1、课时作业12 Unit 12Culture Shock.课时练(一)阅读理解组块专练练速度(限时：35分钟)阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)第一节(共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。A2020河南省五校联考There are dozens of movie recommendation engines on the Web. Theyre all different, but some are definitely better than others.Rotten TomatoesInstead of telling Rott
2、en Tomatoes which films you like, you can tell it what kind of films you enjoy, which actors you want to see, and other standards to help it find the best movie for you. Theres a lot of variability in the quality of Rotten Tomatoes recommendations but its also a nice way to find the right film for a
3、ny mood.NetflixNetflix asks you to rate (划分等级) movies to determine which films youll want to see next. And although it does make it easy to rate movies and it does return huge lists, the ideas it gives you arent all that strong. Its easy to use, but its not the best way to get movie recommendations.
4、JinniWhether you want to search for films based on your mood, time available, or reviews, the site has it all. But Jinnis most amazing feature is its semantic (语义的) search. You can enter a term like “films that show Chris Farley yelling” and the site will return films that match your question. Go to
5、 use Jinni. You wont regret it!CritickerInstead of just allowing you to rank films, Criticker compares your ratings to those of other users and see how closely your tastes match those of other users. Once the service finds matches, you can view these users lists and see which movies they like.1Which
6、 one does the author recommend most?ARotten Tomatoes. BNetflix.CJinni. DCriticker.2What makes Criticker special?AComparing users ratings.BRanking your favourite films.COffering different standards.DFinding films based on mood.3What is the purpose of the text?ATo recommend the best online movies.BTo
7、show how to use movie search engines.CTo introduce several movie search engines.DTo explain how to find the best online movies.B2020江西临川一中等八校联考When Huang Lizhi took her first class in African sociology at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in February, her professor asked her and he
8、r classmates what impresses them most when it comes to Africa.Unexpectedly, Huang, 31, found that words like“poverty” and “safari” negative words that were often associated with the continent in media reports were the kind of terms her African classmates didnt want to hear. Instead, they preferred t
9、o hear the question answered in this way: “Africa is the cradle of humankind” and “Africans are passionate and generous”Apparently, there are some misunderstandings between us. Its true that with incidents like the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and the emergence (出现) of pirates off the coast of Soma
10、lia hitting the news, its easy for us to keep forgetting that Africa has one of the worlds oldest civilizations Egypt, born by the worlds longest river, the Nile. The proof is in the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza, which are both popular among tourists. And the tombs of ancient E
11、gypt have also become endless sources for the literature and film industries.When it comes to the natural environment of Africa, our misunderstandings are only bigger. But the truth is that instead of being extremely hot all year round and covered by desert, the continent has large areas of savannas
12、 (稀树草原) where lions, giraffes and zebras live, the snowcapped Kilimanjaro the highest mountain in Africa and even thick forest on the island of Madagascar. These misunderstandings are one of the reasons why the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on ChinaAfrica Cooperation was held on Sept. 3 and 4 to
13、understand each other better.Indeed, only by visiting Africa herself did Huang see the convenient living conditions, the amazing natural beauty and the friendly people. In her eyes, her classmates were as hopeful about the future of their own countries as they were about Africa as a whole, and they
14、were quick to demonstrate both their strong will and activity.“At that moment, I knew exactly what they wanted they wanted their culture to be respected.”4Which of the following best explains “cradle” underlined in Paragraph 2?AA small bed for babies.BA basket to hold something.CA place for people t
15、o relax themselves.DA place where something important began.5What can we infer about Africa according to the passage?AIt is very hot all year round.BIts not a safe continent to live on.CIts different from what we imagine.DIt is bound to have a bright future.6Which of the following would Huang agree
16、with?ATo see is to believe.BThink twice before you do.CA miss is as good as a mile.DDont judge a person by his appearance.7What can be a suitable title for the text?AValuing a CultureBUnderstanding AfricaCPaying a Visit to AfricaDDiscovering a ContinentC2019洛阳市第二次统考There is more of a connection betw
17、een food and culture than you may think. On an individual level, we grow up eating the food of our culture. It becomes a part of who we are. Many associate food from our childhood with warm feelings and good memories and it ties us to our families, holding a special and personal value for us. Food f
18、rom our family often becomes the comfort food we seek as adults in times of frustration and stress.On a large scale, traditional food is an important part of culture. It also operates as an expression of culture identity. Immigrants bring it wherever they go, and it is a symbol of pride for their cu
19、lture and means of coping with homesickness. Many immigrants open their own restaurants and serve traditional dishes. However, the food does not remain exactly the same. Some materials needed to make traditional dishes may not be readily available, so the taste and flavor can be different from what
20、they would prepare in their home countries. Additionally, immigrants do not only sell dishes to people from the same countries as them, but to people from different countries. Therefore, they have to make small changes about the original dishes to cater to a wider range of customers. Those changes c
21、an create new flavors that still keep the cultural significance of the dishes.We should embrace our heritage (传统) through our cultures food but also become more informed about other cultures by trying their food. It is important to remember that each dish has a special place in the culture to which
22、it belongs, and is special to those who prepare it. Food is a window into culture, and it should be treated as such.8Whats the function of food mentioned in the text?ATo help motivate homesickness.BTo show national identity.CTo reflect a countrys history.DTo show a communitys superiority.9What does
23、the underlined “it” in Paragraph 2 refer to?AThe specific traditional food.BThe national culture.CA traditional expression of food.DThe oldfashioned taste.10Why do some immigrants have to change the original dishes in their restaurant?ATo attach cultural importance to their dishes.BTo announce the b
24、eginning of their life on foreign soil.CTo make the dishes popular among customers.DTo present their own food culture in a new way.11Whats the authors attitude towards different food cultures?ANegative. BBalanced.CUnfair. DUnchangeable.D2020黑龙江省质量检测“If you are cold, it will warm you; if you are too
25、heated, it will cool you; if you are depressed, it will cheer you; if you are exhausted, it will calm you.” The poem best identifies the passion for tea in Britain. Outside of the United Kingdom, many people refer to afternoon tea as “high tea”. Afternoon tea, also known as low tea, is what most peo
26、ple think of when they hear “high tea”. It involves things like manners, lace (蕾丝) and light meals such as cookies and finger sandwiches. It is typically served in the midafternoon and it was traditionally served on low tables, hence its two names.Legend has it that afternoon tea was started in the
27、mid1800s by the Duchess of Bedford. Around that time, kerosene (煤油) lamps were introduced into wealthier homes and eating a late dinner (around 8 or 9 pm.) became fashionable. This increasingly late dinner was one of the only two meals each day, and the other was a midmorning one. The story goes tha
28、t the Duchess found herself with a “sinking feeling”. This came from hunger during the long wait between meals. She decided to invite friends over for various snacks and tea. The idea of an afternoon tea gathering spread across high society and became a favorite pastime of females for leisure. Later
29、, it spread to other social groups.However, the British working population did not have afternoon tea. They had a meal about midday, and a meal after work, between five and seven oclock. This meal was called“high tea” or just “tea”. Traditionally eaten early evening, high tea was a substantial meal
30、that combined delicious sweet food, such as cookies, cakes or tea bread, with heavy food, such as cheese on toast, cold meats and poached eggs on toast. This meal is now often replaced with a supper due to people eating their main meal in the evening rather than at midday.12What is the authors purpo
31、se of using a poem at the beginning of the passage?ATo introduce a topic.BTo present a puzzle.CTo describe the phenomenon.DTo clarify his writing purpose.13What led to the appearance of afternoon tea?AKerosene lamps were used at home.BUpper class had more free time.CDrinking tea makes people feel go
32、od.DDuchess of Bedford was influential in social circle.14What was the most important feature of afternoon tea in the mid1800s?ASimple food and tea.BA ladies social occasion.CBeing served on low tables.DServing time.15What is the best title for the text?AOrigins of High TeaBWays of Low TeaCTradition
33、al Afternoon TeaDHigh Tea and Low Tea第二节(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。2020贵州适应性考试The small habits really damage the wallet. So heres how you could be $500 richer or more every month!Make your own coffeeThink about how much you pay for that fancy latte (拿铁咖啡) with special
34、 milk each morning. _1_. “When you see these numbers showing the latte effect over a lifetime, you may be more inspired to make your own，” says Vera Gibbons, a personal finance expert. You can save $100 to $150 every month.Bring breakfast and lunch to work _2_. Therefore, purchasing breakfast and lu
35、nch during the week seems like an easy option yet expensive one. Natasha Smith, a personal finance expert, says one certain way to save money is to prepare your meals. “Start by packing a lunch every day instead of eating out to save $30 to $50 a week.” You can save $120 to $200 per month. _3_. “Eat
36、ing in weekly instead of going out can save $20 per person per meal, or more than $250 over a couple of months，”says Len Hayduchok, a financial planner. If you meet up with four friends twice a month, thats about $100 once right there, not including drinks. _4_. Make your home more energyefficientNo
37、t only will using less gas and electricity save money on your bills, its good for the environment, too, says Tracy. _5_. Removing devices when theyre not in use and turning off lights are very useful. You can save $70 each month.Grow your own vegetablesGrow yourself your own little garden and save m
38、oney, while also eating healthier.“The more you grow, the more you save，” says Hayduchok. He recommends planting a small piece of land in your yard or sunny spot in your home.AEat more healthily and cheaplyBIt starts your day more effectivelyCWe are all in a rush in the morningDYou can save about $2
39、00 each monthEInvite friends over instead of going outFYou can make your own for 20 cents per cupGThere are a few painless ways to cut your bill课时练(二)语言知识运用组块专练练准度(限时：30分钟)语言知识运用(共两节，满分45分)第一节完形填空(共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分)阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。2020重庆市七校联考For years, couples have de
40、dicated (把专用于) a single “ring” finger of the left hand to romance when any other finger would do. A case for the left side, the strong side? _1_ according to history.In the Middle Ages, getting caught writing with ones left hand could earn _2_ of being abnormal and in Spain, lefthanded people might
41、even get severe _3_. In fact, the strong dislike of the left hand touched many _4_， from some countries against shaking left hands with people, to the _5_ in ancient Japan that any wife who didnt use her right hand could be _6_ divorced on the spot. So why do we _7_ a finger on the left hand to symb
42、olize lasting love?Past _8_ wasnt all bad. The union of _9_ and the nowstandard ring placement can be _10_ back to secondcentury Egyptians who falsely believed that “a certain most fragile _11_” began in the fourth finger of the left hand and went directly to the heart. Centuries later, the Romans c
43、ame to a(n) _12_ conclusion.But they were convinced that a “lovers vein (静脉)” in _13_ of a nerve connected this finger with the organ that _14_ blood. During the Roman engagement (订婚) process, a rich man who could _15_ a ring would put it on his bridetobes fourth finger. The modern world may have _1
44、6_ that custom from the Romans.Until the seventeenth century, European couples _17_ wore their rings on the right hand. But in 1549, an English reformer used wedding rings as a way to _18_ the tradition. He published a book, which instructs couples to abandon a centuriesold _19_ by slipping their we
45、dding rings over the left hands fourth finger. Before long, couples throughout the continent _20_. 1A.Maybe BIndeedCSure DNot2A.accusations BdebatesCdiscriminations Danxieties3A.blame BhateCpunishment Ddisapproval4A.families BgroupsCcultures Dtraditions5A.concept BexpectationCstruggle Dopinion6A.leg
46、ally BwiselyCprivately Dprobably7A.justify BarrangeCreward Dfavor8A.belief BbehaviorChistory Dexperience9A.fondness BdutyCmarriage Dreligion10A.put BtracedCrooted Dheld11A.organ BfingerCsoul Dnerve12A.contrary BaccurateCsimilar Dmistaken13A.place BconsequenceCview Dadvance14A.purifies BproducesCabso
47、rbs Dpumps15A.possess BaffordCmake Dvalue16A.promoted BadoptedCbased Ddeveloped17A.normally BridiculouslyCpolitely Dromantically18A.obey BbreakCcreate Dprevent19A.restriction BhabitCpractice Dfeeling20A.took the lead Bcut a dealCpoured into Dfollowed suit第二节(共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)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。2020济南高三模拟Paper cutting was recognized as our national intangible cultural heritage (遗产) in 2006. According to experts, paper cutting conveys the culture shared b
