2 . These days, the custom that wives should cook has changed in Japan, especially people in their 20’s and 30’s tend to think so. Among_________in that age group, both husbands and wives have_________and they are very busy, so they tend to think that sharing the housework is_________.

But not everyone _________because husbands do not have enough chance to know how to _________.   Up to now, they have been used to seeing two_________: their mothers cook every day and their fathers_________ those dishes.   

Recently some cooking schools for_________ have opened. I have read several articles about the schools.   Students of the cooking schools are mostly middle-aged men who are_________of their retirement (退休), because they work from morning to night at their__________, so they do not know how to cook. __________, their wives cook__________; they have many hobbies, and they know how to enjoy their spare time. After these men retire, they tend to do nothing in their__________ hours. So these men are__________to cook not only as a hobby, but also because it is necessary to them.   

In Japan, the famous cooks are almost all male, __________the famous cooking teachers are almost all __________.I think that this tendency (倾向) also comes from our__________beliefs: being a cook is considered a business and being a cooking teacher is considered an extension (延伸) of cooking as __________.I believe this tendency will__________in the future. We will have many chances to cook without __________whether we are husbands or wives.

1.

A．lines

B．teams

C．classes

D．couples

2.

A．chances

B．cars

C．jobs

D．houses

3.

A．normal

B．unfair

C．lucky

D．strange

4.

A．comes

B．agrees

C．helps

D．cares

5.

A．cook

B．pay

C．design

D．wash

6.

A．suggestions

B．roles

C．thoughts

D．ideas

7.

A．keep

B．buy

C．eat

D．deliver

8.

A．girls

B．lawyers

C．students

D．men

9.

A．proud

B．certain

C．afraid

D．ashamed

10.

A．office

B．table

C．college

D．corner

11.

A．By the way

B．On the other hand

C．At first

D．As a result

12.

A．peacefully

B．selflessly

C．alone

D．well

13.

A．exact

B．difficult

C．free

D．last

14.

A．learning

B．affording

C．promising

D．hating

15.

A．because

B．while

C．if

D．as

16.

A．female

B．young

C．professors

D．adults

17.

A．great

B．simple

C．old

D．true

18.

A．education

B．fashion

C．courage

D．housework

19.

A．begin

B．change

C．continue

D．stop

20.

A．reporting

B．proving

C．imagining

D．considering

3 . Culture shock has many stages.   Each stage can appear only at certain times.   Culture begins with the “ honeymoon”.   This is the period of time when we first arrive in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting.   This honeymoon stage can last for quite a long time.   Afterwards, the second stage presents itself.   A person may encounter some difficult times in daily life.   This period of culture adjustment (调整) can be very difficult and lead to the new arrival rejecting the new culture.   This “rejection stage” can be quite dangerous because the visitor may develop unhealthy habits, such as smoking, drinking too much.

The third stage is characterized by gaining some understanding of the new culture.   A new feeling of pleasure and sense of humor may be experienced.   And you are becoming stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place.   Things are still difficult, but you are now a survivor! This is called the “adjustment stage”.   The fourth stage can be called “ at ease at last”.   Now you feel quite comfortable in your new environment.   You can deal with most problems.   You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are strong enough to deal with them.   If you meet someone from your country who has just arrived, you can be the expert on life in the new culture and help them to deal with their culture shock.

The fifth stage is the stage that is called the “re-entry shock. ” This occurs when a return to the country of origin is made.   One may find that things are no longer the same.   For example, some of the newly learned customs are not in use in the old culture.

1. What could be the best title of the passage?

A．How to Fight Cultural Shock	B．Stages of Cultural Shock
C．Origin of Cultural Shock	D．How to Adjust to New Cultural

2. In which stage may people miss their friends and relatives and feel homesick most?

A．The “honeymoon stage”	B．The “rejection stage”
C．The “adjustment stage”	D．The “re-entry shock”

3. Why do people experience the “re-entry shock”?

A．The place is not the same as before

B．The old customs have changes over the years

C．They are not used to the local customs.

D．They are no longer what they used to be.

4 . 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。

Each country has    1       own secret to happiness. If “pyt”, which     2    （close） means “don’t worry about it and stuff happens”, explains a relaxed attitude of Danish people, “niksen” will reveal     3     Dutch people combat (对抗) stress and burnout (倦怠) in a fast-paced (快节奏的) lifestyle.

The term “niksen” origins from the Dutch word “niks”,     4    refers to “nothing”. Mindfulness, another welcome subject to help people have a peaceful mind. But unlike mindfulness, niksen is not about concentrating     5     the present moment. It’s about letting yourself do nothing, and     6    allow) your mind to run free without expectation.

In practice, this means “hanging around, looking at your     7    （surround）or listening to music as long as it’s without purpose,” according to Time Magazine.

Niksen sounds contrary (矛盾的) to the advice we     8     (give) as kids. Nowadays, we’re constantly told to stay busy and work    9     (hard) than everyone else. But niksen opposes (使相对) that mentality (心态). It offers the chance to “deliciously do nothing”, as Carolien Hamming, a coach at CSR Centrum, an organization     10    (devote) to fighting stress and burnout in the Netherlands, told Time.

5 . Culture shock isn’t a clinical term or medical conditions. 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 different culture.     1     That can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming(不可抗拒的).

Everyone feels the pressure to fit in at one time or another—whether they’ve lived in the area for days or years. But don’t feel like you need to change everything about yourself so you can stand out less.     2    

Here are a few tips for making sure your new culture doesn’t overpower the old:

Educate people about your culture. Just because you’re the one entering the new culture doesn’t mean you should be the one doing all the learning.     3     They may know little about it. It will also help them to learn more about you in the process.

Find a support group. Find kids in your class or neighborhood who recently moved, too. You can share experiences.

    4     You probably left behind good friends and family when you moved. If it’s going to be a long time until your next visit, keep in touch. You also left behind other things—like your favourite spot to hang out. Keep pictures around to remind you of home.

Remember, it’s important to be yourself.     5     You will have your own pace of adjusting. As long as you find a good combination between old and new, you’ll be fine.

A．Keep in touch with home.

B．Understand the new culture.

C．But the good news is that culture shock is temporary.

D．When you move to a new place, you’re bound to face a lot of changes.

E．Try not to force yourself to change too fast or too many things all at once.

F．All of your experiences before you came to your new home are part of you.

G．Take the opportunity to teach classmates and new friends about your culture.

6 . There are always stories in the life that can hardly be forgotten and will restore our hope for holidays every time we recollect.

Johnny and I, along with our two young sons, Barry and Doyle, lived in a village in southern Alabama in 1979. We had bought the boys a bicycle for the New Year, and had hidden it in the garage ,where Johnny would assemble (组装)it on New Year⁵ s Eve after the kids fell asleep. But that day, Johnny had to go to Brookley Air Force Base in Mobile, an hour away, to repair a jet. I had my hands busy with baking, preparing for holiday dinner and caring for two energetic boys.

Just as I was making the chocolate cake, a neighbor knocked on the door. It was Beatrice, who was the only person on our road with a telephone. The base had called to say that a heavy tool had come apart suddenly, hitting Johnny's arm and breaking the bone. My brother Otto took me to the base hospital while my mother stayed with the children.

We got there to find Johnny with a cast (石膏)on his arm, anxious to get home regardless of the doctor's orders. It was New Year's Eve, Johnny argued, and he had the bike to assemble for his boys. The doctor said he'd consider dismissing him the next morning if Johnny could find someone to drive him home. On New Year's morning, Johnny called the base and was told everyone was off duty； there was no one to drive him home. Johnny kept making calls. At last, a big blue car with the Air Force sign rolled up.

I was putting dinner on the table when hearing the car. We were thrilled to see Johnny assisted by a uniformed Air Force officer. With Otto's help, Johnny assembled the boy's gift, and they all had a good time that afternoon. Our hearts were full of gratitude to the people who had gone the extra mile to bring us together.

1. What had Johnny planned to do on New Year's Eve?

A．Repair a jet.	B．Buy his sons a bike.
C．Prepare a surprise gift.	D．Assemble a bike with his sons.

2. Why did Beatrice come to the author's house?

A．To relay a message.	B．To make a phone call.
C．To lend out her telephone.	D．To take the author to the hospital.

3. How can we describe Johnny?

A．Diligent

B．Stubborn

C．Considerate

D．Complicated

4. What can serve as the title for the text?

A．A Hard - won New Year Present	B．A Treasured New Year Memory
C．An Unexpected New Year Dinner	D．A Life - changing New Year Experience

7 . We travel the world to experience an unfamiliar culture. It’s an added bonus when the destination happens to be home to several cultures, thanks to its diverse population.

Toronto

Toronto happens to be one of the most diverse in the world. In fact, nearly half of Toronto’s residents were born in another country. This cultural mix is most apparent in the city’s community pockets, including Chinatown, Greektown, Little Italy etc. And although English is most widely spoken here, the streets are constantly filled with over 140 different languages.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles is known and loved for its varied landscape, which offers opportunities to swim at the beach, hike in the park and explore a lively city all on the same day. That diversity also extends to its population—people from approximately 140 countries, speaking 86 different languages call the City of Angeles home where visitors can get a taste of multicultural mix.

Sydney

English-speaking visitors to Sydney won’t have any trouble buying their tickets to the Opera House or ordering up some Aussie barbecue, as it’s the main language used here. That said, it’s not the only language you may overhear. Approximately 250 different dialects are spoken in this Australian city. This makes sense, given that 40 percent of the population were born overseas.

Singapore

Singapore might be small, but it packs in a lot of diversity. The Southeast Asian destination has four official languages—English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil—and approximately 40 percent of its population were born abroad.

1. Where can people enjoy fascinating scenery?

A．In Singapore.	B．In Toronto.
C．In Sydney.	D．In Los Angeles.

2. What do these four cities have in common?

A．People speak other languages besides English.

B．Travelers can kill time on the beach.

C．The majority of residents are Chinese.

D．More than half of the population were born overseas.

3. The text is probably helpful for those who are interested in ________.

A．language teaching	B．reading and writing
C．touring and culture	D．cooking and swimming

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How many participants are in the festival?

A．200.

B．700.

C．1000.

2. What is different about this year’s festival?

A．It’s not free.

B．There are more prizes.

C．Donald Trump will be attending.

3. What is the biggest prize?

A．“The Grand Pumpkin”.

B．“Celebrity Pumpkin”.

C．“The Great Pumpkin”.

4. Who might the speaker be?

A．A news reporter.

B．A radio announcer.

C．A participant in the festival.

9 . As an old saying in China goes, “The days of the Sanjiu period are the coldest days.” “Sanjiu period” , which is in Minor Cold, refers to the third nine-day period (the l9th to the 27th day) after the day of the Winter Solstice(冬至). There are many different customs related to Minor Cold in China.

Eating hotpot

During Minor Cold people should eat some hot food to benefit the body and defend against the cold weather. Winter is the best time to have hotpot and braised mutton with soy sauce. But it is important to notice that too much spicy food may cause health problems.

Eating huangyacai

In Tianjin, there is a custom to have huangyacai, a kind of Chinese cabbage, during Minor Cold. There are large amounts of vitamins A and B in huangyacai. As huangyacai is fresh and tender, it is fit for frying, roasting and braising.

Eating glutinous rice (糯米饭)

According to tradition, the Cantonese eat glutinous rice in the morning during Minor Cold. Cantonese people add some fried preserved pork, sausages and peanuts and mix them into the rice.

Eating vegetable rice

In ancient times, people in Nanjing took Minor Cold quite seriously, but as time went by, the celebration of Minor Cold gradually disappeared. However, the custom of eating vegetable rice is still followed today. The rice is steamed and is unspeakably delicious. Among the ingredients (原料), aijiaohuang (a kind of green vegetable), sausages and salted duck are the specialties in Nanjing.

1. What do we know about Minor Cold?

A．It refers to the Winter Solstice.

B．The Sanjiu period is in this period.

C．It lasts twenty-seven days.

D．It marks the first day of winter.

2. What is a special custom in Tianjin in Minor Cold？

A．Eating hotpot.	B．Having vitamin A and B pills.
C．Having huangyacai.	D．Buying cabbage.

3. How do the Cantonese eat glutinous rice?

A．They fry and toast it.

B．They eat it for dinner.

C．They mix it with many other things.

D．They steam it with soy sauce.

4. This text may be taken from the ________ column (栏目) of a newspaper.

A．travel

B．culture

C．fashion

D．science

10 . Qiang Shuping was so busy making cloth shoes    1     she didn’t even rest during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday. The woman from Baipu County, Jiangsu Province,     2     (make) shoes since she was 19 years old, and this year marks her 31^st year making cloth shoes.

She spends the entire day in her tiny studio, which     3    (measure) less than 10 square meters altogether, filled with cloth shoes in    4    (variety) stages of completion.

Nowadays, many stores make cloth shoes    5     (use) machines, but Qiang sticks to the technique of making shoes entirely     6     hand. She says the shoes     7     (produce) by the machine are not of the same quality as handmade ones. The handmade cloth shoes are more durable and comfortable,     8    (soft), and absorb sweat better.

Some people buy cloth shoes out of nostalgia(怀旧), while others trust     9    (they) quality. Making shoes isn’t a profitable job, but Qiang still insists as she wants to preserve the craft and pass it down to the younger generation.

Handmade cloth shoes are also called qiancengdi (shoes with a thousand layers),     10     can date back to the ancient Zhou Dynasty. In 2009, the making technique of qiancengdi was listed as the national intangible cultural heritage.