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If Confucius(孔子)were still alive today and could celebrate his September 28 birthday with a big cake, there would be a lot of candles(蜡烛). He’d need a fan or a strong wind to help him put them out.
While many people in China will remember Confucius on his special day, few people in the United States will give him a passing thought. It’s nothing personal. Most Americans don’t even remember the birthdays of their own national heroes.
But this doesn’t mean that Americans don’t care about Confucius. In many ways he has become a bridge that foreigners must cross if they want to reach a deeper understanding of China.
In the past twenty years, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities. More recently, the Chinese government has set up Confucius Institutes(孔子学院) in more than 80 countries. These schools teach both Chinese language and culture. The main courses of Chinese culture usually included Chinese art, history and philosophy(哲学). Students in the United States, at the same time, are racing(比赛)to learn Chinese. So they will be ready for life in a world where China is an equal power with the United States. Businessmen who hope to make money in China are reading books about Confucius to understand their Chinese customers.
So the old thinker’s ideas are still alive and well.
Today China attracts the West more than ever, and it will need more teachers to introduce Confucius and Chinese culture to the West.
As for the old thinker, he will not soon be forgotten by people in the west, even if his birthday is.
小题1:The opening paragraph is mainly intended to______.
A.provide some key facts about Confucius
B.attract the readers’ interest in the topic
C.show great respect for the ancient thinker
D.prove the popularity of modern birthday celebrations
小题2:We can learn from Paragraph 4 that American students______.
A.have a great interest in studying Chinese
B.take an active part in Chinese competitions
C.try to get high scores in Chinese exams
D.fight for a chance to learn Chinese
小题3:What is the best title for the passage?
A.Forgotten Wisdom in America
B.Huge Fans of the Chinese Language
C. Old Thinker with a Big Future
D.Chinese Culture for Westerners
小题4:The passage is likely to appear in a _______.
A.leafletB.history paper
C.newspaperD.philosophy textbook

答案

小题1:B
小题2:A
小题3:C
小题4:C
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试题分析:本文是—篇记叙文。本文阐述了西方学生学习中国的文化的现象,并告诉我们中国古代伟大的思想家—孔子的思想仍然受到人们的追捧。
小题1:意图题。第一段选文意是如果孔子仍然活着并能庆祝生日的话,将会有很多的蜡烛,他需要一个扇子或很大的风才能吹灭,是为了吸引读者的注意力,让读者继续读下去。
小题2:推理判断题。根据第四段第一句“In the past two decades, the Chinese studies programs have gained huge popularity in Western universities.”和第四句中的“are racing to learn Chinese可知,美国学生对中国文化很感兴趣
小题3:主旨大意题。本文主要向我们介绍了孔子思想对西方的影响,以用将来可能产生的影响,所以选C
小题4:文章出处题。本文向我们介绍了孔子思想对西方的影响,以用将来可能产生的影响,应该是出自报纸,所以选C。
点评:本文阐述了西方学生学习中国的文化的现象,并告诉我们中国古代伟大的思想家—孔子的思想仍然受到人们的追捧。文章的引入方式比较特别,通过假设的方式为了吸引读者的注意力。本题考查的方向在于整体阅读,注意把握文章整体内容,以提高阅读的效率。
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The Republic of Vanuatu is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It was one of the poorest nations in the region. Within the last five years, however, it has become a hot spot for adventure travelers. In 2006 it was voted the happiest place on Earth. The reason is not that Vanuatu are the richest but that Vanuatu has white-sand islands, clear waters, the world’s most accessible live volcano, great diving and food that grows faster than it can be picked.
With a population of about 221,000, Vanuatu has 113 languages, which is a result of 3,000 years of immigration from many Pacific countries. There are three official languages: English, French, and Bislama. Bislama developed from South Pacific English, a simplified language that traders and other foreigners used it to communicate with speakers of the many local languages.
Most of the islands are mountainous and of volcanic origin. There are several active volcanoes in Vanuatu, including Yasur on the island of Tanna, one of the world’s most accessible volcanoes. If you’ve ever fancied getting close to a volcano, here’s your chance.

Vanuatu Post’s Underwater Post Office has quickly become one of the busiest post offices for postcards in the world! Visitors from around the world want to experience the world’s first underwater post office. The Post Office is only 50 meters offshore and at just three meters below the surface, very appealing to the young and young at heart. Since opening in 2003, the underwater post office has received about 100,000 visitors. They have posted one of the waterproof(防水的)postcards available in Vanuatu; these cards are collected regularly by one of Vanuatu Post’s four trained divers. The underwater branch is manned daily for usually about an hour, longer with demand.
小题1:Vanuatu was voted the happiest place on Earth because _______.
A.it’s the poorest nation in the region
B.it’s Vanuatu that are the richest
C.it’s a favorite place for adventurers
D.it’s blessed with abundant nature
小题2: From the text, _______ led to over one hundred languages spoken in Vanuatu.
A.immigrationB.location C.dialectsD.foreigners
小题3:Which of the following is true about Vanuatu? 
A.Bislama developed from local Pacific French.
B.Yasur is one of the live volcanoes in Vanuatu.
C.Vanuatu has more than 113 official languages.
D.Underwater Post Office has opened for 5 years.
小题4:Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?      
A.Working at the underwater branchB.Great diving in amazing Vanuatu
C.A hot spot for adventure travelersD.The busiest post office on Earth
小题5:What is most likely to be discussed in the paragraph that follows?
A.Various languages.B.Underwater diving.
C.Food in Vanuatu. D.History of Vanuatu.

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TANG Dynasty writer Du Mu once wrote in a poem titled Qingming: "The ceaseless drizzle drips all the dismal day; So broken-hearted fares the traveler on the way.Where can a wine house be found to drown his sadness ?A cowherd points to Almond Flower (Xing Hua) Village in the distance."
Qingming, the traditional tomb-sweeping day on the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on April 4 this year. Qingming Jie was proclaimed a Chinese national holiday in 2008. It is a time for remembering loved ones who have departed (去世). People visit their ancestors’ graves to sweep away the dirt and get rid of any weeds. They also leave offerings (祭品) of food and flowers, and burn incense (香) and paper money. Chinese tombs are usually built in the woods or on mountains, far from the city. It is believed that an area that faces south, with many pine trees, is a proper place for a tomb. People believe such a place will make the ancestors happy, and in return, they will look after the living family.
Nowadays, more and more residents are choosing environmental-friendly ways to spend the holiday such as flower sacrifices and memorial ceremonies on the Internet or at home. As one of the traditional ways to celebrate Tomb-sweeping Day – burning paper or incense – isn"t exactly good for air quality.
In contrast to the sadness of the tomb sweepers, people also enjoy hope of Spring on this day. The Qingming Festival is a time when the sun shines brightly, the trees and grass become green and nature is again lively. Since ancient times, people have followed the custom of Spring outings. At this time tourists are everywhere.
Many people fly kites on Tomb Sweeping Day. They are usually made from a bamboo crossbow with coloured paper. The kite vibrates and buzzes as it rises into the sky, counterbalanced by its tail. Large kites can be as broad as three metres across, with a tail of six to ten metres. Most kites have a rectangular shape, and many have patterns of crabs, centipedes, butterflies, dragonflies, or Chinese characters such as "good fortune" or "long life". (361words)
小题1:What’s the main idea of the second paragraph?
A.The cultural difference between the east and the west.
B.The traditional customs on tomb-sweeping day.
C.Various ways to care for the dead in the world.
D.Qingming Festival
小题2:All of the following practices are mentioned on tomb-sweeping day EXCEPT_____ .
A.Weeping over the passed-away.
B.Flying kites made from bamboo and paper
C.Sending flowers to their ancestors’ graves.
D.Burning incense and paper money for the dead.
小题3:Which of the following is correct according to passage?
A.Du Mu ,the well-known poet in Song Dynasty wrote a poem about Qing Ming.
B.Qingming Festival used to be a Chinese national holiday.
C.People have the custom of flying kites on Qing Ming.
D.Those whose ancestors were buried in proper places will have a bright future.
小题4:The writer write the passage in order to____________ .
A.enable us to observe traditional tomb-sweeping day.
B.show traditional and present ways to spend Qingming Festival .
C.educate people to show their respect to the ancestors
D.raise people’s awareness of environmental protection.

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Introduction:
Speaking English is not only about using proper grammar. To use English effectively, you
need to understand the culture in which it is spoken. Here are a number of important tips to
remember when speaking English in the United States.
General Points to Remember
Most Americans only speak English.
While it is true that more and more Americans
speak Spanish, most Americans only speak
English. Don"t expect them to understand
your native language.
Americans have difficulty understanding
foreign accents. Many Americans are not used
to foreign accents. This requires patience from
both of you!
Conversation Tips
Speak about location.
Talk about work. Americans commonly
ask "What do you do?" It"s not considered
impolite(as in some countries)and is a
popular topic of discussion between strangers.
Talk about sports.
Be careful when expressing ideas about
race, religion or other sensitive topics.
Addressing People
Use last names with people you do not
know.
Always use “Ms.” when addressing
women.
Many Americans prefer first names.
Americans prefer informal greetings and
using first names or nicknames when speaking
with colleagues and acquaintances.
Public Behavior
Always shake hands.
Look your partner in the eye.
Don"t hold hands: Same sex friends do
not usually hold hands or put their arms
around each other in public in the United
States.
小题1:"When speaking to a stranger, ask them where they are from and then make a connection with that place”can be used as a supporting sentence to _____.
A.talk about sportsB.address people
C.talk about workD.speak about location
小题2:If you are introduced to a woman called Pearl S. Buck, how should you address her usually?
A.What are you doing, Madam Buck?
B.How do you do, Ms. Buck?
C.How are you doing, Mrs. Pearl?
D.How are you, Miss Pearl S.?
小题3:The underlined word “acquaintance” in the table may probably mean______.
A.things that are precious
B.foreigners that you can talk to
C.persons who you are familiar with
D.languages that you can speak
小题4:We can infer from the text that ______.
A.smoking is allowed in public in the modern United States
B.different sex friends should hold hands during the first meeting
C.when you speak to others, it"s polite not to look into their eyes
D.Americans shake hands when greeting the same sex friends

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The new mayor of Hillsdale, Michigan, is a man of the people, ready to listen to their problems, but only until 6 p.m. Then he has to do his homework. Michael Sessions, 18, beat former mayor Douglas Ingles, 51, by just two votes and became the new mayor of Hillsdale. He is America"s youngest mayor.
As Sessions was too young to enter the election in the spring of 2005, he registered- to vote on Sept. 22, one day after his 18-year-old birthday. The day after that he started his write-in campaign, which means he should persuade voters to remember his name and write it by hand on the voting ballots(选票).
To help get his name known, Sessions earned$700 by selling apples over the summer. He spent the money on posters and put them on the Hillsdale"s lawns.
Sessions" month-long campaign included going door to door, explaining his ideas of the town"s future in the kitchens of his neighbors. "They"d look at me, and say‘How old are you again? How much experience do you have?"And I say‘I"m still in high school", "he said. Sessions promised Hillsdale"s voters he would renew local economy. “I was hopeful the whole time, ”he explained. One day he spent so long out on the streets knocking on the doors that he ended up in a hospital emergency room.
Sessions said that his schoolwork will not get in the way of his job as a mayor. “From 7:50 a.m. to 2:30p.m., I"11 be a student. From 3 to 6, I"11 be the mayor of Hillsdale," he said.
“He did a very brave thing that couldn"t have been easy for him to do, "said Jack Vettel, a councilman in Hillsdale, a city of 8,200 about 75 miles southwest of Detroit. "He does care about this town. He"s been here all his life. ”
Sessions will receive$3, 600 a year during his four-year term, and will work out of his bedroom since the town does not provide the mayor with an office.
小题1:What is TRUE of Sessions" election campaign according to the text?
A.Sessions launched his election campaign on Sept. 22.
B.Sessions worked so hard that he once tried to persuade people in a hospital.
C.Sessions won the election campaign by a very close outcome.
D.Sessions felt disappointed when asked about his age and experience.
小题2:In order to gain more support from the voters Sessions had to do all these things EXCEPT_.
A.put up posters"B.renew the economy
C.sell applesD.talk to neighbors in kitchens
小题3:What can we infer from the passage?
A.American mayors usually work from 3 p. m. to 6 p. m.
B.In America, young people are encouraged to get involved in politics.
C.All teenagers are allowed to enter political elections.
D.American mayors receive a salary of 3, 600 a year during their 4-year term.
小题4:Which of the following would best summarize the text?
A.Schoolboy becomes American"s youngest mayor.
B.How to become a teenage mayor.
C.Hard work is the ticket to success.
D.Never too young to shake the world.

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Historically, the term “fair trade” has meant many things. The Fair Trade League was  1 in Britain in 1881 to restrict 2  from foreign countries. In the United States, businesses and labor unions  3  “fair trade” laws to construct what economist Joseph Stiglitz calls “barriers to imports.” These so called “anti-dumping(反倾销)” laws allow a company that  4  a foreign one of selling a product below cost to request that the government charge special taxes to protect it from “unfair”  5 .
Such dark protectionist thoughts are far from the  6  of the organizers of the United Kingdom’s annual “Fairtrade Fortnight”. Their  7 aim is to raise the price paid to developing-country farmers for their  8  by cutting out the inflated profits of the middlemen on whom they  9  for getting their goods to distant markets. Fair-trade products  10  cocoa, coffee, tea, and bananas do not compete with domestic European production, and  11  do not have a protectionist motive(动机).
This is how it works: In  12  for being paid a guaranteed price and meeting “agreed labor and environmental standards” (minimum wages, no farm chemicals ), poor-country farming cooperatives(合作社) receive a FAIRTRADE mark for their products, given 13  by the FAIRTRADE Labeling Organization. This mark  14  supermarkets and other businesses to sell the products at a higher than  15  price . Third-world farmers get their income increased , 16  first-world consumers get to feel virtuous: a marriage made in heaven.
The fair-trade movement,  17  in the 1980’s, has been growing rapidly. In a significant breakthrough in 1997, the British House of Commons  18  to serve only fair-trade coffee. By the end of 2007, more than 600 producers’ organizations,  19  1.4 million farmers in 58 countries, were selling fair-trade products. Today, a quarter of all bananas in UK supermarkets are sold under a FAIRTRADE mark. But FAIRTRADE-labeled products still represent a very  20 share – typically less than 1% – of global sales of cocoa, tea, coffee, etc.
小题1:
A.discoveredB.foundedC.encouragedD.promoted
小题2:
A.importsB.exportsC.outputD.trade
小题3:
A.disobeyB.breakC.useD.study
小题4:
A.suspectsB.needsC.wantsD.advertises
小题5:
A.agreementB.contractC.gameD.competition
小题6:
A.worriesB.mindsC.commentsD.projects
小题7:
A.educationalB.politicalC.worthyD.immediate
小题8:
A.favourB.benefitC.interestD.produce
小题9:
A.dependB.spendC.lookD.apply
小题10:
A.asB.likeC.withD.for
小题11:
A.insteadB.otherwiseC.thereforeD.anyhow
小题12:
A.fearB.storeC.preparationD.exchange
小题13:
A.secretlyB.publiclyC.officiallyD.successfully
小题14:
A.urgesB.enablesC.ordersD.forces
小题15:
A.normalB.potentialC.lowestD.best
小题16:
A.whenB.whileC.asD.but
小题17:
A.launchedB.arrangedC.inventedD.developed
小题18:
A.wantedB.refusedC.hadD.decided
小题19:
A.tellingB.representingC.Choosing D.receiving
小题20:
A.smallB.littleC.goodD.large

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