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UNIT 5 LANGUAGES AROUND THE WORLD
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A(2025江苏苏锡常镇模拟)
Learning new languages can be empowering,opening doors to connect with people from different cultures.Recently,a man practicing Chinese gained widespread attention after visiting a local Lanzhou noodle restaurant and speaking the language in a truly memorable way.Canadian resident Cali Lopez shared a video of his interaction with a Chinese waitress and their authentic and curious exchange quickly won praise online.
The incident occurred in Saskatoon,one of Canada’s largest cities,with a growing Chinese community.Cali appeared anxious and nervous at the Lanzhou noodle restaurant before a waitress approached him.Greeting her in her native language,he nearly left her in shock.
With a smile,Cali then politely asked the waitress if he could practice his Chinese and began ordering in her language,asking questions about the menu.He noticed a dish that caught his interest and asked in Chinese,“Is this sour pickle(泡菜) soup hot?” The waitress replied,“Yes,a little bit spicy.” Cali,who works as an English teacher,was fine with mild spice,replying,“Oh,I just want to order one.” When she asked about his other food preferences,he shared his desire for a dish with rice noodles.
The waitress then listed the restaurant’s six types of noodles,including three round and three flat varieties.Cali appeared to struggle a bit while discussing the types of noodles in Chinese,requesting the waitress to point to the menu and explain each dish’s preparation to help him order.After some thought,he chose the thinnest of the round noodles.
Curious about his language skills,Cali then asked,“Can you understand me?” and waited eagerly for her response.The waitress confirmed she could,leaving Cali visibly moved.
The one-minute video of this genuine and heartfelt exchange has received widespread praise on social media for recording a real,spontaneous(自发的) moment without any forced emotion.
1.How did the waitress feel at Cali’s greeting in Chinese?
A.Surprised. B.Confused.
C.Annoyed. D.Uninterested.
2.What may have impressed the audience most in Cali’s video?
A.The Chinese food.
B.The Chinese language.
C.His genuine use of Chinese.
D.His knowledge of Chinese noodles.
3.What can we learn from Cali’s conversation with the waitress?
A.He was eager to practice Chinese.
B.He struggled with mild spicy food.
C.He turned down her offer of help.
D.He found it effortless to discuss the menu.
4.What does the article mainly talk about?
A.Language barriers of dining out.
B.The challenges of learning Chinese.
C.A heartwarming cultural exchange.
D.The importance of being communicative.
B(2025山东临沂模拟)
Centuries ago,the music of the Híłzaqv language echoed across a territory of rough islands,windswept beaches and thick forests.And then,the lands now in the western reaches of Canada fell quiet.Wars with neighbouring nations and disease brought the language to the edge of extinction.Today,only seventy fluent speakers remain.In some remote communities,where they don’t have high schools,students are moved hundreds of kilometres away to larger cities to complete their studies,away from their families and their land.And so the loss continues on there.
Mamakwa is a Híłzaqv,who was punished for speaking his mother tongue in school.Last year,he became the first provincial lawmaker to give a speech in Toronto legislature(议会).More than 1000 guests attended.“For community leaders who were there,it was very emotional for them.They had tears in their eyes—not because of what I said but because they were hearing their language in a place where it was never supposed to be spoken,” he said.Mamakwa is now focusing his attention on the remaining systems that reduce the ability to speak the first languages of the land.
Recently,there is a cheerful sense of hope.Community efforts have taken on a renewed intensity.New resources have been poured into preservation and education,including compiling(汇编) vast information from the current fluent speakers.Therefore,Híłzaqv culture is being normalized for kids in a much deeper way now than it ever was before.
“You never want to lose the body of knowledge and language that you had as a people.But our language is also growing.There are words emerging and concepts emerging that are being included in our language to reflect the new reality we live in,and the new way that we live and work and be together.That’s a good thing,” said Mamakwa.
5.What causes the collapsing Híłzaqv language in some communities today?
A.The poor educational quality.
B.The enclosed geographic location.
C.The wars and natural disaster risks.
D.The removal of children from their families.
6.What moved the community leaders in the Toronto legislature?
A.Mamakwa was well treated at school.
B.They heard their language spoken there.
C.They were invited to the high-grade conference.
D.Mamakwa became the first provincial lawmaker.
7.What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A.Efforts of current fluent speakers.
B.Positive changes to the Híłzaqv culture.
C.Cultural influences on kids’ growth.
D.Development of the Híłzaqv language.
8.Which of the following might Mamakwa agree with?
A.Language should be dynamic.
B.Language must be standardized.
C.Language is vital to national identity.
D.Language bridges the gap between people.
Ⅱ.完形填空
(2026河北邢台名校协作体模拟)
Alex is an ordinary high school student in a busy city,who has an extraordinary dream—to become an astronaut.Every night,as the sky darkens,he gazes(凝视) at the stars, 9 with endless longing for the universe.
One day,his school announced a science 10 themed “Exploring the Unknown”.Alex’s dream was 11 .Determined to seize this opportunity to showcase his 12 and spirit of exploration regarding the universe,he 13 astronomy,reading extensively about the universe in his spare time.With limited time and resources,he worked 14 on his project,gathering experimental data and 15 advice from teachers and online enthusiasts.Despite challenges,Alex remained determined, 16 that dreams are the lighthouse guiding life’s direction.
As the competition day approached,Alex 17 his project with infectious enthusiasm,winning widespread praise and first prize.This 18 brought Alex honor and recognition.More importantly,it strengthened his 19 to pursue his dream.The experience transforms his life, 20 him support and attention from others,and fueling his commitment to studying astronomy.
He realized that persistent efforts can turn dreams into reality. 21 to face future challenges,he continued his journey,holding the belief that dreams 22 us.Afterwards,he started an after-school astronomy club.With each new discovery,Alex felt more 23 to the universe and more convinced that the sky is not the limit but just the beginning.
9.A.mixed B.compared
C.filled D.equipped
10.A.exhibition B.competition
C.discussion D.exploration
11.A.inspired B.realized
C.described D.suspended
12.A.support B.concern
C.bravery D.passion
13.A.relied on B.set aside
C.dived into D.majored in
14.A.tirelessly B.impatiently
C.effortlessly D.randomly
15.A.giving B.seeking
C.minding D.imagining
16.A.proving B.doubting
C.admitting D.believing
17.A.accepted B.bothered
C.presented D.polished
18.A.award B.belief
C.dream D.spirit
19.A.skills B.resolve
C.position D.network
20.A.showing B.allowing
C.denying D.earning
21.A.Afraid B.Content
C.Ready D.Hopeful
22.A.guide B.control
C.distance D.depart
23.A.sensitive B.connected
C.foreign D.accustomed
Ⅲ.语法填空
(2025河北石家庄模拟)
China has a huge variety of dialects.However,these dialects are becoming difficult 24. (preserve) as Mandarin(普通话) becomes increasingly popular in schools and public places.
25. (face) with this issue,two language-loving foreign students decided to do something.Parker,a linguistics(语言学) student,studies Chinese dialects,while Hansen, fluent 26. multiple languages,has lived in Beijing for years.Together,they started a project which later 27.(become) a website called Phoemica,or Xiangyinyuan,28. recordings of the dialects in danger of dying out are collected and displayed.
What you’re bound to notice on the Phonemica website is the 29. (present) of a large map which shows various dialects across China.In certain 30. (area),there are uploads of recordings of dialects which visitors to the site can listen to.Most of the recordings feature speakers 31.(tell) a story in their various dialects.
Unlike many similar websites focusing on text or professional research,Phoemica records ordinary people,helping create an oral history of Asia.The website’s detailed information about speakers,including ethnic background and education,makes it more engaging and 32. (access) than traditional language research platforms,aiming to preserve 33. unique appeal of each dialect.
答案:
Ⅰ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了加拿大居民卡利·洛佩兹在当地一家兰州面馆用中文与服务员交流的经历,展现了一次温暖人心的文化交流,他用中文交流的真诚时刻在社交媒体上受到广泛赞扬。
1.A 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Greeting her in her native language,he nearly left her in shock.”可知,服务员对卡利用中文和她打招呼感到很惊讶。
2.C 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The one-minute video of this genuine and heartfelt exchange has received widespread praise on social media for recording a real,spontaneous moment without any forced emotion.”可推知,最让观众印象深刻的是卡利真诚地使用中文。
3.A 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“With a smile,Cali then politely asked the waitress if he could practice his Chinese and began ordering in her language,asking questions about the menu.”可推知,卡利渴望练习中文。
4.C 主旨大意题。文章开篇提到“Learning new languages can be empowering,opening doors to connect with people from different cultures.”,引出卡利在面馆与中国服务员用中文交流这一事件。接着详细描述了他们之间的对话过程,卡利真诚地用中文点餐、询问,服务员热情回应。根据最后一段中的“The one-minute video of this genuine and heartfelt exchange has received widespread praise on social media for recording a real,spontaneous moment without any forced emotion.”可知,文章主要讲述了一场暖心的文化交流。
【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了加拿大Híłzaqv语言濒临灭绝的现状,以及人们为保护该语言所做的努力和语言的发展情况。
5.D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“In some remote communities,where they don’t have high schools,students are moved hundreds of kilometres away to larger cities to complete their studies,away from their families and their land.And so the loss continues on there.”可知,孩子们离开家人和土地去大城市上学,导致了一些社区中Híłzaqv语言的逐渐消失。
6.B 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“‘For community leaders who were there,it was very emotional for them.They had tears in their eyes — not because of what I said but because they were hearing their language in a place where it was never supposed to be spoken,’he said.”可知,社区领袖们感动是因为在多伦多议会听到了他们自己的语言。
7.B 主旨大意题。根据第三段中的“Recently,there is a cheerful sense of hope.Community efforts have taken on a renewed intensity...Therefore,Híłzaqv culture is being normalized for kids in a much deeper way now than it ever was before.”可知,第三段主要讲了社区为保护Híłzaqv文化所做的努力以及Híłzaqv文化正在向好的方向变化。
8.A 推理判断题。根据最后一段“‘You never want to lose the body of knowledge and language that you had as a people.But our language is also growing...and the new way that we live and work and be together.That’s a good thing,’said Mamakwa.”可推知,Mamakwa认为语言应该随着生活现实的变化而发展,是动态的。
Ⅱ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了高中生 Alex 为梦想努力并取得成果的故事。
9.C 根据上文“Alex is an ordinary high school student in a busy city,who has an extraordinary dream—to become an astronaut.”可知,Alex想成为航天员,所以他心中充满了对宇宙的渴望。be filled with 是固定短语,意为“充满”。
10.B 根据下文“As the competition day approached”可知,学校将举办一场科学竞赛。
11.A 根据下文“Determined to seize this opportunity”可知,学校举办的科学竞赛让Alex想到可以通过这个机会来追求自己的梦想,所以他的梦想受到了启发。故选A项。
12.D 根据上文 “with endless longing for the universe”可知,Alex对宇宙充满热情。
13.C 根据下文“reading extensively about the universe in his spare time”可知,Alex在业余时间广泛阅读有关宇宙的资料,表示他潜心研究天文学。
14.A 根据下文“Despite challenges,Alex remained determined”可知,Alex为了项目付出了很多努力,不知疲倦地工作。
15.B 根据空后“advice from teachers and online enthusiasts”可知,此处表示他向老师和在线爱好者寻求建议。
16.D 根据空后“that dreams are the lighthouse guiding life’s direction”可知,Alex相信梦想是指引人生方向的灯塔。
17.C 根据下文“winning widespread praise and first prize”可知,Alex展示项目后获得了广泛的赞扬和一等奖。
18.A 根据上文“winning widespread praise and first prize”可知,这里说的是一等奖这个奖项。
19.B 根据上文“As the competition day approached,Alex his project with infectious enthusiasm,winning widespread praise and first prize.”可知,比赛的成功让Alex更加坚定了追求梦想的决心。
20.D 根据空后“support and attention from others”可知,Alex通过自己的努力赢得了他人的支持和关注。
21.C 根据空后“he continued his journey”可知,经历了比赛的成功,Alex做好了面对未来挑战的准备。
22.A 根据上文“dreams are the lighthouse guiding life’s direction”可知,这里表示梦想指引着我们。
23.B 根据上文“With each new discovery”以及全文语境可知,通过学习和探索,Alex对宇宙有了更多的了解,感觉自己与宇宙的联系更紧密了。
Ⅲ.【语篇解读】本文是一篇说明文。文章通过介绍Phonemica网站,展示了两位外国学生如何通过现代技术手段保护中国丰富的方言文化。
24.to preserve 考查非谓语动词。句意:然而,随着普通话在学校和公共场所越来越受欢迎,这些方言变得越来越难以保护。“主语+be+形容词+to do”是固定结构,在该结构中,动词不定式用主动形式表示被动意义。故填to preserve。
25.Faced 考查非谓语动词。句意:面对这个问题,两位热爱语言的外国学生决定做点什么。be faced with是固定短语,意为“面临,面对”,空格处应该用非谓语动词作状语,动词face与句子的主语two language-loving foreign students之间是被动关系,所以用过去分词作状语,句首单词首字母需大写。故填Faced。
26.in 考查介词。句意:帕克是一名语言学专业的学生,研究中国方言,而汉森精通多种语言,已经在北京生活多年。be fluent in是固定搭配,表示“在……方面流利;精通……”,这里说汉森精通多种语言。故填in。
27.became 考查动词时态。句意:他们一起启动了一个项目,这个项目后来变成了一个名为“乡音苑”的网站,在这个网站上,收集并展示了那些濒临消失的方言的录音。空格处是定语从句的谓语动词,根据主句的started可知,项目变成网站是过去发生的事情,所以用一般过去时。故填became。
28.where 考查定语从句。句意同上。分析句子结构可知, recordings of the dialects in danger of dying out are collected and displayed是一个非限制性定语从句,修饰先行词a website,关系词在从句中作地点状语,所以用关系副词where引导。故填where。
29.presence 考查名词。句意:你在“乡音苑”网站上一定会注意到有一张大地图,它展示了中国各地的各种方言。根据句意和空格前的is可知,空格处应该用名词presence作表语,the presence of表示“……的存在”,这里指网站上有一张大地图的存在。故填presence。
30.areas 考查名词复数。句意:在某些地区,有上传的方言录音,网站的访问者可以收听。area是可数名词,此处应该用复数形式表示泛指。故填areas。
31.telling 考查非谓语动词。句意:大多数录音以说方言的人讲故事为特色。空格处应该用非谓语动词作定语,修饰空格前的名词speakers,动词tell与speakers之间是主动关系,所以用现在分词作定语。故填telling。
32.accessible 考查词性转换。句意:该网站提供了使用者的详细信息,包括种族背景和教育程度,使其比传统的语言研究平台更具吸引力和可访问性,旨在保留每种方言的独特吸引力。根据空格前的makes it more engaging and可知,空格处应该用形容词与形容词engaging并列作补足语。故填accessible。
33.the 考查冠词。句意同上。appeal在这里表示“魅力”,是特指每种方言的独特魅力,所以用定冠词。故填the。
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