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1、Unit 3 Diverse Cultures测试卷（A卷基础卷）原卷版 【新人教版】注意事项：1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上。2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。第一部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A Welcome to Los Angeles. Here

2、are some best things to do in Los Angeles (LA) with your kids.Fall at the BeachThanks to its almost perfect weather all through the year, a visit to the beach is one of the best things to do when in Los Angeles with kids. While they enjoy themselves nearby, you can simply relax and have a good rest

3、in the sun.Trip to DisneylandA trip to the City of Angels with your little angels is incomplete without a visit to the Magic Kingdom. The joy theyll feel from being around all those Disney characters will light up your day, too.Visit to the museumsIf you want to turn your stay in LA into an educatio

4、nal one for your kids, you should visit the museums. Starting with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, or the California Science Center, or even the Kidspace Museum in Pasadena, you have many choices. Im sure a visit to all these places will make your kids feel smarter.Visit to the Uni

5、versal Studios HollywoodYour kids could get to see interesting things from some of the most popular movies ever. From the theme park of Jurassic Park to Wisteria Lane from the TV play Desperate Housewives, the Universal Studios Hollywood is a place that we all find wonderful.1. The passage is writte

6、n for those who _.A. will go on a business trip to Los AngelesB. plan to have a trip to Los Angeles with their kidsC. want to educate their children by traveling abroadD. are interested in the history and culture of Los Angeles2. Parents who prefer their kids to learn should choose _.A. the Universa

7、l Studios HollywoodB. the Magic KingdomC. the museumsD. the beach3. The writer suggests visiting the beach because _.A. children can learn a lot thereB. parents can take a rest thereC. it provides different sports equipmentD. its the best beach in the worldB Beijing Opera, as one of Chinese traditio

8、nal opera forms, is regarded as the national opera of China and well received all over the world. Beijing Opera arose in the late 18th century with a history of more than 200 years whose origin can date back to some old local operas, especially the Anhui Opera. It became fully developed and recogniz

9、ed by the mid-19th century. Now its the biggest kind of opera in China, whose popularity spread all over the country, becoming the most popular dramatic (戏剧的) form on Chinese stage. There are four basic methods employed in a Beijing Opera performance: chang, nian, zuo, da. Generally speaking, chang

10、means singing, and nian recitation (背诵) and oral communication, while zuo means the facial and body expressions and acting and da is Chinese Kungfu. Beijing Opera also has four main types of performers namely Sheng, Dan, Jing and Chou. Sheng and Dan mean the main roles in the opera. The painted face

11、, in Chinese called jing, is a name for the role of the man that has some special characteristic or appearance. Chou is easily understood from the roles name as a clown with an ugly appearance, who is to provide light relief and comedy. In recent years, Beijing Opera has tried to make some changes,

12、including improving the performance quality. Widely spreading all over China with great influence, Beijing Opera contains the spirit of Chinese national culture, but the shortage of funding has become a big problem as the form enters the 21st century. There is no doubt that it is a treasure of Chine

13、se culture!4. What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us?A. The history of Beijing Opera.B. The great influence Beijing Opera has on us.C. Beijing Opera is popular in China.D. The relationship between the Anhui Opera and Beijing Opera.5. When a performer is saying something to another, which method does i

14、t belong to?A. ChangB. NianC. ZuoD. Da6. A funny man whose nose was all white in stage most probably acted the role _.A. ShengB. DanC. JingD. Chou7. What will be the future of the Beijing Opera?A. Very bright.B. Certainly dark.C. More popular.D. Much uncertain.CAmerican culture is unique because it

15、is formed and developed under certain conditions.The major factors contributing to the making of this new nation and the forming of a new culture are the hard environment，ethnic diversity and plural religion，which is quite different from other nations in the worldWhat is more，these elements are stil

16、l influencing the American culture The early immigrants who were English Puritans settled down in northeast part of America from 1607 to 1892Frontiers were pushed further westThe frontiersmen looked for a land of rich resources and a land of promise，opportunity and freedomActually they looked for a

17、better lifeSo individualism，selfreliance，and equality of opportunity have perhaps been the values most closely associated with the frontier heritage of America In history，people from different countries in the world rushed to America three timesThey brought their own culture to America and later on，

18、different cultures were mixed togetherThus the unique American culture was formed，a common cultural life with commonly shared values The fundamental American belief in individual freedom and the fight of individuals to practice their own religion is at the center of religious experience in the Unite

19、d States.The great diversity of ethnic backgrounds has produced religious pluralism（多元化）；almost all of the religions of the world are now practiced in the United States Nowadays，we can see the continual influence of the three elements in the current American society.American family is typically pare

20、nts and their unmarried childrenMiddleaged and elderly people generally do not live with their married childrenThe people in America have a very strong desire to start a new life in a new placeQuite a number of people change residences every yearThe average American moves fourteen times in his lifet

21、ime8. We can learn from this article that _ A. the population of the United States includes a large variety of ethnic groupsB. the early immigrants brought about the unique American cultureC. people in the world once rushed to America because of its unique cultureD. the American family members dont

22、get along well with each other9. Whats the authors attitude towards American culture？ _ A. He is critical of itB. He admires it very muchC. He just states the factsD. He looks down upon it10. The last paragraph is about _ A. the family structure in American societyB. the influence of the three eleme

23、nts in the current American societyC. the new life style of American familyD. the reason why American people like to change residences11. What might be the most suitable title of this article？ _ A. The Immigrants in AmericaB. Why American Culture Is UniqueC. The Influence of American CultureD. Plura

24、l Religion and American CultureDMany Chinese students think American students enjoy more freedom than them at school. But American schools also have their rules. If the students break the rules, they will get punishment, too. On the first day of a new term, 128 students of Morton High School were se

25、nt home for wearing the wrong clothes. There are altogether 1, 200 students in the school. Usually there are 20 students breaking the school dress rule every day. So the headmaster Theresa Mayerik said it was the worst new term she had ever seen. At Morton High School, students favorite clothing suc

26、h as baggy (宽大的) trousers, low-necked shirts and tank tops (坎肩) is not allowed in classrooms. Some students think they have the right to choose what to wear. But the headmaster doesnt think so. Id be supportive if half the school were sent home, because 99% will get the message that our school is fo

27、r education. Freedom does not mean free of restrictions (约束). That is to say there is no total freedom in the world, no matter in the US or in China.12. Many Chinese students think that _.A. American students are very free at schoolB. American students are not so clever as themC. American students d

28、ont love their school at allD. there is no freedom in American schools13. 128 students of Morton High School were sent home for _.A. not finishing their homeworkB. being late for schoolC. not wearing the right clothesD. not listening to the teachers in class14. What does the underlined word supporti

29、ve mean in Chinese?A. 高兴的B. 支持的C. 害怕的D. 反对的15. Whats the writers attitude to the school dress rule?A. Agreeable.B. Disagreeable.C. Not sure.D. Unclear.第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Chinese culture values family bonds(纽带)very much. Family members don t just gathe

30、r during the holidays. In fact, they often live under one roof all year round. (16) Family in the East and West are very different from each other. In most East Asian cultures, extended families(大家庭)are common. (17) According to a survey, 90 percent of children in Shanghai and 70 percent of children

31、 in Beijing were cared for by their grandparents. Chinese people believe that “ a grandparent is a treasure to their family”. In many Western countries, most families are nuclear families ( 小家庭) .These are made up of children and their parents. Besides, the duties parents have toward their children

32、can also be different. (18) It s normal for parents to pay for their children s college, help them find a job, or buy them an apartment. Chinese adults also consider their parents opinions when making major life decisions. In most Western countries, however, kids usually move out of the house after

33、they turn eighteen. (19) If they choose to keep living with their parents after becoming an adult, it can be seen as a failure on their part. While the East cares more about close family bonds, the West values privacy (隐私) and independence. (20) Families will always be a source of love, warmth, and

34、care for people around the world.A. But in the end, east or westhome is best.B. But different cultures have different family values.C. Nuclear families are the most common type in China.D. Both Easterners and Westerners value quality family time.E. These families have three or even four generations

35、living together.F. In China, many parents look after their children all the way into adulthood.G. Many young people need to take out loans and work part-time jobs to pay for college.第二部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Every culture on the planet ha

36、s certain topics that people avoid discussing. But the taboos (禁忌) of one culture may be very different from those of another. You may be(21)that people from other cultures say what you cant talk about.Paying attention to what people dont(22)can teach us something important about their culture. Thei

37、r taboo topics give us clues about what they value, respect or even fear. Topics that are considered too personal or too controversial (有争议的) may also be avoided.America is full of taboo topics. Usually, during a polite conversation, Americans will(23)both politics and religion. They also avoid talk

38、ing aboutracial issues(种族问题).Why? Because these topics can cause strong opinions and(24). Americans believe its best to avoid themespecially at social gatherings.Many Americans also do not feel(25)talking about their personal income, age or health.(26), they prefer to make small talks about the weat

39、her, sports or common interests.What do these taboos tell us about American(27)? For one, they show that Americans place importance on(28). America certainly isnt the only place that values it. You will find(29)taboos about asking personal questions in many European countries. This is especially tru

40、e in Germany, says Hanna Graf, a German living in Shanghai. In Germany, you are not supposed to ask about other peoples personal business, she says. But there are no(30)rules about what you cant ask; its just in peoples minds.In Brazil,(31), almost anything seems open to discussion. Brazilians talk

41、about all kinds of personal issues, says Mark Quinlan, who grew up in Brazil. But of course, even Brazil has its own taboos. In Brazil, soccer is the one topic that can turn friends into enemies. Brazilians love the sport. Saying anything(32)about soccer can cause big trouble. Even expressing prefer

42、ence for one team over another can be(33).Like Brazilians, Australians talk freely about almost anything. However, they do not talk about their personal or business(34). They prefer to let people judge them by their actions, not their words. Boasting (夸大) your achievements will only make you the(35)

43、of other peoples jokes.And what about your taboos? The next time you have a conversation, pay attention to what isnt said. You might be amazed at what you learn about your own culture.21. A. excitedB. surprisedC. fascinatedD. relieved22. A. stressB. considerC. desireD. discuss23. A. rule outB. take

44、toC. touch uponD. focus on24. A. argumentsB. interactionsC. agreementsD. relationships25. A. embarrassedB. relaxedC. confusedD. disappointed26. A. BesidesB. OccasionallyC. FranklyD. Instead27. A. valuesB. featuresC. statusD. dreams28. A. cultureB. independenceC. privacyD. freedom29. A. formalB. uniq

45、ueC. similarD. aggressive30. A. specializedB. writtenC. commonD. basic31. A. moreoverB. howeverC. thereforeD. anyhow32. A. importantB. worthlessC. magicalD. negative33. A. beneficialB. impressiveC. dangerousD. emotional34. A. achievementsB. secretsC. livesD. failures35. A. audienceB. designerC. targ

46、etD. interpreter第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。In China, hot pot has a history of over 1,000 years. It first (36)(appear) in the Mongolia area and then became popular (37)the southern part of China during the Tang Dynasty. And now it is still a popular dish for Chinese peop

47、le. Chinese hot pot has different flavors, (38)are determined by different weather conditions. The most famous type is known as Chongqing hot pot or Sichuan hot pot. Its flavour follows Sichuan cuisine, containing many seasonings (佐料). However, it is not the same (39)common Sichuan dishes. It is featured by the herbs and spices (40)(use) in the soup base.In northeastern China, Mongolian hot pot is popular. In northern China, Beijing lamb ho