| A．A bike. | B．A camera. | C．A pad. |
1. “端午节”的时间
2. “端午节”的由来
3. 和“端午节”相关的一些传统活动等
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3 . Integrity
Integrity is the quality of being honest and strong about what you believe to be right. The concept of integrity has played a key role in moral philosophy throughout history and is promoted in all societies because of its importance to social relations. Individual integrity is vital to society, one that enables people to make use of their capacity for critical reflection, does not force people to take up particular roles and does not encourage individuals to betray each other. Besides, societies can be favorable to the development of individual integrity.
Individual integrity can lift up the spirits of the entire society. It can shape the lives of people living in a particular society, the lives of all fellow people and, in its broadest sense, even the destiny(命运) of a nation. By contrast, if those living in the society are corrupt, it could have bad effects, jeopardizing the healthy morality of the society.
On the other hand, a society can be favorable to the development of individual integrity. Society expects and requires integrity. A society consisting of people of integrity, and people who never compromise on their principles, could have a positive mark on the personal development of its members. Being a part of such a morally lively community could serve as a basis for absorbing traits of good character. This could be of a distinct advantage to any individuals in the society.
However, some social structures are of the wrong sort for some individuals to pursue(追求) integrity. If that is the case, we have to ask questions about the moral nature of society first before raising questions about individual integrity.
Questions about integrity may turn out to be about what kind of society it is, rather than about the relationship between individual interests and characteristics of a society. The pursuit of adequate individual integrity often depends, not so much on understanding who one is and what one believes and is committed to, but rather understanding what one’s society is and imagining what it could be.
Under no circumstances can we underestimate the importance of human integrity in a society. People, who are honest, trustworthy, compassionate and caring, are the factors decisive in the growth of individuals as well as the development of a society.
1. Individual integrity has been valued in society because ______.| A．it helps develop philosophy |
| B．it is the basis of critical thinking |
| C．it is important to social relations |
| D．it ensures people’s particular roles |
| A．strengthening | B．assessing |
| C．influencing | D．destroying |
| A．the nature of society is decided by economic development |
| B．the pursuit of individual integrity changes with time |
| C．individual integrity depends on what one believes |
| D．social structures guide the formation of individual integrity |
CP: Central Point P: Point Sp: Sub-point(次要点) C：Conclusion
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
4 . Culture shock isn't a clinical term or medical condition. It's simply a common way to describe the confusing and nervous feelings a person may have after leaving a familiar culture to live in a new and different culture.
Those can be exciting, but those can also be overwhelming. You may feel sad, anxious, frustrated and want to go home.
Everyone may feel the pressure to change himself to fit in at one time or another—whether they've lived in the area for days or years.
The following tips may help you live in a new culture more easily and make sure the new culture doesn't overpower the old.
Teach people your culture. You're the one who meets the new culture, but it doesn't mean you should be the one doing all the learning. Take the opportunity to teach your classmates and new friends about your culture.
Find a support group. Find people in your class or neighborhood who have recently moved here, too. You can share experiences, cheer each other up when things get difficult.
Keep in touch with home. You probably left behind your good friends and family when you moved. If it's going to be a long time until your next visit, keep in touch.
Remember, the key to getting over your culture shock is to understand the new culture and find a way to live comfortably within it while keeping true to the parts of your own culture that you value.
It's also important to be yourself. Try not to force yourself to change too fast or too many things all at once.
| A．Making friends who aren't new to the culture may help you understand the new culture better. |
| B．But don't feel that you need to change everything about yourself so you can stand out less. |
| C．When you move to a new place, you're bound to face a lot of changes. |
| D．Write letters, send emails, and make phone calls so that you can learn about the things happening there. |
| E．You will have your own pace of adjusting. |
| F．But the good news is that culture shock is temporary. |
| G．It will also help them to learn more about you in the process. |
5 . In a democratic society citizens are encouraged to form their own opinions on candidates for public offices, taxes, constitutional amendments(修正案), environmental concerns, foreign policy, and other issues. The opinions held by any population are shaped and manipulated by several factors: individual circumstances, the mass media, special-interest groups, and opinion leaders.
Wealthy people tend to think differently on social issues from poor people. Factory workers probably do not share the same views as white-collar workers, non-union workers. Women employed outside their homes sometimes have perspectives different from those of full-time homemakers. In these and other ways individual status shapes one’s view of current events.
The mass media, especially television, are powerful influences on the way people think and act. Government officials note how mail from the public tends to “follow the headlines”. Whatever is featured in newspapers and magazines and on television attracts enough attention that people begin to inform themselves and to express opinions.
The mass media have also created larger audiences for government and a wider range of public issues than existed before. Prior to television and the national editions of newspapers, issues and candidates tended to remain localized. In Great Britain and West Germany, for example, elections to the national legislatures were usually viewed by voters as local contests. Today’s elections are seen as struggles between party leaders and programs. In the United States radio and television have been beneficial to the presidency. Since the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his "fireside chats", presidents have appealed directly to a national audience over the heads of Congress to advocate their programs.
Special-groups spend vast sums annually trying to influence public opinion. Public utilities, for instance, tried to sway public opinion in favor of nuclear power plants. Opposed to them were citizens' organizations that lobbied to halt the use of nuclear power. During the 1960s the American Medical Association conducted an unsuccessful advertising campaign designed to prevent the passage of medicare.
Opinion leaders are usually such prominent public figures as politicians, show-business personalities, and celebrity athletes. The opinions of these individuals, whether informed and intelligent or not, carry weight with some segments of the population. Some individuals, such as Nobel Prize winners, are suddenly thrust into public view by the media. By quickly reaching a large audience, their views gain a hearing and are perhaps influential in shaping views on complex issues.
1. The second paragraph is mainly about ________.| A．the influence of gender on people’s view |
| B．the influence of different ranks on people’s view |
| C．the influence of living standard on people’s view |
| D．the influence of people’s status on their view |
| A．people seldom have time to read newspaper articles |
| B．people think the headlines contain the most important information |
| C．people often get their opinions from newspaper or television |
| D．most people look on newspaper or TV as misleading |
| A．TV programs have a strong influence on government policy. |
| B．Chats on televisions are chief means for running for presidency. |
| C．More and more people show interest in politics because of TV. |
| D．Before the use of TV, people showed little interest in politics. |
| A．is often ignored by the public |
| B．has a strong influence on the public |
| C．is often imposed on the public |
| D．is seldom expressed to the point |
| A．Freedom of speech in a democratic society. |
| B．Impact of the mass media. |
| C．Forces that influence people’s opinion. |
| D．Necessity of upholding one’s ideas. |
6 . A trip across the Pacific will guarantee you a different experience with a tipping culture you’ve never come across in China.
In the US, giving a little
Though US national law
So how should you tip if you are in the US?
Yet there is an
Other service workers also receive tips. For taxi drivers, 15 percent is the norm (标准),
Today, you can even pay tips on a credit card. When receiving a copy of the bill to sign, you
are
| A．good | B．pocket | C．extra | D．lucky |
| A．method | B．practice | C．way | D．agreement |
| A．requires | B．believes | C．hopes | D．agrees |
| A．rarely | B．usually | C．seldom | D．always |
| A．put up | B．take up | C．hold up | D．make up |
| A．praises | B．prizes | C．awards | D．rewards |
| A．Fortunately | B．Naturally | C．Normally | D．Surprisingly |
| A．bill | B．note | C．check | D．tip |
| A．expected | B．limited | C．illegal | D．casual |
| A．superb | B．poor | C．splendid | D．new |
| A．example | B．incident | C．exception | D．opportunity |
| A．provide | B．pay | C．charge | D．demand |
| A．need | B．should | C．must | D．might |
| A．put | B．live | C．work | D．rely |
| A．less | B．bigger | C．more | D．smaller |
| A．eager | B．free | C．willing | D．delighted |
| A．Though | B．Now that | C．As if | D．When |
| A．dilemma | B．enjoyment | C．headache | D．change |
| A．stay | B．bear | C．bring | D．take |
| A．terrible | B．various | C．valuable | D．fine |
Americans are very direct people. When you want something you say “Yes” and when you don’t, you say “No”. If you want something different from what is offered, you ask for it. Westerners will not ask you again and again or try to press something on you after you have said you don’t want it. In fact, if you say “No” when you really want something to drink or to eat, you may find yourself very thirsty or hungry.
But there are a few Western customs which are very important and you should try at all times to observe.A Westerner doesn’t leave his paper or cloth on the table. He puts it on his lap where it’s supposed to protect his clothes from spilled food or uses it to wipe his hand or mouth when necessary.
A Westerner doesn’t put his own fork, knife or spoon into a serving bowl. He uses it in the bowl to put some of the food on his own plate, and then returns the serving fork(knife or spoon) to the bowl.
A Westerner doesn’t spit food anywhere. If he has bones in his mouth, he takes them out with his fingers and places them on the edge of his plate, never on the table or floor.
A Westerner doesn’t belch(打嗝) out loud. If he does, he says “Excuse me” quietly and goes on with the conversation.
1. People in America __________.
| A．come from different countries in the world |
| B．mainly come from Europe |
| C．mainly come from Asia |
| D．come from China |
| A．a Westerner will ask you again and again |
| B．you will be forced to eat |
| C．you will feel glad and happy |
| D．you will surely find yourself hungry still |
| A．care what they wear very much |
| B．care who offers the first toast at dinner |
| C．do the same things as Chinese do |
| D．don’t care what you wear, who sits next to whom |
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9 . The Enigma (谜) of Beauty
The search for beauty spans centuries and continents. Paintings of Egyptians dating back over 4,000 years show both men and women painting their nails and wearing makeup. In 18th-century France, wealthy noblemen wore large wigs (假发) of long, white hair to make themselves attractive. Today, people continue to devote a lot of time and money to their appearance.
There is at least one good reason for the desire to be attractive: beauty is power. Studies suggest that good-looking people make more money, get called on more often in class, and are regarded as friendlier.
But what exactly is beauty? It’s difficult to describe it clearly, and yet we know it when we see it. And our awareness of it may start at a very early age. In one set of studies, six-month-old babies were shown a series of photographs. The faces on the pictures had been rated for attractiveness by a group of college students. In the studies, the babies spent more time looking at the attractive faces than the unattractive ones.
The idea that even babies can judge appearance makes perfect sense to many researchers. In studies by psychologists, men consistently showed a preference for women with larger eyes, fuller lips, and a smaller nose and chin while women prefer men with large shoulders and a narrow waist. According to scientists, the mind unconsciously tells men and women that these traits — the full lips, clear skin, strong shoulders — equal health and genetic well-being.
Not everyone thinks the same way, however. “Our hardwiredness can be changed by all sorts of expectations — mostly cultural,” says C. Loring Brace, an anthropologist at the University of Michigan. What is considered attractive in one culture might not be in another. Look at most Western fashion magazines: the women on the pages are thin. But is this “perfect” body type for women worldwide? Scientists’ answer is no; what is considered beautiful is subjective and varies around the world. They found native peoples in southeast Peru preferred shapes regarded overweight in Western cultures.
For better or worse, beauty plays a role in our lives. But it is extremely difficult to describe exactly what makes one person attractive to another. Although there do seem to be certain physical traits considered universally appealing, it is also true that beauty does not always keep to a single, uniform standard. Beauty really is, as the saying goes, in the eye of the beholder.
1. People’s ideas about beauty ________.| A．have existed since ancient times |
| B．can be easily described |
| C．have little influence on a person’s success |
| D．are based upon strict criteria |
| A．were rated for their appearance |
| B．were entered in a beauty contest |
| C．were shown photos of a group of college students |
| D．were able to tell attractive faces from unattractive ones |
| A．qualities | B．measurements |
| C．judgments | D．standards |
| A．the ideas of beauty vary as people grow up |
| B．the search for beauty is rooted in lack of confidence |
| C．the standards for beauty are based on scientific researches |
| D．the understanding of beauty depends on cultural backgrounds |
假如你是红星中学学生李华。根据以下四幅图的先后顺序，介绍在“传统文化进校园“活动中，面向人艺术家学习捏面人的过程。并以”A Day with a Craftsman”为题，给校刊”英语角“写一篇英文稿件。
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提示词：一个面团a piece of dough 面人dough figurine
