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1、.阅读理解(建议用时16)A2017宁夏石嘴山高三模拟There is a large percentage of Asian people in the US. Theyre hard working, respectful but strange sometimes. If you dont understand the culture, you will get some problems with them. Asian people are different from any other cultures. If you think you know them, you might
2、 want to think again.How are they different? When it comes to most Asian culture, respect is everything. You can do anything you want but dont disrespect an Asian man. You will get some real consequences afterward and especially if he is your boss. Its something called “face_saving” in the Asian cul
3、ture. Its ridiculous sometimes but its their culture. Sometimes their culture can come in between their relationship at work. Asian people might expect a lot of respect from their coworkers when their coworkers just see them as an equal.Americans are very different from Asian people. If youre Asian,
4、 you might want to understand the American culture and even adapt to their culture if you work with them. It will be easier for you since youre in their countries. Imagine an American working in China, expecting Chinese coworkers to get along with him when he criticizes them straight out on every si
5、ngle matter in front of everyone. I think they will take him outside and take care of him. It just doesnt work that way with Asian people.If youre an American boss giving your Asian employee a review, you will see that they will have a problem with your negative remarks. They will think that you don
6、t like them, disrespectful, and want to get rid of them; when in fact, youre just doing your job. Of course, its not fair for you as an American boss but just expect that it can be something that is on your Asian employees mind.篇章导读：本文介绍的是美国文化和亚洲文化的差异从而导致美国人和亚洲人在工作上不能很好相处。1The Americans cant get alo
7、ng well with the Asians probably because _.Atheir cultures are differentBthey dont like each otherCboth of them are too proudDthey have different political views答案：A细节理解题。根据第一段第三句“If you dont understand the culture, you will get some problems with them.”可知，如果你不懂这种文化，你和他们在一起会有一些麻烦。也就是说，由于文化的不同，美国人和亚洲
8、人不能很好地相处。故选A。2The underlined phrase “face saving” in Paragraph 2 probably means _.Asaving some money for later useBmaking faces to please your bossCshowing some respect to somebodyDhelping somebody out of trouble答案：C词义猜测题。第二段第二、三、四句的句意为：当谈到多数亚洲文化时，尊重就是一切。你可以做你想做的任何事情，但不要不尊重一个亚洲人。否则，以后你将付出代价，尤其是如果他是你
9、的老板。由此可知，画线部分的意思是：展示对别人的尊重。故选C。3From the third paragraph we can know that it is difficult_.Afor the Asians to accept the culture in AmericaBfor the Americans to adapt to the culture in ChinaCfor people to learn the culture in a foreign countryDfor people to follow the culture in their own country答案：
10、B推理判断题。第三段中的最后三句的句意为：想像一个在中国工作的美国人，当他在众人面前都会直接对他们进行批评时，他期盼中国合作者与他很好相处。我认为他们会带他出去并照顾他。那种方式对亚洲人来说根本不起作用。由此可知，美国人适应中国文化是困难的。故选B。4The negative remarks an American boss gives on your work probably mean he/she _.Adoesnt like you any longerBthinks you are not worth respectingCoffers you some better adviceD
11、wants you to improve your work答案：D推理判断题。第四段中的第一、二句的句意为：如果你是一个美国老板，给你的亚洲雇员一个评论，你会看到他们对你的负面言论会存在问题。他们会认为你不喜欢他们，不尊重他们，想开除他们。然而事实上，你只是在做你的工作。由此可推知，D项正确。1consequence n. 结果；后果2ridiculous adj. 愚蠢的；荒谬的3equal n. 同等的人；相等物4criticize v. 批评；指责5fair adj. 公平的；适当的1get rid of 摆脱；丢弃2on ones mind 挂在心头；惦念B2017沈阳二中模拟Tee
12、nagers that are getting into different kinds of addiction have become one of the biggest problems faced all over the world and especially in America. Thats why almost every state in America has specially designed treatment centers and rehab (康复) centers that give addiction treatment to youngsters.In
13、 drug rehab centers in Wyoming, the treatment programs for youngsters are quite special. Youngsters fall into addiction due to their ignorance. That is why the drug rehab centers in Wyoming give more importance to proper counseling (咨询) programs.The youngsters start consuming drugs either due to pee
14、r pressure or due to the stress they are going through. The families of the youngsters are most of the time unaware of the fact that their children are into some kinds of addition. Youngsters are playing with their future by taking drugs. The rehab centers in Wyoming try to spread awareness among th
15、e youngsters by conducting various programs.The drug dealers try to target those areas to sell drugs where young people gather for enjoyment like pubs, discos, etc. The state government is trying their best to have control over the availability of these drugs. But the youth should also be aware of t
16、hese harmful effects the drugs have on the body and mind.A center for drug rehab in Wyoming will give proper guidance and counseling to teenagers to stay away from drugs. The role of families is also very important. Most families dont provide a healthy and peaceful atmosphere for the youngsters and the youngst
