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Unit 6 Crossing Cultures
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Last summer, I visited my pen pal in France. Before leaving, my mum told me French people have 1 customs, so I decided to learn some basic manners.
I learned that it’s 2 to say “Bonjour” (Hello) when meeting someone. I also
3 that people in France didn’t shake hands when they meet friends. They 4 on the cheek when they meet friends.
During meals, I noticed that everyone kept their hands on the table. This made me very 5 . My pen pal’s mum told me it’s a way to show 6 .
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By the end of the trip, I had known many 7 customs. I realized that cultural differences are interesting, not scary. Now I 8 more about how to respect other cultures. Sometimes I thought it’s 9 , but it was right there. This experience taught me that 10 following the local customs helps us get along better with people there.
1. A. scary B. usual C. same D. different
2. A. angry B. wrong C. polite D. rude
3. A. went out B. gave out C. put out D. found out
4. A. kiss B. shake C. rub D. bow
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5. A. angry B. confused C. shocked D. scared
6. A. love B. money C. respect D. health
7. A. Chinese B. French C. Russian D. American
8. A. marry B. help C. know D. receive
9. A. lucky B. uncommon C. common D. formal
10. A. sadly B. nearly C. correctly D. badly
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Tina is from the UK. She noticed a few differences 11. _________ the UK and Germany while living in Germany for a month. She wants to tell others about her 12. ___________(impress).
In Germany, “I don’t mind” doesn’t seem to be 13. ________ acceptable answer. Neither(也不) does “I’ll do whatever you want me 14. ________(do)” or “Really, either way is fine with me”. If she uses these kinds of sentences, most Germans will think she’s unable to make a 15. _________(decide).
Besides, Tina didn’t realize how polite the British were until she 16. ________
二、短文填空。(每小题1分)
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(arrive) in Germany. Waiters gave her 17. ________(confuse) looks when she said “thank you” during every interaction(互动)—from 18. ________(order) to paying and even when leaving.
That’s British manners. 19. ________(German) see no need for them. When it comes to asking for something, it’s even 20. _______(bad). Phrases like “Would you be able to do that 21. _______ me if it’s not too much trouble, please?” just don’t work here. She has to be direct and say what she wants. The 22. ________(one) time she said “Pass that here”, her heart beat 23. _______(quick) and she could almost hear her mum shouting in her head about 24. ________(manner). But that’s just 25. _______ Germans do.
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Li Ming is a Chinese student. He has an American friend named Jack. One day, Jack planned to visit him. He wanted to give Li Ming a gift. In America, people often wrap(包装) gifts nicely. So, Jack bought a beautiful box of chocolates and wrapped it carefully.
When Jack gave the gift to Li Ming, Li Ming didn’t accept the gift at once. Li Ming explained, “In China, people do not usually wrap gifts so nicely. Also, Chinese people think it is polite to refuse a gift a few times before they accept it. This shows
三、阅读理解。(每小题2.5分)
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modesty(谦逊) and respect.”
Jack also learned that different cultures have different ways of giving gifts. In China, the thought behind the gift is more important than how it looks. People value the meaning and effort put into choosing something special.
After that, Li Ming accepted the chocolates with thanks, and as they enjoyed them together, both friends realized that understanding each other’s customs helps build strong friendships across cultures.
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26. Why did not Li Ming accept the gift at once?
A. Because he didn’t like the gift.
B. Because he wanted to refuse it forever.
C. Because it is polite in Chinese culture.
D. Because the gift was too expensive(昂贵的).
27. What do Chinese people value more when giving gifts?
A. The price. B. The thought.
C. The size. D. The looks.
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28. What can we learn from the text?
A. Friends don’t need to send gifts.
B. It is easy to be friends if you give nice gifts.
C. It’s important to understand each other’s customs.
D. People from different countries can’t be friends.
29. What is the text about?
A. Friendship. B. Gifts.
C. Cultural differences. D. Countries.
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Tsinghua University’s School of Journalism and Communication(新闻与传播学院) has teamed up with Rendeavour, a city developer(开发商) in Africa, to set up a Research and Teaching Base for Global South Communication in Tatu City, Kenya.
The base aims to improve China-Africa cooperation(合作) through research, teaching programs, and so on.
“We want to connect research with the real world,” said Director Zhao of the base. “This lets teachers and students learn directly from local communities in Africa
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and build cross-cultural understanding.”
Tatu City has already hosted over 1,000 Chinese visitors in the past three years. It is now home to seven Chinese enterprises(企业), with $400 million invested(投资) and over 10,000 jobs.
“We’re proud to support this cultural exchange and provide practical opportunities for Chinese enterprises and students in Africa,” said Stephen Jennings, CEO of Rendeavour.
30. Where will the Research and Teaching Base be?
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In Tatu City, Kenya.
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31. What does the new base aim to do?
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32. What can the cooperation help teachers and students do?
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33. How many Chinese enterprises are in Tatu now?
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34. What do you think of the new base? Why?
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It aims to improve China-Africa cooperation.
It can help them learn directly from local communities in Africa and build cross-
cultural understanding.
Seven/7.
Great. Because it can offer more chances for people./...
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(Tom is talking with Tina about the summer holiday.)
Tom: What’s your plan for the summer holiday, Tina?
Tina: I’m going to the Republic of Korea.
Tom: 35. _____________________________________________________
Tina: Because my dad does business there.
Tom: 36. _______________________________________________________________________________________
五、补全对话。(每小题2分)
Why? /Why do you want to go to the Republic of Korea? /...
You must be very excited about leaving for the Republic of Korea./Are
you looking forward to it? /...
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Tina: Yes, I am looking forward to it, but I’m also nervous because I know little about the customs in the Republic of Korea.
Tom: Don’t worry. 37. ________________________
Tina: Thanks. 38. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tom: In the Republic of Korea, when people meet for the first time, they should bow.
Tina: Oh, I see. What about the table manners?
Maybe I can help you./...
What’s the proper way to greet people there? /What should
people do in the Republic of Korea when they meet for the first time? /...
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Tom: Sure, but don’t talk too loudly.
Tina: OK. Thank you for your advice.
Tom: You’re welcome.
Can I talk with my friend at the table? /...
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