1 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. How much is the highest value coin in England worth?

A．Five pounds.

B．Two pounds.

C．One pound.

2. How much is the highest value coin in America worth?

A．Two dollars.

B．One dollar.

C．50 cents.

2 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. What is the speaker?

A．A teacher.

B．A host.

C．A reporter.

2. What differences does the speaker mainly talk about?

A．Vocabulary.

B．Grammar.

C．Pronunciation.

3. What do we know about the differences between American and British English?

A．People needn’t pay attention to them.

B．They have little to do with daily life.

C．They may cause misunderstandings.

4. What does the speaker ask the listeners to do?

A．Study more English words.

B．Find more about language differences.

C．Learn about American and British cultures.

3 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. What will Peter do next Monday?

A．Visit a Chinese family.

B．Invite a Chinese family to have dinner.

C．Go to China.

2. Where does Peter come from?

A．America.

B．France.

C．England.

3. What does the woman think of taking some flowers as a gift to the Chinese family?

A．It is the best choice.

B．It is acceptable.

C．It is too traditional.

4. Where will the woman go?

A．To France.

B．To England.

C．To the US.

4 . 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。
1. How long does the winter last in the woman’s country according to the conversation?

A．Six months.

B．Four months.

C．Two months.

2. Who spends more money on clothes?

A．People in the man’s country.

B．People in the woman’s country.

C．All the men in the speakers’ countries.

3. What can we know about people in the man’s country from the woman?

A．It’s not easy to get along well with them.

B．They have the same things to worry about.

C．They needn’t worry about their children.

5 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. What is probably the woman?

A．A teacher.

B．A journalist.

C．An athlete.

2. What does Victor find difficult as a member of the basketball team?

A．Adapting himself to the intense training.

B．Dealing with the pressure from the coach.

C．Regaining the skills learned in high school.

3. What does Victor say about the players on the team?

A．They are of the same age.

B．They are similar in character.

C．They are from different countries.

4. How does Victor feel about his team now?

A．It’s about to break up.

B．It’s the best in Indiana.

C．It’s getting stronger.

6 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who is the speaker talking to?

A．Tourists.

B．Students.

C．Writers.

2. What are the places where people park cars in the UK?

A．Parking lots.

B．Car lots.

C．Car parks.

3. What is the speaker’s opinion of British humor?

A．It is dry.

B．It is boring.

C．It is obvious.

4. What are compared between the two cultures in the end?

A．The numbers of artists.

B．Styles of buildings.

C．Standards of living.

7 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. In which country can you make a noise while having soup?

A．Mexico.

B．Japan.

C．Britain.

2. What is considered impolite in the Arab countries?

A．Eating with your left hand.

B．Talking while having meals.

C．Lifting the bowl to your mouth.

3. What advice does the speaker give?

A．To do as you do at home.

B．To ask the tour guide for help.

C．To follow the example of the local people.

8 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. How did a North American Indian boy prove himself an adult?

A．By drinking enough alcohol.

B．By wearing traditional clothes.

C．By staying in the woods alone safely for some time.

2. At what age does an American child become an adult?

A．16.

B．18.

C．21.

3. What is the speaker talking about?

A．Customs for children.

B．Legal activities for adults.

C．Adult ages in different countries.

9 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. Why do British people talk about the weather according to the man?

A．It is safe to talk about the weather.

B．The weather changes all the time.

C．British people care a lot about the weather.

2. What will the speakers probably do next month?

A．Visit London.

B．Go to France.

C．Hold a wedding.

10 . Culture shock is the experience that often accompanies moving to an unfamiliar place. It could be marked by feeling lost, anxious or hesitant.     1     You’ll become accustomed to the same things that initially “shocked” you! Read on for tips for overcoming culture shock in a short time.

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.     2     So keep your expectations low.

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.     3    

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.     4     Plus, you’ll make some friends who can ease your transformation.

Keep yourself open-minded, await new experiences and familiarize yourself with the conduct of the people.     5     Go out there and have fun!

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.