When you leave home to go and live somewhere else, you naturally take your own personality and cultural ways with you. When you arrive in a new country with a different culture you can experience different kinds of feelings and reactions. For example, you may feel confused and nervous, and like to depend on others.
If you do experience these things, then you are probably experiencing culture shock. For example, coming to Australia from another country certainly gives you a chance to face many new things: the buildings look different, and the food is not what you are used to. You may not be able to speak with other people confidently.
Learning to function effectively in a new culture is not easy. Meanings in cross-cultural situations are often unclear. This can be stressful because you are not sure what others expect of you or what you can expect of them. In these situations it is natural to feel anxious and frustrated(挫折). If you recognize that these feelings are a normal part of the experience of living away from “home”, you may be able to deal with them more efficiently. Your sense of humor and openness will also help. As you gain greater understanding of the new culture, you can expect the stress to disappear.
Dealing with culture shock needs a special effort, but it is the most important to remember that you are not alone in your feelings of distress. Most people in their first weeks and months in a new country experience similar reactions.
小题1:This passage mainly tells us _______.| A．How to adapt（适应） to a new environment | B．how to live in Australia happily | | C．how to study in a new environment | D．how to avoid being nervous |
小题2:Why do people have many kinds of feelings in a new country?| A．Because they are surprised at everything they see. | | B．Because buildings are very beautiful. | | C．Because culture shock does have a great effect on them. | | D．Because they have to learn something quickly. |
小题3:The stress may disappear slowly as you __________.| A．have the ability to get along well with others | | B．can know more about the new culture | | C．can consider the stress to be normal | | D．are humorous and have a good mood |
小题4:Which of the following is the most important thing in dealing with culture shock?| A．Your efforts. | B．Your attitude. | C．Your feelings. | D．Your humor. |
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小题1:A
小题2:C
小题3:B
小题4:B |
试题分析：这篇文章主要讲了如何去适应新的环境，你的态度是一个很重要的决定因素。
小题1:这篇文章主要讲了如何去适应新的环境，故选A。
小题2:根据If you do experience these things, then you are probably experiencing culture shock.故选C。
小题3:根据As you gain greater understanding of the new culture, you can expect the stress to disappear.可知答案为B。
小题4:根据Dealing with culture shock needs a special effort, but it is the most important to remember that you are not alone in your feelings of distress. Most people in their first weeks and months in a new country experience similar reactions.可知答案为B。
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In modern society there is a great deal of argument about competition．Some value it highly, believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity．Others say that competition is bad, that it sets one person against another, that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people．
I have taught many children who held the belief that their self-worth relied on how well they performed at tennis and other skills．For them, playing well and winning are often, life-and-death affairs．In their single-minded pursuit of success, the development of many other human qualities is sadly forgotten．
However, while some seem to be lost in the desire to succeed, others take an opposite attitude．In a culture which values only the winner and pays no attention to the ordinary players, they strongly blame competition．Among the most vocal are youngsters who have suffered under competitive pressures from their parents or society．Teaching these young people, I often observe in them a desire to fail．They seem to seek failure by not trying to win or achieve success．By not trying, they always have an excuse: "I may have lost, but it doesn"t matter because I really didn"t try．"What is not usually admitted by themselves is the belief that if they had really tried and lost, that would mean a lot．Such a loss would be a measure of their worth． Clearly, this belief is the same as that of the true competitors who try to prove themselves．Both are based on the mistaken belief that one"s self-respect relies on how well one performs in comparison with others．Both are afraid of not being valued．Only as this basic and often troublesome fear begins to dissolve （缓解） can we discover a new meaning in competition ．
小题1:What does this passage mainly talk about?| A．Competition helps to set up self-respect． | | B．Opinions about competition are different among people． | | C．Competition is harmful to personal quality development． | | D．Failures are necessary experiences in competition． |
小题2:Why do some people favor competition according to the passage?| A．It builds up a sense of duty． | | B．It pushes society forward． | | C．It improves personal abilities． | | D．It encourages individual efforts． |
小题3:The underlined phrase "the most vocal" in Paragraph 3 means ____．| A．those who try their best to win | | B．those who value competition most highly | | C．those who are against competition most strongly | | D．those who rely on others most for success |
小题4:What is the similar belief of the true competitors and those with a "desire to fail"?| A．One"s worth lies in his performance compared with others"． | | B．One"s success in competition needs great efforts． | | C．One"s achievement is determined by his particular skills． | | D．One"s success is based on how hard he has tried． |
小题5:Which point of view may the author agree to?| A．Every effort should be paid back． | | B．Competition should be encouraged． | | C．Winning should be a life-and-death matter． | | D．Fear of failure should be removed in competition． |
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Being on the road at 3:15 a. m. to drive 450 kms wasn’t in my plans for the weekend. I had been looking forward to a couple of 1 days to prepare myself for the following busy 2 .
My son, Simon, and his good friends were heading for the 3. Due to the last-minute issue（问题）with transportation, I 4 my car to make sure that everyone could get to the 5 point so that they could get together and enjoy their week’s 6 by snowboarding and skiing.
The only thing that 7 to me on my journey was that no sooner had I 8 and said goodbye than I would make the trip 9 ，in total, a round trip of 900 kms in just 10 hours. Such a long drive in one day was frightening, 10 as I was looking forward to relaxationSimon and I 11 , on our way, about his break and a whole lot of his school subjects. It was great to have this time with him as we 12 spent five continuous hours together, other than when we played Saturday cricket (板球).
On my return trip, I 13 a strange sense of loneliness in some heavy morning 14 . Within an hour it 15 . I spent the next four hours listening to some CDs and enjoying the scenery. Surprisingly, after my long trip home I was 16 refreshed and energized even though I was physically exhausted. And I knew that I would have a(n) _17 sleep that evening.
A change 18 your environment, no matter how great, can provide you with the opportunity to 19_ something from different angles（角度）, as well as to be refreshed and energized.
Now I’m looking forward to my next 20 event and many more opportunities to spend quality time with those who are important to me and make my life more rewarding.
| 小题1: | | A．surprising | B．exciting | C．moving | D．relaxing |
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| 小题3: | | A．snowfield | B．beach | C．hotel | D．school |
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| 小题4: | | A．fueled | B．parked | C．offered | D．lent |
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| 小题5: | | A．put-off | B．drop-off | C．get-off | D．take-off |
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| 小题6: | | A．freedom | B．excitement | C．adventure | D．break |
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| 小题7: | | A．appealed | B．happened | C．appeared | D．occurred |
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| 小题8: | | A．rested | B．started | C．arrived | D．left |
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| 小题9: | | A．back | B．forward | C．out | D．away |
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| 小题10: | | A．even | B．just | C．particularly | D．mostly |
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| 小题11: | | A．mentioned | B．talked | C．complained | D．argued |
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| 小题12: | | A．always | B．usually | C．frequently | D．rarely |
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| 小题13: | | A．developed | B．showed | C．lost | D．kept |
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小题15: A turned B. cleared C. froze D. shone
| 小题16: | | A．greatly | B．completely | C．immediately | D．mentally |
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| 小题17: | | A．uncomfortable | B．uneasy | C．sound | D．light |
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| 小题19: | | A．give up | B．look at | C．find out | D．carry on |
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| 小题20: | | A．planned | B．discussed | C．unexpected | D．prepared |
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We live in a very competitive world. Everybody seems to be competing with someone at some level. Each week we spend hours playing or watching others compete in sporting activities all over the world. We cannot help being impressed by the level of excellence that these people achieve.
In sport and business, competition encourages excellence in performance. Where there is no competition, improvement in performance is less likely. Some level of competition is a have-to in all aspects of life.
The following story makes this point.
As two friends are hiking in the forest they come across a huge, ferocious and obviously hungry bear. Its next meal has just come into sight, and they are it! The first friend calculates that the bear will catch them in 27.3 seconds. At that point, she panics, realizing there is no escape. She faces her friend, with the fear of death in her eyes. To her amazement, she observes that her friend is not scared at all. On the contrary, her friend is quickly but calmly taking off her hiking boots and putting on running shoes. “What do you think you’re doing?” the first hiker says to her companion. “You’ll never be able to run faster than that bear”. “That’s true,” says the companion, “but all I have to do is escape, faster than you.”
We all compete when the motivation is strong enough. However, competition is not the real purpose of life. Fulfilling the measure of our creation can only be achieved individually.
Most of time, we are not in competition with any other person, so we do not have to compare ourselves with others. There is only one person that can fulfill our role and that is us. This means that others cannot beat us to the finish line because there is no race. This is not to say that others do not have a similar role to us, but it is never the same. This is important to understand if we are going to enjoy life. Every human being is unique and cannot be cloned. In this, I am not referring to the body, only to the spirit, soul, or the essence of a person.
小题1:The first four paragraphs tell us that competition .| A．is necessary though harmful | B．only exists in sports and business | | C．is a fight against oneself | D．is unavoidable and beneficial |
小题2:Why is the story of two friends told in the passage?| A．To advise friends to be loyal even in competition. | | B．To expose the weak side of friendship when tested. | | C．To support the author’s own argument on competition. | | D．To persuade people to beat others, even friends. |
小题3:From the last two paragraphs we learn that .| A．there is more to life than just competition | | B．we don’t have to compete since we are all different | | C．we have to beat others in order to survive | | D．competition plays an important role in social development |
小题4:As a whole the passage advises the readers to .| A．realize we are living in a world of competition | | B．face competition in a balanced state of mind | | C．have a strong sense of being a possible winner | | D．value friendship however fierce competition may be |
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Volunteering abroad is a great way to help others, improve your skills and become a more confident, independent person. If you are interested in volunteering abroad, here are some places to go.
Australia
If you seek a life on the beach, in a great climate with friendly people, Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays, it will be a very popular option.
Brazil
This vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especially popular this year. A lot of volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the world"s largest rainforest in Brazil, of which huge part is in danger, there are lots of different jobs you can do.
Kenya
Kenya is the destination for those seeking an African experience. Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages(孤儿院)or with local children living in slums(贫民窟). There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because many people live in poverty, so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community, Kenya should be at the top of your list.
Costa Rica
Golden sandy beaches, clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size, you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You can really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work, so if you want to look after turtles on the beach, Costa Rica could be just the place for you
小题1:If you are interested in protecting the environment, you will probably go to _______. | A．Australia | B．Kenya | C．Brazil | D．Costa Rica |
小题2:1t can be inferred from the passage that volunteers in Kenya mainly work with_______.| A．animals | B．plants | C．the elderly | D．children |
小题3:If you choose to go to Costa Rica, you are supposed to________.| A．work with animals on the beach | | B．surf with children in the water | | C．take care of trees in the forests | | D．look after children who have lost their parents |
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Millions of people all over the world spend their holidays travelling. They travel to visit other countries, modern cities and ancient towns. They travel to enjoy these special places, or just to relax. It is always interesting to discover new things and different ways of life, such as by meeting different people, trying different food, and listening to different music.
People who live in the country like to go to big cities. They like to spend their time visiting museums and art galleries, looking at shop windows and dining at restaurants. People who live in the city usually like a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains, with nothing to do but walk and bathe in the sun.
Most travellers take a camera with them and take pictures of everything that interests them. Then, perhaps years later, they can look at the photos and be reminded of the happy time they once had.
People often travel by train, by boat or by car. All means of travelling have their advantages and disadvantages and people choose one according to their plans and the places they are going.
If we travel a lot, we will see and discover a lot of things that we could never see or experience at home, though we may read about them in books and newspapers. The best way to study geography is to travel, and the best way to get to know and understand people is to meet them in their own homes.
小题1:What is interesting to do when people travel?| A．To find the advantages and the disadvantages of travelling. | | B．To listen to different music and take pictures. | | C．To discover new things and different ways of life. | | D．To go to big cities and meet different people. |
小题2:How do people usually spend a quiet holiday by the sea or in the mountains?| A．They spend their time visiting museums and art galleries. | | B．They do nothing but walk and bathe in the sun. | | C．They do nothing but sleep outdoors. | | D．They go to look at shop windows and eat at restaurants. |
小题3:Why do many travellers take pictures of everything they like?| A．Because they like taking all kinds of pictures. | | B．Because they all take a camera with them while travelling. | | C．Because the pictures are beautiful to look at. | | D．Because the pictures can remind them of the happy time. |
小题4:What’s the best way to study geography?| A．To travel a lot and experience more. | | B．To meet some more people in their homes. | | C．To learn in books or in newspapers. | | D．To see and experience at home. |
小题5:What can we infer from the last paragraph?| A．We’d better go the countryside for a holiday. | | B．Taking photos in a trip is unnecessary. | | C．It’s good for us to travel more if possible. | | D．Cities are the best choice of all the travellers. |
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