Unit 3 Diverse Cultures（三）-2026-2027学年高中英语教材全解必修三（人教版）

Unit 3 Diverse Cultures 教材全解（三） characteristic feature tradition traditional custom 。单元核心词汇 costume cuisine festival celebration belief religious; religion value;belief principle ethic ethics 。单元同步语法 感官/使役动词的不定式符号to的省略 ⊙单元文章对话 重点句型讲练 教材同步词汇全解全练 重点1 单元词汇 l.characteristic/karekte'stk/adj.典型的；特有的n.特征；特点 词形变化：characterize(.)以…为特征；characterization(.)描述；性格塑 造；character(n.)性格；角色；汉字 搭配：characteristic of...…的典型特征；share common characteristics有共同特 点 辨析：characteristic常指某人或某物区别于他人的典型特征；feature指事物突出 的、引人注目的部分或特点。 例句： The city has its own unique characteristics It is characteristic of Chinese culture to value harmony. 2.feature/'fi:t(r)/n.特征；特点；容貌vt.以…为特色；由…主演 词形变化：featureless(adj.)无特色的 搭配：main feature主要特点；feature film故事片；feature sb./sth.以…为特色 辨析：feature更强调外观或功能上引人注目的方面；characteristic更强调本质的、 区分性的属性。 例句： The exhibition features paintings from local artists One of the key features of this city is its diverse architecture 3.tradition /tre'dn/n.传统；传统的信仰或风俗 词形变化：traditional(adi.)传统的；traditionally(adv.)传统上 搭配：by tradition按照传统；break with tradition打破传统；keep up a tradition保 持传统 辨析：tradition强调代代相传的文化、思想或行为方式；custom强调某一社会或群 体中长久形成的习惯做法。 例句： It's a tradition to eat dumplings during the Spring Festival Many traditions are passed down from generation to generation. 4.custom/'kAstom/n.习俗；风俗；习惯adj.定做的；定制的 词形变化：customary(adj)习惯的；惯例的；customer(n.)顾客 搭配：social custom社会习俗；local custom当地风俗；custom-made定制的 辨析：custom侧重于具体的行为习惯；tradition更侧重于精神文化层面的传承。 例句： It is the custom to give gifts at weddings Different countries have different customs. 5.costume/'kpstju:m/n.服装；服饰；戏装 词形变化：costumed(adj.)穿着戏装的 搭配：national costume民族服装；costume party化装舞会；wear a costume穿戏 服 辨析：costume通常指特定时期、民族或戏剧中的服装；custom是“习俗”，注意 拼写差异。 例句： People wear traditional costumes during the festival. The actors were dressed in colorful costumes. 6.cuisine/kwr'zi:n/n.烹饪；菜肴 词形变化：无常见变形 搭配：French cuisine法式菜肴；local cuisine地方菜；home-style cuisine家常菜 辨析：cuisine偏指某一地区的烹饪风格或菜肴体系；food泛指食物。 例句： Sichuan cuisine is famous for its spicy flavors The restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine 7.belief/bI'li:f/n.信仰；信念；相信 词形变化：believe(v.)相信；believable(adi.)可信的；unbelievable(adi.)难以 置信的 搭配：strong belief坚定的信念；in the belief that..相信；beyond belief难 以置信 辨析：belief指内心接受某事为真；faith常指宗教上的信仰；tust指对人或事物的 信赖。 例句： People hold different religious beliefs It is my belief that hard work leads to success. 8.1 eligious'lrd3es/adj.宗教的；虔诚的 词形变化：religion(n.)宗教；religiously(adv.)虔诚地；规律地 搭配：religious belief宗教信仰；religious ceremony宗教仪式；religious education 宗教教育 注意：religious为形容词，常修饰名词，如religious festival。 例句： Many festivals have religious origins. She is a very religious person. 9 principle/prinsepl/n.原则；准则；道德规范 词形变化：principled(adj.)有原则的；unprincipled(adj.)无原则的 搭配：in principle原则上；stick to one's principles坚持原则；moral principles道 德原则 辨析：principle指行为或判断的基本准则；ule指具体规定。 例句： She always acts according to her principles. Honesty is an important moral principle 10.virtue/v3:tu:/n.美德；德行；优点 词形变化：virtuous(adj.）有道德的；正直的；virtuously(adv.)有道德地 搭配：have the virtue of...具有…的优点；patience is a virtue忍耐是一种美德 辨析：virtue强调内在的道德品质；meit强调应得的赞扬或价值。 例句： She is a woman of great virtue Hard work is a virtue that leads to success 1l.noral/'mDrl/adi.道德的；道义上的n.道德；品行；寓意 词形变化：morality(n.）道德；道德观；immoral(adj.)不道德的 搭配：moral values道德价值观；moral dilemma道德困境；draw a moral from.· 从…中吸取教训 辨析：mnoral偏重道德判断；ethical更强调伦理体系或专业道德。 例句： The story has a clear moral. We should teach children moral values from an early age. l2.ethic/'e0rk/n.道德准则；伦理标准adi.伦理的；道德的（常用复数ethics表示“伦理 学；道德准则”) 词形变化：ethical(adj.)道德的；合乎道德的；ethically(adv.）道德上 搭配：work ethic职业道德；business ethics商业道德；professional ethics职业道 德 辨析：ethic常与professional,work等搭配；moral更通用。 例句： Astrong work ethic is important for success. The company follows strict ethical guidelines. 考点通关 单元词汇 (一)单句填空（用所给词的适当形式填空或填1个词） 1.It is (character)of him to be so generous. 2.The (feature)of this smartphone include a high-resolution camera. 3.According to (tradition),people decorate their houses with red lanterns. 4.The local (custom)require guests to remove their shoes before entering a house. 5.The actors wore beautiful (costume)for the historical play. 6.Chinese (cuisine)is loved by people all over the world. 7.Many people hold the (belief)that hard work pays off. 8.The festival has both (religion)and cultural significance. 9.He refused to accept the offer on (principle). 10. (virtuous)is the foundation of a noble character. 11.The story teaches us a valuable (moral)lesson. 12.A strong work (ethic)is essential for career development. 13.The two words have different (characteristic). 14.It is a (tradition)custom to give red packets during the Spring Festival. 15.We should respect each other's (belief)and customs. (二)短文填空（填1个适当单词或所给词的正确形式） Every culture has its own unique 1. that distinguish it from others.One important aspect is 2. ,which often includes special 3. and 4. for festivals.For example,during Chinese New Year,people follow the 5. of having a family reunion dinner.The 6. prepared is rich and varied.Many festivals also have 7. origins,and people hold deep 8. about them In daily life,9. values and 10. guide our behavior.Honesty and kindness are considered important 11. ·A strong work12. helps us achieve our goals.These 13. of a culture shape the way people live and interact with each other. 参考答案 1.characteristic;2.features;3.tradition;4.custom;5.costumes;6.cuisine; (一)单句填空 7.belief 8.religious;9.principle;10.Virtue;11.moral;12.ethic; 13.characteristics;14.traditional;15.beliefs 1.characteristics;2.tradition;3.customs;4.costumes;5.tradition;6.cuisine; (二)短文填空 7.religious;8.beliefs;9.moral;10.principles;11.virtues;12.ethic;13.features 教材同步语法全解全练 重点1 感官使役动词的不定式省略 感官/使役动词的不定式符号o的省略 项目 内容 在英语中，某些感官动词和使役动词后接宾语时，其宾语补足语若为不定 定义 式，习惯上省略不定式符号to。该结构称为“不带to的不定式作宾 补”。 核心结构 主语+感官/使役动词+宾语+动词原形（省略to)》 ①感官动词+宾语+do(主动，强调动作全过程或瞬间) I saw him cross the street.(我看见他穿过了马路。) She heard the baby cry.(她听到婴儿哭了。) ②使役动词+宾语+do The boss made us work overtime.(老板让我们加班。) Let me help you.(让我帮你。) I had him repair my bike.(我请他修了我的自行车。) 用法详解 ③注意：在被动语态中，必须恢复to Hle was seen to cross the street..(他被看见穿过了马路。) We were made to work overtime.(我们被迫加班。) ④特例：help后的不定式符号to可省可留，但考试中常考省略情况 She helped me (to)clean the room. ⑤区分：get/cause/force等动词后必须带to(不属于本类) He got me to help him.（他让我帮他。) 感官动词：see,watch,notice,,hear,feel,observe 使役动词：make,let,have 本单元高频考 ★常考误区： 点动词 不要与现在分词作宾补混淆(see sb doing强调正在进行) 被动语态中to不可遗漏 saw him play basketball The teacher made us read the text aloud. 常用句型 Let'sgo!(祈使句，let后省略to) He was heard to sing in the next room. 考点通关 感官使役动词的不定式省略 语法专练一：单项选择(8题) 1.I often see him play basketball after school. A.plays B.played C.play D.to play 2.The mother made her son finish his homework first. A.finish B.finishes C.finished D.to finish 3.He was noticed enter the house at midnight. A.enter B.entering C.to enter D.entered 4.Please let me help you carry the box. A.help B.to help C.helping D.helped 5.I heard her sing a song in the room when I passed by. A.sings B.sing C.to sing D.sang 6.The boss had the workers work the whole day. A.working B.worked C.work D.to work 7.The little boy was made to practice the piano for three hours. A.practice B.practicing C.to practice D.practiced 8.-Did you see anyone go into the building?-No,I didn't. A.goes B.to go C.go D.going 语法专练二：语法填空(8题) 用所给动词的适当形式填空（注意省略to的情况) 1.I watched the children in the park. 2.The teacher had us a composition. 3.He was seen the road carefully. 4.Let's out tonight. 5.I felt something up my leg. 6.The coach made the team 10 laps. 7.She heard the door and walked in. 8.My parents never let me out late. 语法综合练习 (一)单项选择(10题) 1.I often hear her sing in the next room A.to sing B.sing C.sings D.singing 2.The boss made the workers work day and night. A.work B.to work C.working D.worked 3.He was seen to enter the bank with a gun. A.enter B.to enter C.entering D.entered 4.Let's have a rest. A.have B.to have C.having D.had 5.I noticed her read a book under the tree. A.read B.to read C.reads D.reading 6.The teacher had us recite the text again. A.to recite B.recite C.recited D.reciting 7.The child was made to take the medicine. A.take B.to take C.taking D.taken 8.I watched the sun set slowly. A.set B.to set C.sets D.setting 9.He let me use his bike. A.use B.to use C.using D.used 10.She helped me carry the box. A.carry B.to carry C.carrying D.A and B (二)语法填空(10题) 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。 Last Sunday,I watched my little brother in the yard.Suddenly,I heard him I ran out and saw a dog him.I made the dog away.Then I had my brother down and told him not to be afraid.He was still shaking.I felt something cold my hand -it was his hand.I let him with me.Later, my mother was told about this.She was seen and said,"You are a good brother." The dog was never seen again.I helped my brother down. 参考答案 语法专练一：单项选择 1.C;2.A;3.C;4.A;5.B;6.C;7.C;8.D 语法专练二：语法填空 1.play;2.write;3.to cross;4.not go;5.crawl;6.run; 7.open;8.stay 语法综合练习（一）：单项 1.B;2.A;3.B;4.A;5.A;6.B;7.B;8.A;9.D;10.D 选择 语法综合练习（二）：语法1.play;2.cy;3.chasing;4.go;5.sit;6.touch;7.stay;8.to 填空 smile;9.to come;10.calm 教材同步文章句型精讲 重点句型 SYMBOLS OF AMERICAN CULTUR 1.No wonder America is called the "Fast-Food Nation"! 结构：No wonder+主语+谓语… 中文：难怪美国被称为“快餐国家”。 用法：意为“难怪…”，表示根据上文情况，结果并不令人惊讶；no wonder相当 于it is no wonder that的省略形式。 2. When it comes to seeing a game in person,baseball is by far the most popular sport in America 结构：When it comes to+名词/动名词 中文：当谈到现场观看比赛时，棒球是迄今为止美国最受欢迎的运动。 用法：意为“当谈到…时”，引出某个话题或方面；to是介词，后接名词或动名词 形式。 3.more people attend baseball games than football and basketball games combined. 结构：比较级+than+名词+combined 中文：参加棒球比赛的人比参加橄榄球和篮球比赛的人加起来还多。 用法：表示“比…加起来还多”，combined表示“合起来的”；该结构用于强调 数量上的巨大差距。 4.There is nothing more American than eating a hot dog while watching a baseball game on a hot summer afternoon. 结构：There is nothing more+形容词原级+than+名词/动名词 中文：没有比在炎热的夏日午后一边看棒球比赛一边吃热狗更美国的事了。 用法：用否定形式表达最高级含义，意为“没有比…更…的了”；形容词用原 级，than后接比较对象。 5.eat a hot dog while watching a baseball game;even while playing in a group 结构：while+doing…（主语与主句一致且含有be动词时，省略主语和be) 中文：一边看棒球比赛一边吃热狗；即使在团体中演奏 用法：while引导时间状语从句，当从句主语与主句主语一致且从句谓语含be动词 时，可省略主语和be,保留while+现在分词，表示“在…的同时”。 6 Americans spend about 10%of their income on fast food. 结构：主语+spend+时间/金钱+on+名词/(im)doing+动词-ing 中文：美国人把大约10%的收入花在快餐上。 用法：表示“花费时间/金钱做某事”；on后接名词，in后接动名词(in常可省 略)。 考点通关 文章句型 练习一：完成句子（用所给词的适当形式填空） 1.No wonder he (be)so tired;he worked all night. 2.When it comes to (choose)a gift,I always feel puzzled. 3.The number of students in our school is larger than that in yours and theirs (combine). 4.There is nothing more (enjoy)than swimming in summer. 5.He listened to music (do)his homework. 6.She spends two hours (practice)the violin every day. 7.The doctor advised him to keep (run)every morning. 8.More people watch basketball games than football games (combine). 9. (watch)a baseball game while eating a hot dog is very American. 10.Jazz (create)by African American musicians in the United States. 练习二：翻译句子（在横线上写出完整句子） 1.难怪美国被称为“快餐国家”。 2.当谈到现场观看比赛时，棒球是迄今为止美国最受欢迎的运动。 3.今年参观博物馆的人数比去年和前年加起来还多。 4.没有比在炎热的夏日午后一边看棒球比赛一边吃热狗更美国的事了。 5.他一边走路一边听音乐。 6. 美国人把大约10%的收入花在快餐上。 7.爵士乐打破了肤色障碍，己成为美国文化的重要组成部分。 8.即使在一个团体中演奏，爵士音乐家也自由地创作自己的音乐来表达感受。 9.对于大多数人来说，棒球是“美国的运动”，而足球和篮球则不是。 10.这些只是展示美国文化的一些象征。 参考答案 1.is;2.choosing;3.combined;4.enjoyable;5.while doing; 练习一：完成句子 6.practicing;7.running;8.combined;9.Watching;10.was created 练习二：翻译句子 1.No wonder America is called the "Fast-Food Nation"!;2.When it comes to seeing a game in person,baseball is by far the most popular sport in America.;3.This year,more people visit museums than last year and the year before combined.;4.There is nothing more American than eating a hot dog while watching a baseball game on a hot summer afternoon.;5.He listened to music while walking.6.Americans spend about 10%of their income on fast food.7.Jazz broke through the colour barriers and has become a key part of American culture.;8.Jazz musicians freely make up their own music to express their feelings,even while playing in a group.9.For most people, baseball is "America's game"in a way that football and basketball are not.;10.These are but a few symbols that show something of American culture. 教材同步单元练习 一、阅读理解 Passage A For decades,the image of a "typical"American was often a white,monolingual English speaker. However,this picture has been radically redrawn by the country's ever-changing demographic landscape.The United States is cumrently experiencing a dramatic cultural shift,characterized by the rapid growth of its minority populations,particularly Hispanic and Asian communities.This transformation is not merely a statistic;it is rewriting the cultural DNA of the nation,from its cuisine and music to its politics and social norms. This new diversity,however,is a double-edged sword.On one hand,it fuels a vibrant cultural dynamism.Cities like Los Angeles,New York,and Houston are living mosaics of cultures,where different traditions do not just coexist but interact,creating new,hybrid forms of expression.The popularity of "hapa"culture,which blends multiple ethnic heritages,particularly Asian and Pacific Islander roots,is a testament to this.Fusion cuisines like Korean-Mexican tacos or Indian-Chinese dishes are not just culinary fads;they are a delicious metaphor for how different cultural streams can merge to create something new and exciting. On the other hand,this hyper-diversity presents tangible challenges.Social integration has become more complex.The simple binary model of "mainstream vs.minority"is no longer adequate to describe a society where dozens of ethnic groups live side-by-side.The public square now features a cacophony of languages,customs,and narratives.This can lead to friction,as communities compete for resources and recognition.Moreover,the very concept of "identification"becomes fluid.A young person may identify as Korean,American,Korean-American,or simply a global citizen,depending on the context.This fragmentation of identity,while liberating for some,can be a source of anxiety for others who feel rootless or caught between two worlds. Critics argue that while multiculturalism celebrates difference,it sometimes fails to build a coherent national "we."They warn against the "salad bowl"theory,where ingredients remain separate,as opposed to the "melting pot,"where they are merged.Proponents,however,see strength in this very diversity.They argue that a nation's resilience lies in its ability to adapt and incorporate new ideas. The American story,they insist,has always been one of renewal through immigration.The current cultural shift is,therefore,not an anomaly but a continuation of the nation's foundational promise, albeit on a grander and more complex scale than ever before. ()1.What is the central theme of the passage? A.The decline of the English language in the US. B.The challenges and opportunities of America's new cultural diversity. C.A comparison between the "salad bowl"and "melting pot"theories. D.The economic impact of immigration on American cities. ()2.The word "tangible"in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to: A.theoretical B.concrete C.temporary D.questionable ()3.According to the passage,what is a potential negative effect of increasing diversity? A.A decrease in the popularity of fusion cuisine. B.The simplification of social structures and identities. C.Conflicts arising from shared resources and recognition D.A complete rejection of traditional American values. ()4.What is the author's attitude towards the cultural shift described in the text? A.Strongly critical. B.Entirely optimistic. C.Neutral and objective. D.Pragmatic and balanced. Passage B The redevelopment of urban spaces often sparks a heated debate between the forces of moderization and the preservation of cultural heritage.Nowhere is this conflict more visible than in the hutong districts of Beijing.These ancient alleyways,formed by lines of siheyuan (courtyard houses),have been the backbone of Beijing's urban fabric for centuries,embodying a traditional way of life centered on community and close-knit social interaction. In recent decades,however,many hutongs have been demolished to make way for skyscrapers, shopping malls,and wide boulevards as part of China's rapid urbanization.Proponents of this modemization argue that it is necessary to accommodate a growing population,improve living standards,and boost the economy.They see the old,often dilapidated hutongs as a symbol of backwardness and inefficiency,lacking modemn amenities like private bathrooms and central heating. For them,the city's future depends on its ability to reinvent itself. Yet,a growing counter-movement now champions the hutong's preservation.They argue that these neighborhoods are not just physical structures but the living repositories of intangible cultural heritage. The hutong embodies a specific social ecology:the gossip of neighbors,the children playing in the lanes,the small family-run shops,and the elderly men playing chess under a tree.This sense of community,they argue,is a fragile and irreplaceable treasure,far more valuable than another glass- and-steel office tower. A creative middle ground has emerged in the form of "adaptive reuse."Instead of wholesale destruction,developers and architects are now transforming old siheyuan into boutique hotels,art galleries,and co-working spaces.This approach seeks to preserve the historical character and architectural layout of the hutongs while infusing them with modemn functions.For example,a traditional courtyard home might be modemnized with floor-to-ceiling windows and underfloor heating, allowing it to serve as a stylish cafe without destroying its essential stucture. The success of this adaptive model,however,is not guaranteed.Critics point out that it often leads to "gentrification,"a process where rising property values push out the original,often lower-income residents.The hutongs then risk becoming a hollow stage set for tourists and wealthy newcomers, losing the very community spirit they were meant to preserve.The future of the hutong thus hinges on a delicate balance:finding a way to honor the past while securing a livable and equitable future for all its inhabitants,old and new. ()1.What is the primary conflict discussed in the passage? A.The conflict between residents and developers. B.The conflict between preserving culture and pursuing modemization. C.The conflict between building hotels and preserving houses. D.The conflict between the central government and local communities. ()2.What does the term "gentrification"in the last paragraph refer to? A.A process where old buildings are replaced by modern ones. B.A process where the character of a neighborhood changes due to an influx of wealthier people. C.A policy that encourages the preservation of historic districts. D.A design approach that combines old and new architectural styles. ()3.What is the author's main purpose in writing this passage? A.To advocate for the complete preservation of all hutongs. B.To criticize the government's policy of urbanization. C.To explore the complex issues surrounding the redevelopment of historical uban areas. D.To promote the adaptive reuse model as the perfect solution. 二、完形填空 In many ways,the story of my family is the story of my country,Canada.We are a patchwork of different origins and(1) My father's side is a blend of Irish and French-Canadian roots,a common mix in Quebec.My mother's family,however,tells a (2) story.They arived from Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam,in the late 1970s,as "boat people"fleeing war and hardship. Growing up,my household was a constant (3) of cultures.We'd celebrate Christmas with a turkey,but the best part of the meal was always my grandmother's pho,a fragrant beef noodle soup. We'd sing French-Canadian folk songs around the campfire,yet my bedtime stories were often Vietnamese folk tales about the Jade Emperor.This wasn't a(4);it was just our nommal, vibrant reality. For a long time,I felt this dual identity was a(5) I wasn't "Canadian"enough for my fiends at school,who had a more "typical"background,and I wasn't "Vietnamese"enough for my relatives,who criticized my (6) command of the language.I felt I existed in a grey area, belonging fully to neither world. This sense of conflict came to a(7) during a high school social studies project on cultural identity.I was assigned to present my "cultural heritage."I felt(8).How could I present two such different cultures simply?I decided to cook.I made my father's favorite tourtiere,a French- Canadian meat pie,and my mother's cha gio,Vietnamese spring rolls.I stood in front of my class, (9) my story of a life lived between two worlds.I explained that my identity wasn't about choosing one over the other,but about the unique(10)of both. To my surprise,the class was captivated.They didn't see a conflict;they saw a richness.That day,I learned a valuable(11).Identity is not a zero-sum game.Being a mix doesn't mean you are a fraction of a person;it means you are more than the sum of your parts.It provides a unique perspective,a (12) to see the world from multiple angles.My cultural patchwork is not a liability;it is my greatest asset. 1.A.religions B.classes C.traditions D.ambitions 2.A.similar B.different C.romantic D.boring 3.A.rejection B.absence C.fusion D.substitute 4.A.conflict B.choice C.coincidence D.challenge 5.A.privilege B.burden C.mystery D.pleasure 6.A.perfect B.fluent C.poor D.casual 7.A.halt B.start C.head D.compromise 8.A.confident B.delighted C.proud D.confused 9.A.writing B.sharing C.hiding D.forgetting 10.A.explanation B.separation C.combination D.criticism 11.A.lesson B.skill C.language D.recipe 12.A.desire B.chance C.need D.bridge 三、阅读短文回答问题 Read the following passage and answer the questions in complete sentences. Immigrants to the United States have historically been faced with the challenge of assimilation,a process where they are expected to shed their native cultural traits and adopt the mainstream American identity.This "melting pot"theory,which dominated American social policy for much of the 20th century,posited that a single,homogenous national identity would emerge from the blending of different cultural groups.However,the model has faced increasing scrutiny in the 21st century,as it is now challenged by a more complex and persistent phenomenon:the rise of "ethnoburbs". Coined by geographer Wei Li,an ethnoburb is a suburban ethnic cluster of residential areas and business districts in which a significant number of residents and business owners are from a single ethnic group.Unlike traditional inner-city ethnic enclaves like "Little Italy"or "Chinatown," which were often bom out of necessity and poverty,ethnoburbs are frequently middle-class or upper- middle-class communities.They are not ghettos of the poor,but rather concentrations of wealth and cultural capital.A prime example is the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles,which has become a massive,sprawling hub for Chinese American communities,complete with its own banking systems, supermarkets,and media outlets. The existence of ethnoburbs presents a fundamental challenge to the traditional assimilation model. These communities demonstrate that it is now possible for immigrants,especially those with economic means,to achieve the "American Dream"of a good job and a nice house in the suburbs without fully integrating into the pre-existing mainstream culture.In an ethnoburb,an immigrant can run a business,shop,worship,and socialize entirely within their own cultural and linguistic sphere. This phenomenon has sparked a fierce debate.Critics view ethnoburbs as a retreat into cultural self- segregation.They argue that these communities impede social cohesion by reducing meaningful interaction between different ethnic groups.By choosing to live in a culturally homogenous bubble, they suggest,residents are perpetuating divisions and undermining a shared national identity Conversely,supporters of ethnoburbs celebrate them as evidence of a more mature and pluralistic America.They argue that the "melting pot"was always a coercive and unrealistic ideal that demanded cultural sacrifice.The ethnoburb,they contend,represents a new kind of American success story.It allows immigrants to flourish economically while maintaining the cultural connections that are vital to their well-being.In this view,American identity is not a single flavor but an ever-expanding buffet. 1.According to the passage,how does an "ethnoburb"differ from a traditional ethnic enclave like "Little Italy"? 2.What fundamental challenge do ethnoburbs pose to the "melting pot"theory? 3.What is the main argument of the critics of ethnoburbs mentioned in the passage? 4.In the view of supporters,what positive trend do ethnoburbs represent? 5.Based on the last sentence,what is meant by "an ever-expanding buffet"in the context of American identity? 四、短文填空 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。 The concept of a "national dish"is often more complex than it seems.For instance,while pizza is an Italian (1) icon,the version eaten in Italy is vastly different from its Americanized counterpart.This (2)of food across cultures is a clear example of cultural diffusion. In the United States,what we now consider "Chinese food"is (3) a creation of the 20th century.Early Chinese immigrants,facing a lack of familiar(4) and a need to cater to local tastes,invented dishes like Chop Suey and General Tso's Chicken.These dishes are not authentic to any region of China;rather,they are a unique(5) of Chinese cooking techniques and American flavors. This process is not limited to the US.In the United Kingdom,Chicken Tikka Masala is often hailed as a "true British national dish."It is a dish with disputed (6) but it is widely believed to have been created by a Bangladeshi chef in Glasgow,Scotland,who added a creamy tomato sauce to a traditional Indian dish to suit the British palate.This culinary (7) _perfectly(⑧) the blending of cultures,showing that identity is often fluid and (9) These hybrid cuisines are not signs of cultural(10),but rather of adaptation and renewal. They tell a story of migration,creativity,and the human desire to connect through shared sensory experiences.A bowl of "foreign"food can be a(11)reminder that culture is not a static monument but a living,breathing entity that grows and changes with every new person who calls a place home.So,the (12) time you enjoy a plate of "American"spaghetti,remember the journey it has taken. 1. 2. 4. 5. 6 7 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 五、写作 假设你是李华，你的英国笔友Tom来信说他对中国文化多样性(cultural diversity)很感兴趣， 尤其是少数民族文化。请你给他写一封回信，内容包括： 1.介绍一个中国少数民族的文化特色（如节日、服饰、饮食、习俗等）。 2.说明该民族文化的现状（如被传承、保护或面临挑战）。 3.邀请他有机会来中国亲身体验。 注意： 1.词数80左右： 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯： 3.开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。 Dear Tom, I'm so glad you're interested in the diverse cultures of China,especially our ethnic minorities. Yours, Li Hua 参考答案 PassageA:1.B 2.B3.C4.D 一、阅读理解 Passage B:5.B 6.B7.C 二、完形填空1.C2.B3.C4.A5.B6.C7.C8.D9.B10.C11.A12.D 1.Ethnoburbs are often middle-class or upper-middle-class communities,while traditional ethnic enclaves were often bomn out of poverty 2.They demonstrate that immigrants can achieve the American Dream without fully integrating into the pre-existing mainstream culture. 三、阅读短文3.Critics view ethnoburbs as a retreat into self-segregation that impedes social cohesion 回答问题 and undermines a shared national identity. 4.Supporters see them as evidence of a more mature and pluralistic America,allowing immigrants to flourish while maintaining their cultural connections 5.It means that American identity is not a single fixed culture,but a wide variety of different cultures from which people can choose,just like picking food from a buffet. 1.global 2.adaptation 3.largely 4.ingredients 5.combination 6.origins 7.creation 8. 四、短文填空 symbolizes 9.dynamic 10.pollution 11.tasty 12.next 五、写作 范文： Dear Tom, I'm so glad you're interested in the diverse cultures of China,especially our ethnic minorities. I'd like to introduce the Dai people,mainly in Yunnan.Their most famous festival is the Water- Splashing Festival,which is like a New Year celebration.People splash water on each other to wash away bad luck and pray for a good harvest.Their traditional peacock dance and banana-leaf wrapped rice cakes are also very special. Fortunately,many Dai traditions are well-preserved today and have even become popular tourist attractions.However,modernization still poses some challenges to their traditional lifestyle. Why not come to China to experience this vibrant culture for yourself?I'd be happy to be your guide! Yours, Li Hua