1、1Unit 12 Culture Shock李仕才一、阅读理解AA guide to Beijing museums during Spring FestivalThe Capital MuseumThe Beijing Capital Museum is presenting a special monkey-themed exhibition that decodes the cultural roots of the monkey in traditional Chinese culture. The exhibit shows more than 40 antique collecti
2、ons, including paintings, calligraphy, stamps, and 12 classic Monkey King pictures based on the great Chinese novel, Journey to the West. The museum also prepared a series of cultural activities for children, such as making paper-cuts for window decoration and painting monkeys.The National Museum of
3、 ChinaPasting Spring Festival couplets too doors is a traditional custom in Chinese culture. An exhibition Calligraphy Art of Couplets for the Year of the Money is ongoing, with more than 30 calligraphers couplet pieces on display. A major exhibition, Treasures of Romania, showcasing Romanias histor
4、y from the pre-historical period to the end of the 18th century, is still underway.National Art Museum of ChinaThe 2016 New Year show, National Art Exhibition of the Great Unity of China is a visual feast that will last until March 7. The works reflect the reality that people of all nationalities in
5、 China unite as one and jointly construct a moderately prosperous society. The works also highlight their positive mental attitude and present their picturesque and colorful national customs.Zhoukoudian Relies MuseumA Spring Festival folk custom culture exhibition will introduce traditional Spring F
6、estival customs in detail. Visitors can enjoy nearly 100 precious exhibits from the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)and Minguo Era(1912-1949), including New Year paintings and musical instruments. Children can also take part in the treasure hunt games organized by the museum, watch 4D movies and 2exper
7、ience the primitive way of hunting fishing and chipping stone tools in the science experience pavilion.1. In which column of the newspaper may this article appear?A. Travel B. BusinessC. Lifestyle D. Culture2. Which of the following statement is True according to the article?A. The 40 antique collec
8、tions in the Capital Museum are based on Journey to the West.B. All four museums provide exhibits of traditional Spring Festival customsC. Children can be involved in some activities about the primitive life in Zhoukoudian Relics MuseumD. Visitors can appreciate exhibits of Minguo Era in National Ar
9、t Museum of China3. Which one is the best choice among the four museums for visitors whod like to enjoy history of both China and foreign countries?A. The National Museum of China B. Zhoukoudian Relics MuseumC. The Capital Museum D. National Art Museum of China【文章大意】春节期间北京博物馆指南。本文共介绍了北京的四个博物馆，介绍了传统的
10、文化，中外历史等内容。1.D 【解析】推理判断题。根据本文题目 A guide to Beijing museums during Spring Festival春节期间北京博物馆指南。本文共介绍了北京的四个博物馆，介绍了传统的文化，中外历史等，可知文章应该出现在报纸的文化专栏，故选 D。3.A 【解析】推理判断题。根据 The National Museum of China中的 Pasting Spring Festival couplets too doors is a traditional custom in Chinese culture. An 3exhibition Calli
11、graphy Art of Couplets for the Year of the Money is ongoing, with more than 30 calligraphers couplet pieces on display. A major exhibition, Treasures of Romania, showcasing Romanias history from the pre-historical period to the end of the 18th century, is still underway.可知，欣赏中外历史的最佳博物馆应该是 The Nation
12、al Museum of China，故选 A。B(2017东北三省四市模拟)The British MuseumWhats on Although many parts of Asia have long been connected through trade along Silk Road and shared religious systems，there are strong regional differences.In addition to various languages，Asia has developed its cultural networks，patterns o
13、f government，technology and styles of artistic representation.The diverse cultural life of Africa has been expressed through everyday cooking objects and unique works of art since ancient times.The Museums collection of over 200，000 African items includes archaeological and contemporary material fro
14、m across the continent.The Iron Age was a time of big change for the people of Britain and Europe.Iron replaced bronze as the material used to make tools and weapons，while religion art，daily life，economics and politics changed greatly.Admission and opening timesThe Museum is free and open daily 10：0
15、017：30 except Friday and is open until 20：30 on Fridays， except Good Friday.The Museum is open every day except for 24，25 and 26 December and 1 January.Museum shops BookshopMondayThursday 10：0017：30 Friday 10：0020：00Saturday 10：3017：30 Sunday 10：0017：30Collection shop MondayThursday 09：3017：30 Frida
16、y 09：3020：00Saturday 09：3017：30 Sunday 10：0017：30Getting here 4By tube Nearest underground stations：Tottenham Court Road (500 m) Holborn (500 m)Russell Square (800 m) Goodge Street(800 m)By busBuses that stop near the Museum：1, 8, 19, X25, 38, 55, 98, 242By car The Museum lies within the congestion
17、(拥堵) charge zone.There is little onstreet parking nearby.The nearest car park to the Museum is located at Bloomsbury Square.There is limited parking in the Museums open space for disabled visitors only.【解题导语】 本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了英国国家博物馆的主要展品、开放时间及交通方式等信息。1In the museum, you may not see items from_AAsia BA
18、fricaCEurope DAmericaD 解析：细节理解题。根据 Whats on中的内容可知，文中并没有提到这个博物馆有来自美国的展品，因此选 D。2If you want to buy artistsmasterpieces of the Bronze Age，you may go to the Museum at_A20：15 Friday，July 11B14：45 Saturday，January 1C18：00 Wednesday，February 14D10：30 Sunday，December 28D 解析：细节理解题。根据 Admission and opening ti
19、mes中的“The Museum is open every day except for 24，25 and 26 December and 1 January.”及 Collection shop中的“MondayThursday 09：3017：30 Friday 09：3020：00 Saturday 09：3017：30 Sunday 10：0017：30”并结合选项可知，12 月 28日周日 10：30 可以购买藏品，因此选 D。3What can be inferred from the passage?AIt is not convenient to park cars nea
20、r the Museum.BThe old can park their cars in the Museums open area. CThe No.55 bus stop is the nearest to the Museum.DIt is 500 meters from Russell Square to the Museum.5A 解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，博物馆位于交通拥堵收费区，而且附近停车位少，因此在博物馆附近泊车不方便，应选 A。CTaylore is a kid who passes by to ride sometimes and help us with ch
21、ores. Barely 15, shes never short of advice, and one of her favorite pastimes is teasing me about being afraid to go too fast on a horse.Last summer four of us rode down the trail behind our woods: my wife Karen, Taylore, Taylores friend Kendall and me. I was riding my 13-year-old, Tawny.We were two
22、 miles from home when, for some unexplainable reason, I pushed Tawny into a gallop（飞驰）. The other horses were anxious to catch up, and just like that, the race was on.Taylore brushed past my left leg and, seconds later, Kendall went by on my right. I realized Tawny was covering ground faster than Id
23、 ever seen her. She strained every muscle in her body to catch up with the girls. It was like a truck winding over a mountain road without brakes (闸). Part of me felt perfectly in control, while another part screamed that I wasnt.In half a mile I knew wed be crossing the highway, so I prayed that th
24、e girls would be fine. I gave up calculating how long it might take before my horse would be tried enough to want to slow down.I was just about out of answers when I saw the girls slowing in front of me. Their horses were relaxed and comfortable, not even breathing hard. Taylores face glowed. She ga
25、ve me a high five. Wow, you did well, she said. I knew youd go fast when you were ready.No one in the group had even broken a sweat, except me. I was still nervous from the crazy pace. My heart pounded too, but not from exercise. Karen claims I was showing off for the girls that day, and maybe shes
26、right. But I think I had something to prove. Because despite my wrinkles (皱纹), glasses and gray hair, I was feeling young at heart. And, like a horse on a warm summer day, Im always ready to kick up my heels.61. How did the race between the girls and the author begin?A. His horses gallop made the ot
27、her horses want to catch up.B. He wanted to show off his riding skills for the girls.C. They wanted to know whose horse could run fastest.D. They teased him about being afraid to go too fast on a horse.2. During the race, _.A. the authors horse outran the girls horses the whole timeB. the author was
28、 confident that Tawny was in controlC. the girls were so anxious to win that they sweated a lotD. the authors good performance took Taylore by surprise3. When the race ended, the authors heart pounded because _.A. he was feeling thrilled and youngB. it was really tough exercise for himC. he was worr
29、ied that the girls might be in dangerD. he felt quite embarrassed that he had lost the race4. The phrase kick up my heels at the end can be replaced by _.A. devote myself B. enjoy myselfC. accept my challenge D. take part in running competition【文章大意】文章描述作者和两个女孩骑马比赛，这让作者感到兴奋，也感到虽然自己上了年纪，但是有一颗年轻的心。1.
30、A【解析】细节理解题。根据文章第三段的句子We were two miles from home when, for some unexplainable reason,I pushed Tawny into a gallop(飞驰). The other horses were anxious to catch up, and just like that, the race was on.可知，作者的马飞驰起来使得其它马想要赶上。故选 A。3. A【解析】推理判断题。根据文章最后一段的句子I was still nervous from the crazy pace. My heart p
31、ounded too, but not from exercise. Because despite my wrinkles (皱纹), glasses and gray hair, I was feeling young at heart.可知，比7赛结束的时候，作者的心狂跳因为他感觉兴奋而且年轻。故选 A。4. B【解析】词义猜测题。根据文章最后一段的句子like a horse on a warm summer day,可知，作者感觉 自己像温暖夏日的马，总是准备好享受一番。故选 B。D(2017成都第一次诊断)We have most friends at the age of 26
32、after having spent the first quarter of our lives building up our friendship circle, a new research has claimed.The research into friendship shows that our social circle peaks at 26 years and 7 months, at which we typically have five close friends.Women are most popular at 25 years and 10 months, wi
33、th men hitting the highest friendship point a little later at 27 years and 3 months.The research, by Forever Friends, shows that about a third of adults meet their closest friends while at school, with about a fifth saying they meet them at work.Social networks such as Facebook and Twitter now also
34、play a major role in building new friendship. The research points out that 25 to 34yearolds make 22 friends via Facebook, compared to 18 to 24yearolds who make 12, and 35 to 44yearolds who make just four.Forever Friends relationship coach Sam Owen says：“It is no coincidence that over a third of us m
35、eet our best friends at school.It is a key time in our lives when friendship is growing through sharing notes, giving gifts, seeing each other regularly and laughing a lot.As adults we can often forget how powerful these small things are and how the little things can make a difference.”Later in life
36、 we find ourselves losing friends.Over half of us lose friendship through moving, while 36% say that over time they grow apart from close pals. Having children also causes 19% to drift_away_from childhood friends.With growing pressures being put on friendship these days, its important 8to make time
37、for our friendship.【解题导语】 研究表明，我们在 26岁时拥有最多的朋友，但是随着时间的推移，我们的朋友会减少。1How many friends can a 20yearold college student make via Facebook?A4. B12.C18. D22.B 解析：细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句中的“via Facebook，compared to 18 to 24yearolds who make 12”可知，通过脸书网年龄在 18到 24岁的人可以交到 12个朋友，故 B项正确。2In Paragraph 5, the author is tr
38、ying to tell the readers _Ahow important making friends isBthat friendship is not easy to keepChow much has been done to keep friendshipDthat friendship at school is importantD 解析：细节理解题。根据第五段 Sam Owen所讲的话的第二句“It is a key time in our lives when friendship is growing through sharing notes，giving gifts
39、，seeing each other regularly and laughing a lot.”可知，学校时光是人生中建立友谊的重要阶段，这时候的友谊成长于分享笔记、赠送礼物、经常相见、一起欢笑中，故 D项正确。3The underlined phrase “drift away from” in Paragraph 6 means “_”Amake sense of Blose contact withCfeel sorry for Dmake up withB 解析：词义猜测题。根据第六段中的“Over half of us lose friendship.apart from clos
40、e pals.”及画线词所在句 “Having children also causes 19% to.childhood friends.”可以判断，画线词意为“失去联系” ，故 B项正确。A项意为“理解” ，C 项意为“对感到抱歉” ，D 项意为“与和好” ，都与语境不符。4This passage is most probably taken from _AFacebook or Twitter Ban advertisementCa textbook Da newspaperD 解析：文章出处题。根据第一段中的“a new research has claimed”以及最后一段中的“t
41、hese days” ，再结合选项可以判断，本文最可能摘自报纸，故 D项正确。9二、七选五Traditional Chinese CultureChinese culture is over 5,000 years old._1_The spirit of the tea ceremonyXihu Longjing(West Lake Dragon Well)and Yunnan Puer have long been world famous._2_ The spirit of the Chinese tea ceremony captures the Chinese attitude to
42、wards life and spirituality.These are the things that people all over the world can benefit from.A handful of good tea leaves with some boiling water and a set of lovely tea ware are the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon and gain some insights into the wisdom of that ancient civilization._3_Dur
43、ing the 5,000 years of Chinese civilization，many different flavors, styles, and cuisines(烹饪)have developed，based on traditional philosophy and culture.This ancient food culture has had a direct impact on the countries such as Japan，Mongolia，South Korea，Thailand，and Singapore.It has benefited billion
44、s of people around the world through innovations such as Chinese vegetarian culture，tea culture，vinegar，pasta，medicinal diets，ceramic tableware，and the use of soybeans in the diet.ConfucianismConfucianism emphasizes peacefulness and harmony between heaven and humanity.through pursuing the “Tao”，whic
45、h is the harmonization between nature and mankind.It advocates harmony and moderation，including the harmony between individuals，as well as the harmony between a man and his inner self.Confucianism has flourished during the last 2,500 years of Chinas 5,000year history._4_ This school of thought has h
46、ad the most profound and long lasting influence in Chinas history.Seventyfour Nobel Prize winners and many other highly respected scholars have stated that for the benefit of mankinds livelihood and development into the next century，these teachings should be promoted and adopted worldwide._5_AChines
47、e cuisineBTraditional Chinese cultureCIt has been the mainstay of that ancient civilization.DThey are pretty popular due to their superior color and flavor.10EThe following three items of traditional Chinese culture have had a worldwide impact.FThis wonderfully rich food culture has also had an impa
48、ct on Europe，America and Oceania.GThis would provide long lasting benefits for man，helping to ensure a peaceful and happy life.【解题导语】本文主要介绍了中国特色传统文化。【难句分析】Seventyfour Nobel Prize winners and many other highly respected scholars have stated that for the benefit of mankinds livelihood and development
49、into the next century，these teachings should be promoted and adopted worldwide.分析：本句是一个复合句。that 引导宾语从句，在从句中不作句子成分。译文：74 个诺贝尔奖获得者和许多其他德高望重的学者都表示过，为了下个世纪人类生存与发展的利益，这些教义应该在全世界被推广和应用。1E 承接上文“Chinese culture is over 5 ,000 years old”并与下文介绍的三个传统文化的代表呼应，此处起承上启下的作用，导入本文所要介绍的主题：中国富有特色的传统文化。所以选 E项。2D 承接上文“Xihu Longjing(West Lake Dragon Well)and Yunnan Puer have long been world famous”，空处解释了茶文化流行的原因
