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

Different cultures emphasize (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 glass 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 cafes 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 realized 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 one 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.

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

A. get to know each other         B. share the same culture

C. develop closer relations           D. keep each other company

65. The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that _________.

A. the English prefer to make long speeches

B. people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature

C. too many words are of no use

D. even talk and silence can be culturally different

66. According to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better?

A. By sharing different ways of life.

B. By recognizing different values.

C. By accepting different habits.

D. By speaking each other' s languages.

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

A. Cross-Cultural Differences

B. Multicultural Environment.

C. How to Build Up a Relationship

D. How to Understand Each Other.

第II卷 (共 61分)

班级__________ 姓名______________ 座号___________ 成绩_________

第四部分：基础知识(共四节, 满分31分)

I. 根据所给首字母, 写出正确的单词来完成句子 (共8小题;每小题1分, 满分8分)

1. The driver fell into the deep valley, but s__________ the accident luckily.

2. Five students in our school were a__________ into Beijing University last year.

3. In our class, when the bell rang and the teacher closed his book, it was a s__________ for everyone to stand up.

4. I would a__________ it if you could come and help me once more.

5. Nowadays an increasing number of parents are a__________ importance to educating their children.

6. Many times in America, bands are f__________ by high school students who practice their music in someone’s home.

7. Dark glasses are sometimes worn to p__________ the eyes from strong sunlight.

8. After b__________ several times with the shop owner, I got the bike at a very low price.

II. 根据句意从方框中选出合适的动词或短语, 用其适当的形式完成句子 (共8小题;每小题1分, 满分8分)

thanks to; work out; run out of;  struggle; mark out;  remind…of; take … apart; hesitate; base on;

1.You have to work faster, John. We __________ time.

2.No matter how busy we are, students should and can spare time __________.

3.Animals use sound to communicate for many reasons, including __________ territory (领地), warning off bigger animals and finding mates.

4.Nicked named “The destroyer” by his parents, the young inventor loved _______ things ________.

5.__________ the study, scientists suggested that things could be done to help students worry less and move past their fear of math, which might mean they perform better in tests.

6. __________ his excellent performance there, Xi Jinping was recommended to go to Tsinghua University, where he studied chemical engineering.

7.Imagine yourself in a test situation. You are sitting there, _______ between two choices – A or C.

8.When she graduated from high school, Gwei faced a choice between her dream and reality. She __________ to pick the latter one for her parents and majored in French.

III. 根据课文内容填空(每小题0.5分, 满分8分)

1. The amber which was ________1) had a beautiful yellow-brown colour like honey. The ________2) of the room was in the ________3) style popular in those days. It was also a treasure ________4) with gold and jewels, which took the country's best artists about ten years to make.

2. As a ________5) of fact, every country wants the opportunity. It’s a great responsibility but also a great ________6) to be chosen. There’s as much competition among countries to ________7) the Olympics as to win Olympic medals.

3. Anyhow, my ________8) is to provide humans with a life of high ________9). I am now truly filled with happiness that I am a ________10) friend and helper of the human race!

4. Wild plants and animals have to look after themselves. They need food, a good  ________11) and________12). If their habitat is threatened or they cannot find enough food, their numbers may __________13).

5. However, after a year or so, in which they became more  __________14) about their work, the Monkees started to play and sing their own songs like a real band. Then they ________15) their own records and started __________16) and playing their own music.

IV. 根据汉语意思完成下列各句  (7%)

1. 中国虽属于发展中国家，却为世界和平做出了重大贡献。

Though _______________ ________________ the developing countries, China is making great contributions to world peace.

2. 我们公司和其它一些大公司将以新的生产线替换旧的。

Our company as well as some other big ones ___________ to ____________ the present production lines __________ new ones.

3. 你知道宇宙是如何形成的吗?

Do you know how the universe ________________  ________________  _________?

4. 他如此粗心，结果又考不及格了。

He was so careless. ____________  __________  _____________, he failed the test again.

5. 听到这个可笑的玩笑，大家都大声笑了出来。

Hearing the funny joke, everyone _______________  ___________  _______________.

第五部分：写作(共两节, 满分30分)

V. 短文填词 (共10小题;每小题1分, 满分10分)

阅读下面短文, 根据汉语或首字母提示以及文章内容, 在每条横线上填入一个适当的英语单词, 使短文意思完整。

Today is January 26th. Our class have a discussion about w_______ to   1._________

stay at home or go out________ a trip as the winter holiday is near. Some of us  2. _________

are in favor of staying at home. They think it’s ________ convenient and         3. _________

comfortable. What’s more, they can _________(省) money for other purposes.  4. _________

_______ they will lose the chance of getting to know the outside world.         5._________

However, o         prefer to go out for traveling since it can increase          6. ________

their ________(知识) and broaden their horizons. But they will spend          7._________

more money and meet many difficulties while traveling. P        ,    8._________

I think it would be better to stay home, for I can do what I like, such ______      9._________

reading books, watching TV and h         my parents with some housework.  10.________

VI. 书面表达 (共20分)

随着人类社会的发展，越来越多的动植物濒临灭绝。请你根据以下提示，以 “Wildlife Protection”为题为某中学生英语报写一篇100词左右的稿件，说明如何保护濒危野生动植物，以纪念5月22日“世界野生动物保护日”。

原因 1、 栖息地破坏     2、食物短缺     3、过度猎杀     ……

如何保护 1、 保护环境       2、建立保护区   3、禁止捕杀    ……

呼吁 ……

注意：(1)短文要包括以上要点，可适当发挥

(2)开头已给出，不计入总词数http://www.5ykj.com

With the development of human society, many animals have disappeared during the long history of the earth and many more are in danger of extinction for many reasons. _______________________

参考答案

第I卷(89%)

I. 听力(20%) 1-5BBCCA 6-10 BCCAA 11-15CABBA 16-20ACBCA

II. 单选(15%) 21-25ACBAB 26-30CAACB 31-35AACBB

III. 完形(30%) 36-40DDCAB 41-45ABBAC 46-50DACDB 51-55CBCBA

IV. 阅读(24%) 56-59DCAA 60-63DBBC 64-67 CDBA

第II卷(61%)

I. 单词(8%)1. survived 2. admitted 3. signal 4. appreciate 5. attaching 6. formed 7. protect 8. bargaining

II. 短语填空(8%)

1. are running out of  2. to work out 3.marking out 4. taking… apart 5. based on 6. Thanks to 7. hesitating 8. struggled

III. 根据课文内容填空(8%)

1. selected 2. design 3. fancy 4. decorated 5. matter 6. honour 7. host 8. goal 9. quality 10. devoted 11. environment 12safety 13. decrease14. serious15. produced 16. touring

IV. 根据汉语意思完成下列各句  (7%)

1. belonging to  2. is, replace, with  3. came into being  4. As a result  5. burst into laughter/ burst out laughing

V. 短文填词(10%)

1. whether 2.for 3. both 4. save  5. But  6. others 7.knowledge 8.Personally 9. as 10.helping

VI. 书面表达(20%)

With the development of human society, many animals have disappeared during the long history of the earth and many more are in danger of extinction for many reasons. Above all, their habitat is threatened, resulting in a lack of food. Besides, they are being hunted without mercy.

As we know, animals are our friends. To protect them is to protect ourselves. So we should first raise people’s awareness of protecting the environment and not buying products of endangered species because when the buying stops, the killing can, too. Second, we can collect money to help protect wildlife and build reserves. As for the government, it should pass laws to prevent endangered animals from being hunted.

In a word, human beings should learn to live in peace with wildlife. If everyone makes a little contribution, it will make a big difference for wild animals. Let’s take action right now.

听力录音原稿：

(Text 1)

W: Do you go to your parents’ house every weekend?

M: Every Sunday afternoon at two. My father prepares a big meal for all of us.

(Text 2)

M: Aren’t you moving to a smaller apartment?

W: Someday yes. I’ve already spent months searching for a good one.

(Text 3)

W: Do you know if Mary has come by the office this morning?

M: I just got here myself, so I’m not the one to ask.

(Text 4)

W: So, did you do anything exciting on vacation?

M: Actually, I went to Russia. What about you?

W: Oh, we just hung out at the beach. And we went to the movies, that kind of thing.

(Text 5)

M: Hey, Jane. Are you coming to watch the tennis match this afternoon?

W: Sorry, I can’t. I have a student government meeting.

M: Student government? I thought you were joining the chess club this term.

W: I do that, too.

(Text 6)

W: I can’t believe it. I had my glasses right here next to the phone a minute ago. I was writing down Sonia’s new address. And I can’t find them anywhere.

M: Maybe you put them in your bag or something.

W: They’re not there. I went upstairs to my bedroom, but they’re not there, either.

M: They’re not on the hall table, are they?

W: Oh, I know.  I took my jacket off in the kitchen before I went upstairs. My glasses are in the pocket.

(Text 7)

M: Hello, Betty. This is Dennis.

W: Oh, Hi. How are you?

M: Not so well, I’m afraid. That’s why I’m calling you…  about this afternoon… We’re supposed to play tennis, right?

W: Yes, the court’s been booked. I just have to call and confirm it.

M:  But I’m afraid I can’t make it, Betty. I’ve got a cold. And since it’s windy today, I don’t want to risk getting worse. I’ve got an important meeting tomorrow… So, we’ll have to cancel it…

W: I see…

M: I’m really sorry. We could arrange something for next week.

W: Oh well, these things happen…  Give me a call on Monday and we’ll talk.

M: I will.

(Text 8)

M: Look at that. It’s called the Low Memorial Library. Presently, it’s the administration hall.

W: So it’s the soul of the school.

M: Yes. It’s one of the best-known architectures at Columbia.

W: Oh, I like it. What’s that building beside the Low Memorial? Is it a church?

M: Yes, it’s St. Pal. It’s also a well-known place at Columbia. Many students get married in this church.

W: Rally? That’s interesting.

M: Do you want me to take you too see the main library and other places like the school canteen, clinic and gym center?

W: I’d love to, but I know you have an appointment. Maybe you can take me to the Registration Office. Then I’ll let you go.

M: Oh, I’ve got plenty of time. I’ll show you around and then take you to the Registration Office.

W: You’re so nice.

(Text 9)

W: Hi, Chris. I hear Lynne’s back. I thought she was coming on Saturday.

M: Yeah, actually she came home on Wednesday.

W: Really? How is her new job with that computer company?

M: Great. Now she’s in New York for a year. Next year she’ll go to Hong Kong! And she gets four weeks’ holiday a year Next year it’ll be six--- my dad only gets five.

W: That’s brilliant! I’d like to work with computers.

M: Me too, but Lynne didn’t study anything with computers at school. Dad taught her at home and she did maths at university.

W: She must work hard. Can I see her tomorrow?

M: Of course. Come in the afternoon. She’ll be in bed all morning.

W: OK, I’ll come after lunch. I’ve bought her a watch for her birthday.

M: She really wanted me to get her a camera but I only had enough money for a computer game.

W: I’m sure she’ll like it. See you tomorrow.

(Text 10)

W: This is the 24-hour information line for the Solway Fitness club. Our opening hours are from 6:30 in the morning until 11:15 at night, seven days a week. If you love exercising, you’ll love our club! We have a large gm with all the latest equipment. There are two pools at the club. We have a 10-metre pool just for diving and a 25-metre swimming pool. Why not try relaxing in our steam room before you swim? It’s fantastic.

If you’d like to become a member of Solway Fitness Club, please phone us on 1453 88679 during working hours.

We also give guided tours of the club once a week. These tours are at 2:15 every Tuesday afternoon. You don’t have to book a place, but don’t be late.

We hope you enjoy getting fit at Solway Fitness Club!

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