2012高考二轮复习英语专题训练（江苏专用）专题2 阅读理解31

　　2012高考英语二轮复习专题限时训练（江苏专用）

　　专题2 阅读理解 31

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　　Chinese politeness have always been formal to follow strict rules, although sometimes Chinese people seem to be impolite according to Western standards in public places. To well understand Chinese, some concepts should not be ignored.

　　Mianzi

　　The idea of shame, usually expressed as 'face' could be loosely defined as the 'status' or 'self-respect' in Chinese and by no means alien to foreigners. It is the worst thing for a Chinese to lose face. Never insult, embarrass, shame, yell at or otherwise demean a person. Since all these actions would risk putting a Chinese in a situation that he might lose face, neither try to prove someone wrong nor shout at him in public. In order to get a successful effect without letting a Chinese lose face, any criticism should be delivered privately, carefully, or else, just opposite to what you wish.

　　Guanxi

　　Throughout much of Chinese history, the fundamental glue that has held society together is the concept of guanxi, relationships between people. It is very important for the Chinese to have good relationships. They often regard good social relations as a symbol of personal ability and influence. Someone who has no connections would be disrespected and is only half-Chinese.

　　Keqi

　　Keqi not only means considerate, polite, and well mannered, but also represents respect and modesty. It is impolite to talk too proudly about oneself or one's inner circle. The expression is most often used in the negative, as in buyao keqi, meaning "you shouldn't be so kind and polite to me," or "you're welcome."

　　Besides, Chinese seldom express what they think directly and they prefer a roundabout way. Neither show their emotions and feelings in public. They rarely greet people with a handshake, though it is very popular among foreigners, and say nothing of embracing or kissing when greeting or saying good-bye. Consequently, it is better not to behave too carefree in public, even though you are well-intentioned. Also, it is advisable to be fairly cautious in political discussions. Do not particularly push yourself forward, or else you are unwelcome.

　　To sum up, do in Rome as Rome does, but you need not worry about these cultural barriers since most Chinese are hospitable and friendly and will not mind your no accomplishment.

　　1. In most Chinese’s eyes, the fundamental glue holding society together is the idea of ____.

　　A. relationships between people

　　B. influences upon others

　　C. dependence on others

　　D. kindness to others

　　2. The underlined word “demean” in the first paragraph means make people _____.

　　A. respectful

　　B. happy

　　C. shameful

　　D. weak

　　3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

　　A. It is impolite to insult, embarrass, shame or shout at a person.

　　B. It is polite that you should bring gifts to others when invited to dinner.

　　C. It is necessary to show your character of being considerate, polite, and well mannered.

　　D. It is important for the Chinese to have good relationships between people.

　　4. Which of the following proverbs has the same meaning as the underlined sentence “Do in Rome as Rome does.”?

　　A. Caution is the parent of safety.

　　B. Many hands make light work.

　　C. There’s no smoke without fire.

　　D. If you are elsewhere, live as they do there.

　　B.

　　We now think of chocolate as sweet, but once it was bitter. We think of it as a candy, but once it was a medicine. Today, chocolate can be a hot drink, a frozen dessert, or just a snack. Sometimes it is an ingredient in the main course of a meal. Mexicans make a hot chocolate sauce called mole and pour it over chicken. The Mexicans also eat chocolate with spices like chili peppers.

　　Chocolate is a product of the tropical cacao tree. The beans taste so bitter that even the monkeys say “Ugh!” and run away. Workers must first dry and then roast the beans. This removes the bitter taste.

　　The word “chocolate” comes from a Mayan word. The Mayas were an ancient people who once lived in Mexico. They valued the cacao tree. Some used the beans for money, while others crushed them to make a drink.

　　When the Spaniards came to Mexico in the sixteenth century, they started drinking cacao too. Because the drink was strong and bitter, they thought it was a medicine. No one had the idea of adding sugar. The Spaniards took some beans back to Europe and opened cafes. Wealthy people drank cacao and said it was good for the digestion.

　　In the 1800s, the owner of a chocolate factory in England discovered that sugar removed the bitter taste of cacao. It quickly became a cheap and popular drink. Soon afterwards, a factory made the first solid block of sweetened chocolate. Later on, another factory mixed milk and chocolate together. People liked the taste of milk chocolate even better.

　　Besides the chocolate candy bar, one of the most popular American snacks is the chocolate chip cookie. Favorite desserts are chocolate cream pie and of course an ice cream sundae with hot fudge sauce.

　　1. It was ______that discovered sugar could remove the bitter taste of cacao.

　　A. the workers in the chocolate factory

　　B. the Spaniards

　　C. the people in England

　　D. the owner of a chocolate factory.

　　2. According to the passage which of the following statements is TRUE?

　　A. Nobody had the idea of adding sugar until the sixteenth century.

　　B. The word “chocolate” comes from a Mexican word.

　　C. The beans taste so bitter that even the monkeys like them.

　　D. Workers must dry and roast the beans to remove the bitter taste.

　　3. It can be inferred from the passage that___________.

　　A. chocolate can be a hot drink, a frozen dessert, or a candy bar

　　B. Mexicans like chocolate very much

　　C. chocolate is a product of the cacao tree

　　D. people liked the taste of chocolate mixed with milk

　　4. Which is the right time order of the events regarding chocolate?

　　a. Chocolate became a cheap and popular drink in England.

　　b. A factory made the first solid block of sweetened chocolate.

　　c. The Spaniards started drinking cacao.

　　d. It was found that sugar removed the bitter taste of cacao.

　　e. A factory mixed milk and chocolate together.

　　A. a-b-c-d-e

　　B. c-d-e-b-a

　　C. c-d-a-b-e

　　D. c-d-b-e-a

　　C.

　　Affordable Boutique Hotels in New York City

　　By STEPHEN HEYMAN

　　June 20, 2010

　　A new breed of hotels is trying to stand out from the masses with designer details, memorable allowances and prices around $250 a night.

　　Welcome to Boutique Hotel.

　　To Get Those Summer Tickets in New York, Strategize

　　By FELICIA R. LEE

　　May 28, 2010

　　“The Merchant of Venice” is on show. Tickets can now be requested online, Most New Yorkers know the drill: on the day of the show, line up outside the Theater in Central Park several hours before 1 p.m., when free tickets start being handed out.

　　Climbing the Walls in Brooklyn

　　By LOUISE STORY

　　May 28, 2010

　　Since opening last fall, Brooklyn Boulders, an 18,000-square-foot gym, has become a destination for New York rock climbers of all levels.

　　Hotel Review: Ace Hotel, New York

　　By FRED A. BERNSTEIN

　　September 27, 2009

　　The owners are hoping that guests will enjoy the spacious accommodations, but that depends on whether they find the hotel’s oddities off-putting or endearing.

　　Tent City: A Child’s Urban Adventure

　　By ERIC KONIGSBERG

　　July 24, 2009

　　One of the better-kept secrets of the city is the series of one-night family campouts that the Parks & Recreation Department has every summer weekend.

　　1. If you want to stay in a hotel in New York City for a week and enjoy designer details, memorable allowances, you need to get prepared for at least____________.

　　A. $ 1550

　　B. $ 1650

　　C. $ 1750

　　D. $ 1850

　　2. ___________ is a good destination for New York rock climbers of all levels.

　　A. the Parks & Recreation Department

　　B. Brooklyn Boulders

　　C. Lower Manhattan

　　D. Tent City

　　3. Suppose you are interested in Shakespeare’s plays, you may pay attention to more details written by _________.

　　A. ERIC KONIGSBERG

　　B. LOUISE STORY

　　C. FRED A. BERNSTEIN

　　D. FELICIA R. LEE

　　ACBD

　　DDBC

　　CBD