1、Module 6Old and NewI. 阅读理解AMost people who move to a foreign country or culture may go through some form of culture shock，and its degree is determined by the differences between cultures，the anxiety to adapt to a new culture and the familiarity with a new culture，etc.If you go，for example，to a cultu
2、re that is far different from your own，youre likely to experience culture shock more sharply than those who move to a new culture knowing the language and the custom of it.It is important to understand and learn how to deal with culture shock if you are to adapt successfully to your new homes cultur
3、es.There are four general stages of cultural adjustment，and being aware of them helps you understand that culture shock wont last long.Its just a process you are going through rather than a constant situation.The first stage is usually referred to as “the honeymoon stage”Upon arriving in a new envir
4、onment，youll be interested in the new culture.Everything will seem thrilling and everyone will seem friendly and helpful.During this stage you are merely taking in these impressions passively.But it isnt long before the honeymoon stage gives way to the second stage“the withdrawal stage”The excitemen
5、t you felt before is gone and problems arise.The language is hard to learn，people are unusual and unpredictable，friends，are hard to make，and simple things like shopping and going to the bank are challenges.It is at this stage that you are likely to feel anxious and homesick，and you will probably fin
6、d yourself complaining about the new culture or country.This is the stage called “culture shock”At some point，if you can manage it well，youll begin the transition into the next stage，“the recovery stage”，in which youll feel more confident functioning in the new culture.Customs and traditions are cle
7、arer and easier to understand.At this stage，youll deal with new challenges with humor rather than anxiety.1.According to the passage，culture shock can be_.Adealt with more easily for some peopleBreduced by learning the language aloneCavoided by knowing adjustment stagesDgot rid of by learning just t
8、he custom2“The honeymoon stage” here refers to_.Athe first month after the weddingBthe period of excitementCthe stage of adaptationDthe holiday for a newlymarried couple3Which of the following doesnt belong to the second stage?ABecoming upset. BMissing family.CFeeling confident. DMaking complaints.4
9、What would be probably discussed in the following paragraph?AConsequences of culture shock.BChallenges in a new country.CPreparations for a new culture.DThe 4th stage of cultural adjustment.【语篇解读】对大多数移居国外的人而言，文化冲击使他们面临重重困难。本文介绍了文化冲击的三个阶段以帮助你顺利适应国外文化。1A推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可推知，文化冲击对那些了解当地语言和风俗的人来说更容易应对。2B推
10、理判断题。根据第三段可推知，“密月”阶段指的是“兴奋时期”。另外，下一段中的“The excitement you felt before.”也是线索提示。3C推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，此阶段会对国外生活感到不适应。A、B、D项均符合题意，而C项属于第三个阶段。4D文章结构题。第二段提到有四个文化适应阶段，随后叙述了the honeymoon stage，the withdrawal stage和the recovery stage三个阶段，故接下来要讲述的是第四个阶段。BBali is an Indonesian island that is rich in indigenous (本
11、土的) culture.A lot of people say that the Balinese culture is unique and that the people of Bali have always been contented with the “now”If you ask a Balinese person what heaven is like，the probable answer will be “just like Bali”This only goes to show that most Balinese people are happy to be where
12、 they are and never worry.One factor that contributes to this laidback lifestyle is the culture of close family ties in Bali.In the Balinese culture，support is always available.Balinese extended families are so tightly knit that all members usually reside in the same complex.Hinduism is one of the m
13、ain religions in Bali.The Balinese culture is based on a form of this religion，which is called “Hindu Dharma”This religion reached the island during the eleventh century.Most of the family customs and traditions as well as community lifestyles of the Balinese people are influenced by this.The religi
14、ous influence even expands widely into the arts，which makes Bali distinct from the rest of Indonesia.In spite of the fact that tourists flood to the island every year，the Balinese people have managed to conserve their culture.Almost every native of Bali is an artist in some form or another.Parents a
15、nd villagers have passed on their skills to their children，who all seem to have inclinations (意向) either to music，dance，painting，or decor.Another remarkable mark of the Balinese culture is the series of ceremonies and rituals known as the Manusa Yadnya.This marks the different stages of Balinese lif
16、e.Cremation (火葬) is very popular on this island，and unlike in the West，death is a joyous and colorful event for the Balinese.5What do we know about the Balinese according to the first two paragraphs?AThey lead a very relaxing but unwealthy life.BThey live in large families and are close to each othe
17、r.CTheir family members are distributed in different places.DTheir extended families live too close together to get along well.6Bali is distinguished from the rest of Indonesia by_.Apeoples tight family relationshipBthe family customs and traditionsCpeoples great affection for religionDthe influence
18、 of Hinduism on their culture7The underlined word “conserve” in Para.4 can be best replaced by “_”Apreserve BspreadCform Dexpand8When a person dies in Bali，it is common practice to_.Aexpress deep sorrow at his deathBcelebrate the death like a great eventCsing and dance joyfully in his honorDremember
19、 what he did in his lifetime9What is the text mainly about?AThe Balinese religion.BThe lifestyle of the Balinese.CThe Blinese culture.DThe tourism in Bali.【语篇解读】独特的文化，独特的风情，巴厘岛无疑是印度尼西亚的一朵奇葩，焕发出奇异的光彩，尽情地向世人展现自己的绚烂。 5B细节理解题。根据第二段的内容可知，巴厘人生活在大家庭中，而且彼此之间关系非常亲密。6D细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句的内容可知，印度教对巴厘岛的影响渗透到艺术方面，这使
20、它不同于印度尼西亚的其他地方。7A词义猜测题。由画线词所在句可知，尽管每年都有无数的游客涌往巴厘岛，巴厘人仍然能够设法”保存”他们自己独特的文化。故conserve与preserve的意思最接近。8B推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“death is a joyous and colorful event for the Balinese”可推知，当巴厘人去世时，人们的惯例是将其视为重大的好事进行庆祝。9C主旨大意题。第一段的第一句是本文的主题句，本文叙述的是巴厘文化，后面四段从不同的侧面对巴厘文化进行诠释。故C项最能概括本文的主旨。II. 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
21、。选项中有两项为多余选项。_1_New Year 2012 approaches with a sense of excitement and hope, which is full of fun and enjoyment.It is the first day of the New Year and it is the biggest annual celebration across all countries of the world.New Years Eve is the perfect time to say goodbye to the year gone by and wel
22、come the New Year._2_People make several New Years promises to be followed in the New Year on every New Years evening.At the time of New Year, many people send several New Year cards to their near and dear ones.As the New Year approaches, everyones heart flies in delight.It is time for fun, enjoymen
23、t and cheerfulness and what could be better than traveling on a luxurious tour with your loved ones.But a New Year tour is one of the most suitable choices to make your new year happen._3_They are not only affordable, but are the easiest ways to begin the New Year.You can make it different by going
24、on a New Year tour and celebrating New Year parties.New Year is the best time for family members and friends._4_Everyone wants New Year starts with a lot of happiness and harmony in the world.Organize New Year Parties which give excitement and enthusiasm and spice in your life.New Year breaks are a
25、breakthrough from the stress and pressure of the tiring life.As the coming of New Year comes closer, family New Year breaks are planned.New Year party should be filled with good songs and music.Play light tune music near the dining area to keep the party lively and cheerful._5_ANew Year tours are ga
26、ining lot of popularity.BDance competition can be arranged among the kids, too.CTradition of welcoming the New Year has been carried forward.DNew Year brings with it new hopes and opportunities to explore.EPeople meet each other and explore a new life in a fresh manner.FWith great joy they offer far
27、ewell to the old year and welcome the new.GNew Years evening is a golden opportunity to give a new start of your life.【语篇解读】 新年来到，你有什么更好的想法和美好的愿望吗？来吧，即使生活中曾经充满阴霾，在新年到来之际，只要满怀信心，新的一年总有无限的希望等着你。1D文章第一段第一句是主题句，说明作者要表明的积极向上的人生态度。句中的sense of excitement and hope就概括了文章大意，并且和D项的with it new hopes and opportu
28、nities吻合。F项虽然表达的是辞旧迎新的快乐心情，但是并不能代表有明确的理想和积极的态度，所以不能选。2GG项的New Years evening和上一句话的New Years Eve is the perfect time正好吻合，在这里说的是除夕夜的美好。3AA项的New Year tours和上一句的a New Year tour is one of the most suitable choices互相对应，承接了上文的意思。4EE项的meet each other和上一句的the best time for family members吻合，说明这时候是全家团聚的最好时机，也和下
29、一句的a lot of happiness and harmony对应。5BB项的Dance competition.among the kids和上一句的light tune以及keep the party lively and cheerful吻合，说明为使人们在聚会上高兴采取的不同方法。III. 书面表达目前，我国高中学生英语学习困难的现象很严重，因此，一位即将进入高中学习的女生写信向外籍教师(Bruce)请教。请你根据信的内容和写作要点代替Bruce写封回信。Dear Bruce，Im writing to ask you for advice on how to avoid beco
30、ming a poor English learner in high school.Its said that some students who were not so bad at English in the junior grow poor in it in high school.How I want to remain a good English learner in future！What should I do to achieve my aim？Thank you!Looking forward to your reply!Best wishes!Li Hong写作要点：
31、1告诉Li Hong她所听说的英语学习困难的情况确实存在，但大多数的高中英语学习困难生都是初中英语成绩太差的学生；2就如何防止高中英语学习困难现象的产生给Li Hong提出建议。树立高中能学好英语的信心；根据高中英语学习的特点，结合身边学习有困难的学生的不足，另提两条建议。利用高中开学前的时间复习初中所学内容；注意：1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。Dear Li Hong，Your letter reached me this morning.Now Id like to share my opinion with you._Sinc
32、erely hoping you can benefit from the above and will be a successful high school English learner.Best wishes!Yours，Bruce【参考范文】Dear Li Hong，Your_letter_reached_me_this_morning.Now_Id_like_to_share_my_opinion_with_you.Yes，some high school poor English learners really got good English scores in the jun
33、ior，but most are those who were too bad at English at that time.So dont be afraid of falling behind in future.Here are some tips for you.First of all，be confident that you can learn English well in the senior.Also，review the knowledge learned in the junior before the new school life begins.Besides，m
34、ake necessary mental preparations for the hard learning in the senior.With more difficult English textbooks，you should preview the text and review in time what has been learned，especially the new words.Sincerely_hoping_you_can_benefit_from_the_above_and_will_be_a_successful_high_school_English_learner.Best_wishes!Yours，Bruce
