1、UnitUnit 3 3DiverseDiverse culturescultures 单元练习单元练习(满分:120 分;时间:100 分钟)第一部分阅读(共两节,满分 50 分)第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分)阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。AIts always adventurous and romantic to visit an island country. Take a look atsome breathtakingly beautiful island countries in the world, whi
2、ch everyone shouldvisit at least once in his lifetime.MaldivesIts believed that Maldives is one of the most popular honeymoon places as wellas one of the most beautiful island countries. Situated in the Indian Ocean, Maldivesis made up of a series of ancient coral reefs that grow up along the sides
3、of ancientvolcanoes, with fascinating beaches.FijiFiji has plenty of surprises for any adventurous travelers. It is famous for theworlds best surfing scenes, attracting many surfing lovers to ride the great waves.Well, if surfing is not for you and you love sitting on the beach and relaxing, hiking
4、orseeing breathtaking waterfalls, Fiji is also a suitable island country to visit.MaltaMalta, a beautiful southern European country in the Mediterranean Sea, has arich history and culture. There are amazing sky-high cliffs to climb and wonderfultemples to visit. And there are lots of amazing places
5、where you can go diving. Thereare plenty of interesting things to explore here and everyone can find something toenjoy. The historic part of Malta is shown in its architecture, great walled cities, andmany underground tunnels.1.Which place will be most likely to be chosen by a newly-married couple a
6、ccordingto the text?A.The Mediterranean Sea.B.Maldives.C.Malta.D.Fiji.2.What is the special part about Fiji?A.You can see the worlds most breathtaking waterfalls.B.It is surfing lovers favourite island country.C.There are sky-high cliffs to explore.D.You can try the worlds longest tunnels.3.What can
7、 tourists do in Malta?A.Hike on green plains.B.Ride the greatest waves.C.See breathtaking waterfalls.D.Explore underground tunnels.BLast fall,my dad and I visited the Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary,which islocated in the mountains of northern Thailand. Although our stay was short, it turnedout to
8、 be the most memorable part of our holiday.Upon arrival,we headed to the base to learn about the elephants that were in thecare of local people. The eldest,Too Meh, had spent much of her life giving touristsrides with a heavy iron seat tied to her back.Her daughter,Mae Doom,andgrandsons,Dodo and Gen
9、 Thong,had also spent years in chains doing hard work toentertain tourists. It broke our hearts to hear their sad stories.Early the next morning, we saw Too Meh and Mae Doom exploring the forestand Dodo playing by the river. Seeing them free was a heartwarming experience. TheKindred Spirit Elephant
10、Sanctuary was founded with the goal of protecting thewelfare of elephants, and that is why this place does not offer elephant rides orelephant performances of any kind. Instead, it tries to educate visitors on theseamazing animals.But we did more than just get to know the elephants. We also cooked a
11、nd atetogether with our host family, learned about the language of the local people, andhelped teach English to the children in the village. In doing these activities, we wereable to experience the local customs and culture firsthand.By providing suchopportunities for visitors, the place gives back
12、to the village by helping the villagersmake more money and learn English. Its a win-win situation.If you want to see elephants in their natural environment, the Kindred SpiritElephant Sanctuary is a nice place to go. Its an experience you wont forget.4.What can we learn about Too Meh?A.She lived thr
13、ough hard times.B.She gave birth to three babies.C.She is used to wearing chains.D.There was no iron seat on her back.5.What does the Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary aim to do?A.To entertain tourists.B.To teach languages.C.To protect elephants.D.To maintain customs.6.What benefit do villagers get
14、from the sanctuary?A.Higher income.B.Cheaper travel.C.Free elephant rides.D.Live entertainment.7.Which of the following can be the best title for the text?A.My Best HolidayB.Stopping Hurting ElephantsC.One Performance You Cant MissD.A Visit to the Elephant SanctuaryCSingapores tradition of eating ou
15、t in places called hawker centers is nowrecognized by the United Nations for its cultural importance.A hawker is a person who sells food or goods and advertises by shouting atpeople walking by on the street. Hawkers are an important part of Singaporean culture.Open-air eating areas where hawkers sel
16、l their goods are very popular. Famous chefs,such as Anthony Bourdain and Gordon Ramsay, have praised them.On Wednesday, the United Nations cultural agency, UNESCO, added the citys“hawker culture” to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage ofHumanity. Singapore sought to have haw
17、ker culture added to the list about two yearsago. Now that it has been recognized, Singapore must provide a report every six yearsto UNESCO. The report must show the efforts it has made to save and support itshawker culture.“These centers serve as community dining rooms, where people from diversebac
18、kgrounds gather and share the experience of dining over breakfast, lunch anddinner,” UNESCO said.In the 1970s, Singapore cleaned up its streets so the street hawkers moved to neweating centers. These areas were part of an effort to improve the island. Now, thecenters offer many different low-cost me
19、als to local people and provide a pleasingsocial setting. The 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians showed its stars enjoying meals at afamous night market. Some sellers even received Michelin stars from a famousrestaurant rating system for their meals costing only a few dollars.But, now the average age of ha
20、wkers in Singapore is 60 years old. YoungerSingaporeans now want to work in offices. They are less interested in working insmall restaurants. The COVID-19 health crisis also hurt sales, preventing foreignvisitors and locals from eating out.8.Why is hawker culture added to UNESCOs list?A.For the effo
21、rts Singapore has made.B.For its importance in showing Singapores culture.C.For the report Singapore provided.D.For the recommendation by UNESCO.9.What do we know about hawkers from Paragraph 2?A.They sell goods in the open-air area.B.They are famous chefs.C.They are Singapore natives.D.They are pop
22、ular all over the world.10.Why is the film Crazy Rich Asians mentioned?A.To advertise the film.B.To introduce the stars.C.To show the popularity of hawker centers.D.To help the sellers receive Michelin stars.11.What is the last paragraph mainly about?A.The difficulties hawker culture is facing.B.The
23、 average age of hawkers.C.The effect caused by COVID-19.D.The future of hawker culture.DWhats your opinion on spicy food? Some people cannot handle even thesmallest amount of chili peppers in their dinner while others cant get enough of them.Scientists have long been puzzled by why some people love
24、the chili whileothers loathe it. Plenty of research has been done on the subject, dating as far back asthe 1970s. Previous results showed that a love of chilies is related to childhoodexperiences, and that cultural influences affect our taste too. But the latest study hasfound that a persons love of
25、 spicy food may be linked to his or her personality morethan anything else, CBC News reported.“We have always assumed that the liking drives intakewe eat what we like andwe like what we eat. But no one has actually directly bothered to connect personalitywith intake of chili peppers,” said Professor
26、 John E. Hayes from Pennsylvania StateUniversity, who led the study.But before you look at the study, you should first know that “spicy” is not a taste,unlike sour, sweet, bitter and salty taste. It is, in fact, a burning feeling that you feelon the surface of your tongue. This got scientists thinki
27、ng that maybe a love of spicyfood is brought about by peoples longing for thrill, something they usually get fromwatching action movies or riding a roller coaster.In the study, 97 participants, both male and female, were asked to fill outquestionnaires about their personality, for example, whether t
28、hey like newexperiences or tend to avoid risks. They were then given a glass of water withcapsaicin(辣椒素), the plant chemical that makes a chili burn, mixed into it.By comparing the answers to the questionnaire and how participants said theyfelt about the spicy water, researchers found that those who
29、 tended to enjoy actionmovies or take risks were about six times more likely to enjoy the spicy water.Interestingly, we used to believe that the reason why some people canwithstand(承受) spicy food is that their tongues have become less sensitive to it.However, this latest study has found more otherwi
30、se. “Its not that it doesnt burn asbadly, but that you actually learn to like the burning feeling,” Hayes explained.12.Whats the meaning of the underlined word “loathe” in the second paragraph?A.Dislike.B.Fear.C.Put up with.D.Adapt to.13.What did Professor John E. Hayes and his team discover from th
31、eir study?A.What we eat actually helps to develop our personality.B.Males are more likely to enjoy spicy food than females.C.Those trying to avoid risks tend to be less interested in spicy food.D.People are wrong to treat “spicy” as a kind of taste rather than a feeling.14.Why do some people like sp
32、icy food according to the recent study?A.Because their taste has become less sensitive.B.Because they love the burning feeling.C.Because they want to challenge themselves.D.Because the more they try spicy food, the less it burns.15.Whats the main idea of the passage?A.What one likes to eat mainly de
33、pends on ones personality.B.Whether one enjoys spicy food depends largely on ones personality.C.Ones personal experiences have nothing to do with their taste.D.Different people have different taste.第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。In moving to another country
34、it is not uncommon to experience culture shock. Asa Chinese person in Britain, I am no different.Basically, there are five stages of culture shock.Stage one can be called the“Tourist stage”. If you travel a lot, youll agree withme. Everything in a new place is very exciting to a tourist.16After all,
35、 touristsdont usually stay too long in one place.The second stage is the “shock stage”.17I am new in the country. Willsomeone cheat or rob me? I dont know anybody here and I miss home. Luckily, my“shock period” was quite short. I had so many things to do every day, so I didnt havetime to get depress
36、ed.18You learn to deal with the difficulties and stop complaining. This periodcan be slow and if you fail, you have to go back to the shock stage. I am very lucky. Ihave a roommate who has lived here for several years. Every time I talk to her, I feelbetter.19We feel more comfortable and can adapt t
37、o the new culture. I think thiswill take a long time because I dont see any trace of it in me.The last stage is called the “re-entry shock stage”. This is the shock you feelwhen returning home. Everybody is happy to see you again, but youve changed.20A.You may feel foreign to your own culture.B.Then
38、 comes the stage of acceptance.C.In the next stage, you begin to adjust.D.Problems and anxiety appear at this time.E.You start to identify with the new culture.F.This stage can last for months or just a couple of days.G.Find the courage to move forward during this difficult stage.16.17.18.19.20.第二部分
39、语言运用(共两节,满分 30 分)第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。Last December, I was in Canada on business with my coworkers. One of them,Frank, was much older. He was physically21, having just recovered from anillness. He didnt want the local22, so he stayed in the hotel whil
40、e the rest of usdined out. However, I thought this might have impacted his sense of23.One night, I told Frank Id like to take him out wherever he wanted to eat.24I had vegetarian food preference and he did not, he did not want to25me bygoing to places where I would have very few26. I assured him tha
41、t it was not abig issue and he27eventually. I then drove him to a restaurant he would prefer.With other coworkers going out separately, I was able to28Frank alone and29to him. My willingness to lend an ear brought us two closer.After we ended our meal, I decided to30him right to the door of the hote
42、land not the parking lot, because it was31outside, which would make himeasily catch a cold. This felt good, and over the next few outings, it felt more32to tell my coworkers to wait inside the restaurant while I33the car for them toavoid the low temperature in it.Though34, such acts have magic power
43、, spreading joy to each of us andfilling us with a strong sense of community. Im happy to find my coworkers aregetting more and more thoughtful and35more about each other.21.A.strongB.tenseC.weakD.addicted22.A.foodB.cultureC.climateD.map23.A.directionB.communityC.responsibilityD.achievement24.A.Once
44、B.ThoughC.BeforeD.As25.A.troubleB.persuadeC.confuseD.remind26.A.customersB.optionsC.commentsD.surprises27.A.leftB.admittedC.apologizedD.agreed28.A.catch hold ofB.make fun ofC.get along withD.make up with29.A.listenB.speakC.argueD.breathe30.A.leadB.followC.dropD.invite31.A.cloudyB.darkC.freezingD.dan
45、gerous32.A.interestingB.naturalC.familiarD.exciting33.A.parkedB.warmedC.cleanedD.examined34.A.challengingB.embarrassingC.unnecessaryD.simple35.A.careB.worryC.askD.talk第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。The bronze horse head36was taken away by foreign forces fromYuanmingy
46、uan returned home after 160 years. Twelve animal head sculptures used tobe37water clock in Yuanmingyuan. The horse is one of 12 Chinese zodiac38(sign)(生肖). The horse head, designed by Italian artist Giuseppe Castiglione and39(make) by Chinese craftsmen, is an excellent art work of the combination of
47、 theEastern and Western cultures.When the buildings in Yuanmingyuan burned down, quite a lot of relics40(lose) in the turmoil (混乱) in 1860.41(lucky), seven of the 12 sculptures have sofar been returned to China. In addition42the horse head, the other six are also inBeijing. Not only is the horse hea
48、d the first of the 12 animal-head sculptures43(return) to Yuanmingyuan, but it is also the first important44(culture) relic to beput at its original site after being taken back from overseas, Xinhua News Agencyreported.The return of this object45(tell) us that the cultural relics are closelyconnecte
49、d with the nation. The return of the sculpture sets an example for people allover the world to bring more lost relics back to their own countries.36.37.38.39.40.41.42.43.44.45.第三部分写作(共两节,满分 40 分)第一节(满分 15 分)假如你是李华,你的美国笔友 Alex 在春节后将举家来广东旅游。对于即将开始的旅游,Alex 很激动,请你写信推荐一处广东省内的美景。要点如下:1.写信目的;2.简要介绍其基本情况并对其
50、美景进行描述;3.表达祝愿。注意:1.词数 80 左右,开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数;2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。Dear Alex,Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分 25 分)阅读下面短文,根据其内容写一篇 60 词左右的内容概要。Most Americans take pride in inviting guests with open arms.What should you do if an American friend has invited you to visit his family?Youve never been to an American home be
