People try to avoid traffic jams by using their own cars, and this ____creates furthe
A、in all
B、in case
C、in turn
D、in time
A、in all
B、in case
C、in turn
D、in time
When people go abroad, ______.
A.they soon adapt themselves to the new culture environment
B.they try to avoid culture shock
C.they feel lost in strange surroundings
D.they become seriously ill
(1) show your understanding of the symbolic meaning of the picture below,
(2) give a specific example or comment, and
(3) give your suggestion as to the best way to treat challenge.
You should write 160~200 words on ANSWER SHEET 2.
M: Good morning, everyone.
W: Robin, can you tell us what the mountain lake cycle tour is all about?
M: Well, Ann, die tour today is not a race. People do it for fitness and fun and try to better their time every year.
W: How long will it take to cycle one way, Robin?
M: About seven to nine hours for the average cyclists. Good cyclists can do it in four hours.
W: How many people will be taking part this year?
M: This is our biggest year ever. We have twelve hundred cyclists registered.
W: I doubt they' 11 block the road when die cyclists start out?
M: Don' t worry, we' ve introduced the staggered starts to avoid these problems. Our fast group will leave Ottawa at seven o' clock.
W: Thank you, Robin. Now down to the starting line of the university.
Where does this interview take place?
A.In the radio studio.
B.In the bicycle shop.
C.On the road.
W: Well, Allen, the mountain-lake cycle tour is a daylong bicycle tour from Ottawa to Kingston and back. It is not a race, but more like an endurance test for recreational cyclists. People do it for fitness and fun and try to better their time every year. M: How long will it take to cycle one-way, Marilen?
W: About seven to nine hours for the average cyclists. Racers can do it in four hours. But I said, the tour is not intended to be a race.
M: How many people will be taking part this year?
W: This is our biggest year ever. We have twelve hundred cyclists registered.
M: I bet they'll block the road when the cyclists start out?
W: Don't worry; we've introduced staggered starts to avoid these problems. Our first group will leave Ottawa at seven o'clock, and other groups will follow every twenty minutes.
M: Thank you. Marilen, Now down to the starting line of the university.
Where does this interview take place?
A.In the radio studio.
B.In the bicycle shop.
C.On the road.
If we take a close look at successful language learners, we may discover a few techniques which make language learning easier for them.
First of all, successful language learners are independent learners They do not depend on books or teachers; they discover their own way to learn the language.Instead of waiting for the teacher to explain everything, they try to find the patterns and the rules for themselves.They are good guessers who look for clues and form. their own conclusions.
Successful language learning is active learning.Therefore, successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language; they look for such·~chance.They find people who speak the language and ask these people to collect them when they make a mistake.They will try anything to communicate.When communication is difficult, they can accept information
that is inexact or incomplete.It is more important for them to learn to think in the language than to know the meaning of every word.
Finally, successful language learners are learners with a purpose.They want to learn a language, because they are interested in the language and the people who speak it.It is necessary for them to learn the language in order to communicate with these people and to learn from them.
31.What is the purpose of this passage? ()
A.To explain the importance of language learning.
B.To teach people to speak English.
C.To introduce some useful techniques of language learning.
D.To compare language learning with language teaching.
32.Which one of the following statements is true about successful language learners according to the passage? ()
A.They are more intelligent than others.
B.They use special techniques.
C.They have good teachers and good books.
D.They spend much more time learning than others.
33.According to the passage, when successful language learners meet some new words, they usually().
A.pay no attention to them
B.look them up in the dictionary at once
C.ask their teachers
D.try to guess their meanmgs
34.Successful language learning is active, so successful learners().
A.look for a chance to use the language
B.wait for a chance to use the language
C.try to avoid using the language
D.only use the language in class
35.Successful language learners want to learn the language because().
A.they have to pass the examination
B.they have interest in the language
C.they think it's very easy to learn the language
D.they want to find better jobs
A. met
B. meet
C. meeting
D. to meet
Read the passage and choose the right sub-title (A-E) for each paragraph.
A.The inexactitude of language
B.Preventing misunderstandings
C.Intercultural communication
D.Fostering respect
E.Avoiding conflicts
Para 1 ()
Intercultural communication refers to messages transmitted between members of two or more different societies. Effective intercultural communication helps firms avoid conflict, prevent misunderstandings, and foster respect.
Para 2 ()
The workplace is growing more diverse every day. Managers cannot assume that what they find inoffensive will also be inoffensive to their subordinates. A lack of sensitivity can lead to claims of discrimination or harassment, which costs firms big money. Intercultural communication involves exercising sensitivity and tact to avoid such conflicts.
Para 3 ()
We human beings have developed language to communicate ideas to one another. Still, our language represents an imperfect form. of communication. Sometimes, words cannot accurately convey an idea, because the information might be highly complex. Also, a concept that exists in one culture or language might not be part of another. Effective intercultural communication tries to bridge language gaps as effectively as possible so that everyone at the workplace finds themselves on the same page.
Para 4 ()
Given the inexactitude of language, misunderstandings can frequently arise between people from different cultures when they exchange information. Idioms often become lost in translation. For example, the English expression “to shoulder responsibility” translates into Swedish as “be a man for your hat”. Intercultural communication does not rely on expressions native to a particular language that could lead to confusion; rather, it relies on clear messages that all parties understand.
Para 5 ()
Communication happens differently in various cultures. What one society finds acceptable may be anathema to another. When coworkers from different cultures do not take these differences into account, not only does communication suffer but conflicts come to the fore. Effective intercultural communication does not try to ignore societal differences; rather, it respects the variations among the human race and enables people to transmit information clearly.