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Unit 12 Culture Shock单元综合检测 (时间：100分钟；满分：120分).阅读理解(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)AWhat is Southern culture？Southern culture is made up of three main things.The Southerners are known for their hospitality，language and food.Southern culture is like no other culture in the world.Southerners hospitality is very famous in the world.People that live in the South are very nice and are always willing to help another person in any way they can.If someone is from out of town and needs directions to a certain place，Southerners will make sure he or she knows how to get there.Southerners are very polite.Every time they pass someone on the road，they are going to wave at him or her.Towns in the South have fewer people and everyone knows everyone.The people in the South are nicer than anywhere else in the United States.Language in the South varies(变化) according to which area someone is in and what the persons background is.Most white people have a country draw in their accent.Most black people talk using Ebonics(黑人英语)，but some do have a draw in their accent.The other groups talk in their native languages or in English with an obvious accent.The languages in the South are alike in most places except in Southern Louisiana.The Souths food is like no other places.It is colorful，has a wonderful smell that fills the whole house and tastes wonderful.All the things that the Southerners use will wake up ones taste and are delicious.Southern culture is wellknown in the world.The South is very different from other areas in the United States.The people are nice，the language is very different and the food is great.【语篇解读】本文是说明文。美国南部人的热情、南部人的语言和南部人的饮食共同构筑了南部文化，它是美国的骄傲。1The underlined word“hospitality”in paragraph 1 probably means“ ”AhonestyBkindnessCcourageDbeautyB词义猜测题。根据第2段中对这一内容的解释可推测hospitality的意思为“友善，热情”。2The Southerners are best known for their AbuildingsBlanguageCfoodDhospitalityD细节理解题。根据第2段第1句中的内容可知南部因其友善而闻名于世。3It can be inferred from the passage that people in the South Aare glad to help strangersBprefer to talk on the roadCdont get along very wellDenjoy wearing nicer clothesA推理判断题。结合第2段第2句以及第3句中的内容可推测南部人很乐意帮助陌生人。4Which of the following statements about the South is NOT true according to the passage?AIts people are the nicest in America.BIts culture is unique in the world.CPeople there speak the same language.DIt has food different from other places.C细节理解题。根据第3段第1句中的内容可知南部人的语言因其所在地区和背景的不同而存在差异。BDo people in your country hug (拥抱) on the street？In some countries，it is mon for people to show affection (亲热) in public places.In the United States，for example，we often see couples hold hands，hug and kiss on the street，in the park，in the restaurant and even on trains and buses！But in some other countries，people never show affection in public places because their customs dont permit this.For example，in Korea (朝鲜) and China，customs usually dont permit people to show affection in public places.So，when Korean and Chinese people visit the United States，they sometimes feel very surprised when they see Americans hug and kiss on the street.In some countries，friends show physical affection to each other.In some South American countries，female friends walk arm in arm when they walk along the street together.In Italy and Russia，male friends often kiss each other on both cheeks when they greet.In most countries，men dont kiss or hug when they greet one another.They usually shake hands or pat each other on the back.People around the world are different in the amount，manner，and situation in which they touch each other.【语篇解读】本文主要谈论了不同国家在公共场合下不同的接触，体现了文化的不同。5The main idea of this text is Athe customs in Korea and China are exactly the sameBKoreans and Americans can never understand each otherCSouth Americans are more friendly than North AmericansDdifferent countries permit different amounts of touching in public placesD主旨大意题。本文主要谈论了不同国家在公共场合下不同的接触，体现了文化的不同。6Chinese and Korean people feel surprised when they see Americans hug and kiss on the street because Athey never hug or kiss themselvesBtheir own customs usually dont permit such conductCthey are politeDkissing each other is not allowed on the streetB细节理解题。由原文中“.in Korea(朝鲜)and China，customs usually dont permit people to show affection in public places.”可知。7Which of the following is TRUE?AChinese people often kiss on the street.BIn all countries public affection is permitted.CIn many countries, men shake hands when they greet each other.DAmericans are not as polite as people in other countries.C细节判断题。由文中“In most countries，men dont kiss.on the back.”可知大部分国家的男士的见面问候方式以握手或互拍背部为主。8Which of the following is NOT true?ASocial customs are different in different countries.BCustoms in the United States permit public affection.CCustoms in some countries dont allow people to show affection in public places.DWomen in South America never touch each other.D细节判断题。由原文知南美的女性朋友常常“walk arm in arm”。COne of the latest trends (趋势) in American Childcare is Chinese au pairs.Au Pair in Stanford，for example，has got increasing numbers of request for Chinese au pairs from zero to around 4，000 since 2004.And thats true all across the country.“I thought it would be useful for him to learn Chinese at an early age.”Joseph Stocke，the managing director of a pany，says of his 2yearold son.“I would at least like to give him the chance to use the language in the future.After only six months of being cared by a 25yearold woman from China，the boy can already understand basic Chinese daily expressions，”his dad says.Li Drake，a Chinese native raising two children in Minnesota with an American husband，had another reason for looking for an au pair from China.She didnt want her children to miss out on their roots.“Because I am Chinese，my husband and I wanted the children to keep exposed to(接触) the language and culture.”she says.“Staying with a native speaker is better for children than simply sitting in a classroom，”says Suzanne Flynn，a professor in language education of children.“But parents must understand that just one year with au pairs is unlikely to produce wonders.plete mastery demands continued learning until the age of 10 or 12.”The popularity of au pairs from China has been strengthened by the increasing number of American parents who want their children to learn Chinese.It is expected that American demand for au pairs will continue to rise in the next few years.【语篇解读】本文告诉我们在美国现在有了一个新的趋势：为孩子找一个中国保姆。让孩子接触中文，了解中国文化。这说明在美国学习中文越来越流行了。9What does that term “au pair” in the text mean?AA mother raising her children on her own.BA young foreign woman taking care of children.CA professor in language education of children.DA child learning a foreign language at home.B词义猜测题。根据一、三、四段Au Pair in Stanford，for example，has got increasing numbers of request for Chinese au pairs from zero to around 4，000和had another reason for looking for an au pair from China.以及Staying with a native speaker is better for children than simply sitting in a classroom 可知au pair是指来自中国的照顾孩子的年轻女性，她们承担着教孩子中文的任务。故B项正确。10Li Drake has her children study Chinese because she wants them Ato live in China some dayBto speak the language at homeCto catch up with other childrenDto learn about the Chinese cultureD细节理解题。根据第三段中She didnt want her children to miss out on their roots.“Because I am Chinese, my husband and I wanted the children to keep exposed to the language and culture.”she says.可知她是一个中国人，她和丈夫都希望自己的孩子能够接触到中文并了解中国的文化。故D项正确。11How can children learn a foreign language best according to Flynn?AFrom their parents.BBy attending classes.CFrom a native speaker.DBy starting at an early age.C细节理解题。从倒数第二段第一句可知选C项。12What can we infer from the text?ALearning Chinese is being popular in America.BEducated women do better in looking after children.CChinese au pairs need to improve their English skills.DChildren can learn a foreign language well in six months.A推理判断题。根据文章第一句One of the latest trends in American Childcare is Chinese au pairs.和最后一段The popularity of au pairs from China has been strengthened by the increasing number of American parents who want their children to learn Chinese.It is expected that American demand for au pairs will continue to rise in the next few years.可知美国人对于中文的学习兴趣越来越大，为孩子寻找一个会讲中文的保姆已经成为一个趋势。这些都说明学习中文在美国变得很流行了。故A项正确。DFood is one of the necessities in our daily life.It serves as a form of munication in two fundamental ways.Sharing bread or other foods is a mon human tradition that can promote unity and trust.Food can also have a specific meaning，and play a significant role in a family or cultures celebrations or traditions.The foods we eatand when and how we eat themare often unique to a particular culture or may even differ between countrysides and cities within one country.Sharing bread，whether during a special occasion or at the family dinner table，is a mon symbol of togetherness.Many cultures also celebrate birthdays and marriages with cakes that are cut and shared among the guests.Early forms of cake were simply a kind of bread，so this tradition hits its roots in the custom of sharing bread.Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations.In the southern United States，pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year.In Greece，people share a special cake called vasilopita.A coin is put into the cake，which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.Many cultures have ceremonies to celebrate the birth of a child，and food can play a significant role.In China，when a baby is one month old，families name and wele their child in a celebration that includes giving redcolored eggs to guests.In many cultures，round foods such as grapes，bread，and moon cakes are eaten at wele celebrations to represent family unity.Nutrition is necessary for life，so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.【语篇解读】本文讲述的是食物在文化中的重要性。13According to the passage，sharing bread Acan help to develop unityBindicates a lack of foodCis a custom unique to rural areasDhas its roots in birthday celebrationsA细节理解题。根据第一段中Sharing bread or other foods is a mon human tradition that can promote unity and trust.可知，分享面包有助于发展团结。故选A。14The author explains the role of food in celebrations by Aanalyzing causesBmaking parisonsCusing examplesDdescribing processesC推理判断题。根据第三段Food also plays an important role in many New Year celebrations.In the southern United States，pieces of corn bread represent blocks of gold for prosperity (兴旺) in the New Year.In Greece，people share a special cake called vasilopita.A coin is put into the cake，which signifies (预示) success in the New Year for the person who receives it.可知，作者通过举例说明了食物在庆祝活动中的作用。故答案为C。15What is the passage mainly about?AThe custom of sharing food.BThe specific meaning of food.CThe role of food in ceremonies.DThe importance of food in culture.D主旨大意题。根据最后一段Nutrition is necessary for life, so it is not surprising that food is such an important part of different cultures around the world.可知，本文讲述的是食物在文化中的重要性。故选D。 .阅读七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)MuzakThe next time you go into a bank，a store，or a supermarket，stop and listen.What do you hear？ 16 Its similar to the music you listen to，but its not exactly the same.Thats because this music was especially designed to relax you，or to give you extra energy.Sometimes you dont even realize the music is playing，but you react to the music anyway.Quiet background music used to be called “elevator (电梯) music” because we often heard it in elevators.But lately we hear it in more and more places，and it has an new name “Muzak”About onethird of the people in America listen to “Muzak” every day.The music plays for 15 minutes at a time, with short pauses in between.It is always more lively between ten and eleven in the morning, and between three and four in the afternoon，when people are more tired. 17 If you listen to Muzak carefully，you will probably recognize the names of many of the songs.Some musicians or songwriters dont want their songs to be used as Muzak，but others are happy when their songs are chosen.Why？ 18 Music is often played in public places because it is designed to make people feel less lonely when they are in an airport or a hotel.It has been proven that Muzak does what it is designed to do.Tired office workers suddenly have more energy when they hear the pleasant sound of Muzak in the background. 19 Supermarket shoppers buy 38 percent more groceries. 20 They say its boring to hear the same songs all the time.But other people enjoy hearing Muzak in public places.They say it helps them relax and feel calm.One way or another，Muzak affects everyone.Some farmers even say their cows give more milk when they hear Muzak!AMuzak is played in most of the big supermarkets in the world.BThey get as much as $4 million a year if their songs are used.CThe music gives them extra energy.DMuzak tends to help people understand music better.EFactory workers produce 13 percent more.FMusic is playing in the background.GSome people dont like Muzak.【语篇解读】文章讲述了Muzak音乐的广泛运用以及在各行业的重要作用。16F上句问在这些场合会听到什么？F项：音乐在背景中播放，是对上句的回答。17C上句讲在上午10点到11点之间，下午3点到4点之间，人们容易感到疲劳的时候放这种音乐。C项：音乐给他们额外的能量，指这种音乐在那时候的作用。18B他们会很高兴。B项：如果他们的歌曲被使用的话，他们一年的收入高达400万美元。是上句问题的原因，故选B。19E上下句是这种音乐对office workers和Supermarket shoppers的重要作用，与之并列，E项是对工厂工人的作用。20G根据下句They say its boring可知是有人不喜欢的原因，G项：一些人不喜欢Muzak，与下句连接，故选G。.完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)There is one word that is often on the lips of Americans：“Sorry”Once as I was walking，a young man ran by 21 ，brushing against my handbag.Even as he 22 on his way，he turned back and said “sorry” to me.Even in a rush，he didnt forget to apologize.One day，after I bought a mango，the salesman was giving me the 23 ，but I wasnt ready for it and a coin 24 to the ground.“Im sorry，”he said while bending down to pick it up.I was 25 why would he apologize when it is my 26 ？ 27 time，I stepped on a mans foot in an elevator，and at the same time，we both said “sorry”I thought it interestingwas it really 28 for him to apologize？Later on，an American friend 29 to me that according to the American mentality，the elevator is a 30 place，and everyone should be able to stand in it.After someone 31 a position in it，making it difficult for someone else to find a place to stand，isnt it necessary to express an 32 ？If you go to the movies and the tickets happen to be 33 ，the ticket seller will say，“Sorry.”Whenever one of your hopes goes 34 ，an American will say “sorry” as a sign of 35 During my stay in America，I gradually 36 that when friction (摩擦) appears in daily life，Americans dont care much about who is 37 ；If someone is 38 ，a “sorry” is always necessary.When this happens，even if the other person is hurt，the “sorry” 39 tempers and human kindness is shown.Perhaps this is why I 40 saw anyone quarreling on the buses，subways or streets of America.【语篇解读】作者介绍了在美国人们频繁使用sorry的例子，描述了其作用及给社会带来的和谐。21A.worriedlyBslowlyCcautiouslyDhurriedlyD考查副词。worriedly担心地；slowly缓慢地；cautiously慎重地；hurriedly匆忙地。此处指走路时一个年轻人匆忙跑过，碰到了我的手提包。下文Even in a rush给了提示，故选D。22A.continuedBblockedCpushedDforcedA考查动词。continue继续；block阻塞；push推；force强迫。年轻人虽然继续赶路，但仍然转过身向我道歉。即使在匆忙之中，他也没有忘记道歉。此处指继续前行，故选A。23A.bargainBprofitCchangeDproductC考查名词。bargain交易；profit利润；change零钱；product产品。此处指我买了一个芒果，售货员递给我零钱。根据常识选C。24A.layBdroppedCtiedDattachedB考查动词。lie躺；drop掉下；tie系；attach附上。售货员给我找零钱时，我没拿好一个硬币掉在地上。根据下句while bending down to pick it up.可知，选B。25A.delightedBannoyedCpuzzledDinjuredC考查形容词。delighted高兴的；annoyed恼怒的；puzzled困惑的；injured受伤的。为什么是我的错售货员却给我道歉，我为此感到困惑。根据常识选C。26A.faultBdutyCturnDdebtA考查名词。fault错误；duty责任；turn转弯；debt债务。此处指我没接住零钱是我的过错，故选A。27A.AnotherBOtherCSomeDAnyA考查代词。another又一，另一；other其他的，另外的；some一些；any任何。此处指另一次，用another time，故选A。28A.usefulBnecessaryCdifficultDeasyB考查形容词。useful有用的；necessary必要的；difficult困难的；easy容易的。因为我踩了对方的脚，我们互相道歉。他有必要道歉吗？故选B。29A.plainedBannouncedCexplainedDappealedC考查动词。plain抱怨；announce宣布；explain解释；appeal呼吁。后来一位美国朋友向我解释，按照美国人的心态，电梯是个公共区域。故选C。30A.privateBnoisyCpainfulDpublicD考查形容词。private私人的；noisy喧闹的；painful痛苦的；public公众的。此处指电梯是公共区域，根据常识选D。31A.holdsBbooksCremovesDoccupiesD考查动词。hold把握；book预定；remove除掉；occupy占据。一个人在电梯里占据了一个位置，别人站立就很困难。指占据地方，故选D。32A.explanationBapologyCattitudeDargumentB考查名词。explanation解释；apology道歉；attitude态度；argument争论。电梯里地方狭窄，难道没有必要表达道歉吗？与上文we both said “sorry”.was it really for him to apologize？呼应，故选B。33A.sold outBdropped outCbroken outDhung outA考查动词短语。sell out卖完；drop out辍学；break out打破，打坏；hang out闲逛。去电影院碰巧票卖完了，售货员会说对不起。此处指电影票卖完，故选A。34A.disappointedBunrealizedCtrueDmistakenB考查形容词。disappointed失望的；unrealized未实现的；true真实的；mistaken错误的。当你的希望没有实现时，美国人会说抱歉来表达可惜。故选B。35A.pityBconcernCencouragementDrespectA考查名词。pity可惜；concern关心；encouragement鼓励；respect尊重。美国人会说抱歉来表达可惜，故选A。36A.guessedBimaginedCrememberedDunderstoodD考查动词。guess猜想；imagine想象；remember记得；understand理解。我待在美国期间，逐渐理解了发生摩擦时，美国人并不关心谁是错的。根据文意，选D。37A.legalBwrongCfairDhonestB考查形容词。legal合法的；wrong错误的；fair公平的；honest诚实的。发生摩擦时，美国人并不关心谁是错的。故选B。38A.troubledBblamedCforgivenDreplacedA考查动词。trouble麻烦；blame谴责；forgive原谅；replace取代。如果有人陷入困境，“对不起”总是必要的。A项符合文意。39A.controlsBcoolsCdefendsDprotectsB考查动词。control控制；cool使变凉；defend防护；protect保护。此处指即使另一个人受伤，sorry会缓和怒气，使脾气冷却。故选B。40A.alwaysBsometimesCneverDoftenC考查副词。always一直；sometimes有时；never从不；often经常。这就是在美国我从未在公交、地铁或街上见过任何人争吵的原因。C项符合文意。.语法填空(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)When I was 41. teenager，I worked parttime at my uncles pub.One day，a man walked into the pub and 42. (order) three beers.But just one of them 43. (drink) by him.I was confused.The next day that man ordered three beers again and drank one of them 44. (quiet) at the table.He did the same thing every time he came to the pub.One day，I asked the man 45. he ordered three beers and just drank one.The man replied，“It seems strange，isnt it？You see，my two brothers live abroad at the moment.We have had an 46. (agree) that every time we go to a pub，each of 47. (we) will order two extra beers.”A few weeks later，the man came to the pub again，but he ordered only two beers，not three as usual.I was 48. (surprise) and thought that one of his brothers might have died.But when I asked him why he just ordered two beers，the man said “I talked 49. my brother Tom on the phone yesterday.He had promised to give up 50. (drink)”【语篇解读】本文是一个有趣的故事。一个男人常去我打工的酒吧喝酒，每次都点三瓶，自己却只喝一瓶，是因为他有两个兄弟目前住在国外。他们有约，承诺只要喝酒就多要两份。后来这个人却只点了两瓶，我问其原因，原来是他的一个兄弟承诺要戒酒了。41a句意：当我是个青少年的时候，我在我叔叔的酒吧打工。根据句意可知，表示数量“一”的，此时要用不定冠词a。42ordered句意：一天，一个男人走进酒吧，点了三瓶啤酒。根据内容可知是讲述过去的事情，因此谓语动词要用一般过去时。因此填ordered。43was drunk句意：他只喝了一瓶。分析句意可知，啤酒是被他喝了，因此要用被动，故用was drunk。44quietly句意：第二天，他又点了三瓶啤酒，静静地在桌上喝了其中的一瓶。分析句意可知，quiet在此修饰动词喝，要用副词quietly。45why句意：我问他为什么他点了三瓶啤酒，只喝了一瓶。分析句意是问为什么(why)，故填why。46agreement句意：你看，我的两个兄弟目前住在国外。我们每次去酒吧都达成了一致。分析句意可知，本句中缺少宾语，agree为动词，不能作宾语，故要用名词 agreement。47us句意：我们已经达成协议，每次我们去酒吧，我们每个人都会多点两杯啤酒。分析句意可知，介词of缺少宾语， we是主格，不作宾语，要用宾格us。48surprised句意：几个星期后，这个人又来到酒馆，但他只点了两瓶啤酒，而不是平常的三杯。我很惊讶。surprise为动词，作表语修饰人时，要用surprised，因此填surprised。 49with句意：我昨天和我的兄弟汤姆通了电话。talk with sb.为固定搭配，“和说话”，可知本句要填with。50drinking句意：汤姆答应要戒酒了。give up doing sth.，为固定用法，“放弃做某事”，因此要填drinking。.短文改错(共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)One da
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