冀教版英语九年级下册Unit8 Culture Shapes Us单元测试卷.doc_大学文库

Ⅱ完形填空(20分) One day, I heard an American boy say to a Chinese girl student, "You speak very good English. But the girl answered, " No, no. My English is very poor. The foreigner was quite surprised at the answer. Thinking he had not made 16 understood or the girl had not heard him clearly, he said, "Yes, indeed, you speak very well. 17 the girl still kept saying, "No. In the end the American boy could not understand and didnt know 18 to say What's wrong with the girls answer? She didn't 19 a compliment( !)in the same way as the American people do. She should answer"Thank you. instead of"No. She 20 understood what the American boy had said, but she thought she should be modest. In the West people will feel proud and 21 when they are praised. So if someone says the 22 you have cooked are very delicious, you should say, "Thank you In our country we think being modest is a virtue(i)and being proud is a bad thing, but in my opinion, being confident does not 23 being proud, so sometimes you should be confident 24 being modest. If you are modest and say, " No. I'm afraid I can,'t do it well. "while working in a Western country, the others may think that you really cannot do it. If you often say "No,you will certainly be looked down upon by 25 When asking for a job, if one says something like Yes, I can certainly do it. instead of"Let me have a try. he or she will expect to get it. So in the West, you should be brave to show your self-confidence )16.Aitself B herself C himself D themselves )17.A.Though B. Although D. But )18.A. when B which C. what )19.A receive B accept C refuse )20.A hardly C rarely )21.A dutiful B. modest C shameful D. confident )22.A dishes cups C glasses D. bowl )23.A think D mean )24.A. as soon as B. as well as C instead of D. in spite of )25.A. another B. the other C. the others D. others Ⅲ阅读理解(30分) In the eyes of many foreigners, Chinese are the best hosts and the worst guests in the world. Theyre not really bad guests, but because the guest-host relationship in China is much different than in some Western countries, it appears they are not nice guests. And Western hosts sometimes look rude in the eyes of Chinese guests In China, guests are almost like gods. Whenever I enter a Chinese persons home, there is always fruit on the table for me, and someone is quick to bring me a cup of tea or water. In the West generally the guest is not a god. Acting according to the host's way of doing things is usual behavior for a guest

Ⅱ.完形填空(20 分) One day, I heard an American boy say to a Chinese girl student, “You speak very good English.” But the girl answered, “No, no. My English is very poor.” The foreigner was quite surprised at the answer. Thinking he had not made __16__ understood or the girl had not heard him clearly, he said, “Yes, indeed, you speak very well.” __17__ the girl still kept saying, “No.” In the end the American boy could not understand and didn't know __18__ to say. What's wrong with the girl's answer? She didn't __19__ a compliment(恭维) in the same way as the American people do. She should answer “Thank you.” instead of “No.” She __20__ understood what the American boy had said, but she thought she should be modest. In the West, people will feel proud and __21__ when they are praised. So if someone says the __22__ you have cooked are very delicious, you should say, “Thank you.” In our country we think being modest is a virtue (美德) and being proud is a bad thing, but in my opinion, being confident does not __23__ being proud, so sometimes you should be confident __24__ being modest. If you are modest and say, “No. I'm afraid I can't do it well.” while working in a Western country, the others may think that you really cannot do it. If you often say “No”， you will certainly be looked down upon by __25__. When asking for a job, if one says something like “Yes, I can certainly do it.” instead of “Let me have a try.”，he or she will expect to get it. So in the West, you should be brave to show your self-confidence. ( )16.A.itself B. herself C. himself D. themselves ( )17.A.Though B. Although C. Or D. But ( )18.A.when B. which C. what D. how ( )19.A.receive B. accept C. refuse D. disagree ( )20.A.hardly B. really C. rarely D. badly ( )21.A.dutiful B. modest C. shameful D. confident ( )22.A.dishes B. cups C. glasses D. bowls ( )23.A.think B. say C. ask D. mean ( )24.A.as soon as B. as well as C. instead of D. in spite of ( )25.A.another B. the other C. the others D. others Ⅲ.阅读理解(30 分) A In the eyes of many foreigners, Chinese are the best hosts and the worst guests in the world. They're not really bad guests, but because the guest-host relationship in China is much different than in some Western countries, it appears they are not nice guests. And Western hosts sometimes look rude in the eyes of Chinese guests. In China, guests are almost like gods. Whenever I enter a Chinese person's home, there is always fruit on the table for me, and someone is quick to bring me a cup of tea or water. In the West, generally the guest is not a god. Acting according to the host's way of doing things is usual behavior for a guest

My wife's mother, a very kind elderly Chinese lady, doesn't smoke. When I see some of her guests smoking in her house, as a non-smoker, I feel unhappy. Usually I want to stop them directly, but I must realize that in China, to be a good host, she must not do that In most North American homes, if you are a guest, and the hosts are not smokers, you should not smoke in their house. At the very least, you could ask, "ls it OK if I smoke? But, don't be surprised if they say, "No, you can't smoke. "In our culture, if you smoke in their home, you are a bad guest, but if they do not allow you to smoke in their house, they are not a rude host Guests in China also have special habits. Some Western people may not adapt to these habits ery soon. Thankfully my wife is Chinese, so whenever we visit a Chinese family she tells me to buy them a gift. However, giving a gift to a host is not al ways necessary in my country. So, if you invite international guests to your house, don't be too surprised if they don 't bring you a gift In China, you probably won't need to change the guest-host relationship very much because you will probably only be the host, and Chinese are naturally very good hosts. If Western hosts invite you to their house, try not to be too surprised if their style of treating you is not what you have expected )26. Many foreigners think that Chinese hosts are the in the world A. best B. worst C. most natural D. most different )27. When a Western guest visits a Chinese family, he often A buys some fruit B. feels like a go C wants some gifts D. takes a cup of tea )28. If the writer's guests want to smoke in his house, what will he probably say A It's OK if you smoke here B. Let's smoke togethe C. Sorry, you can't smoke here. D. Smoking is a bad habit. )29. What is the meaning of the underlined phrase " adapt to"in the passage? A. think back to B. get used to )30. What is the main idea of this passage,p close to C look forward to A. Foreigners should learn from Chinese B. Hosts must do things in the guests way C. Western hosts are al ways nice to guests D. People should understand cultural differences Our new foreign students are going to arrive very soon, and here are some ways to communicate with them politely How close do you stand when you talk to a friend? You can stand close to people in the Middle East but don' t stand too close to North Americans! Give them more personal space Do you know how to touch people correctly? Chinese girls often walk arm in arm with their friends. South Americans sometimes hold your arm when they talk to you, so you can't move away

My wife's mother, a very kind elderly Chinese lady, doesn't smoke. When I see some of her guests smoking in her house, as a non-smoker, I feel unhappy. Usually I want to stop them directly, but I must realize that in China, to be a good host, she must not do that. In most North American homes, if you are a guest, and the hosts are not smokers, you should not smoke in their house. At the very least, you could ask, “Is it OK if I smoke？” But, don't be surprised if they say, “No, you can't smoke.” In our culture, if you smoke in their home, you are a bad guest, but if they do not allow you to smoke in their house, they are not a rude host. Guests in China also have special habits. Some Western people may not adapt_to these habits very soon. Thankfully my wife is Chinese, so whenever we visit a Chinese family she tells me to buy them a gift. However, giving a gift to a host is not always necessary in my country. So, if you invite international guests to your house, don't be too surprised if they don't bring you a gift. In China, you probably won't need to change the guest-host relationship very much because you will probably only be the host, and Chinese are naturally very good hosts. If Western hosts invite you to their house, try not to be too surprised if their style of treating you is not what you have expected. ( )26.Many foreigners think that Chinese hosts are the ________ in the world. A. best B. worst C. most natural D. most different ( )27.When a Western guest visits a Chinese family, he often ________. A. buys some fruit B. feels like a god C. wants some gifts D. takes a cup of tea ( )28.If the writer's guests want to smoke in his house, what will he probably say? A. It's OK if you smoke here. B. Let's smoke together. C. Sorry, you can't smoke here. D. Smoking is a bad habit. ( )29.What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “adapt to” in the passage? A. think back to B. get used to C. look forward to D. keep close to ( )30.What is the main idea of this passage? A. Foreigners should learn from Chinese. B. Hosts must do things in the guests' way. C. Western hosts are always nice to guests. D. People should understand cultural differences. B Our new foreign students are going to arrive very soon, and here are some ways to communicate with them politely. How close do you stand when you talk to a friend? You can stand close to people in the Middle East but don't stand too close to North Americans! Give them more personal space. Do you know how to touch people correctly? Chinese girls often walk arm in arm with their friends. South Americans sometimes hold your arm when they talk to you, so you can't move away!

But in Britain many people don't like other people to touch them at all Do you look at people when you talk? In some places, it isn't polite to look at people wher you talk, but in other countries it isn,'t polite to look somewhere else. In Britain and the U. S people usually look at each other when they talk And how do you say goodbye? That's easy, wave to say goodbye. But be careful! In Greece it's not at all polite. In fact, it,'s very rude )31. According to the passage, we should give A. people in the Middle east B people in North America C. people in South America D people in North China )32.The underlined word"touch"means in chinese A.触碰 B打击 C.感动 D震撼 )33. We can,'t wave to say goodbye in A America B C. Brit D. greece )34. How many ways are given to communicate with foreign students? B. Three. C. Four D. Five )35. What's the best title of this passage? A Saying Goodbye B. Touching People C. Looking at People D Communicating Politely ⅣV.词语运用(10分) Do you know Chinese culture? It is different 36 Western culture. First. Chinese people use 37 (chopstick) to have meals, but in Western countries people usually use 38 k and forks. And when Chinese people eat out in restaurants, they may take turns (pay) for the meal. But in Canada, people often 40s the cost of a meal. also in China if the 41 (guest) have no food on their plates, it's 42. p to put food or their plates. In Canada, people pass food to guests, but they don' t usually put food on their (guest) plates. What's more, in China it is polite to leave a little. That shows they ( serve)enough food. But in Western countries people usually eat 45 food on their plates. That shows they like the food very much V.基础写作(包括A、B两部分:A部分10分,B部分15分,共计25分) A)连词成句 41. colourful, culture, is, very, Chinese 42. the, festival, Spring Festival, important, is, most, China, in, the 43. during, eat, dumplings, we, delicious, festival, the 44 children, young, money, usually, get, lucky

But in Britain many people don't like other people to touch them at all. Do you look at people when you talk? In some places，it isn't polite to look at people when you talk，but in other countries it isn't polite to look somewhere else. In Britain and the U. S., people usually look at each other when they talk. And how do you say goodbye? That's easy, wave to say goodbye. But be careful! In Greece, it's not at all polite. In fact, it's very rude. ( )31.According to the passage, we should give ________ more personal space. A. people in the Middle East B. people in North America C. people in South America D. people in North China ( )32.The underlined word “touch” means“________” in Chinese. A. 触碰 B.打击 C.感动 D.震撼 ( )33.We can't wave to say goodbye in________. A. America B. Japan C. Britain D. Greece ( )34.How many ways are given to communicate with foreign students? A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five. ( )35.What's the best title of this passage? A. Saying Goodbye B. Touching People C. Looking at People D. Communicating Politely Ⅳ.词语运用(10 分) Do you know Chinese culture? It is different 36.________ Western culture. First, Chinese people use 37.________ (chopstick) to have meals, but in Western countries people usually use 38. k________ and forks. And when Chinese people eat out in restaurants, they may take turns 39.________(pay) for the meal. But in Canada, people often 40.s________ the cost of a meal. Also, in China if the 41.________ (guest) have no food on their plates, it's 42. p________ to put food on their plates. In Canada, people pass food to guests, but they don't usually put food on their 43.________ (guest) plates. What's more, in China it is polite to leave a little. That shows they are 44.________ (serve) enough food. But in Western countries people usually eat 45.________ the food on their plates. That shows they like the food very much. Ⅴ.基础写作(包括 A、B 两部分；A 部分 10 分，B 部分 15 分，共计 25 分) A)连词成句。 41. colourful, culture, is, very, Chinese _________________________________________________________________. 42. the, festival, Spring Festival, important, is, most, China, in, the _________________________________________________________________. 43. during, eat, dumplings, we, delicious, festival, the _________________________________________________________________. 44. children, young, money, usually, get, lucky _________________________________________________________________