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Reflecting
[答案 P17]
embarrassed与embarrassing用法辨析
1.The boy felt embarrassed to make a mistake during his English speech.
2.It's embarrassing to enter the meeting room with so many eyes on me. I'll never arrive late.
so…that…与so that用法辨析
1.These maths problems were so easy that I finished them quickly.
2.I learn a lot about the custom here so that I can get on well with local people.
unless与if用法辨析
1.You will enjoy the delicious food in China if you can use chopsticks well.
2.The teacher won't be angry unless you don't finish your homework.
used to与be used to用法辨析
1.My grandfather is used to walking in the morning now.
2.These workers used to work for 10 hours a day in the factory before. But now they work shorter hours.
whether与if用法辨析
1.We will finish the work if they help us with it.
2.I wonder whether they will go with us or not.
marry与married用法辨析
1.Paul will marry Lucy in four days.
2.They got married two years ago.
从方框里选择适当的单词或短语填空,每个单词或短语限用一次。
Table manners are 1.so important in many cultures 2.that breaking them can cause something unhappy 3.unless you're familiar with local customs. 4.As soon as the elder person starts eating, others may begin too. But don't worry 5.if you make a mistake; simply apologize sincerely. Polite behavior makes meals more pleasant!
一、阅读理解。
阅读下面的材料,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
①China is a nation of etiquette(礼仪). Chinese people are among the most hospitable(好客的)people in the world. If foreigners visit a Chinese family, they would be surprised at the warmth that they would receive as guests.
②When you visit a Chinese family, the host usually makes tea for you. Then he will serve you snacks like biscuits or candy. Someone in the family will also chat with you, never letting you feel lonely.
③At the same time, other family members will prepare a meal for you. Chinese people treat their guests to a big meal. They always present more food than the guests can eat. And the guests must be the first to eat. Perhaps one of the things that surprise Western guests most is that the Chinese host likes to pick up food for visitors, which won't happen at Western tables. The Chinese family go out of their way to make you feel at home. As you finish eating, the host usually says, “It seems that you didn't eat much. Please have more.” Although you tell them you are full, they still put more food in your bowl.
④Being warm and hospitable has long been an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. As Confucius said thousands of years ago, “To meet friends from afar, how happy we are!”
(B)1.What the Chinese family do for the guests is to .
A.show their wealth
B.make them feel at home
C.show their cooking skills
D.make them feel uncomfortable
(B)2.[语文]What's the meaning of the underlined sentence by Confucius at the end of the passage?
A.学而时习之, 不亦说乎?
B.有朋自远方来, 不亦乐乎?
C.人不知而不愠, 不亦君子乎?
D.己所不欲, 勿施于人。
(A)3.Which of the following is the structure of this passage?(①=paragraph 1)
A. B.
C. D.
(B)4.The passage mainly tells us about .
A.where Chinese people usually go
B.how Chinese people treat the guests
C.what food Chinese people like to eat
D.why Chinese people invite the guests to their homes
二、完形填空。
阅读短文,理解其大意,从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When you ask someone a question in English, it may seem a little impolite if you say something too directly. So when we make 5 , we should try to use indirect questions. Luckily, there are a lot of phrases that help you sound more 6 . Keep reading a lot of 7 examples, and you will always show good manners no matter what you ask!
Start with “excuse me” or “pardon me” to get a person's 8 . If you're not already talking to the person, 9 one of these phrases to start off your conversation. Some things you could try asking 10 :
Excuse me, where is the nearest bus stop?
Sorry to bother you, 11 have you seen James?
Starting a question with “may” is a great choice. Don't say what you need or want to do 12 . Ask the other person if it's OK for you to do it. Some questions you could try are:
May I 13 your phone for a minute?
May I have some food?
Use “can”, “could” or “would” when you ask for help. It sounds a little more polite when you're asking for information.
For example, instead of asking “Where is the bathroom?” you could say, “Would you mind telling me where the bathroom is?”
Avoid asking 14 like “When does the store close?” You could ask, “Could you tell me how long the store is open?”
(B)5.A.kites B.requests
C.decisions D.postcards
(C)6.A.patient B.warm
C.polite D.peaceful
(D)7.A.strange B.ancient
C.silly D.useful
(A)8.A.attention B.advice
C.business D.birth
(B)9.A.put out B.try out
C.take off D.wake up
(B)10.A.record B.include
C.imagine D.discover
(C)11.A.if B.or
C.but D.until
(C)12.A.slowly B.certainly
C.directly D.cheaply
(D)13.A.cheer B.fold
C.offer D.use
(B)14.A.directions B.questions
C.problems D.facts
三、阅读与表达。
阅读下面的材料,根据内容回答问题。
[印尼迁都]On 19th November 2024, Indonesia passed a bill(法案)into law, noticing that Jakarta is no longer the capital city. It is now a special region(地区), as the country has moved the capital to Nusantara. Indonesia has rich and unique cultural customs. And how much do you know about Indonesian culture? Do you know how to reply to others when there are some cultural differences? Here are some suggestions.
Indonesians
They usually shake hands when meeting people. But women generally do not actively shake hands with men.
In public places, they will speak in a low voice and avoid making noises to show respect for others.
It's impolite to touch someone's head, unless the person is an elder.
When dining at a restaurant, if there are Indonesian people sitting at the same table, avoid ordering dishes with pork.
Canadians
They are easy to get along with and will say “hello” even if they don't know each other.
When men and women meet, women usually extend(展开)their hands first.
If a woman doesn't want to shake hands, she can just nod and smile.
If a man wears gloves, he should take them off before shaking hands.
Indians
It is important to greet the eldest or the most senior person first.
Men may shake hands with men, and women often also shake hands with women, but it is unusual that men shake hands with women.
Many Indians don't like to let others know their real thoughts.
In India, arriving on time is polite. Although you don't have to bring a gift, bringing small gifts like sweets or fruit is a custom that shows resect.
15.In which country should a man take his gloves off before shaking hands?
Canada.
16.What will Indonesian people avoid to show their respect in public places?
Making noises.
17.In Indian culture, who should you greet first besides the eldest?
The most senior person.
18.What should you pay attention to if you are invited to an Indian's home? Write 30 words or more.
I should arrive at the Indian's home on time and greet the eldest or the most senior person first. I don't need to bring a gift or I may take a small nice gift.(开放性试题,言之有理即可)
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