Who are these people rushing by you on the street? More than 250 million people now call Amer­ica" home" , but most of them can trace their families back to other parts of the world. If you, look at the names on shop windows, you will see that Americans come from many different lands. The idea that these people, who once were strangers to the United States，have lost the customs and cultures of their original countries and have become "Americans"is really not true. In fact, what exists in Ameri­ca is - more often a kind of “ side - by - side" living in which groups of people from other countries often have kept many of their own customs and habits. They join the general American society only in certain areas of their lives such as in schools，business，and sports一but they keep many of their own native customs and manners socially and at home. This “ side - by - side" living has both advantages and disadvantages. Sometimes it may cause disagreements to develop between groups whose ways of life are very different from one another. However, there are also great advantages that come from the variety of cultures brought by settlers from other lands. There is great freedom of choice among ideas ’ dress, food, and social customs in America. Everyone can find some part of his or her own familiar world in the United States, in churches, music, food, national groups, or newspaper.
小題1:More than 250 million people call America ”home" because    .
A．they have their houses there
B．they settle there now
C．they want to make their home there
D．they like that land very much
小題2:Side - by - side living style means
A．to make friends with native people
B．to keep their own customs while sharing American ones in certain areas
C．that the groups of people live nearby
D．that they get closer to American society
小題3:According to the passage, people in the USA
A．share American customs and cultures
B．live in a kind of side - by - side society
C．keep their own customs and habits firmly
D．make no choice to accept American customs
小題4:Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A．They always stick to their own customs and habits.
B．Side - by - side living style is not suitable.
C．They face the society they are not familiar with.
D．The advantages coming from the variety of cultures make life in America colorful.
小題5:Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A．Advantages and Disadvantages
B．Different Customs and Habits
C．Home for the People
D．Side - by - Side Living Style in America

小題1:B
小題2:B
小題3:B
小題4:D
小題5:D
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NPR has ended its contract with Juan Williams, one of its senior news analysts, after he made comments about Muslims on the Fox News Channel．
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C．a(chǎn) newspaperD．a(chǎn) website
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A．Juan Williams made comments on the Fox News Channel without NPR's permission
B．NPR was disappointed about Juan Williams’ performance in its programs
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A．NPR ended its contract with Juan Williams
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小題9:
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小題10:
A．messageB．signC．letterD．notice
小題11:
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Your break begins with comfortable bus transfer (運(yùn)送) from local pick-up points and travel to Paris is via cross-channel ferry, arriving at your hotel in the evening. The Ibis is an excellent quality hotel with private equipments in all rooms: satellite TV, radio, telephone and alarm clock. It has a bar and restaurant and is situated about two miles south of Notre Dame , enabling you to explore Paris with ease.
The following day, after continental breakfast (included), the bus takes you on a comprehensive sightseeing tour of the city, during which you will see the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysees, L’Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, in fact almost every famous landmark you have ever heard of. You then leave Paris and take a short drive to the magnificent Palace of Versailles, the home of Louis XIV. The tour ends mid-afternoon back in Paris where you will have the remainder of the day at your leisure. In the evening there is a “Paris by Night” tour showing you the beautiful buildings with bright lights.
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A．To show the price of traveling to Paris .
B．To tell tourists the routes to Paris.
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D．To attract tourists to Paris.
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B．The tourists can telephone in the Ibis without paying.
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England is the largest country in Britain. Its capital is London, which is on the Thames. The port of London is one of the greatest ports in the world. Ships from all countries go up and down the Thames. They bring food to the people of Britain. Then they take British machines and other things back to the ports from which they come.
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Americans have contributed (做貢獻(xiàn)) to many art forms, and jazz, a type of music, is one of the art forms started in the United States. Black Americans, who sang and played the music of their homeland, created jazz.
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C．The Music of Black AmericansD．The Birthplace of Jazz
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It is hardly surprising that clothing manufacturers（生產(chǎn)商） follow certain uniform standards for various features of clothes．What seems strange, however, is that the standard adopted for women is the opposite of the one for men．Take a look at the way your clothes button．Men’s clothes tend to button from the right, and women’s form the left．Considering most of the word’s population----men and women----are right-handed, the men’s standard would appear to make more sense for women．So why do women’s clothes button from the left?
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A．It has been followed by the industry for over 400 years．
B．It is different for men’s clothing and women’s．
C．It woks better with men than with women．
D．It fails to consider right-handed people．
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A．They tended to wear clothes without buttons．
B．They were interested in the historical matters．
C．They were mostly dressed by servants．
D．They drew their swords from the left．
小題3:Women’s clothes still button from the left today because        ．
A．a(chǎn)dopting men’s style is improper for women
B．manufacturers should follow standards
C．customs are hard to change
D．modern women dress themselves
小題4:The passage is mainly developed by         ．
A．a(chǎn)nalyzing causesB．making comparisons
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Cultural practices, cultural differences, local manners, and mores: traveling the globe can be a behavioral minefield, even when you have the best intentions. Everything from greeting to eating can be an opportunity to do the wrong thing, and not only embarrass yourself, but offend your host countrymen. Look out for the following cultural mistakes and try to avoid them while going abroad.
1.Touching Someone
Where It's Offensive
Korea, Thailand, China, Europe, the Middle East.
What's Offensive
In Mediterranean countries, if you don’t touch someone's arm when talking to them or if you don't greet them with kisses or a warm embrace, you'll be considered cold. But backslapping someone who isn't a family member or a good friend in Korea will make them uncomfortable. In Thailand, the head is considered sacred--never even pat a child on the head.
What You Should Do Instead
Observe what locals are doing and follow suit. In Eastern countries remember that touching and public displays of affection are unacceptable. In places like Qatar and Saudi Arabia, men and women are forbidden from talking, let alone touching.
2.Blowing Your Nose
Where It's Offensive
Japan, China, Saudi Arabia, France
What's Offensive
Some cultures find it disgusting to blow your nose in public--especially at the table. The Japanese and Chinese also dislike it even with a handkerchief.
What You Should Do Instead
If traveling through Eastern and Asian countries, don’t use handkerchief but choose disposable（可溶解的）tissues. In France and in Eastern countries, if you're dining and need to clear your nose, excuse yourself and head to the restroom.
3.Talking Over Dinner
Where It's Offensive
Africa, Japan, Thailand, China, Finland.
What's Offensive
In some countries, like China, Japan, and some African nations, don't start chatting while everyone else is digging into dinner, because mealtimes are for eating, not talking. Also avoid conversations in places a country might consider sacred or reflective---churches in Europe, temples in Thailand, and saunas in Finland.
What You Should Do Instead
Keep quiet!
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Where It's Offensive
Hawaii, the South Pacific, Korea, China, Thailand
What's Offensive
Taking off shoes when arriving at the door of a London dinner party will be regarded as uncivilized, but failing to remove your shoes before entering a home in Asia, Hawaii, or the Pacific Islands will be considered disrespectful.
What You Should Do Instead
If you see a row of shoes at the door, start undoing your laces. If not, keep the shoes on.
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India, Morocco, Africa, the Middle East
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Many cultures still prefer to eat using traditional methods--their hands. In these cases, food is often shared, which is why it's important to wash your hands before eating and observe the right-hand-is-for-eating and the left-hand-is-for-other-duties rule. If you eat with your left hand, expect your fellow diners to be offended.
What You Should Do Instead
Left-handed? Attempt to be ambidextrous --- even children who are left-handed in these cultures are taught to eat with their right hand.
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A．ThailandB．EnglandC．QatarD．Hawaii
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A．Excuse yourself and leave for home.B．Blow your nose with a handkerchief.
C．Use some disposable tissues when neededD．Go to the restroom.
小題3:Before entering your friend’s house in a foreign country, you’d better ______.
A．greet the host or hostess firstB．follow others’ behaviors
C．remove your shoes firstD．respect their customs
小題4: To enjoy your dinner in India, you have to ______.
A．a(chǎn)void talking over dinnerB．keep your shoes on
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Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is celebrated with many activities.
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Some friends go to parties that are organized by many restaurants in order to attract youngsters. Such parties are very enjoyable. You can get food at a discounted price. Some friends just decide to meet up (碰頭，相聚) at someone’s home and talk about their happy time. The time good friends spend sitting together and talking over a cup of coffee is precious and unforgettable.
Long-distance friends call up each other on this day and wish each other with warm feelings. Some of them even plan to meet up on this particular day. Yet some others plan a surprising visit just to see their friend gasp (喘息) in shock!
In 2009, Friendship Day in India falls on August 2nd.So don’t forget to celebrate it with your friends.
小題1:When is Friendship Day celebrated in India?
A．On August 2nd every year.B．On the third weekend of August every year.
C．On August 1st every year. D．On the first weekend of August every year.
小題2:According to the text, which of the following is the most popular way that youngsters in India celebrate Friendship Day?
A．Traveling with friendsB．Seeing a film with friends
C．Dancing with friendsD．Going shopping with friends.
小題3: How many ways are discussed in Paragraph 3 that friends spend Friendship Day together?
A．Two B．ThreeC．FourD．Five
小題4:The underlined phrase “a surprising visit” in Paragraph 4 refers to “____”.
A．a(chǎn) visit to a friend who hasn’t expected it
B．a(chǎn) visit to a friend who has dreamed of it for a long time
C．a(chǎn) visit to a friend who tries to avoid it
D．a(chǎn) visit to a friend who lives in a faraway place

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