高二英语话题阅读训练 week twelve文化风俗.docx

1、高二英语话题阅读训练 week twelve文化风俗Week Twelve 文化风俗一、阅读理解（共19小题；共38.0分） A Children have traditionally been the stars of family portraitsbut these days they are increasingly likely to be upstaged(抢镜头) by their pets. Photographers say that there has been a 20 percent rise in demand in the past year for shots f

2、eaturing not only dogs and cats, but also more unusual animals including horses, cows, sheepand even ferrets and snails. But it doesnt always come cheap, as parents are paying up to 3,000 for the distinctive images. Richard Mayfield, creative director at Venture Photography, which runs a nationwide

3、chain of studios, said: They say never work with children or animals but we think the opposite. Children and animals are unpredictable, and thats great for capturing dynamic(动态的) photographs. We always ask clients if they would like to bring any pets along to their shoots as we want to capture the c

4、haracter of the families we photograph, and often their pets help them to relax. We get a lot of domestic pets such as dogs and cats but more unusual pets can be really interesting from a photographers perspective. This year weve seen lots of rabbits in particular as more and more are kept in the ho

5、use and so really feel like part of the family. A glance at these pictures proves just how astonishing the animal magic can be. Toddler Alfie Poutney, from Felixstowe, poses with a green parrot perched on his flat cap; Charlie Wells from Wakefield gives his pony Lucy a gentle kiss; James Corrigan is

6、 pictured with his Dutch dwarf rabbit perched in the center of his skateboard; Poppy Hanshaw reaches out to stroke Lego the lamb; and Harry the tortoise provided the main focus for a Home Counties family portrait. But the most unusual image surely has to be Gabriel Pereira from Woking, Surrey, posin

7、g with his pet snails Wayne, Lucy and Aaron. 1. According to the passage, children take pictures . A. only with dogs and cats B. only with unusual animals C. with seven kinds of pets D. very cheaply and commonly 2. According to the passage, Richard Mayfield considers . A. children and animals are pr

8、edictable B. it difficult to work with children or animals C. his firm runs a worldwide chain of studios D. it fun to get dynamic photographs 3. What role do pets play when people take pictures? A. Helping them feel less pressure. B. Helping them get more excited. C. Helping them get little disturbe

9、d. D. Helping them feel more stressful. 4. What animals become more popular in families? A. Dogs. B. Cats. C. Horses. D. Rabbits. 5. How many pets are mentioned in the last paragraph? A. Six. B. Seven. C. Eight. D. Nine.B Successful people in international business understand the cultures of other c

10、ountries and learn to change their practices in different cultures. They understand the importance of avoiding business decisions based on misconceptionsmistaken ideas. One cause of misconceptions is ethnocentrism, the belief that ones own cultures way of doing things is better than the way of other

11、 cultures. Its ethnocentrism that leads to failure in international business. To avoid ethnocentrism, its necessary to study the different elements(组成部分) of culture: language, values and attitudes, and customs and manners. Language A knowledge of the local language can help international business pe

12、ople in four ways. First, people can communicate directly. Second, people are usually more open in their communication with someone who speaks their language. Third, an understanding of the language allows people to infer meanings that are not said directly. Finally, knowing the language helps peopl

13、e to understand the culture better. Values and attitudes Values are peoples basic beliefs about the difference between right and wrong, good and bad. An attitude is a way of thinking or acting. Values and attitudes influence international business. For example, many people in the United States belie

14、ve that chocolate from Switzerland is better than chocolate from other countries, and they buy a lot of it. Customs and manners Customs are common social practices. Manners are ways of acting that the society believes are polite. For example, in the United States, it is the custom to have salad(色拉)

15、before the main course at dinner, not after. Its not acceptable to talk with food in mouth at table. Failure to understand the customs and manners of other countries will bring difficulty selling their products. Orange juice as a breakfast drink of an American company in France doesnt sell well beca

16、use the French dont usually drink juice with breakfast. 6. A knowledge of the local language allows international business people . A. to be more open with their customers B. to communicate without outside help C. to express their thoughts indirectly D. to have a better idea of their own culture 7.

17、The act of many people buying chocolate of Switzerland shows the role of . A. manners B. values C. attitudes D. customs 8. What would be the best title for the text? A. Misconceptions in Business B. Basic Beliefs in Business C. International Business Culture D. Successful International Business 9. T

18、he authors purpose of writing this article is to tell people . A. how to take a right attitude in business B. how to avoid misunderstandings in business C. how to use a local language in business D. how to act politely and properly in businessC Sailing Through History A group of 1,309 passengers boa

19、rded the MS. Balmoral on Sunday, in Southampton, England, on a voyage to retrace the path of the Titanic. The Titanic was the biggest ship in the world when it sailed on its ill-fated maiden voyage in 1912. Of the 2,227 passengers and crew aboard, more than 1,500 died. The ship, which was headed to

20、New York City, carried the rich and famous on its first voyage. It also carried immigrants, who were seeking a better life in America. Relatives of people who sailed on the Titanic, historians, authors and people fascinated by the story of the unsinkable ship, are on the Balmoral. They want to remem

21、ber the doomed ship and those who died on her first and last voyage. The historic liner had set sail on April 10, 1912, from Southampton. Late at night on April 14, she hit an iceberg. In the early morning hours of April 15, the Titanic sank. The Balmoral is following Titanics original route from So

22、uthampton. First, the modern-day cruise liner docked in the port of Cherbourg, France, where the Titanic had picked up more passengers. On Monday afternoon, the Balmoral stops in Cobh, Ireland, the Titanics last port of call before sailing to New York. Balmoral will then cruise the North Atlantic Oc

23、ean to the location where Titanic hit an iceberg that ripped the ships hull(外壳). On Sunday, April 15, at 2:20 a.m.the time the Titanic went downpassengers and crew will hold a memorial service. The next two days will be spent in Halifax, Canada, where many victims of the sinking are buried. Then, th

24、e Balmoral will reach its final destination in New York City, where Titanic was supposed to dockbut never did. Until today, several teams of divers have explored the site. They have recovered some items such as dishes and silverware and put them on public display. And more trips are planned to the w

25、reckage in the future. The Titanic and its passengers and crew have been remembered in books, movies and TV programs. But theres a much more important contribution that Titanic gave us. After she sank, lawmakers and shipbuilders made ships safer. It took a terrible tragedy to make ship travel safer

26、for all. 10. How many passengers in Titanic survived at last? A. More than 1,500. B. About 1,309. C. About 1,000. D. Less than 750.11. Passengers in Balmoral mainly want to . A. seek a better life in America B. enjoy the fascinating voyage to the US C. observe the maiden voyage of MS Balmoral D. obs

27、erve the 100th anniversary of maiden voyage of Titanic12. How many countries does the Balmoral reach before sailing to New York? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.13. The Balmoral will stay in Canada just in memory of . A. the dead passengers in the Balmoral B. the survivors in Titanic C. the dead

28、passengers in Titanic D. the survivors in the Balmoral14. What might be the most important contribution of the sunken Titanic? A. Its site attracts more exploring teams. B. It makes the later ships more secure. C. Some of its items are on public display. D. More trips are planned to its wreckage.D H

29、istoric Hill at Risk of Being Removed From Landscape Its literally a case of turning a mountain into a molehill. An entire hill, famed for its archeological heritage and geological significance, is to be removed from the Scottish skyline to make way for a quarry(采石场) under plans being considered by

30、West Dunbartonshire Council. Sheep Hill, in the Kilpatrick Hills on the Clyde, is the site of ancient Bronze and Iron Age forts which local residents and experts say will be destroyed by the expansion of a stone quarry. The hill also features in a painting by the 19th-century Scottish artist John Kn

31、ox, and is used by geology teachers to show how the landscape has been shaped by volcanoes and ice ages. Allowing the hill to be wiped off the map would be an act of wanton(荒唐的) destruction of our environment and inheritance, according to Clydebelt, a local environmental group, which is calling for Scottish ministers to intervene to save the hill. Sheep Hill is liable(应承担责任的) to be destroyed, said the groups secretary, Sam Gibson. This would leave a gaping hole in the side of the hill showing the workings of the quarry and fu