题目
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You have noticed that everything an Indian does is in a circle, and that is because the Power of the World always works in circles, and everything tries to be round. In the old days when we were a strong and happy people, all our power came to us from the respectful circle of the nation, and so long as the circle was unbroken, the people were getting rich. The flowering tree was the living center of the circle, and the circle of the four quarters nursed it. The east gave peace and light, the south gave warmth, the west gave rain, and the north with its cold and strong wind gave strength and continuous power. This knowledge came to us from the outer world with our brief. Everything the Power of the World does is done in a circle. The sky is round, and I have heard that the earth is round like a ball, and so are all the stars. Birds make their nests in circle, for theirs are the same as ours. The sun comes forth and goes down again in a circle. The moon does the same, and both are round. Even the seasons form a great circle in their changing, and always come back again to where they were. The life of a man is a circle from childhood to childhood, and so it is in everything where power moves. Our places were like the nests of birds, and these were always set in a circle, the nation’s circle, a nest of many nests, where the Great Spirit meant for us to nurse our children.
But the Wasichus (Indian word for “white people”) have put us in these square boxes. Our power is gone and we are dying, for the power is not in us any more. You can look at our boys and see how it is with us. Where we were living by the power of the circle in the way we should, boys were men at twelve or thirteen years of age. But now it takes them very much longer to be bull - grown.
小题1: According to the passage, the Indians _______.
A.don’t have modern instruments in their homes |
B.refused to move from round places |
C.lived in round places, but were forced to live in square houses |
D.lived in round places, but then decided to move into square houses |
A.the Indians’ past and present living conditions |
B.the Indians’ past and modern beliefs |
C.the Indians’ old and new power |
D.people and nature |
A.the four rooms of the Indian’s house |
B.the four kinds of natural power |
C.the four seasons |
D.the four directions |
A.they had to move to other houses |
B.boys took more time to grow into men |
C.they forgot the old way of life |
D.everyone was not happy |
答案
小题1:C
小题2:A
小题3:D
小题4:B
解析
本文描述了一名印第安人认为该民族被白人从圆形建筑赶到方形房子之后,以前的种种祥和就此消失了。
小题1:细节题。阅读全文可知 A、B、D 不符合原文之意,而答案 C 是本文大意的描述。
小题2:细节题。根据本文内容可知全篇作者都在把过去的祥和与现在的不如人意进行对比,故选 A。
小题3:细节题。根据第 2 段and the circle of the four quarters nursed it. The east gave…the south gave…the west gave…the north with… 可知 D 为正确答案。
小题4:细节题。根据最后一段 But now it takes them very much longer to be bull-grown 可知现在男孩要长大需花费更长的时间。
核心考点
试题【I came to live here where I am now between Wounded Knee Greek and Grass Greek. O】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
In the United States, for example, nodding your head up and down means “yes”. In some parts of Greece and Turkey, however, this motion can mean “no”. In Southeast Asia, nodding your head is a polite way of saying “I"ve heard you”.
In ancient Rome, when the emperor wanted to spare someone"s life, he would put his thumb up. Today in the United States, when someone puts his / her thumb up, it means “Everything is all right”. However, in Sardinia and Greece, the gesture is insulting and should not be used there.
In the United States, raising your clasped hands above your head means “I’m the champion” or “I’m the winner”. It is the sign prizefighters make when they win a fight. When a leading Russian statesman(政治家) made this gesture after a White House meeting, Americans misunderstood and thought he meant he was a winner. In Russia, however, it is a sign of friendship.
In the United States, holding your hand up with the thumb and index finger in a circle and the other three fingers spread out means “Everything is O.K.” and is frequently used by astronauts and politicians. In France and Belgium, it can mean “You’re worth nothing.”
There are other nonverbal signals that people should be aware of when they go to another country, such as the distance to maintain between speakers. Americans usually feel comfortable when speaking with someone if the distance between them is about eighteen inches to arm’s length. Anything closer makes them feel uncomfortable.
When talking to Americans, it is also important to make eye contact. If you look down when talking to an American, he / she may feel that you are embarrassed, afraid, or trying to hide something.
In addition to knowing how to communicate nonverbally in a country, it is important to know what you and he cannot discuss. In the United States, there are certain topics to avoid when you first meet someone, For example, don’t ask people their age, weight, religion, marital status(婚姻状况), how much money they earn, or how much something costs. You can talk about work, the weather, traffic problems, sports, food, news of the day, where one lives, consumer subjects (computers, car repairs, and so forth), and travel or vacation plans.
These few examples illustrate that your actions can speak louder than your words. In a particular cultural contest, what you say and what you don’t say are equally important.
小题1:Which of the following is true?
A.People all over the world only communicate verbally. |
B.Most of our gestures have no meaning at all. |
C.Some people think that 65 to 70 percent of our communication is nonverbal. |
D.Gestures are the most common way to common way to communicate. |
A.four | B.five | C.six | D.seven |
A.Your deeds are better than your words |
B.What you do is better than what you say |
C.You try to show your best manners |
D.you are better understood by your gestures than through your words |
A.it is unimportant to know the language |
B.it is important to know what you can talk about to a foreigner |
C.to know how to communicate nonverbally is as important as to know the language |
D.to communicate the rough gestures is more important than to know the language |
In fact, it is impossible to estimate the number of people in the world who have acquired an adequate(足够的) working knowledge of English in addition to their own languages. The purpose for English learning and the situations in which such learning takes place are so varied that it is difficult to explain and still more difficult to judge what forms an adequate working knowledge for each situation.
The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its present-day importance as a world language. Besides serving the indefinite needs of its native speakers, English is a language in which some of important works in science, technology, and other fields are being produced, and not always by native speakers. It is widely used for such purposes as meteorological and airport communications, international conferences, and the spread of information over the radio and television networks of many nations. It is a language of wider communication for a number of developing countries, especially former British colonies. Many of these countries have multilingual populations and need a language for internal communication in such matters as government, commerce, industry, law and education as well as for international communication and for entrance to the scientific and technological developments in the West.
小题1:What would be the best title for this passage?
A.The Difficulties of Learning English |
B.International Communications |
C.The Standard Varieties of English |
D.English as a World Language |
A.Some 260 million people in the world have an adequate working knowledge of English. |
B.There are some 260 million native speakers of English in the world. |
C.It is almost impossible to estimate the number of people with an adequate working knowledge of English. |
D.People learn English for a variety of reasons. |
A.It was popular during Shakespeare’s time. |
B.It is used in former British colonies. |
C.It serves the needs of its native speakers. |
D.It is a world language that is used for international communication. |
A.The ability to read a newspaper. |
B.It is difficult to judge because it differs for each situation. |
C.Being a multilingual. |
D.Being a native speaker. |
A.Those geographically close to the United States. |
B.Those interested in the culture of the United States. |
C.Former colonies of Great Britain. |
D.Countries where international conferences are held. |
The nature of what is news may change. What basically makes news is what affects our lives — the big political stories, the coverage of the wars, earthquakes and other disasters, will continue much the same. I think there will be more coverage of scientific research, though. It’s already happening in areas that may directly affect our lives, like genetic(基因) engineering. In the future, I think there will be more coverage of scientific explanations of why we feel as we do — as we develop a better understanding of how the brain operates and what our feelings really are.
It’s quite possible that in the next century newspapers will be transmitted(传送) electronically from Fleet Street and printed out in our own home. In fact, I’m pretty sure that how it will happen in the future. You will probably be able to choose from a menu, making up your own newspaper by picking out the things you want to read — sports and international news, etc.
I think people have got it wrong when they talk about competition between the different media(媒体). They actually feed off each other. Some people once foresaw that television would kill off newspapers, but that hasn’t happened. What is read on the printed page lasts longer than pictures on a screen or sound lost in the air. And as for the Internet, it’s never really pleasant to read something just on a screen.
小题1:What is the best title for the passage?
A.The Best Way to Get News | B.The Changes of Media |
C.Make Your Own Newspaper | D.The Future of Newspaper |
A.more big political affairs, wars and disasters will make news |
B.newspapers will not be printed in publishing houses any longer |
C.newspapers will cover more scientific research |
D.more and more people will watch TV |
A.Sports and international news. | B.A menu of important news. |
C.The most important news. | D.What you are interested in. |
A.newspapers will win the competition among the different media |
B.newspapers will stay with us together with other media |
C.television will take the place of newspaper |
D.the writer believe some media will die out |
A.depend on | B.compete with |
C.fight with | D.kill off |
In the United States, business people like to discuss a wide range of topics, including opinions about work, family, hobbies, and politics. In Japan, China, and Korea, however, people are much more private. They do not share much about their thoughts, feelings, or emotions because they feel that doing so might take away from the harmonious(和谐的) business relationship they’re trying to build. Middle Easterners are also private about their personal lives and family matters. It is considered rude, for example, to ask a businessman from Saudi Arabia about his wife or children.
As general rule, it’s best not to talk about politics or religion(宗教) with your business friends. This can get you into trouble, even in the United States, where people hold different views. In addition, discussing one’s salary is usually considered unsuitable. Sports is typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world, although be careful not to criticize a national sport. Instead, be friendly and praise your host’s team.
小题1:The author considers politics and religion ________.
A.cheerful topics | B.taboos |
C.rude topics | D.topics that can never be talked about |
A.Sports. | B.Children. |
C.Personal feelings. | D.Families. |
A.They don’t want to talk with others much. |
B.They don’t want to have their good relationship with others harmed by informal conversation. |
C.They are afraid to argue with their colleagues. |
D.They want to keep their feelings to themselves. |
A.Praising your own country’s sports. |
B.Criticizing your own country’s sports. |
C.Praising the sports of your colleagues’ country. |
D.Criticizing the sports of your colleagues’ country. |
Like every language, American English is full of special expressions, phrases that come from the day-to-day life of the people and develop in their own way. Our expression today is “to face the music”.
When someone says, “well, I guess I’ll have to face the music,” it does not mean he’s planning to go to the concert. It is something far less pleasant, like being called in by your boss to explain why you did this and did that, and why you didn’t do this or that. Sour music indeed, but it has to be faced. At sometime or another, every one of us has had to face the music, especially as children. We can all remember father’s angry voice, “I want to talk to you.” and only because we did not obey him. What an unpleasant business it was!
The phrase “to face the music” is familiar to every American, young and old. It is at least 100 years old. And where did this expression come from? The first explanation comes from the American novelist, James Fenimore Looper. He said, in 1851, that the expression was first used by actors while waiting in the wings to go on the stage. When they got their cue to go on, they often said, “Well, it’s time to face the music.” And that was exactly what they did — facing the orchestra which was just below them. And an actor might be frightened or nervous as he moved on to the stage in front of an audience that might be friendly or perhaps hostile, especially if he forgot his lines. But he had to go out. If he did not, there would be no play. So the expression “to face the music” come to mean “having to go through something, no matter how unpleasant the experience might be, because you knew you had no choice.”
Other explanations about the expression go back to the army. When the men faced an inspection by their leader, the soldiers would be worried about how well they looked. Was their equipment clean, shinny enough to pass the inspection? Still the men had to go out and face the music of the band as well as the inspection. What else could they do?
Another army explanation is more closely related to the idea of facing the results and accepting the responsibility for something that should not have been done. As, for example when a man is forced out of the army because he did something terrible, he is dishonored. The band does not play. Only the drums tap a sad, slow beat. The soldier is forced to leave, facing such music as it is and facing the back of his horse.
小题1: How many ways does the phrase “to face the music” comes from?
A.1 | B.2 | C.3 | D.4 |
A.To face something far less pleasant. |
B.To face the stage. |
C.To face the back of one’s horse. |
D.To face one’s leader. |
A.When we are playing basketball. |
B.When we are making a speech. |
C.When we are having a party. |
D.When we are talking with somebody. |
A.unfriendly | B.dislike | C.unkind | D.unnecessary |
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