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Researchers discovered that languages spoken in countries from Ghana and Laos to Iceland and Italy all include “huh?”, or something that sounds very like it. They said that while the study may sound silly, the word is an absolutely necessary part of speech. Without it and similar words, it would be impossible to show that we haven’t heard or understood what had been said and this would lead to constant misunderstandings.
But while other words used in the same context, such as “sorry” or “what”, vary widely across languages, “huh?” remains unchanged.
The Dutch researchers carefully studied ten languages from around the world, including Siwu, which is spoken in Ghana, and an Australian Aboriginal language, as well as Italian, Spanish, Dutch and Mandarin Chinese.
They analysed tapes of recorded conversations for words that sounded like “huh?” and were used to request that whatever had just been said be repeated. All contained a version of “huh?”. The word was also found in another 21 languages. While there were subtle differences in each country, all sounded basically the same.
This is surprising because normally unrelated languages will use very different words to describe the same thing. For instance, the Japanese for “dog” is “inu”, while the French is “chien”. It is thought that languages around the world have developed their own version of “huh?” because the sound is quick and simple to form, as well as being easily understood.
The researchers, said that it might seem unimportant to carry out scientific research into a word like “huh?” but in fact this little word is an essential tool in human communication. They also have an answer for those who claim that “huh?” isn’t a word. They say that it qualifies because of the small differences in its pronunciation in different languages. It also can be considered a word because it’s something we learn to say, rather than a grunt or cry that we are born knowing how to make.
小题1: According to researchers, the word “huh?” is very important in speech because of ________.
A.its stable meaning in language development |
B.its important function in communication |
C.its simple and easy sound and spelling |
D.its popularity in every language |
A.You should ask her to repeat what she says before that. |
B.You should apologize to her for speaking in a low voice. |
C.You should invite her to share her different views politely. |
D.You should try to repeat what you’ve just said in a clearer way. |
A.interviewing language experts in universities |
B.talking with people from ten different countries |
C.analyzing the recorded conversations in different languages |
D.comparing different words with the same meaning in different languages |
A.it is listed in most dictionaries |
B.it is something humans learn to say |
C.there is a clear and consistent spelling of the word |
D.there is a big difference in the way it pronounces in different languages |
A.To inform readers about research on the worldwide used word “huh?”. |
B.To argue that “huh?” is the most important word in every language. |
C.To entertain readers by relating similar idioms in different languages. |
D.To instruct readers of the differences of “huh?” in different languages. |
答案
小题1:B
小题2:D
小题3:C
小题4:B
小题5:A
解析
试题分析:文章大意:研究发现,各国语言当中最广泛使用的一个词是“huh?”。
小题1:B细节理解题。根据第二段中的They said that while the study may sound silly, the word is an absolutely necessary part of speech.可知,此词在说话当中很重要。故B正确。
小题2:D细节理解题。根据第五段的第一句They analysed tapes of recorded conversations for words that sounded like “huh?” and were used to request that whatever had just been said be repeated.可以得出答案。故D正确。
小题3:C细节判断题。根据第五段的首句They analysed tapes of recorded conversations for words that sounded like “huh?”可知研究者分析不同语言的谈话记录。 故C正确。
小题4:B细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句It also can be considered a word because it’s something we learn to say, rather than a grunt or cry that we are born knowing how to make.可以得出答案。故B正确。
小题5:A主旨大意题。根据全文可知研究者对“huh?”的研究,告诉读者此词是全世界用得最广泛的一个词。 故A正确。
核心考点
试题【It is one of the most annoying words in the English language and it seems there 】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
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Today, paper cuttings are mainly used as decoration. They ornament walls, windows, doors, columns mirrors, lamps and lanterns in homes. They are also used for decoration on presents, and are given as presents themselves. They are of special importance at festivals. At the Spring Festival for example, entrances are decorated with paper cuttings which are supposed to bring good luck.
Paper cuttings are not produced by machine, but by hand. There are two kinds of paper cuttings; scissor (剪刀) cuttings and knife cuttings. Scissor cuttings are fashioned with scissors. Several pieces of paper--- up to eight pieces---are fastened together. The motif(图形) is then cut with sharp, pointed scissors.
Knife cuttings are fashioned by putting several layers (层) of paper on a relatively soft foundation consisting of a mixture of tallow (动物脂) and ashes. Following a pattern, the artist cuts the motif into the paper with a sharp knife which he usually holds vertically(垂直地). The advantage of knife cuttings is that considerably more paper cuttings can be made in one operation than scissor cuttings.
In the countryside, paper cuttings are usually made only by women and girls. This used to be one of the skills that every girl was to master and that were often used to judge brides(新娘). Professional paper cutting artists are, on the other hand, almost always men who have guaranteed (保证) incomes and work together in workshops.
小题1:Paper cuttings can be used for ______________.
A.decoration | B.decoration on presents | C. presents | D.all of the above |
A.to be added to and make something beautiful | B.to be used as |
C.to be cut in | D.to be made on |
A.The ways of paper cutting | B.The reasons for paper cutting |
C.The purposes of paper cutting | D.Paper cutting |
An interesting was followed on the festival of Lupercalia to bring together young boys and girls who otherwise were strictly . On the eve of the festival, names of young Roman girls were written on a slip of paper and placed into jars. Each young man a girl"s name from the jar and was paired with the girl during the festival. Sometimes the lasted for a year until next year"s celebration. Quite often,the couple would fall in love with each other and marry. The custom lasted for a long time until people felt that it was un-Christian and that mates should be chosen by sight, not .
The pairing of young boys and girls set the mood of the Valentine"s Day Festival as we know today. But it was due to the efforts and daring of a priest St Valentine that the festival got its and clearer meaning. The story goes that Emperor Claudius II of Rome found it to get soldiers and felt the reason why men did not join the was that they did not wish to leave their wives and families. As a result, Claudius cancelled all marriages and engagements in Rome. St Valentine challenged Claudius"s order and secretly married couples. When his disobedience was ,Valentine was put to death on February 14, around 270 AD. After his death Valentine was named a saint.
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It makes me wonder: Why do people love gold?
For some people, gold seems to be a status(地位)symbol. Indian businessman Datta Phuge loves gold so much that he even bought a shirt made of gold at a cost of $250,000. I’m not sure I’d spend so much money on a shirt, would you? But Datta Phuge has his reason .He explains,“ Some people want to own an Audi or a Mercedes. I choose gold.”
For other people, gold is an investment(投资). The price of gold generally increases over time and in European markets, it reached even $1,500 per ounce in 2011.
And for many people, a family heirloom(传家宝)brings together status and investment. My mother has a gold bracelet(手镯)that was given to her by her grandmother who, in turn, inherited it from her own grandmother. It’s quite a heavy piece and probably worth quite a lot of money. But its mental value is greater than its value in dollars. It’s a beautiful object that holds many family memories. When the time comes, my mum will give the bracelet to me, and one day, I’ll pass it on to the younger generation.
Therefore, status and investment are good reasons to value gold. However, I think that the real reason why people love gold is that it can be made into beautiful objects. Think about Tutankhamen’s death mask. Have you ever seen anything so beautiful?
People love gold because it holds their minds, their imaginations and, above all, their hearts.
小题1:The main idea of the first paragraph is that______.
A.the author has traveled to many countries |
B.people celebrate almost everything |
C.there are many ways to use gold |
D.people all over the world love gold |
A.gold is a status symbol to him | B.he loves this kind of shirt |
C.people there love gold so much | D.he is a successful businessman |
A.$1,550 | B.$1,500 | C.$1,450 | D.$1,600 |
A.it’s worth a lot of money | B.it brings status and investment |
C.it’s a beautiful object | D.it holds family memories |
A.it is a status symbol to some people |
B.it can be made into beautiful objects |
C.it can be passed on to the younger generation |
D.it can bring people a lot of money |
In 1892, a young Frenchman named Pierre de Coubertin suggested starting the Olympic Games again but failed. Two years later, Coubertin organized a meeting with 79 people representing nine countries. At this meeting he got what he wanted. All the delegates at the meeting voted for the Olympic Games. They also decided to have Coubertin found an international committee (委员会) to organize the Games. This committee became the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Demetrious Vikelas from Greece was chosen to be its first president. Athens was chosen for the revival (复兴) of the Olympic Games and the planning began.
The first modern Olympic Games opened in the first week of April, 1896. Since the Greek government didn’t have enough money to build a stadium, a wealthy Greek man, Georgios Averoff, donated over $100,000 to repair the Panathenaic Stadium built in 330 BC.Since the Games were not well publicized (宣传) internationally, athletes were not nationally chosen but rather came by themselves. Some athletes were tourists who happened to be in the area during the Games.
小题1:What can we know about the first Olympic Games?
A.There was only one event in it. |
B.It opened in the first week of April 1896. |
C.Coroebus was the first man to take part in it. |
D.It was stopped by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I. |
A.776 | B.1892 | C.1894 | D.1896 |
a. Coubertin first brought forward his idea to start the Olympic Games.
b. Demetrious from Greece was selected as the first president of IOC.
c. Coroebus became the first Olympic champion.
d. Georgios donated money to repair the Panathenaic Stadium.
A. acdb B. cabd C. bdac D. dcba
小题4:The best title for the passage would be ________.
A.The History of the Olympics |
B.How Coubertin Set up IOC |
C.The First Modern Olympic Games |
D.Great Changes in Olympic Games |
Until a few decades (十年) ago, most zoos were organized by creatures — monkeys in one area, cats in another, birds somewhere else, just like museum collections. In recent years, zoos have instead begun grouping animals that would normally interact (互相作用) in the wild. Moreover, instead of closing animals behind bars, designers are creating landscapes like the environments in which these creatures would naturally be found. Nearby signs provide information about the animals and their habitats in parts of the world where they normally live.
The Denver Zoo’s new Predator Ridge exhibit, for example, aims to teach visitors about Africa. Eight acres of land provide homes for 14 animal species, including lions, porcupines, cranes, and wild dogs. Plants from the region grow alongside African-like landform. Ten-foot-tall mounds (土墩) give lions a place from which to survey their surroundings, just as they would do in the wild.
Landscape design makes visitors to the Denver Zoo’s Predator Ridge exhibit feel like they’re really in Africa.
Animals in Predator Ridge can’t actually be mixed with one another, for safety reasons. But hidden deep channels and other smart features allow visitors to see all the animals at once. Different species can see each other too.
小题1:What is the passage mainly about?
A.Protection of zoo animals. |
B.Changes of zoos over the time. |
C.The safety problem of zoos. |
D.The living habits of zoo animals. |
A.protect the safety of visitors |
B.separate lions from other animals |
C.create a natural environment for lions |
D.offer visitors a better view of lions |
A.Africa | B.the Predator Ridge exhibit |
C.the Denver Zoo | D.the ten-foot-tall mounds |
A.the earliest zoos were probably rich people’s gardens |
B.the Philadelphia Zoo is the first zoo in the world |
C.the new Predator Ridge exhibit is held in Africa |
D.more animals will be kept in zoos in the future |
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