1、4.formal talks by professors or instructors on subjects of study5.courses by video, video conferencing, or computers to students in different places6.the points or grade a student gets on a test答案:II. Reading Comprehension (4 points)Read the passages, then answer the questions that follow. (1 point
2、each )Experiencing Culture ShockA When Eliza James arrived at the University of Xian, she was excited to live in a new country, to improve her Chinese, and to experience a culture so different from her own. But soon her excitement turned to frustration as she encountered one roadblock after another.
3、 I felt like I couldnt accomplish anything. My dorm room had no heat, I couldnt get into the classes I wanted, and every time I asked someone for help they gave me the runaround. I felt like no one was listening to me. Eliza met with administrators, sent letters of complaint, and even contacted the
4、consulate in Beijing, but she got nowhere. What Eliza didnt realize was that her American approach to solving problems was very different from the Chinese one in which patience and negotiation skills are key. She soon learned how to solve problems within the cultural norms of Chinese society instead
5、 of forcing her own values onto those around her. I finally feel like I fit in and that I know what Im doing. In fact, its really fun being in a place thats so incredibly different from what I am accustomed to.B Yoshi Yamamoto is a junior at a small college outside of Boston. Although he is an honor
6、s student now, Yoshi didnt always have such an easy time studying in America. Teaching methods are very different here than they are in Japan. It took me a long time to get used to learning in seminars and discussing ideas with my classmates. At first it seemed like I wasnt actually learning anythin
7、g. Yoshis reaction was to totally withdraw: he didnt participate in class discussion; he spent lots of time alone in his room, and he even skipped class on occasion. I thought I could teach myself. Now I recognize the value of the U.S. academic system, and I am able to adapt it to my own learning st
8、yle.C Both Eliza and Yoshi experienced what is called culture shock: psychological disorientation due to living in a new culture. For many international students, studying abroad can offer exposure to new cultures and an opportunity to study new fields and languages. However, it also offers the grea
9、ter challenge of trying to function in a foreign culture. Studying and reading about a certain culture is poor preparation for the reality of living in it. According to psychological studies, the four stages of culture shock are 1. euphoria, 2. hostility, 3. gradual adjustment, and 4. adaptation. Cu
10、lture shock can be manifested in many ways: homesickness, boredom, stereotyping of or hostility towards the host culture, overeating or overdrinking, withdrawal, and inability to work effectively.D Different people experience different levels of culture shock and react in different ways. For example
11、, Eliza got angry while Yoshi withdrew from society. The most important thing to remember is that culture shock is normal; it is not something to be ashamed of. Luckily, there are some things international students can do to make their adjustment to a new country go more smoothly. For instance, they
12、 can stay in touch with family and friends from home, join international student organizations, meet people from their own countries, and get involved in campus activities. Most importantly, they can adjust to life abroad by keeping a sense of humor and trying to remain positive.Recognizing Paragrap
13、h Topics(choose the paragraph letter)题目27. an explanation of culture shock选择一项:A. AB. BC. CD. D 题目38. ways that students can adjust to living in a new countryC. C D. D题目49. the experience of an international student in the United StatesB. B 题目510. the experience of an international student in ChinaA
14、. A Chapter 2 Exercise(分值7分)I. Vocabulary Skills(2 points)Sometimes examples can explain the meaning of a word or phrase. For example, sun, rain, and wind are examples of kinds of weather. Look at the columns below. Match each vocabulary word or phrase in the first column with the examples in the se
15、cond column. (0.4 points each)1.kinds of extreme weather2.Earths natural materials and gases3. diseases or health disorders4. seasons of the year5. natural areas or regions of the earthII. Reading Comprehension (5 points)Complete the following statements by choosing the best from the answers A, B or
16、 C. (1 point each)Seasonal Affective Disorder: More than Just the BluesA Joshua dreads the winter months, not only because of the cold New England weather-the sleet, snow, wind, and rain-but because as the seasons change from summer to fall to winter, the days get shorter. As the days get shorter, h
17、e starts feeling depressed and irritable and spends more and more time at home, eating and sleeping. A graduate student in philosophy, Joshua finds that he gets little work done during the winter months and has trouble paying attention in class and concentrating on his research. I soon realized that
18、 what I thought was just the winter blues was something more extreme than that. Josh visited a doctor who diagnosed him with SAD.B Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a kind of depression that occurs seasonally. It is associated with the long hours of darkness and lack of sunlight during the win
19、ter months (people with SAD usually feel worse from December through February). Scientists dont completely understand the exact causes of SAD, but they believe it is related to a biochemical imbalance in the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is the basic part of the brain that controls the bodys breath
20、ing, heartbeat, metabolism, and hormone release. The effects of SAD include moodiness, irritability, low energy, increased appetite for carbohydrates (foods such as potatoes, rice, and bread), difficulty concentrating, and the tendency to oversleep.C Although doctors described SAD for the first time
21、 in 1984, humans have probably dealt with the disorder for thousands of years. It is not a coincidence that many cultures have important celebrations during the short days of the winter months. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Winter Solstice celebrations all occur in December. These celebrations involve li
22、ghting candles in order to bring light, warmth, and happiness to an otherwise depressing time of year.D So what can SAD sufferers do to feel better? Naturally, they need more light. For people who have mild cases of SAD, exercising in the morning sun could be enough to help them. Phototherapy, or li
23、ght therapy, is usually prescribed for people who have more serious cases of the disorder. In light therapy, patients sit in front of a light box, a strong artificial light, for up to four hours a day. Phototherapy is effective in over 80% of SAD cases, and patients usually see results within three
24、to four days. Although the symptoms of SAD are similar to those of clinical depression, traditional antidepressants have not proven useful in treating SAD. While psychological counseling cannot treat the symptoms of SAD, it is recommended to help SAD sufferers learn to accept and deal with their ill
25、ness.6. Joshua starts feeling depressed and irritable in the winter because A. he gets little work doneB. he suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder C. he is a graduate student in philosophy7. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a condition that researchers believe affects people during the win
26、ter months. Scientists believe it is caused by A. breathing, heartbeat, metabolism, and hormone releaseB. moodiness, irritability, loss of energy, increased appetite, difficulty concentrating, and sleepinessC. lack of sunlight and a biochemical imbalance in the brain 8. Humans have probably struggle
27、d with SAD since A. ancient timesB. DecemberC. 1984 9. People who suffer from SAD can to feel better.A. do light therapy B. take antidepressant drugsC. eat carbohydrates题目610. This passage talks about_.A. what the SAD effects areB. Both A and B. C. how to help SAD suffersChapter 3 Exercise(分值7分)I. R
28、eading Comprehension (5 points)Fast food can be good foodMany people are too busy to prepare and eat three nutritious meals a day.so they turn to the convenience of fast-food restaurants. Many of the items at fast-food restaurants, snack bars, and food stands are fattening and not very nutritious.Bu
29、t fast food doesnt have to be unhealthy.you can eat at fast-food restaurants and still eat well.Pay Attention to Calories and Fat ContentBy paying attention to the number of calories and fat that a food item has ,you can make smarter choices.Calories are “units for measuring how much energy a food w
30、ill produce”.condsider two fast-food meals. A quarter-pound hamburger with cheese, jumbo-size fries,and a 16-ounce soda have a total of 1,535 calories and 76 grams of fat .a broiled (cooked under direct heat or over a flame )chicken sandwich ,a side salad with low-fat dressing,and a glass of water at the same fast-food restaurant have only 422 calories and 7 grams of fat .but maybe you really want a hamburger and fries .well,you can have a small hamburger,a small serving of fries,and a
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