2 . What would the girl like most for Christmas?

A．A toy car.

B．A piano.

C．Little dolls.

6 . 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。

Beijing Opera is a national treasure of China. The art    1     (date) back to the late eighteenth century     2    it combines acting, talking, singing, music, dancing and acrobatics. Actors play one of four roles: sheng, male roles; dan, female roles; chou, clown roles and jing roles. Each role has its own singing and acting styles. In the early days, most often Beijing Opera     3     (perform) on open-air stages in markets, streets, teahouses or outside temples. The music had to be played loudly and performers had to sing with sharp    4     (voice) in order to be heard over the crowd.     5     (gradual) this kind of singing became a special style of Beijing Opera. Beijing Opera used to be performed on open-air stages     6     were lit only by oil lamps. As     7     result, the actors had to wear bright costumes in colorful patterns    8     (attract) the audience’s attention. Symbols also play a very important role in Beijing Opera. Many body movements can represent complex actions. For example, when a lady is    9     (ride) in a carriage, the performer actually walks a flag on each side. Four generals and four soldiers refer     10     an army of thousands. In other words, every action and movement in Beijing Opera is important.

7 . 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。

    1     (organize) by China International Culture Association and Central Academy of Fine Arts, the Mascot Design Global Competition of “Happy Chinese New Year” kicked off in Beijing on August 19th.

“Happy Chinese New Year”     2     (involve) a number of activities held in overseas     3     (country) about the Lunar New Year, so that people can experience the festive atmosphere and know more about Chinese culture.

The competition collects mascot designs that show the concept of “Happy Chinese New Year” activities     4     stresses reunion, a festive atmosphere and sharing. With the rabbit     5     the main image, since next year marks the Year of the Rabbit, designs are supposed to be rich in Lunar New Year cultural elements.

The call for entries began on August 19^th     6     will end on Dec 26^th. The collected works will enter four stages of evaluation, and the final selected one will be     7     (official) released at the end of this year as the mascot for the “Happy Chinese New Year” event.

According to Gao Zheng, director of the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the “Happy Chinese New Year”     8     (become) one of the most popular brand event overseas since its launch more than 20 years ago. And it is especially highly     9     (influence) to the overseas Chinese. He hopes     10     (provide) audiences at home and abroad with a more innovative experience.

8 . 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。

The English word “garden” gives an entirely wrong idea of the Chinese yuan, for “garden” suggests a lawn and an infinite variety of flowers, altogether too prim (呆板的) and tidy     1     (suit) Chinese taste. The Chinese yuan suggests first of all a wild landscape, perhaps     2     (well) arranged and more artistically planned than nature, but still a bit of nature itself, with trees, creeks, and flowers. Dotted in this natural landscape     3     (be) the human structures like pavilions and long winding corridors,     4     perfectly belonging to the scenery as to become a whole with it. The Chinese garden is characterized by studied disorderliness. There are no even-cut     5     (bush) or symmetric (对称的) rows lining avenues as if in battle formation.

Facing the gate, we see a small courtyard giving no idea of the expansiveness of space inside, and     6     (lead) one step by step into newer views, in a continual series of surprises and astonishments. With     7     (wood) framework bearing most of the     8     (weigh) of the house, windows, doors and walls are not restricted to certain locations. The essential idea of interior decoration is the beauty of simplicity. Home designs are not something fancy we buy from a first-class firm. What distinguishes a home     9     a public building is the personal touch that we give it. It is only when the spirit of leisure and loving care exists     10     living at home can become an art and a pleasure.

9 . Non-verbal Communication

When you are in another country, it is important to know the language, but it is equally important to know how to communicate non-verbally (不用语言地). Before saying anything, people communicate non-verbally or by making gestures. According to an investigation (调查), only 30 to 35 percent of our communication is verbal. When people don’t know the language, the most common way to communicate is through gestures. However, many gestures have different meanings, or no meaning at all, in different parts of the world.

In the United States, for example, nodding your head up and down means “yes”. In some parts of Greece and Turkey, however, this motion can mean “no”. In Southeast Asia, nodding your head is a polite way of saying “I’ve heard you”.

In ancient Rome, when the emperor wanted to spare someone’s life, he would put his thumb up. Today in the United States, when someone puts his/her thumb up, it means “Everything is all right.” However, in Sardinia and Greece, the gesture is insulting and should not be used there.

In the United States, raising your clasped (握紧的) hand above your head means “I’m the champion” or “I’m the winner”. It is the sign prizefighters make when they win a fight. When a leading Russian statesman (政治家) made this gesture after a White House meeting, Americans misunderstood and thought he meant he was a winner. In Russia, however, it is a sign of friendship.

There are other non-verbal signals that you should be aware of when you go to another country, such as the distance to maintain between speakers. Americans stand closer to each other than English people. English people don’t like touching somebody or being touched. Now in America, touch is important. Friends touch each other on the arm, for example. They often put an arm around a friend when they say “Hello” or “Goodbye”.

1. It is very important to know how to communicate non-verbally when you are in another country because ________.

A．most people speak different languages

B．much of our communication is non-verbal on many occasions

C．people usually make gestures before saying anything

D．it’s easy to learn how to express oneself through gestures

2. When the Russian leader put up his clasped hand after the meeting at the White House, ________.

A．he meant Russia was the winner	B．he was insulting America
C．he wanted to show friendship to America	D．he in fact meant nothing at all

3. When you are talking to English people, you should remember ________.

A．not to touch them	B．to stand close to them
C．to put an arm around them	D．not to show your feelings

10 . I still remember my father’s embarrassment the day when he was invited to have dinner at a colleague’s house. Freshly arriving in Brazil, and not being able to look up on the Internet, he offended his hosts by making a hand gesture — a circle with the thumb and index finger. He had always understood it to mean “OK”, but in Brazil, it meant something different.

The incident was quickly forgotten. My father’s colleague understood that he probably wasn’t yet aware of the local meaning of the gesture. He gently explained it meant something rude, and then it was kept in mind under “things not to be done in Rio”.

I was reminded myself when touring China. After I replied to a friend’s WeChat message with a Van Gogh sticker that I thought meant “keep fighting”, another friend told me I used it wrong.

“The Chinese version is a bit different,” she said, taking out her phone and showing to me. “See these characters? They mean ‘I will hit you!’”

Life is full of crossed meanings. In India, you sign to someone to come over with your palm down, not up. And in the Middle East, you never use your left hand for anything public.

As adults, we understand that even if it hurts, a mistake is only an insult (侮辱) when it is made on purpose. Yet, many conflicts come from misunderstanding, and history is full of the unfortunate outcomes of cross-cultural communication.

My father’s pre-Internet Brazilian mistake was forgiven because of context — he had just arrived and he didn’t know its local meaning. But when context is absent or simply differently understood — especially in the social media — perhaps it is time we all think twice before typing or talking, especially when the consequences can be more severe than the misuse of a WeChat sticker.

1. What can be inferred from the author’s father’s story?

A．Cultural differences are common.	B．The Internet helps to avoid mistakes.
C．Misunderstandings lead to bad results.	D．The OK sign means differently in Brazil.

2. What did the author mean to do by using the Van Gogh sticker?

A．To greet his friend.	B．To threaten his friend.
C．To encourage his friend.	D．To make fun of his friend.

3. What might result in if there is no context?

A．Forgiveness.

B．Cultural gaps.

C．Cultural conflicts.

D．Mutual(相互的) respect.

4. What could be the best title for the text?

A．Tourism and Culture.	B．Language and Culture.
C．Verbal Communication.	D．Cross-Cultural Communication.