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1、Unit 12 Culture Shock（A）(35分钟).阅读理解A(2017河南洛阳二模)I was born and raised in England in a culture where privacy and “keeping yourself to yourself” were valued traditions.Speaking to strangers was not encouraged.People were most hospitable (好客的) and friendly.However,I have been lucky enough to spend some
2、 time in both Italy and the US,where I found traditions of hospitality and politeness to be very different.I experienced Italian hospitality first-hand on a crowded railway carriage travelling,one afternoon,from Genoa to Florence.Sinking gratefully into an empty seat,I was scolded in rapid Italian b
3、y a gentleman who was returning to this seatit had not been “spare” after all.I apologized in English,and got up to allow him back into the seat.The gentleman obviously had no understanding of the English language,but he,too,realized my genuine (真诚的) mistake.He smiled and gestured for me to remain i
4、n the seat,and he himself remained standing in the corridor for the remainder of the journey.The other occupants of the carriage smiled and nodded at me and made me feel quite welcome amongst them.I feel that if this had been in England,a foreigner who made a mistake would not always be so kindly tr
5、eated.Transport also featured in the differences I noticed between English and American culture.I flew to New York on a plane with mainly English passengers.We sat together in near silence.Nobody spoke to me nor,as I expected,to anyone else they did not know.They felt it was not polite to interrupt
6、someone elses privacy.However,when I travelled across the United States,whether by plane or Greyhound bus,I was never short of conversation.Conversation was going on all around me and whoever sat next to me was happy to introduce themselves and ask me about myself.They obviously felt it would have b
7、een rude not to speak to another person,whether they were strangers or not.1.What do we know about the occupants when the author was travelling in Italy?A.They were all on the side of the gentleman.B.They all laughed at the author for his mistake.C.They would not bear a mistake like the authors in p
8、ublic.D.They all showed their understanding of the authors mistake.2.How does the author finally believe the Italian people are?A.Cold.B.Rude.C.Helpful.D.Hospitable.3.Why did English passengers sit in near silence according to the last paragraph?A.They were too tired to speak to anyone.B.They were a
9、ll strangers to each other.C.Privacy was a valued tradition in England.D.Everybody was deeply lost in thought.4.What can be the best title for the text?A.Different Ways of Hospitality and PolitenessB.My Unforgettable Travelling Experience AbroadC.Co-understanding Each OtherD.The Importance of Privac
10、y.导学号07020040BPacific Science Center GuideVisit Pacific Science Centers StoreDont forget to stop by Pacific Science Centers Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit.The store is located(位于) upstairs in Building 3 right next to the Laser Dome
11、.Hungry? Our exhibits will feed your mind,but what about your body?Our caf offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options,in addition to seasonal specials.The caf is located upstairs in Building 1 and is open daily until one hour before Pacific Science Center closes.Rental InformationLockers are
12、available to store any belongings during your visit.The lockers are located in Building 1 near the Information Desk and in Building 3.Pushchairs and wheelchairs are available to rent at the Information Desk and Denny Way entrance.ID required.Support Pacific Science CenterSince 1962,Pacific Science C
13、enter has been inspiring a passion(热情) for discovery and lifelong learning in science,math and technology.Today,Pacific Science Center serves more than 1.3 million people a year and brings inquiry-based science education to classrooms and community events all over Washington State.Its an amazing acc
14、omplishment and one we cannot achieve without generous support from individuals,corporations,and other social organizations.Visit the website of Pacific Science Center to find various ways you can support Pacific Science Center.5.Where can you buy a souvenir at Pacific Science Center?A.In Building 1
15、.B.In Building 3.C.At the Laser Dome.D.At the Denny Way entrance.6.What does Pacific Science Center do for schools?A.Train science teachers.B.Distribute science books.C.Inspire scientific research.D.Take science to the classroom.7.What is the purpose of the last part of the text?A.To encourage donat
16、ions.B.To advertise coming events.C.To introduce special exhibits.D.To tell about the Centers history.七选五根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。In your life,sometimes you may be asked to speak in front of a large group of people.Although it sounds a little scary,even those with stage fright can speak successfully to the group with adequate preparation.
