英语选择性必修 第二册Unit 2 Bridging Cultures同步达标检测题

SectionⅡ　LearningAboutLanguage

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一、单句语法填空

1.She is very dear to us.We have been prepared to do 　　　　　　it takes to save her life. 

答案:whatever

2.Could I speak to 　　　　　　is in charge of International Sales please? 

答案:whoever

3.As a new diplomat,he often thinks of 　　　　　　he can react more appropriately on such occasions. 

答案:how

4.It is obvious to the students 　　　　　　they should get well prepared for their future. 

答案:that

5.Many young people are expected to leave 　　　　　　　　could be life’s most important decision—marriage—almost entirely up to luck. 

答案:what

二、完成句子

1.我不可能接受像那样的帮助。

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　I should accept such an offer as that. 

答案:It isn’t likely that

2.我们有许多共同的地方。他喜欢什么,我就喜欢什么;他讨厌什么,我也讨厌什么。

We have a lot in common.I love 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　. 

答案:what he loves and hate what he hates

3.他们不知道是否去那里。

They don’t know 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　there. 

答案:whether to go

4.难怪他不想去。

　　　　　 　　　　　　　　　　　　he didn’t want to go. 

答案:It’s no wonder that

三、阅读理解

A

Meeting people from another culture can be difficult.From the beginning,people may send the wrong signals(信号).Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.

Different cultures emphasise(强调) the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree.For example,business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust.Even with people at work,it is necessary to spend a lot of time in “small talk”,usually over a cup of tea,before they do any job.In many European countries—like the UK or France—people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafés rather than at the office.

Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures.I once made a speech in Thailand.I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion.Instead,there was an uncomfortable silence.The people present just stared at me and smiled.After getting to know their ways better,I realised that they thought I was talking too much.In my own culture,we express meaning mainly through words,but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.

Even within Northern Europe,cultural differences can cause serious problems.Certainly,English and German cultures share similar values;however,Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly.We think that they are rude.In fact,this is just because the culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.

People from different parts of the world have different values,and sometimes these values are quite against each other.However,if we can understand them better,a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.

1.In some countries,eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to 　　　. 

A.develop closer relations

B.share the same culture

C.get to know each other

D.keep each other company

答案:A

解析:细节理解题。根据文章第二段最后一句中的“peoplefinditeasiertobuildupalastingworkingrelationshipatrestaurantsorcafésratherthanattheoffice”可知,在餐馆通过吃饭可以建立“更亲密的”关系。

2.The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that 　　　. 

A.the English prefer to make long speeches

B.too many words are of no use

C.people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature

D.even talk and silence can be culturally different

答案:D

解析:细节理解题。根据第三段可知,作者提到在泰国的例子就是说明“谈话”“沉默”体现不同的文化。

3.How can people from different cultures understand each other better?

A.By sharing different ways of life.

B.By accepting different habits.

C.By recognising different values.

D.By speaking each other’s language.

答案:C

解析:细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中的“However,ifwecanunderstandthembetter,amulticulturalenvironmentwillofferawonderfulchanceforustolearnfromeachother.”可知,对不同价值观的理解有助于不同文化背景的人的彼此理解。

4.What would be the best title for the text?

A.Multicultural Environment

B.Cross-cultural Differences

C.How to Understand Each Other

D.How to Build Up a Relationship

答案:B

解析:标题归纳题。本文主要介绍跨文化交际的问题,在不同文化背景下人们怎样才能更好地互相理解。故答案为B项。

B

Paris is the city of dreams.If you plan to head to Paris for a study period,then perhaps a little reality check is in order.But my experience was a romantic one.

I paved my path to Paris through an exchange programme.On arrival in Paris,I was constantly reminded of the official processes I had to complete—forms to be filled in,meetings to attend,the list seemed endless.

Then the real work began.Once classes were underway,I found myself volunteering to do oral presentations and assignments first,rather than last.This method proved to be very helpful.

Once I had finished class for the week,I had an ever-increasing list of museums to visit,neighbourhoods to explore,and cafés to sit in.Read as many books about Paris as you can.Talk to as many locals and other foreigners living there as you can.But the one thing that reading a book or talking to someone cannot do is to provide you with the experience of wandering Paris on foot.I discovered some of my favourite places in Paris by wandering.The people’s watching,the sounds of the city,the colours as the seasons change,they all add to the ecstasy that I experienced in Paris as an exchange student.

After spending five months wandering through the charming neighbourhoods,I fell in love with the atmosphere that came out from every open door,and with every spoken word.There is something comforting about walking to the market each Sunday to enjoy the beautiful display of fruits,vegetables and dairy products.There is warmth in saying “bonjour(你好)” to the passers-by.

On my last day in Paris,I confidently said,“Bonjour Monsieur,” as I passed the little store down the street.I guess the best part about going on exchange in Paris is falling in love with the city in your own way.And I know mine is unique and special to me,my own little pieces of Paris.

5.What does the underlined word “ecstasy” in paragraph 4 probably mean?

A.Courage.　　　　　　　 B.Imagination.

C.Happiness.  D.Reputation.

答案:C

解析:词义猜测题。根据作者对在巴黎街上漫步的喜爱及第四段中的“Thepeople’swatching,thesoundsofthecity,thecoloursastheseasonschange,theyalladdtotheecstasythatIexperiencedinParisasanexchangestudent.”可知,人们的注视,城市的声音,随着季节变化的色彩,都增加了作者作为交换生体验巴黎时的喜悦。由此推知,画线词的意思是“快乐,幸福”。故选C项。

6.What does the passage mainly tell us?

A.An exchange student’s life.

B.Charming neighbourhoods.

C.An exchange programme.

D.A travelling experience.

答案:A

解析:主旨大意题。根据“Butmyexperiencewasaromanticone.”以及“IpavedmypathtoParisthroughanexchangeprogramme.”可知,作者作为一名交换生来到巴黎,他认为自己的巴黎之行非常浪漫。从第二段到最后,文章详细叙述了作者在巴黎的所见所闻,内心感受等。故整篇文章讲述的是一个交换生在巴黎的经历。故选A项。

7.Beyond reading books,which experience would the author treasure most?

A.Enjoying coffee in his spare time.

B.Greeting people in French in the street.

C.Buying vegetables in the market.

D.Hanging around in Paris.

答案:D

解析:推理判断题。根据第四段中的“ButtheonethingthatreadingabookortalkingtosomeonecannotdoistoprovideyouwiththeexperienceofwanderingParisonfoot.IdiscoveredsomeofmyfavouriteplacesinParisbywandering.”可知,读书或与人交谈无法提供在巴黎步行闲逛带给你的体验。通过闲逛,作者在巴黎发现了一些自己最喜欢的地方。由此可知,除了读书,作者最珍惜的经历是在巴黎闲逛。故选D项。

8.According to the passage,what left the author the deepest impression?

A.The friendly people he met in Paris.

B.The special culture he experienced in the city.

C.The academic achievement he made in his study.

D.The presentations and assignments he did in class.

答案:B

解析:推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“IguessthebestpartaboutgoingonexchangeinParisisfallinginlovewiththecityinyourownway.AndIknowmineisuniqueandspecialtome,myownlittlepiecesofParis.”可知,给作者留下最深印象的是他在这个城市的独特经历。而从上文可知,他在巴黎体验到了不同的风土人情,不同的文化。故选B项。