1、单元检测卷(二)时间:120 分钟分数:120 分第二部分阅读(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。AVolunteer OpportunitiesAbroadWorking place: Brasov, RomaniaLiving place: Host familiesAge requirements: 16-19 years oldLocal official language: RomanianFor those looking to break into the c
2、ompetitive world of journalism, this is foryou! You will be working for three weeks at The Village, an English and Romanianlanguage magazine. As a writer you will work on special tasks, reporting local eventswith guidance from the editor. You will be interviewing local people, writing reports,and ta
3、king photographs. You will also have the chance to live with a local host familyto experience their culture.Working place: Koh Sdach, CambodiaLiving place: Host familiesAge requirements: 15-19 years oldLocal official languages: English & KhmerVolunteers joining our project in Cambodia will travel to
4、 the island of Koh Sdach.You will become part of this tiny island, learn to dive(潜水), and take part in valuablesocial projects.During your stay you will complete a course to learn to dive. After that you willtake part in dives to clean up rubbish under the sea and collect information on rarefish. Du
5、ring the two weeks you may also have the chance to join in a village fun daywhere volunteers play games with the village children.Working place: Accra, GhanaLiving place: Host familiesAge requirements: 16-19 years oldLocal official languages: English &TwiOn this project you will spend two weeks livi
6、ng with a host family and coachingsoccer in friendly West Africa! You will spend your two weeks in Accra helping localchildren develop their soccer skills. You will develop their skills and confidence whilehaving fun playing soccer at the same time.21. What will the volunteers in Cambodia do?A. Help
7、 with fishing.B. Give a diving course.C. Do some cleaning work.D. Teach the village children.22. Where will the volunteers spend the night?A. In hotels.B. In offices.C. On the sea.D. In the local families.23. What type does the text belong to?A. Atravel guide.B. An education report.C.An advertisemen
8、t.D. Anews review.BThe key to effective cross-cultural communication is knowledge. First, it isessentialthatpeopleunderstandthepotentialproblemsofcross-culturalcommunication, and make a conscious effort to overcome these problems. Second, itis important to assume(假定) that ones efforts will not alway
9、s be successful, andadjust ones behaviour appropriately.For example, one should always assume that there is a great possibility thatcultural differences are causing communication problems. One should respond slowlyand carefully in cross-cultural exchanges, not jumping to the conclusion that youknow
10、what is being thought and said.William Urys suggestion for heated conflicts is to stop, listen, and think, or as heputs it “go to the balcony” when the situation gets tense(紧张的). This helps incross-cultural communication as well. When things seem to be going badly, stop orslow down and think. What c
11、ould be going on here? Is it possible that I misinterpretedwhat they said?Active listening can sometimes be used to check this outby repeating what onethinks he/she heard, one can confirm that he/she understands the communicationaccurately.Often intermediaries(调解人) can be helpful in cross-cultural c
12、ommunicationsituations. They can translate both the essential meaning and the manner of what issaid. For example, they can tone down strong statements that would be consideredappropriate in one culture but not in another, before they are given to people from aculture that does not talk together in s
13、uch a strong way. They can also adjust thetiming of what is said and done. Some cultures move quickly to the point; others talkabout other things long enough to establish a relationship with the other person. Ifdiscussion on the primary topic begins too soon, the group that needs a “warm-up”first wi
14、ll feel uncomfortable. An intermediary who understands this can explain theproblem, and make appropriate adjustments.24. What is the most important thing in cross-cultural communication?A. Knowledge of your own culture.B. The ability to take in different opinions.C.Awareness of the problems that may
15、 arise.D. Successful efforts to change your behaviour.25. Which character helps prevent communication problems?A. Patience.B. Honesty.C. Generosity.D. Stubbornness.26. What does William Ury mean by “go to the balcony”?A. Go outside and enjoy fresh air.B. Get out of the situation temporarily.C. Excha
16、nge positions with each other.D. Deal with the conflicts in a secret way.27. What is the requirement for an intermediary?A. To be an experienced translator.B. To know both cultures very well.C. To be directly involved in a discussion.D. To behave properly all through a discussion.CWalking along the
17、streets in Malaysia, you may hear a number of differentlanguagesMalay, English, Mandarin(普通话), or even Indian. More people havedecided to travel to Kuala Lumpur to witness the incredible development of WesternMalaysia.However, having a passion for experiencing multicultural and peaceful lifestyles,I
18、 chose another routeSabah, the second largest state in Malaysia. I took a trip therein August. With a knowledgeable guide and warm-hearted locals, it turned out to bean unforgettable experience.Although Sabah is not that rich or prosperous like Western Malaysia, I prefer theeasy and simple life ther
19、e. Its social ethos(精神气质) is more harmonious than anyother scenic spot.During my five-day stay, I think the Mangrove Forest was the most impressivedestination. Have you ever imagined what it might be like to boat through a pleasantbreeze while drops of light blur(模糊) your vision? My mind drifted awa
20、y with thewarmth of the sunlight. I lost myself in the peaceful and relaxing surroundings, andfell into a splendid dream world.However, as a former British colony, it still holds some customs that are difficultfor me to get used to. For me, the various dialects and unique expressions among thelocals
21、 were the biggest issues to deal with. Regardless of this, it taught me a lot. Mytime at Sabah was very memorable.28. Why did the author choose Sabah as his destination?A. To witness its fast development.B. To make friends with the locals.C. To enjoy its lifestyle and scenery.D. To learn different f
22、oreign languages.29. Which word can best describe the journey to Sabah?A. Astonishing.B. Regretful.C. Exhausting.D. Fascinating.30. What was the biggest problem the author had during his trip?A. Old customs.B. The local language.C. Confusing routes.D. Multicultural lifestyles.31. Whats the purpose o
23、f the text?A. To promote tourism of Sabah.B. To introduce a scenic spotSabah.C. To describe the development of Sabah.D. To share the touring experience in Sabah.DWhen I first decided to study abroad, I had no idea that I would absorb so muchfrom the experience. Getting involved with CEA has helped m
24、e with my rsum,communication skills, and my passion for travelling.After studying abroad for the summer term in San Jose, Costa Rica, I learnedabout CEAs Alumni Ambassador(校友大使) programme. As an ambassador, I amoneofthefacesrepresentingCEAonmycampusSouthernIllinoisUniversityencouraging and educating
25、 promising students on the benefits ofstudying abroad, and the various CEA programmes. This programme has helpedfurther my communication skills by giving me the opportunity to present informationand discuss my own experience abroad with other students.While abroad, I had the pleasure of working with
26、 the marketing team at theuniversity I attended. I wrote multiple blogs about the food, my host family, and theplaces I discovered during my stay. For participating, I was able to get a letter ofrecommendation that has helped with my job search and employment in the publicrelations field.Going abroa
27、d and being a part of the PR programme for CEA helped meimprove my rsum. It also helped me become a more diverse and culturallymany-sided person. Through recalling about my experiences in job interviews andwith students on campus, Ive gained more confidence when it comes tocommunicating and sharing
28、my passion for travelling.I am now pursuing opportunities to study abroad as a graduate student. Beingan Alumni Ambassador has opened many doors for me to travel around the world, andI have been introduced to many study abroad and internship(实习) programmes. Myexperience abroad has impacted on my lif
29、e and given me the drive that I need tofurther my education and knowledge of the Spanish language and Latin culture.32. What is an AlumniAmbassadors main duty?A. To improve their own communication skills.B. To show the advantages of studying abroad.C. To discuss travel experiences abroad with others
30、.D. To help the promising students with their rsums.33. Where did the author live while studying abroad?A. In the hotel.B. On the campus.C.At the university.D. In the host family.34.After joining in the CEA, the author became more.A. stubbornB. reliableC. confidentD. patient35. What can we learn by
31、joining in CEAprogrammes?A. Driving.B. Culture.C. English.D. Math.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。There are many reasons for people to study abroad. One is that you can have thechance to make yourself know about the culture of the place. Although we humansbel
32、ong only to the same one species, we are divided into several races.36Andwhen countries are divided by oceans, naturally the way of life in another country isdifferent from ours.Once you are studying in a foreign country, you will slowly learn to speak thelanguage of the place.37If you want to ask f
33、or directions or if you are lost, itcan be of great help.38If you study in such places as Spain and the Philippines, there are lots offoreign sights to see.Studying abroad will also give you the chance to experience a totally differentcurriculum(课程).39Studying abroad is also a memory that can be val
34、ued for a lifetime.40Once you have made friends with your classmates, Im pretty sure you will enjoybeing with them in your hang-outs, in your parties, and even in helping out with eachothers homework.A. This is an opportunity to make friends from other races.B. Studying abroad also offers an opportu
35、nity to travel.C. Different countries have different cultures.D. A college course in the UK, for example, is not similar to the one we havehere.E. Learning the native language of the place can also greatly help you to goaround.F. English is spoken as a third language in many countries.G. There are A
36、fricans, Europeans, Asians, etc.第三部分语言运用(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。The warm weather outside may look perfect for outdoor exercise. But for thosewho are not that sporty, nothing could be nicer than having a41afternoon teawith a few good friends
37、and taking a break from studying. But are you42withthe culture of afternoon teaits origins, whats included, and the proper etiquette(礼仪)?While the tradition of drinking tea43back to more than 3000 BCE. inChina, it was not until the mid 17th century that the concept of “afternoon tea” firstappeared i
38、n the UK.In 1840, Anna Maria Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, started44atea tray with butter, bread and cakes at 4 p.m. every day, as she found she was hungryat this time and the evening meal in her household was45fashionably late at 8p.m. She found this new habit difficult to46and soon invi
39、ted other ladies insociety to join her.This47for tea quickly became a fashionable social event. During the1880s, women of48class and society would change into long gowns, glovesand hats for their afternoon tea.Traditional afternoon tea, typically served494 p.m. and 6 p.m., istechnically a small meal
40、, not a drink. It50of a selection of sandwiches, freshlybaked scones served with cream and fruit jam, pastries(糕点) and cakes. Of course,tea or coffee, served with milk and sugar, is also provided.Nowadays, you can enjoy a traditional yet fancy afternoon tea with pot-brewedtea and delicate snacks in
41、many restaurants and hotels. But in the average home,afternoon tea is51to be much simplerbiscuits with a mug of tea, usuallyproduced by using a teabag.52definition, afternoon tea is a dainty meal. So, when you drink your tea,take small sips53“glugging” it down. Theres a definite order to taking tea,
42、 butthe actual drinking of tea can take place throughout the “meal”.54, the food served should be consumed in a restrained(讲究的) fashion aswell. Sandwiches are eaten first,55by the sweet snacks, such as cakes, pastriesand scones.41.A. relaxingB. dishearteningC. recoveringD. regretting42.A. similarB.
43、familiarC. concernedD. associated43.A. reviewsB. runsC. startsD. dates44.A. accounting forB. answering forC. preparing forD. asking for45.A. servedB. lastedC. continuedD. remained46.A. keepB. breakC. holdD. own47.A. stopB. hesitationC. restD. pause48.A. greaterB. upperC. higherD. lower49.A. betweenB
44、. amongC. intoD. beyond50.A. appearsB. consistsC. buildsD. adds51.A. possiblyB. probablyC. maybeD. likely52.A. OnB. ByC. InD. With53.A. more thanB. other thanC. rather thanD. less than54.A. DifferentlyB. SimilarlyC. ExactlyD. Hardly55.A. provedB. followedC. ledD. advanced第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15
45、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。China is a big old country, 56.has a history of more than fivethousand years. We are proud of 57.(it) culture and part of the culture eveninfluences the world 58.(great), for example, the thoughts of Confucius. AsChinese economy develops very fast and plays 59.imp
46、ortant role in theworld, more and more60.(foreign) learn Mandarin in theConfucius Institute. The traditional Chinese culture can 61.(test) by time.It unites the whole nation 62.no matter what kind of disaster comes, wewill fight together for the countrys future. Young people today have faith 63.trad
47、itional Chinese culture and they are crazy about it. They follow the Chinesefashion, 64.(think) traditional Chinese culture has a bright future. Andsome day, more and more Chinese 65.(realise) traditional Chinese cultureshould be valued no matter what happens.第四部分写作(共两节,满分 40 分)第一节(满分 15 分)假定你是李华,你即
48、将去美国参加一个中美文化夏令营活动(an Englishsummer camp for Sino-US cultural exchanges)。请你根据以下内容要点给你的美国朋友 Mike 写一封信,告知他你的美国之行。(1) 此行的目的;(2) 活动的内容;(3) 你的期望。注意:(1) 词数 80 左右;(2) 可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯;(3) 开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。Dear Mike,This summer I am to attend an English summer camp for Sino-US culturalexchanges, which I have l
49、ong been dreaming about.Looking forward to your reply.Yours,Li Hua第二节(满分 25 分)阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。Kevin had been eagerly waiting for the holidays to arrive. His mother had kepton hinting that there would be a big surprise for him during the vacation.Kevin took out his scrapbook(剪贴簿)
50、. The exams had just finished, and thesummer vacation had just started. Now he was free as a birdfree to draw, paint, playbasketball, and watch television . anything he wanted to do.Suddenly, the doorbell rang, startling(使惊吓) him.It was his pain of a cousin, Max. “Hi!” screamed Max as he jumped on K
