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This year some twenty-three hundred teenagers from all over the world will spend about ten months in US homes through an exchange program. They will attend US schools ,meet US teenagers, and form impressions of the real American teenagers . American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.
Fred, nineteen, spent last year in Germany with George"s family . In turn, George"s son, Mike, spent a year in Fred"s home in America.
Fred, knew little German when he arrived, but after two month"s study, the language began to come to him . School was completely different from what he had expected -much harder. They took fourteen subjects instead of the six that are usual in the United States.
"Back home ,you pick up some friends in a car and go out and have a good time ,In Germany ,you walk ,but you soon learn to like it."
At the same time ,in America ,Mike ,a friendly German boy ,was also forming his idea ."I suppose I should criticize American schools ,"he says ."It is far too easy by our level .But I have to say that I like it very much .In Germany we do nothing but study . Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens .There ought to be some middle ground between the two."
小题1:The whole exchange program is mainly to ­_________
A.help teenagers in other countries know the real America
B.send students in America to travel in Germany
C.let students learn something about other countries
D.have teenagers learn new languages
小题2:What did Fred and Mike agree on?
A.America has better traffic.
B.German schools were harder than American schools.
C.Americans and Germans were both friendly
D.There were more cars on the streets in America.
小题3:What is particular in American schools ?
A.There is some middle ground between the two teaching buildings.
B.There are a lot of after-school activities.
C.Students usually take 14 subjects in all.
D.Students go outside to enjoy themselves in a car
小题4:What did Mike think after experiencing the American school life?
A.A better education should include something good from both America and Germany.
B.German schools trained students to be better citizens
C.American schools were not as good as German schools.
D.The easy life in the American school was more helpful to students.
小题5:The underlined word “criticize” in the last paragraph can be replaced by"_________"
A.praiseB.regretC.ignoreD.accuse

答案

小题1:C
小题2:B
小题3:B
小题4:A
小题5:D
解析

试题分析:本文讲述了一个交换生的计划,让来自不同国家的年轻人去了解其它国家的文化,本文主要讲述了德国和美国的教育方面的差别。
小题1:C 细节题。根据第一段They will attend US schools ,meet US teenagers, and form impressions of the real American teenagers . American teenagers will go to other countries to learn new languages and gain a new understanding of the rest of the world.说明这个计划是让年轻人了解其它国家的文化等知识,故C正确。
小题2:B 细节题。根据文章3,4段School was completely different from what he had expected -much harder.和I should criticize American schools ,"he says ."It is far too easy by our level 说明这两个人都认为德国的教育比美国的容易,故B正确。
小题3:B 细节题。根据文章最后一段In Germany we do nothing but study . Here we take part in many outside activities. I think that maybe your schools are better in training for citizens说明在美国的学校里有很多的活动,故B正确。
小题4:A 推理题。根据文章最后一句There ought to be some middle ground between the two."说明他认为要从两种教育体系中找出好的方面,并把二者结合在一起。故A正确。
小题5:D 推理题。根据本句."I suppose I should criticize American schools ,"he says ."It is far too easy by our level .说明他认为美国的教育太容易了,故持批评的态度,故D项正确。
点评:本文讲述了一个交换生的计划,让来自不同国家的年轻人去了解其它国家的文化,本文主要讲述了德国和美国的教育方面的差别。文章基本上是考查细节题,对此类题型考生可以首先从问题中找到关键词,然后以此为线索,运用略读及查阅的技巧在文中迅速寻找这一细节,找到后再把这一部分内容仔细阅读一遍,仔细比较所给选项与文中细节的细微区别,在准确理解细节的前提下,最后确定最佳答案。
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Americans often plan social gatherings(社交聚会)on short notice, so don’t be surprised if you get invited to someone’s home or to see a movie or baseball game without much warning. If the time is convenient (方便) for you, surely accept their invitation. But if you’re busy, don’t be afraid to decline the invitation, perhaps suggesting a time that would be better. Your host won’t be shamed.
Invitations are usually sent in person or over the telephone. The main exception(例外) is for some formal occasions, in which case a written invitation will be mailed. You would normally receive a written invitation to a wedding(婚礼).
For a casual(不正式的)dinner invitation, don’t arrive more than 5 minutes early, because your host may still be preparing for your visit. Arriving more than 10 minutes late is considered rude if very few people were invited. If many people were invited, it’s OK to arrive a little late, even as much as half an hour late. For example, it’s OK to arrive late for a party, for a potluck (家常便饭) dinner or for a social gathering inviting a large group of people.
If you’re invited for dinner, it’s proper to bring the host a bottle of wine, a gift basket of fruit, a box of candy (糖果), or a bouquet(束)of flowers. Don’t bring roses, as men often give roses to women on a date (约会).
If you wish to thank the host for his or her hospitality (好客), it’s right to call or send a brief (简单的) written thank-you note the next day.
小题1:The passage is to tell us ________.
A.how to accept Americans’ invitations.
B.something about American social visits.
C.something about American business visits.
D.how to make a living in America.
小题2:The underlined word “decline” in the first paragraph most probably means _____.
A.acceptB.receiveC.refuseD.follow
小题3:If an American only invites you to his home for an informal supper at 7:30p.m., you’d better get to his house at ________.
A.7:15p.m.B.7:35p.m.C.7:45p.m.D.7:55p.m.
小题4:In America, invitations to a wedding are often sent ________.
A.by mailB.by faxC.by e-mailD.over the telephone
小题5:According to the passage, in American ________.
A.if you’re invited to a family as a guest, you can stay as long as you please.
B.if you’re invited for a party, you must always be on time.
C.if you’re invited for dinner, you’d better bring some presents.
D.you must make a call to show your thanks after you get home from the dinner.

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The United States of America is the most culturally diverse(多样化) country in the world in terms of culture religion, ethnicity(种族) and sexual orientation. As a combination of various races and cultures, America is home to all. The culture here is so unique that citizens can be just as proud of their original cultural heritage(遗产) as they are to be American.
What is now the US was initially inhabited(居住) by native people until the land was settled by various European groups and African slaves. Since the 20th century, the country has become a heaven for people from all over the globe(全球).
The arrival of immigrants(移民) has shifted populations from rural(农村的) areas into cities because immigrants tend to settle in urban areas. At present, 81 percent of the inhabitants in the US live in cities.
Cultural and ethnic diversity adds a unique flavor to cities that is expressed through distinct(独特的) neighborhoods, restaurants, places of worship, museums, nightlife and multicultural learning environments.
Unique musical forms, such as jazz, rock and roll, Chicano music, and the blues, grow in the US by mixing a variety of culturally distinct musical traditions to create a new form.
At the executive (行政的) level, the country is headed by a mixed­race president; two posts(职位) on the Supreme Court are held by members of the country"s two largest minorities.There is also diversity in state and local governments.
Without its rich mixture of races and cultures, America would not be the nation that it is today. Founded upon the basis of equality and freedom, America acts as a stage where different cultures not only co­exist peacefully, but develop well.
小题1:According to the passage, America is a country________.
A.that welcomes people from all over the world
B.where citizens take more pride in their original culture
C.that is mostly settled by Europeans and Africans
D.where 81% of the population are immigrants
小题2:Where did most people live before many immigrants came to America?
A.In the urban areas.B.In the rural areas.
C.In the southern part of America.D.In the northern part of America.
小题3:We can learn from the sixth paragraph that________.
A.diversity(多样化) has existed in America in almost every aspect(方面)
B.most posts in American state governments are held by mixed­race people
C.equality and freedom make America a fair country
D.diversity has greatly affected the American political field
小题4:What"s the best title for this passage?
A.The effects of culture and diversity on America.
B.The influence of globalization on America.
C.The political development of America.
D.The bright future of America.
小题5:We would most probably read this passage in a book about________.
A.science B.historyC.cultureD.amusement

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BEIJING , March 9 --- The central government will require an additional three years of use for official vehicles for ministers and governors to reduce the costs of purchasing new cars, media have reported.
The new rule has been applied among all Party and government departments nationwide, the Beijing News reported on Tuesday. The new rule has not yet been made public, said Li, a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee.
Under the old rules, the cars used by minister-level officials could be replaced as often as every five years, Li said. These officials will also keep the same cars when they assume new posts, he added.
The new rule also reiterated(重申) that officials ranking below minister-or-governor-levels should not be allocated cars. The cars possessed by their departments should be used on demand.
“It violates the rules for lower-ranking --- even county-level-officials to be allocated cars,” Li said.
Purchases of vehicles for official use have been heavily investigated, as they account for a large expenditure (花费) of public funds every year.
A survey on the Web news www.ifeng.com found 64 percent of respondents believed the new rule will be difficult to carry out because it is related to officials’ interests.
“Local government departments had halted(中断) approvals for requests for such vehicles and had started to work on new quotas(指标) under the new rules,” Li said. “The future reform of official vehicle use will introduce market mechanisms and monetization.”
Premier Wen Jiabao said in the annual government work report on Saturday that expenditures on such vehicles will not increase in 2011 compared with a year ago.
Beijing’s standing deputy mayor Ji Lin last week said the municipal (市政的) government will release the number of vehicles for official use in the capital as early as at the end of this month.
Earlier this month, the Minister of Finance had published a rule regulating the budgets for such vehicles.
小题1:What is the purpose of the new rule allocating vehicles among officials?
A.To promote a low-carbon lifestyle.
B.To cut down the present huge expenditures of purchasing cars.
C.To make good use of budgets for official cars.
D.To solve the problem of severe traffic jam.
小题2:How often could the cars used by minister-level officials be replaced according to the new rule?
A.Every 3 years.B.Every 5 years.C.Every 8 years.D.Every 10 years.
小题3:What about the officials ranking below minister-or-governor levels in terms of official vehicles?
A.They can still possess special cars.
B.They can use their own private cars.
C.They can use cars whenever officially necessary.
D.They can be allocated second-hand cars.
小题4:What is the public’s attitude toward the new rule’s fulfillment?
A.Uncertain.B.Optimistic.C.Indifferent.D.Passive
小题5:From the passage, we can infer that_________.
A.the government is determined to carry out the new rule
B.the new rule has not yet been made public
C.the new rule will benefit official’s interest
D.the new rule is applied to minister-level officials

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In England, people often talk about the weather because they can experience (经历) four seasons in one day. In the morning the weather is warm just like in spring. An hour later black clouds come and then it rains hard. The weather gets a little cold. In the late afternoon the sky will be sunny, the sun will begin to shine, and it will be summer at this time of a day.
In England, people can also have summer in winter, or have winter in summer. So in winter they can swim sometimes, and in summer sometimes they should take warm clothes.
When you go to England, you will see that some English people usually take an umbrella (伞)or a raincoat with them in the sunny morning, but you should not laugh at them.
If you don"t take an umbrella or a raincoat, you will regret (后悔) later in the day.
小题1:Why do people in England often talk about the weather?
A.Because they may have four seasons in one day
B.Because they often have very good weather
C.Because the weather is warm just like in spring
D.Because the sky is sunny all day
小题2:From the story we know that when _________come, there is a heavy rain.
A.sunshine and snow B.black clouds
C.summer and winterD.spring and autumn
小题3:"People can also have summer in winter." Means "it is sometimes too ______in winter."
A.warmB.cool C.cold D.rainy
小题4:In the sunny morning some English people usually take a raincoat or an umbrella with them because ________.
A.their friends ask them to do soB.it often rains in England
C.they are going to sell them D.they are their favourite things
小题5:The best title (标题)for this passage is ________.
A.Bad Seasons B.Summer or Winter
C.The Weather in England D.Strange English People

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If Confucius(孔子)were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles(蜡烛). He’d need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.
While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. It’s nothing personal. Most Americans don’t even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.
But this doesn’t mean that Americans don’t care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.
In the past twenty years, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes(孔子学院) in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually included Chinese art, history and philosophy(哲学). Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing(比赛)to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.
So the old thinker’s ideas are still alive and well.
Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West.
As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the west, even if his birthday is.
小题1:The opening paragraph is mainly intended to______.
A.provide some key facts about Confucius
B.attract the readers’ interest in the topic
C.show great respect for the ancient thinker
D.prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations
小题2:We can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students______.
A.have a great interest in studying Chinese
B.take an active part in Chinese competitions
C.try to get high scores in Chinese exams
D.fight for a chance to learn Chinese
小题3:What is the best title for the passage?
A.Forgotten Wisdom in America
B.Huge Fans of the Chinese Language
C. Old Thinker with a Big Future
D.Chinese Culture for Westerners
小题4:The passage is likely to appear in a _______.
A.leafletB.history paper
C.newspaperD.philosophy textbook

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