺术开创性的重新创作。空处修饰形容词groundbreaking，应用副词形式，artistic的副词为artistically，译为“艺术地；在艺术方面”。故填artistically。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：上海大剧院总经理张晓丁表示，剧院2021年创作《白蛇传》的目的是创新。空处作表语，说明aim的具体内容，应用动词不定式形式，innovate的动词不定式为to innovate，译为“创新”。故填to innovate。 【64题详解】 考查冠词。句意：我们想要汇集不同类型的艺术，通过古典芭蕾与中国古典舞的融合来重新讲述这个传说。此处特指上文提到的“The Tale of the White Snake”这一传说，应用定冠词the修饰。故填the。 【65题详解】 考查介词。句意：这种创新的方式让这部作品超越了传统叙事，探索人类情感并表达人类的内在精神。此处表示“超越（传统叙事）”，应用介词beyond，表示“超越；超出”。故填beyond。 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 66. 你校举办了主题为“How to Protect Cultural Heritage”的演讲比赛。请你为学校英文报的“英语天地”栏目写一篇新闻报道，内容包括： 1. 比赛目的； 2. 比赛过程； 3. 比赛反响； 注意：词数： 80左右。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 In order to raise our awareness of protecting our cultural heritage, our school held a speech contest titled How to Protect Cultural Heritage. The contest lasting 2 hours started at 9 o’clock on Friday morning. Twenty candidates selected from every class took part in the contest. All the speakers, five of whom was awarded the first prize, gave wonderful performances, expressing their opinions on how to protect cultural heritage. All the teachers and students thought highly of the activity, through which the students could not only improve the speaking ability but also raise our awareness of protecting our cultural heritage. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为学校英文报的“英语天地”栏目写一篇新闻报道，报道学校举办的主题为“How to Protect Cultural Heritage”的演讲比赛。 【详解】1.词汇积累 比赛：contest→competition 选择：select→choose 能力：ability→competence 提高：raise→enhance 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The contest lasting 2 hours started at 9 o’clock on Friday morning. 拓展句：The contest which lasted 2 hours started at 9 o’clock on Friday morning. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 All the speakers, five of whom was awarded the first prize, gave wonderful performances, expressing their opinions on how to protect cultural heritage.（运用了数词+of+whom引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】All the teachers and students thought highly of the activity, through which the students could not only improve the speaking ability but also raise our awareness of protecting our cultural heritage. (运用了介词+which引导的非限制性定语从句和not only…but also…连词词组) 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Studying abroad in Canada, I never thought that the small chopsticks would become a unique barrier in my cross-cultural adaptation. For a Chinese student, using chopsticks to eat is the most natural thing. But here, every time I ate in the cafeteria and skillfully picked up food with chopsticks, the foreign classmates around me always cast curious and slightly confused looks, and from time to time, there were whispers: “How do they do that?” At first, I would smile and briefly explain how to use chopsticks to them. But as the number of times increased, the sense of strangeness brought about by cultural differences gradually made me feel uncomfortable. Even for a moment, I hesitated to switch to a knife and fork to eat in order to fit in. During a group dinner, everyone sat around the restaurant. I habitually reached out for chopsticks. Jack, who was in the same group, saw this and exclaimed excitedly: “Hey, let’s see your magic with chopsticks!” As he spoke, he also picked up a pair of chopsticks and clumsily imitated. But before he could pick up anything, the chopsticks slipped from his hand. The other classmates laughed, and my face burned. I lowered my head to eat awkwardly, but my heart was in a mess. I realized that in their eyes, chopsticks were just a novel “performance prop (道具)”, and I, as a “foreigner” using chopsticks, seemed to have become an object of observation. After that, when facing others’ curiosity about chopsticks, I lost the initial enthusiasm to share and just casually smiled. I was afraid of this excessive attention, afraid that my cultural habits would become an “outsider label” in the eyes of others. I even began to deliberately reduce the number of times I used chopsticks in public, trying to make myself “fit in” with the local dining style. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Until one day, the school held an international cultural festival. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I started to patiently explain how to hold chopsticks and what they symbolize. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Until one day, the school held an international cultural festival. Each country’s student union was required to set up a booth to showcase their own culture. Our Chinese student union decided to take chopsticks as the theme. At first, I was a little hesitant, but when I saw my classmates actively preparing, I was also infected by their enthusiasm. I thought, since chopsticks are an important part of Chinese culture, why not let more people know and understand them? I started to patiently explain how to hold chopsticks and what they symbolize. I told them that chopsticks represent the wisdom and philosophy of the Chinese people. They are not only a tool for eating, but also a cultural carrier. As I spoke, more and more people gathered around our booth. Some of them were curious, some were amazed, and some even tried to use chopsticks under my guidance. Looking at their serious expressions and the smiles on their faces, I felt a sense of pride and satisfaction. I realized that cultural differences are not a barrier, but a bridge. As long as we are willing to share and communicate, we can understand and respect each other’s cultures. 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了作者在加拿大留学时，因使用筷子吃饭被外国同学好奇围观，逐渐对筷子产生抵触，直到学校举办国际文化节。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①第一段首句“直到有一天，学校举办了国际文化节。”可续写作者在文化节上的经历，如决定以筷子为主题展示中国文化，开始时的犹豫，以及看到同学们积极准备后的转变。 ②第二段首句“我开始耐心地解释如何拿筷子以及它们象征着什么。”可续写作者在文化节上向外国同学介绍筷子的过程，同学们的反应，以及作者自己的感受和领悟。 2. 续写线索：学校举办国际文化节——中国学生以筷子为主题——作者犹豫后加入——作者介绍筷子——同学们的反应——作者的感受和领悟 3. 词汇激活： 行为类： ①展示：showcase/display ②影响：infect/affect ③聚集：gather/assemble 情绪类： ①热情：enthusiasm/passion/zeal ②满意：satisfaction/contentment 【点睛】[高分句型1] I thought, since chopsticks are an important part of Chinese culture, why not let more people know and understand them? (运用了since引导原因状语从句) [高分句型2] As I spoke, more and more people gathered around our booth. (运用了as引导时间状语从句) [高分句型3] I realized that cultural differences are not a barrier, but a bridge. (运用了that引导宾语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 江西省九江市匡卢星瀚高级中学2025-2026学年上学期1月高一英语试卷 时间120分钟 总分150分 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where is the woman probably from? A. Mexico. B. Peru. C. Britain. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why does the woman correct the man? A. For a wrong order. B. For a word spelling. C. For a culture difference. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. A lecture. B. Some countries. C. Traditional customs. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What time is it in the UK? A. 2:00 a.m. B. 10:00 a.m. C. 6:00 p.m. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 How does the man feel about the speech? A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Inspiring. 第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where are the speakers? A. In Scotland. B. In Italy. C. In India. 7. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Travel tips. B. Gestures in different cultures. C. Interesting traditions in Europe. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. How did James eat food at the wedding in India? A. With his hands. B. With chopsticks. C. With a fork. 9. What did James think of the food? A. Terrible. B. Delicious. C. Strange. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. What does the “thumbs-up” mean in Thailand? A. Disagreeing with others. B. Making fun of others. C. Encouraging others. 11. In which country does the “OK” gesture mean money? A. Brazil. B. Japan. C. Germany. 12. How does the man sound in the end? A. Frightened. B. Worried. C. Unbelievable. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. What impressed the man most in the US? A. Personal characters. B. Cultural differences. C. Living habits. 14. Why did the man ask his American friend a question? A. To inquire about an accident. B. To blame him for his carelessness. C. To express his concern for his friend. 15. What did the man suggest his American friend do? A. Have a good rest. B. See a doctor. C. Take some medicine. 16. How does the woman feel concerning the man’s American friend’s answer at first? A. Excited. B. Angry. C. Puzzled. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What do restaurants in America seldom accept? A. Checks. B. Cash. C. Credit cards. 18. What is the common custom at popular restaurants in America? A. They mainly serve for large parties. B. They offer alcohol to guests over 18. C. Many of them don’t accept reservations. 19. What percentage of the bill should be tipped for superior service? A. About 15%. B. About 20%. C. About 25%. 20. Who generally smokes the least? A. Asians. B. Europeans. C. Americans. 第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A The latest additions to its World Heritage （遗产）list. The following are some of the recent additions. Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture（(Russia）) The structures, many of which are churches, were all designed by the Pskov School of Architecture. It was a leading school of building design in the country, especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. Some elements common to Pskov architecture date back to the 11th century. Babylon（(Iraq）) The ancient city of Babylon is gaining World Heritage Site status. The city was once a main tourist site before Iraq suffered several wars. The 4, 300-year-old city is where dynasties have risen and fallen since the earliest days of settled human civilization. UNESCO Says the site "offers a look into one of the most influential empires of the ancient world". Writing-on-stone（Canada） Canada^ Writing-on-stone monument has a large number of protected rock paintings and rock carvings. Some of them are 2, 000 years old. The markings were left by Blackfoot Native Americans, who lived in parts of Western Canada and the far northern United States. The land that makes up Writing-on-Stone is filled with rock posts that have been formed into "spectacular shapes" by erosion （侵蚀）. Party and Ilha Grande（Brazil） The historic coastal town of Party and the island Ilha Grande are already popular places for visitors to Brazils Rio de Janeiro state. Party was the final stop along the Gold Route, along which gold was shipped to Europe in the 1600s. The area is also home to a huge number of animals, some of which are in danger now. 21. What do we know about the buildings in Pskov? A. Their designs came from the same school. B. They are merely churches. C. They are a group of ancient schools. D. Their paintings are about 2,000 years old. 22. What can we learn from the Writing-on-Stone monument? A. It is the best-preserved monument in Canada. B. It enjoys great popularity with visitors. C. It reflects the culture of the natives. D. It was formed by nature. 23. What can visitors see in Paraty and Ilha Grande? A. Shipping activities. B. Coastal scenery. C. Gold mining equipment. D. Some churches B It’s common to see a barista (咖啡师) create coffee art, but it’s a whole different ballgame doing the same thing with tea. Han Zheming has managed to perfect the skill, creating tea art in cups, or dian cha in Chinese, which used to be a ritual (仪式) during the Song Dynasty. Over the past six years, he has used tea and spoons to create nearly 200 patterns based on ancient paintings. “It’s like adding bells and whistles to tea and giving people a stronger sense of occasion, so drinking tea is more fun,” Han says. It’s also his intention to bring the old ritual back to modern life and have more people appreciate its charm. Chinese tea culture started to enjoy popularity during the Tang Dynasty and flourished (繁荣) throughout the Song Dynasty, when tea had become a necessity for almost everyone, from nobles and scholars to common people, just like other necessary items, such as rice, oil and salt. In the Song Dynasty, the popular way of having tea was through dian cha. The process begins with hot water being poured over fine powdered tea, creating a paste. Then more hot water is slowly added as the tea is constantly whisked (搅动) by hand with a bamboo stick. This action of pouring hot water is called dian, hence the name dian cha, which was listed as an intangible cultural heritage of Runzhou District, Zhenjiang City, Jiangsu Province. Han has been fascinated by the culture and art of the Song Dynasty. “My mother loves traditional culture and I have been leaning toward it under her influence,” Han says. After graduating in 2006, he took great delight in drinking tea gradually. This led him to learn about traditional tea culture and buy ceramic tea sets, especially those made in the style of the Song Dynasty. While studying the history and trying to figure out the reasons behind the use of tea sets, he came across the art of dian cha. “I was amazed by this wonderful way of drinking tea,” Han says. 24. How does the writer introduce the topic of dian cha in the first paragraph? A. By raising a question. B. By defining a concept. C. By making a comparison. D. By giving examples. 25. Why did Han Zheming commit himself to dian cha? A. To show off his skill in making tea. B. To revive the old ritual in modern life. C. To boost tea sales and increase his income. D. To help his mother promote traditional culture. 26. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about? A. The specific process of making dian cha. B. Han Zheming's experience of growing tea. C. The differences between dian cha and other tea ceremonies. D. Application procedures for intangible cultural heritage registration. 27. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. A History of Chinese Tea Sets B. A Tea Art Reborn from History C. The Interesting Procedures for Making Tea D. The Different Tea Culture Through Dynasties C At your next meeting, wait for a pause (暂停) in conversation and try to measure how long it lasts. Among English speakers, chances are that it will be a second or two at most. But while this pattern may be universal, our awareness of silence differs dramatically across cultures. What one culture considers a confusing or awkward pause may be seen by others as a valuable moment of reflection and sign of respect for what the last speaker has said. Research in Dutch and also in English found that when a silence in conversation stretches to four seconds, people start to feel uneasy. In contrast, a separate study of business meetings found that Japanese people are happy with silences of 8.2 seconds — nearly twice as long as in Americans’ meetings. In Japan, it is recognized that the best communication is when you don’t speak at all. It’s already a failure to understand each other by speaking because you’re repairing that failure by using words. In the US, it may originate from the history of colonial (殖民地的) America as a crossroads of many different races. When you have a complex of difference, it’s hard to establish common understanding unless you talk and there’s understandably a kind of anxiety unless people are verbally (口头上) engaged to establish a common life. This applies also to some extent to London. In contrast, when there’s more homogeneity, perhaps it’s easier for some kinds of silence to appear. For example, among your closest friends and family it’s easier to sit in silence than with people you’re less well familiar with. This acceptance of silence in homogeneous cultures arises from shared context, where quiet can signal respect or understanding, as in Japan or Finland. In diverse societies like the U. S., however, continuous talk is often needed to bridge differences, making silence feel ambiguous. This contrast affects interactions globally: one side may see silence as depth, the other as a void. Ultimately, a culture’s comfort with silence reflects its reliance on unspoken mutual understanding. 28. In which country can a silence of 6 seconds be accepted? A. The Netherlands. B. Japan. C. England. D. America. 29. What might the Japanese agree with in a conversation? A. Speaking more gives the upper hand. B. Speak out what you have in your mind. C. Great minds think alike without words. D. The shorter talking silence, the better. 30. What is the reason why Americans feel uncomfortable with long silences? A. They live a fast-paced lifestyle and lack patience. B. A cultural habit formed by their history of diverse origins. C. They think writing is more important than talking. D. Their schools teach them to answer questions quickly. 31. What does the underlined word “homogeneity” in the last paragraph mean? A. Similarity. B. Competition. C. Balance. D. Misunderstanding. D Weddings are important celebrations around the world, but the customs vary greatly from culture to culture. In Western countries, a typical wedding usually includes a church ceremony and a reception. Before the wedding, the bride and groom may have a bachelor party and a bachelorette party respectively. On the wedding day, the bride wears a white dress, which symbolizes purity. The groom wears a suit. The ceremony is often presided over by a priest or a judge. During the ceremony, the couple exchanges vows and rings, promising to love and care for each other forever. After the ceremony, there is a reception with food, drinks, and dancing. The newlyweds cut the wedding cake together, which symbolizes their shared future. Guests give gifts to the couple to help them start their new life. In some cultures, guests also give money in envelopes as a wedding present. In contrast, Chinese weddings have different traditions. The bride may wear a red dress, which symbolizes happiness and good luck. The wedding ceremony often includes tea ceremonies where the couple serves tea to their parents to show respect. Red envelopes with money are also an important part of Chinese weddings, given by relatives and friends to the newlyweds. Despite the differences, weddings in all cultures share the same meaning: celebrating the union of two people and wishing them a happy life together. 32. What does a white dress symbolize in Western weddings? A. Happiness B. Purity C. Good luck D. Prosperity 33. What is a common custom in both Western and Chinese weddings? A. The bride wears white B. The couple exchanges rings C. Guests give money as gifts D. There is a church ceremony 34. What is the universal meaning of weddings? A. Showing respect to parents B. Receiving expensive gifts C. Celebrating the couple's union and wishing them happiness D. Having a grand party 35. What is the main idea of the passage? A. The history of Western weddings B. Different wedding customs around the world C. The importance of Chinese weddings D. How to plan a perfect wedding 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 How to Deal with Culture Shock While Abroad It is very common for students to experience culture shock — a feeling of anxiety and discomfort when faced with an unfamiliar culture. Preparing in advance by learning about local customs and social norms can significantly ease the adjustment process. ___36___ Embrace cultural differences. One of the most valuable benefits of studying abroad is gaining meaningful insight into a different culture. You don’t have to agree with or adopt every cultural difference you encounter — the key is to acknowledge their existence and show genuine respect. ___37___ It will help you appreciate what makes each culture unique, ultimately deepening your cross-cultural understanding and personal growth. ___38___ Cultural differences should not be barriers to forming meaningful connections. Actively befriending local people can dramatically reduce feelings of loneliness. Local friends can introduce you to aspects of daily life, traditions, and perspectives that most tourists completely miss. These relationships will also provide you with natural opportunities to practice and improve your language skills in authentic, real-life situations. Take a cultural class. ___39___ You might choose to learn how to make traditional Vietnamese egg coffee, practice basic Chinese kungfu moves, or dance the passionate Argentine tango. These hands-on experiences offer enjoyable and immersive (沉浸式的) ways to understand what is important to the local people and how their history has shaped their contemporary way of life. Visit landmarks of cultural importance. Make time to visit sites of deep historical and cultural significance, such as the Berlin Wall or Ground Zero in New York. ___40___ Understanding the history builds empathy and explains your host country’s society. By actively engaging with the local culture, you can turn culture shock into personal growth, returning home with a broader perspective and lasting memories. A. Make local friends. B. Learn the language. C. Explore culture in a structured class. D. Maintain an open and curious mindset. E. Here are some practical and effective tips. F. Checking in with your friends and family can bring you comfort. G. These powerful places tell significant stories about a nation’s past. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Last summer, to escape the heat of my home city, I ventured north to Norway, visiting my friend Lars in his ancestral village. Eager to show me local life, he invited me to a family dinner at his grandparents’ wooden house by the water. I accepted with great ____41____. The house was cozy, rich with the warm smell of ____42____ bread and dried fish. A soft evening light spilled through the windows onto the beautifully set table. After the initial warm greetings, we began to eat. The fish soup and dark rye bread were delicious, but I soon noticed something strange: except for the occasional “please pass the butter,” everyone ate in complete ____43____. In my culture, where dinner conversation is ____44____ and constant, a quiet meal often ____45____ tension or boredom. I felt a growing pressure to ____46____ the empty silence. Thinking I should be ____47____ and make everyone comfortable, I started asking Lars’s grandfather about his old fishing boat. He looked up, his blue eyes calm, and answered ____48____, with just a few words, and then silence ____49____ again. I tried another topic, though, with the same ____50____. My cheerful efforts to “____51____ the atmosphere” seemed only to drift away like mist. A knot of awkwardness ____52____ in my stomach; I was certain my chatter had annoyed them. After the meal, as we sipped strong coffee by the stone fireplace, Lars’ grandmother turned to me. She smiled and said softly, “We enjoy the food and each other’s company quietly here. For us, the silence is comfortable and full. It’s not ____53____.” Lars then explained that in their coastal culture, shared, wordless companionship is a sign of trust and deep comfort, not a social ____54____ to be avoided at all costs. I looked into the crackling fire, a wave of understanding washing over me. My well-intentioned performance had been the only true ____55____ in their peaceful evening. 41. A. enthusiasm B. brilliance C. anxiety D. burden 42. A. carefully-designed B. long-anticipated C. home-made D. round-shaped 43. A. chaos B. harmony C. confidence D. silence 44. A. awkward B. depressing C. lively D. optimistic 45. A. signals B. recalls C. improves D. ends 46. A. encourage B. fill C. initiate D. strengthen 47. A. patient B. humorous C. formal D. polite 48. A. briefly B. loudly C. excitedly D. repeatedly 49. A. broke B. settled C. disappeared D. continued 50. A. severity B. praise C. result D. proof 51. A. break up B. warm up C. turn down D. take in 52. A. exposed B. tightened C. began D. stuck 53. A. complex B. natural C. golden D. blank 54. A. crime B. skill C. failure D. event 55. A. comfort B. convention C. delight D. disturbance 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Lady White Snake is a dance production by Shanghai Grand Theater. It will make its first US____56____(appear) at the “Summer at the Lincoln Center” festival in New York. The performances will show the artistic vision____57____cultural vitality of contemporary China to global audiences. Three shows of the dance theater’s reinterpretation of the classic Chinese legend ____58____(schedule) to be held at the David H. Koch Theater, a____59____(symbol) venue (场所) within the Lincoln Center complex, on July 26 and 27. These performances____60____(showcase) the talents of Chinese artists will allow US audiences to gain a profound experience of cultural imagination. ____61____also makes this event significant is its intention to promote international cooperation and people-to-people exchange through cultural interaction. The dance is an____62____(artistic) groundbreaking recreation of China’s folk legend, The Tale of the White Snake. Zhang Xiaoding, general manager of SGT, said that the company’s aim of creating Lady White Snake in 2021 was____63____(innovate): “We want to converge (汇集) different types of art, and retell____64____legend through a blend of classical ballet and Chinese classical dance.” This innovative approach allows the production to move ____65____ traditional narrative (叙述), exploring human emotions and expressing the inner spirit of human beings. 第三部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节 应用文写作(满分15分) 66. 你校举办了主题为“How to Protect Cultural Heritage”的演讲比赛。请你为学校英文报的“英语天地”栏目写一篇新闻报道，内容包括： 1. 比赛目的； 2. 比赛过程； 3. 比赛反响； 注意：词数： 80左右。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 读后续写(满分25分) 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Studying abroad in Canada, I never thought that the small chopsticks would become a unique barrier in my cross-cultural adaptation. For a Chinese student, using chopsticks to eat is the most natural thing. But here, every time I ate in the cafeteria and skillfully picked up food with chopsticks, the foreign classmates around me always cast curious and slightly confused looks, and from time to time, there were whispers: “How do they do that?” At first, I would smile and briefly explain how to use chopsticks to them. But as the number of times increased, the sense of strangeness brought about by cultural differences gradually made me feel uncomfortable. Even for a moment, I hesitated to switch to a knife and fork to eat in order to fit in. During a group dinner, everyone sat around the restaurant. I habitually reached out for chopsticks. Jack, who was in the same group, saw this and exclaimed excitedly: “Hey, let’s see your magic with chopsticks!” As he spoke, he also picked up a pair of chopsticks and clumsily imitated. But before he could pick up anything, the chopsticks slipped from his hand. The other classmates laughed, and my face burned. I lowered my head to eat awkwardly, but my heart was in a mess. I realized that in their eyes, chopsticks were just a novel “performance prop (道具)”, and I, as a “foreigner” using chopsticks, seemed to have become an object of observation. After that, when facing others’ curiosity about chopsticks, I lost the initial enthusiasm to share and just casually smiled. I was afraid of this excessive attention, afraid that my cultural habits would become an “outsider label” in the eyes of others. I even began to deliberately reduce the number of times I used chopsticks in public, trying to make myself “fit in” with the local dining style. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Until one day, the school held an international cultural festival. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I started to patiently explain how to hold chopsticks and what they symbolize. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。Have you noticed that people here in mexico stand very close together? Yes, it's the same in perou too. It's the opposite in britain. I was a little uncomfortable here at first, but later i'm getting used to IT. Listen to the next question. Look, a friend in china ordered a pair of red socks for me. It's the year of the dragon this year, which is my animal year. Actually, you should use long instead of dragon, because dragon belongs to western culture, which is different from long in china. Listen to the next question. doctor read really packed a lot of information in this lecture. I've taken so many notes. Yeah, IT was a really interesting topic, especially the part about traditional customs in different countries. Listen to the next question. Shall we call Lucy . in china? I'm curious about her . adventures. No, we can't. Amy, chinatown is eight hours ahead of the U. K. IT must be two o'clock in the morning there. Listen the next question. Peter, what do you think of the speech? I think it's inspire ing. I don't find IT inspiring at all. Quite the contrary, I just wanted to be over with. Listen to the next question. Isn't IT interesting that some things have good meanings in some cultures and bad . meanings in others. What do you mean? Well, for example, if you give somebody the thumbs up sign here in scotland, IT means good or okay. But if you do IT in some parts of italy or eastern europe, IT means something bad. What does that mean? Trust me, you don't want to know. But that reminds me, when indians shake their head from side to side, IT means, yes. wow, that's confusing. What if you want to say hello, goodbye? I think you just wave Normally. Isn't IT interesting that some things have good meanings in some cultures and bad meanings in others. What do you mean? Well, for example, if you give somebody the thumbs up sign here in scotland, IT means good. We're okay. But if you do IT in some parts of italy or eastern europe, IT means something bad. What does that mean? Trust me, you don't want to know. But that reminds me, when indians shake their head from side to side, IT means, yes. wow, that's confusing. What if you want to say hello or goodbye there? I think you just wave Normally. Listen to the next question. James. I heard you went to a wedding in india last week. How was IT? IT was quite different from the weddings I had been to in the U. S. After the wedding, the food was displayed in a buffet style. And after I got my food, I found there was no . spoon or fork. What about chopsticks? There were no chopsticks either. When I looked around, i've found the others eating using their hands. So I followed . their example. I heard people in that country eat that way. So how did you like the food? Well, I didn't get my hopes high before eating IT, but I just couldn't stop eating. After I tried some, I finished all the food I had got. James, I heard you went to a wedding in india last week. How was IT? IT was quite different from the wedding I had been to in the us. After the wedding, the food was displayed in a buffet style. And after I got my food, I found there was no . spoon or fork. What about chopsticks? There were no chopsticks either. When I looked around, I found the others eating using their hands, so I followed their example. I heard people in that country eat that way. So how did you like the food? Well, I didn't get my hopes high before eating IT, but I just couldn't stop eating. After I tried some, I finished all the food I had got. Listen to the next question. Hey, tony, do you often watch videos on shell home shoe? Sometimes they often ask people to give the thumbs up. Speak of this. Does the thugs up sign mean something positive in your country? No, in thailand, IT means you're making fun of someone. What about in your country? In america? In america. IT is a sign of agreement. Do you know any other meanings of gestures in different countries? Yes, they are really important during traveling abroad, the OK gesture means money. In japan, IT looks rude. In brazil and germany, in france, IT means figure zero. That's really surprising once I read in a newspaper. IT means disagreement. If you not your head, when you shake your head, IT means agreement with you. That's weird. Have you ever heard that students aren't allowed to answer questions unless they reach out there? Four fingers. it's unbelievable. IT makes me confused. Hey, tony, do you often watch videos on shell home shoe? Sometimes they often ask people to give the thumbs up. Speak of this. Does the films up sign mean something positive in your country? No, in thailand, that means you're making fun of someone. What about in your country? In america? America, IT is a sign of agreement. Do you know any many other meanings of gestures in different countries? Yes, they are really important. During traveling abroad. The OK gesture means money. In japan, IT looks rude. In brazil and germany, in france, IT means figure zero. That's really surprising once I read in a newspaper. IT means disagreement. If you not your head, when you shake your head, IT means agreement with you. That's weird. Have you ever heard that students aren't allowed to answer questions unless they reach out there? Four fingers? It's unbelievable. IT makes me confused. Listen to the next question. How was your trip to the united states? Pretty good. I'm glad to hear that what impressed you the most? Well. the cultural differences were really interesting. You mean we chinese think differently from americans? That's right. Quite differently. One day, one of my american friends looked pale, so I asked him whether he was sicker, but he was not willing to answer me. That's strange. And what's more, when he told me he had been sick with a cold for several days, I suggested he go to the hospital as soon as possible. That shows you really cared about your friend. Yeah but he responded by saying, what do you mean? I'm confused. Why did he say that? I thought the same way at first. Later, he told me that it's not a good idea to give people's suggestions about what to do when they're sick. But back in china, giving advice is always regarded as . being kind, absolutely. But now I understand why he responded that way. How was your trip to the united states? Pretty good. I'm glad to hear that what impressed you the most? Well, the cultural differences were really interesting. You mean we chinese think differently from americans? That's right, quite differently. One day, one of my american friends looked pale, so I asked him whether he was sick or not, but he was not willing to answer me. That's strange. And what's more, when he told me he had been sick with a cold for several days, I suggested he go to the hospital as soon as possible. That shows you really cared about your friend. yeah. But he responded by saying, what do you mean? I'm confused why he say that? I thought the same way at first. Later, he told me that it's not a good idea to give peoples'gestion about what to do when they're sick. But back in china, giving advice always regarded as being kind. absolutely. But now I understand why he responded that way. Listen to the next question. If you visit america, you should be aware of some of the american customs and habits. All restaurants in amErica except cash for payment, and most also accept credit cards. You will seldom find a restaurant that accepts checks. IT is common to have to wait for a table in a popular the restaurant. There are many popular restaurants that do not accept reservations or will only accept reservations for large parties. Many restaurants in amErica have a license to serve alcohol. The drinking age in amErica is twenty one. Tipping is another common custom. IT is expected that the customer will leave a tip for the server. The common practice is to leave a tip that is equal to fifteen percent of the total bill for acceptable service and about twenty percent for superior service. Smoking in amErica is not always consider to be a good social habit. Smoking in public is not as common in amErica as in many other countries. Generally, americans smoke less than europeans and much less than asians. IT is a fact that smoking is becoming less and less socially acceptable. Smoking is forbidden in many places. The legal smoking age in amErica is eighteen. If you visit america, you should be aware of some of the american customs and habits. All restaurants in amErica except cash for payment, and most also accept credit cards. You will seldom find a restaurant that accepts checks. IT is common to have to wait for a table in a popular restaurant. There are many popular restaurants that do not accept reservations or will only accept reservations for large parties. Many restaurants in amErica have a license to serve alcohol. The drinking age in amErica is twenty one. Tipping is another common custom. IT is expected that the customer will leave a tip for the server. The common practice is to leave a tip that is equal to fifteen percent of the total bill for acceptable service and about twenty percent four superior service. Smoking in amErica is not always consider to be a good social habit. Smoking in public is not as common in amErica as in many other countries. Generally, americans smoke less than europeans and much less than asians. IT is a fact that smoking is becoming less and less socially acceptable. Smoking is forbidden in many places. The legal smoking age in amErica is eighteen. 听力部分到此结束。