1、.阅读理解When international students arrive on campus,they are amazed at invitations to a variety of welcome events.The first few weeks are jam packed with opportunities to meet new people:both international students and locals.You probably are aware that there will be cultural differences,but most peop
2、le dont realize that one of the biggest differences may be when it comes to eating.American dining habits are quite different than many other countries abroad,so heres a little preview of what to expect.In many countries lunchtime is a sacred meal:a time when families come together to eat a hearty m
3、eal.However,as you will soon notice,lunch is not the most important meal of the day in the US.For most people lunchtime is squeezed in where it can be,the 30 minutes given to them by their job or before their next class.It is quite common to see people eating outside,wherever they can,or even having
4、 food with them to snack on during the day.Another big shock for many when they arrive in the US is the “doggy bag” culture.“Doggy bag” culture refers to the fact that when you go out to eat at a restaurant and do not finish your meal (because the portions are huge!) you can ask for a box to take th
5、e leftover food home.The idea of tipping in the US is supposed to be an act of generosity.If you have found your favorite restaurant near campus and want to become a regular customer,make sure to tip at every visit or you may not get the best service the next time you go.It is important to note that
6、 at fast food restaurants tips are not expected,and it is usually at any sitdown restaurant.饮食习惯在世界各地迥异,读读此文,看看如何做到像一个地道的美国人去餐馆就餐。1According to Paragraph 1,international students arrive on campus in the US may feel _.Asurprised BnervousCembarrassed Dupset答案:A解析:推理判断题。根据第一段第一句中的“they are amazed at in
7、vitations to a variety of welcome events”可知,初到美国的国际生看到各种各样的欢迎活动会惊讶不已。故选A项。2What can be inferred from Paragraph 2?AMost American people consider lunchtime serious.BMost American people are too busy to have a good meal.CMany people in other countries have a quick meal during lunchtime.DAmericans eatin
8、g on the street or eating on the go is common.答案:D解析:细节理解题。第二段首先介绍了其他国家的人非常看重午餐,然后介绍了美国人却不重视午餐。该段最后一句又点明,在外面吃饭很常见。综上可推知,D项正确。3What does the “doggy bag” culture mean?AEat less when you are in a hurry.BCulture shock is like a big bag.CTake unfinished food home.DBring a bag while eating.答案:C解析:推理判断题。文章
9、第三段介绍了另外一个文化冲击,在美国,人们把没有吃完的食物带回家。所以“doggy bag” culture是指饭馆把客人吃剩的菜打包以便让客人带回家这种文化。4What can we know from the last paragraph?AIt is requested that you give the tip at fast food restaurants.BTipping is thought to be an act of being a gentlemen.CYoud better tip at every visit at your regular restaurant.D
10、No tipping is not permitted in the US restaurants.答案:C解析:推理判断题。最后一段主要讲在美国就餐后付小费的习俗。根据最后一段第二句中的“make sure to tip at every visit or you may not get the best service the next time you go”可知,想要受到礼遇,作为一个常客,你最好每次去都付小费。故选C项。.话题写作翻译或完成下列句子,注意黑体部分要用到本单元的单词、短语或句型,然后将其合并成一篇短文。1青少年时期,马克出于好奇,开始吸烟。(adolescence)Du
11、ring_adolescence,_Mark_began_to_smoke_out_of_curiosity.2后来,他一有空就想吸烟。(feel like)Later,_he_felt_like_smoking_when_free.3过了一段时间,他的身体习惯了香烟里的尼古丁。(accustom)After_a_while,_his_body_became_accustomed_to_nicotine_in_the_cigarettes.4他染上了吸烟的坏习惯。(get into)He_got_into_the_bad_habit_of_smoking.5他吸烟成瘾了,没有考虑到吸烟对身体的
12、不良影响。(addicted,effect)He_was_addicted_to_smoking_and_didnt_think_about_the_bad_effect_it_had_on_his_health.6后来,他觉得该戒烟了。(It is time to.)Later,_he_felt_it_was_time_for_him_to_give_up_smoking.7尽管他很努力,但仍无法戒烟。(in spite of,quit)In_spite_of_all_his_efforts,_he_couldnt_still_quit_smoking.8幸运的是,最后由于妻子的帮助,马克成
13、功地戒了烟。(due to)Luckily,_at_last,_Mark_successfully_gave_up_smoking_due_to_his_wifes_help.9现在他再也不想冒险了。(take the risk)Now_he_doesnt_want_to_take_the_risk_any_more.请将以上句子连成一篇语言流畅、用词准确、逻辑严密的短文。During_adolescence,_Mark_began_to_smoke_out_of_curiosity_and_later,he_felt_like_smoking_when_free.After a_while,
14、_his body became_accustomed_to_nicotine_in_the_cigarettes.As_a_matter_of_fact,_he_got_into_the_bad_habit_of_smoking_and_was_addicted_to_it,not_thinking_about_the_bad_effect_it_had_on_his_health.Later,_he_felt_it_was_time_for_him_to_give_up_smoking_but_in_spite_of_all_his_efforts,he_couldnt_still_quit_smoking.Luckily, at_last,_Mark successfully gave_up_smoking_due_to_his_wifes_help.Now_he_doesnt_want_to_take_the_risk_any_more.