课时作业(十八) 必修3 Unit 9 Wheels
Ⅰ.完形填空
(2012·洛阳第二次统考)
Every year on my birthday，a white gardenia (栀子) was__1__to my house.But no card or note came with it.Calls to
the flower shop were always useless—it was a cash__2__.After a while I stopped trying to__3__the sender’s identity
and just__4__in the beauty and perfume of that magical，perfect white flower in__5__pink paper.
But I never stopped__6__who the giver might be.My mother__7__to these imaginings.She asked me if there was
someone for whom I had done a special kindness and who might be showing
__8__.I had more fun imaginings that it might be a boy I fell in love with or one who had noticed me
even though I didn’t__9__him.
One month before my night school__10__，my father
died.My feelings__11__from sorrow to fear and anger：my dad was missing some of the most important__12__in my life.I became completely__13__in my coming graduation，the
seniorclass play and the ball.But my mother would not hear of
my__14__any of those things.Mother and I had gone shopping and found an impressive dress，but it was the__15__size.When my father died，I forgot about the dress.
The day before my ball，I found that dress—in the right size—over the living room sofa.It was __16__to me so lovingly.I didn’t__17__whether I had a new dress or not.But my mother did.She wanted her children to feel__18__，filled with a sense that there was a beauty even in the face of__19__.
My mother died ten days after I was married.The following year the gardenia stopped__20__.
1．A.given
B．delivered
C．taken
D．shown
2．A.use
B．bill
C．purchase
D．money
3．A.recognize
B．realize
C．test
D．discover
4．A.delighted
B．pleasant
C．pleasing
D．confused
5．A.huge
B．soft
C．tough
D．heavy
6．A.considering
B．remembering
C．imagining
D．recalling
7．A.referred
B．led
C．preferred
D．contributed
8．A.appreciation
B．wish
C．feeling
D．happiness
9．A.observe
B．watch
C．know
D．think
10．A.education
B．graduation
C．beginning
D．vacation
11．A.ranged
B．differed
C．suffered
D．judged
12．A.shocks
B．accidents
C．things
D．events
13．A.tired
B．uninterested
C．unhappy
D．crazy
14．A.lacking
B．disappearing
C．missing
D．attending
15．A.wrong
B．false
C．proper
D．old
16．A.provided
B．introduced
C．presented
D．awarded
17．A.doubt
B．wonder
C．desire
D．care
18．A.gifted
B．loved
C．respected
D．honored
19．A.mistake
B．failure
C．doubt
D．sorrow
20．A.coming
B．growing
C．following
D．sending
Ⅱ.阅读理解
A
(2012·合肥市第一次质量检测)
Most people who move to a foreign country or culture may go through some form of culture shock，and its degree is determined by the differences between cultures，the anxiety to adapt to a new culture and the familiarity with a new culture，etc.If you go，for example，to a culture that is far different from your own，you’re likely to experience culture shock more sharply than those who move to a new culture knowing the language and the custom of it.
It is important to understand and learn how to deal with culture shock if you are to adapt successfully to your new home’s cultures.There are four general stages of cultural adjustment，and being aware of them helps you understand that culture shock won’t last long.It’s just a process you are going through rather than a constant situation.
The first stage is usually referred to as “the honeymoon stage”．Upon arriving in a new environment，you’ll be interested in the new culture.Everything will seem thrilling and everyone will seem friendly and helpful.During this stage you are merely taking in these impressions passively.
But it isn’t long before the honeymoon stage gives way to the second stage—“the withdrawal stage”．The excitement you felt before is gone and problems arise.The language is hard to learn，people are unusual and unpredictable，friends，are hard to make，and simple things like shopping and going to the bank are challenges.It is at this stage that you are likely to feel anxious and homesick，and you will probably find yourself complaining about the new culture or country.This is the stage called “culture shock”．
At some point，if you can manage it well，you’ll begin the transition into the next stage，“the recovery stage”，in which you’ll feel more confident functioning in the new culture.Customs and traditions are clearer and easier to understand.At this stage，you’ll deal with new challenges with humor rather than anxiety.
1.According to the passage，culture shock can be________.
A．dealt with more easily for some people
B．reduced by learning the language alone
C．avoided by knowing adjustment stages
D．got rid of by learning just the custom
2．“The honeymoon stage” here refers to________.
A．the first month after the wedding
B．the period of excitement
C．the stage of adaptation
D．the holiday for a newlymarried couple
3．Which of the following doesn’t belong to the second stage?
A．Becoming upset.
B．Missing family.
C．Feeling confident.
D．Making complaints.
4．What would be probably discussed in the following paragraph?
A．Consequences of culture shock.
B．Challenges in a new country.
C．Preparations for a new culture.
D．The 4th stage of cultural adjustment.
B
(2012·太原模考)
Bali is an Indonesian island that is rich in indigenous (本土的) culture.A lot of people say that the Balinese culture is unique and that the people of Bali have always been contented with the “now”．If you ask a Balinese person what heaven is like，the probable answer will be “just like Bali”．This only goes to show that most Balinese people are happy to be where they are and never worry.
One factor that contributes to this laidback lifestyle is the culture of close family ties in Bali.In the Balinese culture，support is always available.Balinese extended families are so tightly knit that all members usually reside in the same complex.
Hinduism is one of the
main religions in Bali.The Balinese culture is based on a form of this religion，which is called “Hindu Dharma”．This religion reached the island during the eleventh century.Most of the family customs and traditions as well as community lifestyles of the Balinese people are influenced by this.The religious influence even expands widely into the arts，which makes Bali distinct from the rest of Indonesia.
In spite of the fact that tourists flood to the island every year，the Balinese people have managed to conserve their culture.Almost every native of Bali is an artist in some form or another.Parents and villagers have passed on their skills to their children，who all seem to have inclinations (意向) either to music，dance，painting，or decor.
Another remarkable mark of the Balinese culture is the
series of ceremonies and rituals known as the Manusa Yadnya.This marks the different stages of Balinese life.Cremation (火葬) is very popular on this island，and unlike in the West，death is a joyous and colorful event for the Balinese.
5．What do we know about the Balinese according to the first two paragraphs?
A．They lead a very relaxing but unwealthy life.
B．They live in large families and are close to each other.
C．Their family members are distributed in different places.
D．Their extended families live too close together to get along well.
6．Bali is distinguished from the rest of Indonesia by________.
A．people’s tight family relationship
B．the family customs and traditions
C．people’s great affection for religion
D．the influence of Hinduism on their culture
7．The underlined word “conserve” in Para.4 can be best replaced by
“________”．
A．preserve
B．spread
C．form
D．expand
8．When a person dies in Bali，it is common practice to________.
A．express deep sorrow at his death
B．celebrate the death like a great event
C．sing and dance joyfully in his honor
D．remember what he did in his lifetime
9．What is the text mainly about?
A．The Balinese religion.
B．The lifestyle of the Balinese.
C．The Blinese culture.
D．The tourism in Bali.
课时作业(十八)
.完形填空语篇解读： 每年在“我”的生日那天，“我”都会收到一束白色的栀子花，但是送花的人从来不留姓名，“我”也一直想知道送花的人是谁。直到有一天，“我”的母亲去世了，“我”再也没收到栀子花。
1．解析： 每年在“我”的生日那天，都有一束白色的栀子花被送到(delivered)家里来。
答案： B
2．解析： 给花店打电话也没有用，人家是用现金购买(purchase)的。
答案： C
3．解析： 过了一段时间，“我”不再想去查清(discover)送花人的身份了。
答案： D
4．解析： “我”只是开心地欣赏在柔软的(soft)粉红色包装纸衬托下显得更加芳香迷人的鲜花。
答案： A
5．答案： B
6．解析： 但是“我”从未停止想象(imagining)送花的人可能是谁。
答案： C
7．解析： 是“我”的母亲促使(contributed)“我”有这些猜想的。
答案： D
8．解析： 她问“我”是不是有什么人得到了“我”的恩惠，想通过这种方式来表示感激(appreciation)。
答案： A9．解析： “我”会想象是一个令“我”心仪的男生或者“我”不认识(know)的暗恋“我”的人送的。
答案： C
10．解析： 在“我”夜校毕业(graduation)典礼前的一个月，父亲去世了。
答案： B
11．解析： 当时“我”的心情十分复杂，伤心、恐惧和气愤交织(ranged)在一起。
答案： A12．解析： 因为父亲错过了“我”一生中最重要的大事(events)。
答案： D
13．解析： “我”对即将到来的毕业典礼完全失去了兴趣(uninterested)。
答案： B
14．解析： 但是“我”母亲不愿意听到“我”错过(missing)这些事情的消息。
答案： C
15．解析： 母亲曾经和“我”一起相中了一件非常漂亮的晚礼服，只可惜尺寸不对(wrong)，不合“我”的身。
答案： A
16．解析： 它如此美丽地呈现(presented)在“我”的面前。
答案： C
17．解析： 其实“我”不在乎(care)有没有新的晚礼服，但是“我”的母亲在乎。
答案： D
18．解析： 她想让她的孩子感受到被爱(loved)，即使是在失去亲人后痛苦、伤心(sorrow)的时候。
答案： B
19．答案： D
20．解析： 母亲去世后的下一年再也没有人送栀子花来(coming)了。
答案： A
.阅读理解
语篇解读： 对大多数移居国外的人而言，文化冲击使他们面临重重困难。本文介绍了文化冲击的三个阶段以帮助你顺利适应国外文化。
1．解析： 推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句可推知，文化冲击对那些了解当地语言和风俗的人来说更容易应对。
答案： A
2．解析： 推理判断题。根据第三段可推知，“密月”阶段指的是“兴奋时期”。另外，下一段中的“The excitement you felt before...”也是线索提示。答案： B
3．解析： 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段可知，此阶段会对国外生活感到不适应。A、B、D项均符合题意，而C项属于第三个阶段。
答案： C
4．解析： 文章结构题。第二段提到有四个文化适应阶段，随后叙述了the honeymoon stage，the withdrawal stage和the recovery stage三个阶段，故接下来要讲述的是第四个阶段。
答案： D
语篇解读： 独特的文化，独特的风情，巴厘岛无疑是印度尼西亚的一朵奇葩，焕发出奇异的光彩，尽情地向世人展现自己的绚烂。
5．解析： 细节理解题。根据第二段的内容可知，巴厘人生活在大家庭中，而且彼此之间关系非常亲密。
答案： B
6．解析： 细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句的内容可知，印度教对巴厘岛的影响渗透到艺术方面，这使它不同于印度尼西亚的其他地方。
答案： D
7．解析： 词义猜测题。由画线词所在句可知，尽管每年都有无数的游客涌往巴厘岛，巴厘人仍然能够设法”保存”他们自己独特的文化。故conserve与preserve的意思最接近。
答案： A
8．解析： 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“death is a joyous and colorful event for the Balinese”可推知，当巴厘人去世时，人们的惯例是将其视为重大的好事进行庆祝。
答案： B
9．解析： 主旨大意题。第一段的第一句是本文的主题句，本文叙述的是巴厘文化，后面四段从不同的侧面对巴厘文化进行诠释。故C项最能概括本文的主旨。
答案： C