1、.阅读理解When you put down your pens at the end of the college entrance exam, 12 hard years of study will have come to an end. Forget your studies for a while. Its time to enjoy yourselves!There are many ways to celebrate this special month of graduation. You can have photos taken with your classmates a
2、nd teachers, or dine out together and exchange gifts.High school students in Western countries such as the United States and Canada usually have a prom to mark their graduation. Its to mark the time kids turn into young men and women. After the prom, teenagers either go to college or find a job. It
3、means they are no longer as dependent on their parents as they were before.At the prom, boys usually dress in dinner jackets and bow ties, though many different types of formal clothes are worn. Traditionally, girls give boys matching boutonnieres (a small collection of flowers they pin to their jac
4、kets). Girls traditionally wear formal dresses, or dress to shock or be noticed, in shiny or brightly colored materials.Common prom activities include dining, dancing, the crowning of a Prom King and Queen, and just talking to friends. In some cases, high school students collect funds for their clas
5、s prom through the four years of their high school. High schools in or near large cities may rent ballrooms at expensive hotels or, to be unusual, on a pleasure cruise boat (游船). But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym. Students make a lot of effort to decorate the gym to make the eve
6、nt special. The music played at the prom will be the most popular kinds, like rock and hiphop.The students elect the Prom Queen. She is partnered with a Prom King who is elected similarly. These are great honors that the pair take very seriously. The two dance with each other to celebrate their elec
7、tion.Sometimes teachers and parents also go to the prom. But others like to go with friends, to whom they are soon going to be saying goodbye.If you like the idea of a prom, why dont you and your classmates organize one for your graduation?文章大意：本文主要介绍了在美国和加拿大等西方国家，高中生在毕业前夕会举行毕业舞会。舞会上男女生都穿着漂亮的衣服，并且还举
8、办各种活动，还会选出舞会之王和舞后等。1What does the word “prom” probably mean in the passage?AA dancing competition.BA party held to celebrate graduation.CA fashion show.DAn election.答案：B解析：词义猜测题。根据上下文可知，prom指“毕业舞会”。2Why do the students hold a prom?ATo be elected as the Prom King or Queen.BTo relieve themselves from
9、the study pressure.CTo say goodbye to their friends.DTo mark the graduation and their independence.答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第三段的内容可知，举办毕业舞会标志着他们的毕业和独立。3Which of the following clearly indicates that the prom is very important to students?AThey take pictures at the prom.BThey wear formal clothes or special clot
10、hes.CMusic is played at the prom.DTeachers and parents attend it.答案：B解析：推理判断题。根据第四段中的内容可知，男女生都穿着正式的漂亮的衣服。由此可知，毕业舞会对学生来说很重要。4Which of the following is an economical way to hold the prom?ARenting a ballroom.BTaking a cruise boat.CHolding it in the school gym. DDining in a famous restaurant.答案：C解析：推理判断
11、题。根据第五段的内容可知A、B两项会花费很多。另外，根据常识可知，D项也会花很多。由第五段的“But often costs are cut by simply using the school gym.”可知C项是非常节约的做法。.七选五Informal conversation is an important part of any business relationship. _1_ Latin Americans enjoy sharing information about their local history, art, and customs. They expect ques
12、tions about their family and are sure to show pictures of their children. The French think of conversation as an art form. _2_ For them, arguments can be interesting and they can cover any topicas long as they occur in a respectful and intelligent manner.In the United States, business people like to
13、 discuss a wide range of topics, including opinions about work, family, hobbies and politics. _3_ They do not share much about their thoughts, feelings or emotions because they feel that doing so might take away the good business relationship theyre trying to build. Middle Easterners are also privat
14、e about their personal lives and family matters. It is considered rude, for example, to ask a businessman from Saudi Arabia about his wife or children._4_ This can get you into trouble, even in the United States, where people hold different views. Sports is typically a friendly subject in most parts
15、 of the world, but remember to be careful not to criticize a national sport. _5_A. Instead, be friendly and praise your hosts team. BThey enjoy the value of lively discussions as well as disagreements.CIn addition, discussing ones salary is usually considered unsuitable.DYou may feel free to ask you
16、r Latin American friends similar questions.E. In Japan, China and South Korea, however, people are much more private.F. As a general rule, its best not to talk about politics or religions with your business friends.G. Before you start a discussion, however, make sure you understand which topics are
17、suitable in a particular culture.文章大意：本文是一篇说明文。文章列举了几个国家和地区的交谈习惯及注意事项。1G解析：下文分别列举了在交谈中对于拉丁美洲人和法国人来说比较合适的话题。G项“然而，在你开始谈论之前，要确保你明白哪些话题适合一种特定的文化”是一个总括句，引出下文具体论述的内容。2B解析：空前讲法国人把谈话看作一种艺术形式；空后讲对于法国人而言，争辩是有趣的，因此他们可以谈论任何话题。B项为过渡句，有承上启下的作用，符合语境。3E解析：空前讲美国商人喜欢谈论工作、家庭、爱好以及政治之类的话题。而空后谈论的是有些国家的人们不愿过多分享他们的想法、情感或情绪，因为他们认为这可能会对和谐的商业关系带来损害。根据常识并结合下文的“also private”可知，E项与下文论述的内容相吻合。4F解析：根据空后的“This can get you into trouble, even in the United States, where people hold different views”可知，F项“一般情况下，你最好不要和商业朋友谈论政治或者宗教”符合语境。5A解析：空前讲在世界的绝大多数地方运动是个友好的话题，但要注意不要批评某个国家的民族体育活动。A项承接上文，意为“相反，要友好地对待你的东道主团队，并表扬对方”。
