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UNIT 3 DIVERSE CULTURES
学生用书 课时冲关14 P283
Ⅰ.阅读A
主题:人与社会
体裁:应用文
话题:多元文化的城市
Four Multicultural Cities
New York City
It is probably not all that surprising to find out that the Big Apple is one of the most global cities in the world. It has the largest population of immigrants on the planet. Over 35% of its residents are born outside the USA. You can hear over 800 languages in New York City being spoken on a daily basis. Which is the most multicultural district in the city? Queens is the largest and also the most multiracial urban area in the world!
London
London may come in second place behind New York City for the percentage of the immigrant population. But it is easily the most international city in all of Europe. Bangladeshis,Pakistanis,and Indians are a few of the larger immigrant groups and a walk around the city will uncover that they have definitely brought their cultures with them. People from around the world are drawn to London and over 30% of its residents are born outside the UK.
Singapore
This citystate is not just the main financial center of Southeast Asia,but also one of the most multicultural places on the planet. Singapore has four official languages:Mandarin Chinese, English, Malay, and Tamil. It is also a center for international residents and their cultures. So,you are sure to meet large communities of permanent residents who are foreignborn.
Sydney
Following World War Ⅱ,Sydney saw a huge inflow of immigrants. This trend has continued into the present day,making Sydney one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Although English is the official language spoken in Sydney,this city is home to more than 250 languages. Immigrants from places such as Vietnam, India, and South America have made this city their home and brought their cultures with them. You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to Sydney's cultural variety!
1.Where can you find the largest multiracial district?
A.In Singapore. B.In Sydney.
C.In New York City. D.In London.
2.What do London and Singapore have in common?
A.They are suitable for minorities to earn a living.
B.They make it their mission to attract immigrants.
C.They both have over 30% foreignborn populations.
D.They both have different races and cultures mixed together.
3.What makes Sydney one of the most multicultural cities?
A.World War Ⅱ. B.Immigration.
C.Economy. D.Education.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍了世界上四座拥有多元文化的城市。
1.C [细节理解题。根据New York City部分的“Which is the most multicultural district in the city?Queens is the largest and also the most multiracial urban area in the world!”可知,纽约市的皇后区是世界上最大的种族多样化的城市区域。]
2.D [细节理解题。根据London部分的“Bangladeshis,Pakistanis,and Indians are a few of the larger immigrant groups and a walk around the city will uncover that they have definitely brought their cultures with them.”以及Singapore部分的“It is also a center for international residents and their cultures.”可知,这两座城市都有不同种族和文化的交融。]
3.B [细节理解题。根据Sydney部分的“Following World War Ⅱ,Sydney saw a huge inflow of immigrants.This trend has continued into the present day,making Sydney one of the most multicultural cities in the world.”可知,自二战后至今,大量移民涌入悉尼,移民潮使其成为一座拥有多元文化的城市。]
阅读B
主题:人与社会
体裁:说明文
话题:博物馆在不同文化之间架起来沟通的桥梁
Two women in their 50s stand beholding in front of Guanyin of the South China Sea, an ancient Chinese sculpture in the NelsonAtkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri. Over the past 20 years, they have been visiting the museum, describing the “mother Buddha” as “beautiful and tranquil, a symbol of religious traditions in China”. Measuring 2.4 meters high,1.68 meters wide and 1.1 meters thick, the largerthanlife sculpture was carved from the trunk of a single poplar tree, which has created a sense of calm and warmth in the hall.
Since its launch in 1933, the museum has been actively collecting, preserving, studying and exhibiting works of Chinese art, ranging from ceramics to furniture, and from paintings to sculptures. And its Chinese art collection contains masterpieces in various historical stages.
An exhibition on the theme of Lively Creatures-Animals in Chinese Art was held at the museum, displaying tens of Chinese ancient paintings with images of animals in many art forms. The creatures on the paintings represented celebration, personal messages, and even political and religious agendas.
Organizers of the exhibition produced a set of cards, with images of animals on one side and their cultural meanings in Chinese artistic tradition on the other. The cards are provided for visitors for free.
“I find it very interesting, and the way that the things are drawn is very cool,” says 17yearold high school student Camden Lombard after visiting the exhibition. “I want to go to China someday to find more,” he adds.
“It's kind of eyeopening and we're bringing the world together,” says Makar, an educator with the school outreach and education programs of the museum. “There are so many similarities as well as beautiful differences, and we are just trying to understand and appreciate one another.”
“We're in a moment when it's sometimes hard to look outside of your own personal viewpoints,” says Howard, manager of volunteer engagement at the museum. “I think having access to seeing what other cultures have created, what they valued and appreciated, and what was important to them, is really important in building that understanding about all the people we share this planet with.”
4.The two women kept visiting the NelsonAtkins Museum for ________.
A.the grand appearance of the exhibition hall
B.their affection for Chinese religious traditions
C.the great size of the ancient Chinese sculpture
D.their curiosity about the delicate artistic carving
5.What can we learn about the exhibition Lively Creatures?
A.The organizers gained a handsome profit.
B.The cards reflected multinational cultures.
C.The visitors had rich travel experiences in China.
D.The paintings displayed the charm of Chinese culture.
6.How does Makar describe the visit to the museum?
A.Instructive and romantic.
B.Imaginary and fascinating.
C.Informative and multicultural.
D.Educational and entertaining.
7.What's the purpose of setting up the museum according to Howard?
A.To bridge different cultures.
B.To popularize religious symbols.
C.To exchange personal viewpoints.
D.To demonstrate Chinese paintings.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇说明文。文章通过描述博物馆的展览,阐述了博物馆在不同文化之间架起来沟通的桥梁,帮助不同文化增进欣赏和理解。
4.B [细节理解题。根据第一段的“Two women in their 50s stand beholding in front of Guanyin of the South China Sea, an ancient Chinese sculpture in the NelsonAtkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri. Over the past 20 years, they have been visiting the museum, describing the ‘mother Buddha’ as‘beautiful and tranquil, a symbol of religious traditions in China’.(密苏里州堪萨斯城纳尔逊阿特金斯艺术博物馆里,两名50多岁的妇女站在中国南海观音前凝视。在过去的20年里,她们经常参观这座博物馆,称‘妈祖’‘美丽宁静,是中国宗教传统的象征’。)”可知,这两位女士不断参观纳尔逊阿特金斯博物馆,是因为她们热爱中国宗教传统。]
5.D [推理判断题。根据第三段内容“An exhibition on the theme of Lively Creatures-Animals in Chinese Art was held at the museum, displaying tens of Chinese ancient paintings with images of animals in many art forms. The creatures on the paintings represented celebration, personal messages, and even political and religious agendas.(博物馆以‘活泼的生物——中国艺术中的动物’为主题举办了一场展览,展出了数十幅中国古代绘画作品,其中动物形象以多种艺术形式出现。画上的生物代表庆祝、个人信息,甚至政治和宗教议程。)”和第四段“Organizers of the exhibition produced a set of cards, with images of animals on one side and their cultural meanings in Chinese artistic tradition on the other. (展览组织者制作了一套卡片,一边是动物的图像,另一边是它们在中国艺术传统中的文化意义。)”可推断,Lively Creatures-Animals in Chinese Art展览展出的绘画展示了中国文化的魅力。]
6.C [推理判断题。根据倒数第二段的“‘It's kind of eyeopening and we're bringing the world together,’ says Makar, an educator with the school outreach and education programs of the museum. ‘There are so many similarities as well as beautiful differences, and we are just trying to understand and appreciate one another.’(‘这有点让人大开眼界,我们把世界连在了一起,’负责博物馆学校外展和教育项目的教育工作者马卡尔说。‘我们有很多相似之处,也有很多美丽的不同点,我们只是在努力理解和欣赏彼此。’)”可知,马卡尔认为博物馆的展览让人大开眼界,不同的文化有相似也有不同,增进彼此的理解和欣赏。因此推断他认为参观博物馆是信息丰富并且多元化的。]
7.A [推理判断题。根据最后一段Howard说的话“I think having access to seeing what other cultures have created, what they valued and appreciated, and what was important to them, is really important in building that understanding about all the people we share this planet with. (我认为,有机会了解其他文化创造了什么,他们重视和欣赏什么,以及对他们来说重要的是什么,这对于建立与我们共享这个星球的所有人的理解非常重要。)”可知,Howard认为通过参观博物馆可以让人们了解其他文化,因此推断他认为建立博物馆可以在不同文化之间架起桥梁。]
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
主题:人与社会
体裁:说明文
话题:中文难学却值得学习
Chinese, the most commonly spoken language in the world, is challenging to master.Rather than an alphabet, Chinese has thousands of characters.On top of that, the language is tonal.__1__
So, why to learn Chinese? China is a critical player in the global economy and world affairs with a fascinating history and influential culture.Learning how to speak Chinese can prepare you for traveling or careers related to China and Chinese.For my friend, for instance, knowing the language makes traveling throughout China easier and more enriching.__2__Like any skill, learning Mandarin requires practice and selfdiscipline.Here are some strategies you can use to learn the language more quickly and easily.
__3__Encourage them to correct your pronunciation and try mimicking(模仿) how they pronounce tones.If you don't have a partner, I recommend recording yourself speaking and then playing it back to check your pronunciation.
Watch and listen to native speakers.Improve your pronunciation by following popular channels.__4__Another option is to turn on subtitles and audio while watching English or Chinese films and shows.I suggest starting with Chineselanguage movies such as To Live, The Blue Kite, Hero and Eat Drink Man Woman.
Listen to Chinese music.A fellow expert in China once recommended I pick a song and study the lyrics and melody.__5__ Professors in Chinese learning also recommend incorporating(包含) nursery rhymes and classical poetry into your lessons.
While Mandarin may seem challenging to master, you can reach basic or practical proficiency as long as you put in the time.If you have a really good memory and a good ear, Mandarin should not be hard.
A.Practice with native speakers.
B.Study with friends around you.
C.How you speak a word can completely change its meaning.
D.In my case, I learned Mandarin to teach English in northern China.
E.Music can help new Chinese speakers learn the language's different tones.
F.One option is to communicate with native speakers through written messages.
G.They highlight phrases and words and let you watch programs at your own speed.
[语篇解读] 这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了中文难学却值得学习,因中国在全球地位重要,文中还介绍了与母语者练习、看听节目、听音乐等学习策略。
1.C [由上文“On top of that, the language is tonal.(除此之外,这种语言是有音调的。)”可知,这里指出中文是有音调的语言,空格处需说明音调对中文的影响,C项How you speak a word can completely change its meaning.(一个词的发音方式可能完全改变它的意思。)符合此处语境,解释了音调不同会导致词义差异,与前文tonal形成直接关联。]
2.D [由上文“For my friend, for instance, knowing the language makes traveling throughout China easier and more enriching.(例如,对我的朋友来说,懂这门语言让他在中国各地旅行更加轻松和充实。)”可知,这里举例说明朋友因懂中文而在旅行中受益,空格处应延续“学习中文的实际用途”这一话题,D项In my case, I learned Mandarin to teach English in northern China.(就我而言,我学习普通话是为了在中国北方教英语。)通过my case形成并列举例,进一步说明学习中文的个人动机,与前文结构一致。]
3.A [由下文“Encourage them to correct your pronunciation and try mimicking(模仿) how they pronounce tones.(鼓励他们纠正你的发音,并尝试模仿他们发音调的方式。)”可知,这里提到鼓励“他们”纠正发音,暗示存在语言学习伙伴,A项Practice with native speakers.(与母语者练习。)中的native speakers对应下文them,且概括了该段“通过与母语者互动提升发音”的核心策略。]
4.G [由上文“Improve your pronunciation by following popular channels.(通过关注热门渠道来改善你的发音。)”可知,这里建议通过热门渠道提升发音,G项They highlight phrases and words and let you watch programs at your own speed.(它们突出显示短语和单词,让你可以按自己的节奏观看节目。)中的They指代前文popular channels,具体说明这些渠道如何帮助学习,符合“提出建议—解释细节”的逻辑。]
5.E [由上文“I pick a song and study the lyrics and melody.(我选一首歌,学习歌词和旋律。)”可知,这里讲提到通过歌曲学习中文,E项Music can help new Chinese speakers learn the language's different tones.(音乐可以帮助新的中文学习者学习语言的不同音调。)进一步阐述音乐对学习音调的作用,与前文song、melody形成呼应,且与后文“nursery rhymes(童谣)”共同构成“音乐类学习资源”的并列举例。]
Ⅲ.语法填空
主题:人与社会
体裁:记叙文
话题:爱上中国文化
Nursena Burus, a 19yearold from the historic city of Manisa on Türkiye's Aegean coast, has developed a taste 1.________ Chinese culture thanks to its food and her travels around the country.
Her sister, who had 2.____________ (previous) studied artificial intelligence at Xiamen University in China, urged her 3.____________ (take) the leap and explore China.In February 2024, she reached China just before the Chinese New Year, and 4.____________ (attract) immediately by the lively atmosphere of celebration.“Everywhere I went, the streets were filled with red, a color of celebration and good luck.It was 5.________ completely new chapter and experience for me,” Burus said.
As classes began in March, Burus quickly adapted to learning and living at Tianjin University.“The teachers here were so 6.____________ (support) and friendly, and created a comfortable environment for study.7.____________ (inspire) to practice speaking without worrying about mistakes, I worked even harder than before,” Burus said.
One of Burus's most cherished 8.__________ (occasion) was celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival with her classmates in 2024, 9.__________ she also spent her birthday and she had the chance to learn how to make zongzi.“It reminded me of Nevruz, a Turkish holiday that celebrates the 10.________ (arrive) of spring.Both festivals honor seasonal changes,” Burus said.
Now more fluent in Chinese, Burus feels that China has become a second home.After finishing two semesters of a language learning program, she hopes to become a bridge for cultural exchanges between Türkiye and China.
[语篇解读] 本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了土耳其女孩Nursena Burus受姐姐影响来到中国,通过春节、端午节等文化体验和大学学习,不仅爱上中国文化,还希望成为两国文化交流的桥梁。
1.for [考查介词。句意:来自土耳其爱琴海沿岸历史名城马尼萨的19岁女孩Nursena Burus,因美食和在中国的旅行经历,逐渐对中国文化产生了浓厚兴趣。固定搭配develop a taste for表示“对……产生兴趣/爱好”。故填for。]
2.previously [考查副词。句意:她的姐姐曾在中国厦门大学学习人工智能,并鼓励她勇敢迈出脚步,探索中国。空处修饰had studied,应用副词previously,意为“先前,之前”。故填previously。]
3.to take [考查非谓语动词。句意:她的姐姐曾在中国厦门大学学习人工智能,并鼓励她勇敢迈出脚步,探索中国。urge sb. to do sth.是固定用法,意为“敦促/鼓励某人做某事”,因此用take的不定式形式。故填to take。]
4.was attracted [考查动词语态。句意:2024年2月,她在中国春节前夕抵达,立刻被热闹的节日氛围所吸引。空处作句子的谓语,根据“In February 2024”可知,此处在叙述过去发生的事情,时态应用一般过去时,attract“吸引”和主语she之间是被动关系,应用被动语态,且主语是she,be动词应用was。故填was attracted。]
5.a [考查冠词。句意:这对我来说是一个全新的篇章和经历。空处表示泛指,意为“一个全新的篇章和经历”,应用不定冠词,且completely的发音以辅音音素开头,应用a。故填a。]
6.supportive [考查形容词。句意:这里的老师非常乐于给予支持与友善,营造了舒适的学习环境。空处和friendly并列,作表语,应用support的形容词形式supportive,意为“支持的,给予帮助和鼓励的”。故填supportive。]
7.Inspired [考查非谓语动词。句意:受到鼓励后,我不再担心犯错,练习口语时比以前更加努力。句子主干成分完整,空处为非谓语,inspire“鼓励,激励”和I逻辑上是被动关系,因此用inspire的过去分词形式,作状语,且句首单词的首字母应大写。故填Inspired。]
8.occasions [考查名词复数。句意:Burus最珍惜的时刻之一是在2024年和同学们一起庆祝端午节,那天她也过了生日,她有机会学习如何包粽子。空处作of的宾语,one of后需用可数名词复数。故填occasions。]
9.when [考查定语从句。句意:Burus最珍惜的时刻之一是在2024年和同学们一起庆祝端午节,那天她也过了生日,她有机会学习如何包粽子。空处引导非限制性定语从句,对先行词2024作补充说明,先行词在从句中表示行为发生的时间,作时间状语,应用关系副词when作引导词。故填when。]
10.arrival [考查名词。句意:这让我想起了土耳其的涅夫鲁兹节,一个庆祝春天到来的节日。空处作celebrates的宾语,名词arrival符合题意,意为“到来”。故填arrival。]
Ⅳ.应用文写作(电子邮件——文化交流)◄
假定你是李华,在“中国—爱尔兰文化节”活动中结识了爱尔兰朋友Chris,现在他已回国,请你给他写一封邮件,内容包括:
1.回忆活动经历;
2.分享个人收获;
3.希望保持联系。
注意:1.词数80左右;
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
________________________________________________________________________
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[参考范文]
Dear Chris,
How is everything going? I hope everything is going well back in Ireland.
Looking back, I find it has been a year since you came back to Ireland.I miss you so much.I still remember the very day when we met at ChinaIreland Cultural Festival two years ago.It was at that festival that you shared so many interesting things about your country together, through which I learned a lot about your food, culture and history.We really enjoyed ourselves there.What is far more important is that we became good friends then. Though I felt a little sorry that you left China last year, I am pleased to know you are leading a happy life in your hometown.
I hope we can keep in touch often.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
学科网(北京)股份有限公司
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