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Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Jin
I recently returned from a language study trip to Seoul, Korea, where I had a great time but also experienced some culture shock. Luckily, I had learned about the three phases (阶段) of culture shock before. More importantly, I had learned that they would pass.
Phase one of culture shock is excitement at being in a new and different place. Nothing is boring; everything is interesting every day. I found in Seoul how interesting it is to be in a foreign country, where almost everyone looked different from me and people spoke a different language, how fun it is to have the chance to practice the language in stores and restaurants, and how great it is to order delicious Korean food for a reasonable price and pay no tip!
Then, phase two sets in. That’s when the excitement wears off, and you begin to feel the frustrations (挫折) of living in a foreign culture. I could speak to people in short phrases and sentences, comment on the weather, or get simple directions. But I couldn’t really talk. I had a hard time finding what I needed. Besides, Korean food became dull to me after a while.
I began to find ways to deal with my issues, which is the third phase of culture shock. I found things I liked, things in the foreign culture that made life pleasant. I loved the baths in Korea—so relaxing. So I went to the Dragon Hill Spa in Seoul. I became a frequent visitor to a nice coffee shop. I went to see the palace with a Secret Garden, which sounded attractive. I did not, however, go to all the palaces, temples or museums. That would have been boring for me.
The other part of Phase 3 is acceptance. I wanted to bury myself in Korean culture, but I did not love everything. I had to accept that reality. Knowing what I didn’t like, then accepting it, made me enjoy more what I did like.
1. Why did the author go to Korea? (no more than 5 words)2. What does the underlined words in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (1 word)
3. Why was the author frustrated in Korea? (no more than 10 words)
4. How did the author get to enjoy his life in Korea? (no more than 10 words)
5. Would you like to study abroad? Please explain. (no more than 20 words)
3 . These days, being a teenager isn’t easy. Teens’ schedules often include doing after-school activities, sports practice, and homework, combined with working part-time for extra spending money or to contribute to household expenses, leaving many teens feeling overworked and stressed.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, close to a quarter of all U.S. high school students participate in the workforce. Most states place limits on the amount of hours teens can work, with 20 hours a week the standard limit. Research has shown that working over the standard limit negatively (负面地) affects teens in a variety of ways.
Researchers published a recent report finding that working more than 20 hours a week during the school year leads to academic problems. The more hours a student works, the more likely their grades are to be lower.
A study published in the Sociology of Education suggests that working more than 20 hours each week leads to higher dropout rates (辍学率). Another study in the American Educational Research Journal reports that students who work between 1 and 15 hours per week are more likely to complete high school; however, students who work more than 15 hours each week are more likely to drop out.
Working over the standard limit also causes sleepiness, which can be instrumental in the cause of injuries and deaths related to inattention while driving. It has been considered as a major cause in at least 100,000 police-reported traffic crashes each year, killing more than 1,500 Americans and injuring another 71,000, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Young drivers aged 25 or under are involved in more than one-half of fall-asleep crashes.
Work helps teens gain valuable experience, teaches them much needed skills, and provides necessary spending money—but basic rules should be followed. The student workweek should be limited to 20 hours or less and should not go past 10 p.m. on a school night. Safe and healthy youth work experiences don’t just happen—teens, parents, and employers must work together to make them happen.
1. What does the first paragraph tell us about today’s teens?| A．They are too busy. | B．They are quite happy. |
| C．They have an exciting life. | D．They have more confidence. |
| A．About 15%. | B．About 25%. | C．About 35%. | D．About 50%. |
| A．Getting lower grades. | B．Becoming a dropout. |
| C．Finishing high school. | D．Having sleep problems. |
| A．Result from. | B．Contribute to. | C．Refer to. | D．Give away. |
| A．Unfavorable. | B．Worried. | C．Uncaring. | D．Supportive. |
4 . When I was 15, I joined an exchange student program. I was sent to Germany alone and lived with a host family. Many people might think how
The first day I went to the local high school was a huge
Had my mother and host family not
My teacher gave me an hour to present it. To my astonishment, they all
| A．brave | B．calm | C．careful | D．beautiful |
| A．spend | B．learn | C．think | D．hear |
| A．allowed | B．drove | C．begged | D．invited |
| A．successful | B．long | C．smooth | D．similar |
| A．boring | B．enjoyable | C．disappointing | D．challenging |
| A．failure | B．risk | C．step | D．chance |
| A．require | B．attract | C．encourage | D．force |
| A．lead | B．greet | C．pick | D．support |
| A．no one | B．someone | C．everyone | D．anyone |
| A．tired | B．comfortable | C．lucky | D．sad |
| A．club | B．house | C．country | D．family |
| A．recognized | B．chosen | C．served | D．helped |
| A．friends | B．plans | C．books | D．relatives |
| A．training | B．suggestions | C．information | D．demands |
| A．starting | B．developing | C．running | D．joining |
| A．Undoubtedly | B．Naturally | C．Surprisingly | D．Normally |
| A．connect | B．introduce | C．compare | D．export |
| A．discussion | B．interview | C．conversation | D．speech |
| A．loved | B．protected | C．studied | D．spread |
| A．different | B．interesting | C．hard | D．unfair |
— ______. Paper books are still popular among people.
| A．Mind your own business | B．I couldn’t agree more | C．I’m glad to hear that | D．That’s not the case |
| A．To take | B．Taking | C．Taken | D．Having taken |
| A．that | B．what | C．which | D．whether |
| A．in respect of | B．in place of | C．in favour of | D．in advance of |
| A．have been discussing | B．had been discussing | C．was discussing | D．will discuss |
| A．that | B．as | C．what | D．where |
