1. What is the talk mainly about?
| A．Different food cultures. |
| B．Western table manners. |
| C．People’s diet preferences. |
| A．They prefer using only one hand at a time. |
| B．They usually keep both their hands busy. |
| C．They hold the fork throughout the meal. |
| A．Before a meal. | B．During a meal. | C．After a meal. |
| A．In any order we like. |
| B．Use the ones near the plate first. |
| C．Start with the outermost ones. |
2 . Culture shock is the experience that often accompanies moving to an unfamiliar place. It could be marked by feeling lost, anxious or hesitant.
When deciding to visit an entirely new place, don’t expect the traditions and cultures followed by your current home to be followed by the new land.
Even though it is an unfamiliar environment hosting different cultures and traditions from the one you’re used to, it’s vital to broaden your mind and be willing to try new things. Don’t be quick to form discriminatory judgments just because it is “odd”. Have a go at something different, like a food or clothing — different isn’t necessarily bad.
Social psychologists claim that lack of information is the biggest contributor to prejudices. Talk to the local population and ask them about how their culture works instead of assuming the worst.
Keep yourself open-minded, await new experiences and familiarize yourself with the conduct of the people.
| A．Integrity breaks down barriers. |
| B．You can gain insight into your surroundings. |
| C．Culture shock will eventually disappear, though. |
| D．Every city or country has its own values and beliefs. |
| E．Never do you know where you might find an interest. |
| F．Consequently, such memories are what you should treasure. |
| G．As long as you stick to that, you’ll soon adjust to the new culture. |
3 . More than 3/4 of the Southeast Asia population is agriculture-based. Twice as much fish is consumed in this area compared to other forms of animal protein, reflecting the long coastlines and river environments of Southeast Asia. The staple food(主粮) throughout the area is rice, which has been planted for thousands of years. Rice serves as the basic staple food for more than half of the world’s population today.
In Asia, there are different styles of eating food. In India and the Middle East, as well as Southeast Asia, people eat food with their hands. It is a very direct way to experience the texture(口感) of the food, and people normally wash their hands before and after each meal. Normally, only the right hand is used, so that one knows to keep it especially clean. Generally, the foods to be eaten are placed on plates in the center of the mat or table, and people take food in small portions(一份) as they eat.
The exception to this pattern is Vietnam, where the influence of China was much stronger than anywhere else in Southeast Asia. Here, each person has chopsticks, and food is served and divided among people onto individual plates or into individual bowls. A similar pattern is found in other Asian countries where Chinese influence was especially strong,e. g. Japan, Korea and so on.
The influence of Western cultures is found not only in the use of tables and chairs in many modern Southeast Asian households, but also in the use of spoons and forks. Knives are not necessary, since meat and vegetables are cut into smaller portions before cooking or serving. A large spoon is held in the right hand, while the left hand is used to shovel food into the spoon.
1. What can be known from the first two paragraphs?| A．Most of the Asians live in the cities. |
| B．Most people eat food with their hands throughout Asia. |
| C．Rice serves as the non-staple food in most areas in Southeast. |
| D．Southeast Asians eat more fish than other forms of animal protein. |
| A．The food. | B．The meal. |
| C．The right hand. | D．The texture of the food. |
| A．People there eat with their hands. |
| B．People take food from plates with chopsticks. |
| C．Food is served and shared into a large plate or bowl. |
| D．Japanese influence is seen more than Chinese influence. |
| A．Food culture in Western countries. | B．The adoption of metal eating tools. |
| C．The introduction of seating furniture. | D．Changes caused by Western cultures. |
1. What’s the topic of the speech?
| A．Ideas about an average student. |
| B．Large foreign student population. |
| C．Different university lives in America. |
| A．To buy clothes. | B．To pay off student loan. | C．To save money for the future. |
| A．Chinese. | B．Indian. | C．German. |
| A．Professors. | B．Freshmen. | C．Parents. |
1. What does the woman think of her students?
| A．Uncommunicative. |
| B．Interesting. |
| C．Active. |
| A．She is too strict. |
| B．The students are sleepy. |
| C．The students aren’t accustomed to sharing opinions directly. |
| A．Choose interesting topics. |
| B．Discuss different communication styles. |
| C．Talk about her problem with the students directly. |
| A．Colleagues. |
| B．Schoolmates. |
| C．Teacher and student. |
1. In which country do people note at beer?
| A．Brazil. | B．Japan. | C．India. |
| A．Wearing slippers in the bathroom. |
| B．Wearing purple clothes to a funeral. |
| C．Giving an umbrella to a friend as a gift. |
| A．A travel to a new country. |
| B．Taboos in different countries. |
| C．Social behavior that is allowed. |
7 . During my stay at the University of Michigan, one of the senior professors asked me to join a seminar on culture and emotion. In a general
When I lived in North Carolina, my new friends came over to
We think about emotions as feelings deep inside us, but in
| A．analysis | B．state | C．letter | D．round |
| A．understated | B．interesting | C．dramatic | D．proud |
| A．set | B．fit | C．evaluate | D．recommend |
| A．approach | B．situation | C．topic | D．course |
| A．curiosity | B．pity | C．disappointment | D．embarrassment |
| A．play | B．dine | C．work | D．perform |
| A．support | B．noise | C．fun | D．arguing |
| A．sank | B．melted | C．raced | D．opened |
| A．harmonious | B．normal | C．strong | D．distant |
| A．date | B．shape | C．place | D．sight |
| A．reliable | B．good | C．serious | D．careful |
| A．gratitude | B．respect | C．admiration | D．affection |
| A．total | B．advance | C．detail | D．reality |
| A．unbelievable | B．pure | C．invisible | D．powerful |
| A．level | B．culture | C．standard | D．value |
8 . No matter how many times you go, Dubai always has something new in store for its natives and tourists. Let’s take a look at a few must-dos for your first time in this impressive city in the United Arab Emirates!
●Hit the famous Dubai Mall.
Any shopaholic (购物狂) worth their salt knows about the Dubai Mall, one of the most famous and the most expensive shopping centres in the world.
●Mind your manners.
While you’re searching for the next adventure, make sure you follow some basic rules of conduct that the local law prescribes. For example, if you’re travelling with your significant other, public displays of affection are strictly forbidden.
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Although you’ll find many tourists wearing clothes considered not entirely polite by the locals, there are certain rules that are strictly implemented in restaurants, malls, and entertainment centres. So, if you put on something considered inappropriate or revealing, you risk being asked to leave a place.
●Save some time for Jumeirah Beach.
Situated conveniently close to Burj al Arab, this spectacular stretch of the coast is a perfect way to spend some time sunbathing and enjoying the warm waters of the Persian Gulf.
●Prepare your palate for Emirati cuisine.
Have you ever had a chance to sample Al Machboos, camel meat, or Manousheh? Arabic cuisine has some of the most extraordinary delicacies you could possibly imagine, few of which are prepared in the same manner outside of their native lands.
| A．Jumeirah Beach is about 10 kilometres long. |
| B．Pay attention to your dressing requirements. |
| C．If you’re travelling with kids, you’ll find the beach perfect. |
| D．Try the authentic Arabic coffee for a flavourful taste of the East. |
| E．Dubai is indeed a destination packed with adventure and culture. |
| F．Getting drunk or using offensive hand gestures are all illegal activities. |
| G．Home to around 1,300 stores, it is a wonderful shopping place. |
9 . As you get older, you’ll meet a wider range of people from diverse cultures. If you haven’t met many people from different backgrounds, it can be hard to know how to respect their culture.
Know your own culture
One of the best ways to understand other people’s cultures is to first consider your own. Most of us don’t realize that our customs and beliefs might seem strange to someone else. Don’t think of your own way of life as the only normal one and everyone else’s to be strange.
Learn about a different culture
Maybe you’ve recently met someone from a different culture, or you’re curious about how different people live. When you meet people from a different culture, ask them about their lives. Also, you can read books, watch movies or listen to radio shows.
Differences between us are what make life so interesting, so just accept the differences between yourself and your friends from different cultures. The best way to respect people from other cultures is to strike a balance between curiosity and appreciation:
| A．Respect other cultures. |
| B．Appreciate the differences. |
| C．Ask questions if your friends are open to it. |
| D．In this way, you may find it hard to know your own culture. |
| E．Otherwise, it’s hard to approach those differences with respect. |
| F．Here are some tips for learning more about them and about yourself. |
| G．These will help you get an insider’s view on a different culture. |
The Land of Smiles: A Beginners Guide to Etiquette (礼仪) in Thailand
To: JohnnyBoy0303@hotmail.comSender: Farang555@gmail.com
Subject: RE: I’m coming to Thailand! ! !
Hey Johnny!
Great news about your visit to Thailand. I shall roll out the red carpet for your arrival! I’m still having a great time here. It’s difficult to work in this heat, but the people here are so kind, and life is generally quite relaxed, so it beats another rainy winter in Scotland. About your questions:
1. Yes, you should learn a little bit of Thai if you can! It’s not an easy language to speak or read, but a little effort will go a long way. Thais are really respectful people. When they greet you, they’ll usually put both of their hands together, and bow their head a little bit. If anyone does it to you, it’s very important that you do it back.
2. Yes, the food is spicy! But it’s so delicious. Thais use a lot of exotic ingredients like coconut, lemongrass, and lime leaves when they’re cooking, so you get some really rich flavours. Actually, I think I never want to eat British food again after living here! Don’t worry—you’re going to love it, and it’s cheap too!
3. Yes, there are a few things to be aware of. Firstly, Thais look at the head as being sacred, so don’t go around patting people on the head, not even kids. The head is the highest part of the body, and the feet are the lowest, so guess what? Don’t do things with your feet. I know it sounds stupid, but just be careful that you’re not pointing your feet at people or kicking them to get their attention or anything like that, and definitely do not put your feet up on tables or chairs—it will be considered very rude.
I think it’s very important to remember that Thais love their royal family too, so you should be respectful towards that. Once, my friend and I were visiting Bangkok, and he dropped a coin, I stamped on it to stop it rolling, and some people seemed quite angry, and we couldn’t work out why. A hotel staff explained to us: Putting my foot on the coin was like stamping on a picture of the king! We told the hotel staff how sorry we were. I think it’s really important to be aware of these things that might mean a lot to other people even though you would never think of them yourself.
Anyway, don’t worry too much. Just be polite and respectful. You’ll have a great time here.
Looking forward to seeing you in the Land of Smiles!
Archie
1. What does the writer feel about Thailand?2. According to the third answer in Archie’s email, please write down the question that Johnny might ask.
3. Please decide which part is false in the following statement, then underline it and explain why.
Some Thais seemed quite angry when seeing the writer use his foot to stop the coin rolling because it wouldn’t work.
4. Suppose Johnny is coming to China. He is curious about etiquette in China and asks you for help. Please write 1 or 2 tips for him. (In about 40 words)
