1、课下主题训练 跨文化沟通、包容与合作课时练(一)一、主题语基拓展练 (一)主题词汇盘查 (已会词汇，在内打“”；欠熟练词汇，多翻阅识记)barriercrisisconflict misunderstand cultural shock condemn controversial collision dilemma complicated embarrass difference communicate cooperation globalization exchange local traditional essential (二)主题词汇训练.选词填空(有两词多余)barrier， cri
2、sis， local， shock， collision， dilemma， conflict， cooperation， exchange， traditional 1He was faced with the dilemma of whether or not to return to his country.2I shook hands and exchanged a few words with the manager.3He has never recovered from the shock of your brothers death.4His car was in collis
3、ion with a motorbike.5Lack of confidence is a psychological barrier to success.6There is a need for understanding and cooperation as we approach the summit.7In times of crisis I know which friends I can turn to.8It was difficult to understand the local dialect.单句语法填空1The orchestra is very important
4、for the cultural (culture) life of the city.2Its all very complicated (complicate) but Ill try and explain.3It can be embarrassing (embarrass) for children to tell complete strangers about such incidents.4There are no significant differences (different) between the education systems of the two count
5、ries.5Doctors do not always have good communication (communicate) skills.6Its traditional (tradition) in America to eat turkey on Thanksgiving Day.7Globalization (global) is a phenomenon of the 21st century.8His misunderstanding (misunderstand) of language was the primary cause of his other problems
6、.二、主题语篇押题练.阅读理解(2021荆门期末)A British friend told me he couldnt understand why Chinese people love eating sunflower seeds (嗑瓜子) as a snack so much.“Ive met a lot of older Chinese and many have a crack in their front teeth; I believe thats from cracking the seeds，” he said.I had never noticed the habit,
7、 but once he mentioned it, I suddenly became more aware.I realized that whenever Im watching TV or typing a report, I always start mindlessly cracking sunflower seeds.My friend doesnt like sunflower seeds, and, to him, it seems unnecessary to work so much just to get one small seed.When we were youn
8、g, the whole family would usually get together for Chinese New Year.Then, we all lived close to one another, usually in a small city, and sometimes even neighbors would go doortodoor on Chinese New Years Eve to check out what every household was making.I remember my parents would be in the kitchen c
9、ooking.Out in the living room, a large table would already be laid out, complete with fancy tablecloth, readymade dumpling fillings, and dishes full of candy, fruits and sunflower seeds.Some of the dishes were to be offered to our ancestors later, while others were for neighbors and children to eat
10、before the evening feast.I must have learned how to crack sunflower seeds back then.I dont think its right to criticize ones choice in food or eating habits, no matter how strange they may seem.Its not only in China.When I went abroad, I found people had all sorts of strange habits when it came to f
11、ood.In Denmark, they put salted red fish on bread and eat it for dinner, no matter how much it ruins your breath.They think its a delicacy (美味佳肴), and its connected to their certain culture.I think its a wonderful tradition.语篇解读：本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章用中国人喜欢嗑瓜子和丹麦人喜欢吃面包配咸红鱼来证明饮食习惯来自特定的文化。1What did the writer
12、become aware of?AShe had ever typed a report about seeds.BShe had various snacks while watching TV.CShe damaged her teeth by eating sunflower seeds.DShe had a habit of cracking sunflower seeds.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第二段第一、二句可知，作者意识到自己有嗑瓜子的习惯，故选D。2What does the writer prove by mentioning Chinese New Year?AThe
13、traditions of celebrating it disappear.BEating sunflower seeds is related to it.CThe families get together for it.DChildren can eat delicious food on that day.解析：选B推理判断题。根据第四段的内容可知，作者提到春节是为了证明嗑瓜子和春节有关，故选B。3The writers attitude to Denmarks way of eating bread is _.Aneutral (中立的)Bcritical (批评的)Caccept
14、able Ddoubtful解析：选C观点态度题。根据文章最后一句可知，作者认为丹麦人吃面包配咸红鱼是一个很好的传统；由此可知，作者接受这种吃法，故选C。4What lesson can we learn from the story?AOne kind of food doesnt necessarily suit everyone.BIt is good to form healthy eating habits.CEating habits come from a certain culture.DChanging your eating habits will change your
15、life.解析：选C推理判断题。根据最后一段中的丹麦人吃面包的习惯可知，这和他们特定的文化有关， 正如中国人喜欢嗑瓜子和春节文化有关；由此可知，饮食习惯来自特定的文化，故选C。.完形填空(2021合肥月考)Americans prefer to try every way to have fun.For example, they drive their own cars, some even tow (拖) a small boat after vehicle.They start from Los Angeles, California under sun, _1_ through fou
16、r or five hundred miles to go to La Fulin, Colorado to spend weekends while Chinese people are still _2_ with work, and have dinner at home together with families at weekends or _3_ time watching TV.The difference is mainly due to cultural customs and traditions _4_ the two countries.It is said that
17、 Chinese people are living for others, while Americans are for _5_.When Chinese people come to the United States, they fight for _6_ first, and then desperately make money after they are recognized by others.It seems that, the purpose to earn money is not to enjoy life, _7_ for their following gener
18、ations: sons and daughters and even grandchildren.Chinese people prefer to save money _8_ emergency, such as illness.Although Chinese people with _9_ in the United States dont need to worry about their own social welfare and health insurance, they work still very hard, as they hope that they can _10
19、_ more money.Chinese peoples interest is in the amount on the passbook (存折), so they spend _11_ money usually.Most of Chinese are very thrifty (节约的), and they are _12_ to spend money, but there are exceptions.They are willing to spend money on their _13_.Many Chinese people think that, they endure (
20、容忍) many _14_， so they wish that their children could live much better.Therefore, in the United States elementary schools, you can see that those who _15_ the best clothes, with more pocket money are Chinese students.In contrast, American children dress very simply, with just a little pocket money.
21、_16_ Chinese, Americans believe in living for themselves.They do everything for their own. _17_， they earn money to enjoy a _18_ life, and pursue a higher quality of life.As for their own parents or children, they think that parents have their own pension and social welfare, and children should live
22、 a(n) _19_ life when they are 18 years old.So they could boldly spend money on themselves. _20_， Americans save little money.In the street, it is easy for Chinese to take out 300400 dollars, but it is hard to say for Americans.语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。由于中美两国文化和传统差异，两国人民对待钱的态度也非常不同。中国人努力挣钱、存钱，把钱留给下一辈；而美国人挣钱是为了享
23、受更好的生活。1A.runningBdrivingCgoing Dwalking解析：选B根据上文的“For example, they drive their own cars”可知，此处表示“开车”，drive为原词复现，故选B。2A.boring BpleasantCbusy Dangry解析：选C根据句意可知，此处考查短语be busy with sth.“忙于某事”，故选C。3A.spend BtakeCcost Dpay解析：选A根据句意可知，此处考查固定短语spend time (in) doing sth.“花时间做某事”，故选A。4A.through BforCamong D
24、between解析：选D根据上下文可知，此处是指中国和美国两个国家之间的(between)文化和习俗，故选D。5A.themselves BtheirsCthem Dothers解析：选A根据空前的“Chinese people are living for others”可知，空处与之相对，表示美国人是为他们自己(themselves)而活。下文的“Americans believe in living for themselves”也是提示。故选A。6A.survival BremainderCexistence Dmaterial解析：选A当中国人到美国时，他们一开始是努力活下来(sur
25、vival)，然后在被他人认可后开始拼命挣钱。故选A。7A.or BnorCbut Dand解析：选C根据句意可知，此处考查固定表达not . but .“不是而是”，故选C。8A.in possession of Bon account ofCin spite of Din case of解析：选D句意：中国人偏向于挣钱以防(in case of)突发情况，例如疾病。故选D。9A.identity BforceCfame Dpower解析：选A尽管有美国身份(identity)的中国人不用担心他们的社会福利和医保，但是他们仍然很努力工作，因为他们希望他们可以存(save)更多钱。故选A。10
26、A.borrow BgiveCuse Dsave解析：选D参见上题解析。11A.large BfewCmuch Dlittle解析：选D中国人的兴趣在于存折上钱的数量，因此他们平时几乎不(little)花钱。few只能修饰可数名词，故选D。12A.easy BreluctantCwilling Dhappy解析：选B根据上文的“Most of Chinese are very thrifty”可知，很多中国人不愿意(reluctant)花钱，故选B。13A.children BrelativesCparents Dfriends解析：选A根据上文的“for their following ge
27、nerations: sons and daughters and even grandchildren”可知，中国的父母愿意把钱花在孩子(children)身上，故选A。14A.hardships BproblemsCobsession Dconvenience解析：选A根据上下文可知，此处是指很多中国人因为自己吃了苦(hardships)，所以希望孩子不吃苦，故选A。15A.match BdecorateCdress Dwear解析：选D在美国的小学，你可以看到那些穿(wear)最好的衣服、有更多零花钱的学生都是中国学生。16A.Different from BInterested inC
28、Similar to DThanks to解析：选A根据上下文可知，此处是把美国人和中国人作对比，故选A。different from“和不同”。17A.Otherwise BHoweverCTherefore DSince解析：选C根据句意可知，上下文是因果关系，故选C。therefore“因此”。18A.better BwellCgood Drich解析：选A根据下文的“and pursue a higher quality of life”可知，此处应用形容词比较级，故选A。19A.single BindependentCdifferent Dcomfortable解析：选B根据文化常识
29、可知，美国人认为孩子在18岁时应该独立生活，故选B。independent“独立的”。20A.In that case BAs a wholeCIn this way DAs a result解析：选D结合上下文可知，此处与上文是因果关系，故选D。as a result“因此”。课时练(二)一、主题语基拓展练 (一)主题词汇盘查 (已会词汇，在内打“”；欠熟练词汇，多翻阅识记)fundamental appropriatebackground crosscultural multicultural social follow custom manner national adapt polit
30、e behavior introduce friendly profound unique colorful recommend element (二)主题词汇训练.选词填空1The first lecture introduces students to the main topics of the course.2He decided on roast chicken and vegetables, with apple pie to follow.3The elections are taking place against a background of violence.4I hav
31、e just spent a holiday there and would recommend it to anyone.5This interesting and charming creature is unique to Borneo.6It is the custom in that country for women to marry young.单句语法填空1There is a fundamental (fundamentally) difference between the two points of view.2Social (society) events and tr
32、aining days are arranged for all the staff.3People think its bad manners (manner) to stare at others for a long time.4These buildings are part of our national (nation) heritage.5Painfully, I have overestimated my adaptation (adapt) to this job to some degree.6You ought to be ashamed of your foolish
33、behavior (behave)7In critics eyes, Mo Yans works are dramatic with sharp languages and colorful (color) characters.8The exchange of prisoners of war was one of the key elements (element) of the UNs peace plan.用本单元词汇替换/升级加蓝词汇1Now that the problem has been identified, appropriate action can be taken.
34、modest2Bethans sister was as friendly and natural as the rest of the family. outgoing3She is always polite to her employees.It is always good_manners of her to her employees.二、主题语篇押题练.阅读理解(2021湖南模拟)The word “sorry” is probably the most overused word in the United Kingdom: whether people are sorry ab
35、out the weather or sorry because someone else has bumped (撞上) into them, chances are an average person has made at least one apology in the past hour or two.The British apologise more frequently than members of other cultures.But why?The readiness of the British to apologise for something they haven
36、t done is impressive.In her book Watching the English, social anthropologist Kate Fox describes experiments in which she deliberately bumped into hundreds of people in towns and cities across England.She also encouraged colleagues to do the same abroad, for comparison.Fox found that around 80% of En
37、glish victims said “sorry” even though the collisions were clearly Foxs fault.“Possibly people said it without even realising it, but compared to when tourists from other countries were bumped, the difference was marked，” Fox writes.British society values that its members show respect without imposi
38、ng (强加) on someone elses personal space, and without drawing attention to oneself.As a consequence, British people may sometimes use “sorry” in a way that can seem inappropriate to outsiders, including Americans.There may be some benefits to saying “sorry”， too such as fostering trust.Interestingly,
39、 that is true even when people are apologising not for mistakes theyve made, but rather for circumstances beyond their control.In one study, psychologist Wood Brooks arranged for an actor to approach 65 strangers at a train station on a rainy day and ask to borrow their mobile phone.In half the case
40、s, the stranger began by saying：“Sorry about the rain”When he did this, 47% of strangers gave him their mobile, compared to only 9% when he simply asked to borrow their phone.Further experiments confirmed it was the apology about the weather that mattered, not the politeness of the opening sentence.
41、“By saying Im sorry about the rain， the apologiser acknowledges an unfortunate circumstance, takes the victims attitude and expresses_empathy_for the negative circumstance even though it is outside of his or her control，” says Wood Brooks.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍相较其他文化，英国人表达“对不起”时具有不同的文化内涵。1Why did Fox
42、deliberately bump into people?ATo prove what was written in her book.BTo compare the results of her experiments.CTo see how many people would make an apology.DTo see how many people would demand an apology.解析：选C细节理解题。根据第四段第一句可知，Fox故意撞人，目的是想了解有多少人会道歉。故选C。2What is the effect of saying sorry to people
43、about the rain?AIt makes them believe in you.BIt makes them feel confident.CIt helps them deal with a difficult situation.DIt makes them less worried about the weather.解析：选A推理判断题。根据第六段第一句“fostering trust”和第七段的例子可知，为下雨的事向人们道歉的效果是会赢得人们的相信。故选A。3Which of the following can replace the underlined part in
44、the last paragraph?AShows interest in.BExpresses doubts about.CGives his or her opinion about.DShares the victims feelings about.解析：选D词义猜测题。根据画线部分前的内容可知，通过说“下雨了很抱歉”，道歉者承认了一个不幸的情况，接受了受害者的态度；由此可知，接下来是要表示对受害者的同情。故选D。4What does the text focus on?ASocial skills.BChanges in languages.CTraditional customs.
45、DCultural differences in languages.解析：选D推理判断题。通读全文并结合第一段可知，本文主要介绍相较其他文化，英国人表达“对不起”时具有不同的文化内涵。由此可知，本文主要关注了语言方面的文化差异。故选D。.阅读七选五(2021郑州模拟)Once, I had an American friend.After she went back home, I never heard from her again.I cant help but wonder if there can ever be real friendship between Westerners
46、and us Chinese.What is friendship？The Oxford English Dictionary says，“The emotions or conduct of friends.”In both Western and Chinese culture, we have similar proverbs when it comes to friendship, such as “A friend in need is a friend indeed.” _1_Chinese people value friendship highly.As you know, C
47、hinese people are known to be extremely hospitable and openhearted._2_ However, there are different types of friendship and they treat them differently.One type of friend in China is a “close acquaintance” who only occasionally eats and drinks and hangs out with you.In the West, they are called “a f
48、airweather (不可共患难的) friend.” Nikki was that kind of friend.Despite our language barrier, we had a lot of fun together._3_ Only real friends can enter your inner circle, where assistance and special care are always provided._4_ They tend to make friends with those who share the same values or interes
49、ts.When foreign friend of mine asks for favors on behalf of his or her friend, I often have to clarify whether that person is a “close friend” or just a friend, and then I will decide how much I will help._5_ But the depth of that friendship is different.So how will you know how I feel about you？Wel
50、l, the moment I stop being polite around you, you are my real friend.AThey refer to anyone they know as a “friend”BFriendship in the West is mostly pursued for fun.CHowever, there is a cultural gap between the two sides.DOf course, Westerners and Chinese people can be good friends.EReal friends can
51、share all our sorrows and double all our joys.FThe second type of friend in China is a “real friend” who is practically your family.GTheyll take turns with you in picking up the bill，because thats what good friends do.1选C根据前一句可知，在中西方文化中，“我们”在友谊方面有类似的谚语，比如“患难与共”。C项“然而，双方在文化上存在差距”承上启下，C项中的“the two sid
52、es”和上文“In both Western and Chinese culture”相呼应，符合语境。2选A根据前一句可知，众所周知，中国人非常好客，心胸开阔，故A项“他们把认识的人称为朋友”承上启下，符合语境。3选F根据上文可知，在中国，有一种朋友是“亲密的熟人”，只会偶尔和你一起吃吃喝喝和闲逛。F项“在中国，第二类朋友是真正的朋友，实际上就是你的家人”承上启下，F项中的“The second type of friend in China”和上文的“One type of friend in China”相呼应，符合语境。4选B根据后一句可知，他们倾向于与那些价值观或兴趣相同的人交朋友。
53、B项“西方的友谊主要是为了好玩”与下文紧密衔接，B项中的“for fun”和下文的“share the same values or interests”相呼应，符合语境。5选D根据后一句可知，但这种友谊的深度是不同的。D项“当然，西方人和中国人可以成为好朋友”与下文紧密衔接，D项中的“can be good friends”和下文的“that friendship”相呼应，符合语境。.书面表达假定你是李华，想邀请你校交换生Jonah 一起参加你校“中国文化节”活动。请你用英语给Jonah写一封邀请信，内容包括：1活动时间和地点；2活动内容；3活动目的。注意：1.词数100左右；2可以适当增加
54、细节，以使行文连贯。Dear Jonah， Yours，Li Hua参考范文：Dear Jonah，Knowing that you are interested in Chinese culture, Im writing to invite you to join us in “Chinese Cultural Festival”It will be held in the school gym from December 10th to December 16th, which aims to arouse students enthusiasm for the Chinese trad
55、itional culture.A variety of activities will be organized, such as a Chinese poetry contest, an exhibition of papercutting and introduction to Chinese traditional festivals.I highly recommend the Calligraphy Experience Corner, which is a tailormade for students who have a burning passion for calligraphy. There will be a lecture delivered by an expert from college informing us of the history of calligraphy.I would be looking forward to your coming with great pleasure.Yours，Li Hua
