1、.阅读理解Meeting people from another culture can be difficult.From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal (信号)Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.Different cultures emphasize(强调) the importance of relationship building to a greater
2、 or lesser degree.For example，business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust.Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in “small talk”， usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job.In many European countrieslike the UK or Francepeople
3、find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafs rather than at the office.Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures.I once made a speech in Thailand.I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead there was an uncomfortab
4、le silence.The people present just stared at me and smiled.After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too much.In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.Even within Northern Euro
5、pe, cultural differences can cause serious problems.Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly.We think that they are rude.In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.Peop
6、le from different parts of the world have different values，and sometimes these values are quite against each other.However，if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment(多元文化环境) will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.不同文化背景的人在一起有时是很困难的，他们会产生误会，价值观也会冲突。因此，如果我们能了解
7、不同的文化，我们就可以在这多元的文化环境中学到很多东西。1In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to _.Adevelop closer relationsBshare the same cultureCget to know each other Dkeep each other company答案：A解析：细节理解题。根据第二段中的“In many European countrieslike the UK or Francepeople find it easier
8、to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafs rather than at the office”，可知，相比于办公室，许多欧洲国家的人会去饭店或咖啡馆来建立长久的工作关系。故A项切题。2The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that _.Athe English prefer to make long speechesBtoo many words are of no useCpeople from Thailand are quiet
9、 and shy by natureDeven talk and silence can be culturally different答案：D解析：细节理解题。在第三段中，作者举了自己在泰国演讲时遭受沉默冷场的尴尬的例子，目的是论证自己的观点“Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures”。故D项切题。3According to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better?ABy sharing different
10、ways of life.BBy accepting different habits.CBy recognizing different values.DBy speaking each others languages.答案：C解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段可知，不同文化背景的人有不同的价值观，这些价值观有的甚至相互对立。但如果我们相互理解，那么在多元文化的环境中就可以相互学习。故C项切题。4What would be the best title for the text?AMulticultural EnvironmentBCrossCultural DifferencesCHow t
11、o Understand Each OtherDHow to Build Up a Relationship答案：B解析：标题归纳题。纵观全文可知，作者讲述了不同文化背景的人有不同的价值观，会结成不同的关系，有时也会产生一些小问题等。故B项切题。.七选五You want your essay to be the one that is passed around the admissions office or not.Its a little bit like the difference between being famous and infamous.Here are some bas
12、ic tips to avoid that infamous essay：Dont write the “safe” essay._1_It could be something that others have also experienced, but make sure to say how it affected you.Something personal and unique never fails to stand out.Avoid the generic and get specific.Never write that youre “well rounded” or tha
13、t “many people have influenced” you._2_ Real and specific experiences are a lot more convincing than something you copy from the Internet._3_There is no need to share your participation level (hours per week and weeks per year) because colleges ask for that information on your activity list.It is im
14、portant for the students to use every opportunity to show who they are and impress the admissions office.Dont talk about rankings.Many students love focusing on the numbers when they are writing their “why this college” essay.They believe they are flattering(讨好) the college by saying the reason why
15、they want to attend is that the college is highly ranked in US News & World Report. Obviously schools are aware of their rankings._4_ Dont complain.If you have gone through difficult circumstances, you should share your story.Dont point fingers._5_ A better essay will talk about how you have dealt w
16、ith, and hopefully overcome, the obstacles you came across.AIts important to show patience and determination.BThis applies to all types of essays.CDont forget about the activity list.DPick a topic that only you can write about.EThey just want to know why you want to attend.F. Dont repeat information that is elsewhere in your application.GTell the reader what youve done, how youve been influenced, and by whom.答案1D2.G3.F4.E5.A