高三文化差异英语阅读理解20题

高三文化差异英语阅读理解20题

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<背景文章>

In China and the United States, there are significant differences in

family concepts, which are reflected in family structure, family member

relationships, and family responsibilities.

In terms of family structure, in China, the extended family has long

been a traditional form. It often includes not only parents and children but

also grandparents and other relatives. Grandparents usually play an

important role in taking care of grandchildren, and family members often

live together. For example, in many rural areas, it is common for three

generations to live under one roof. This kind of family structure reflects the

importance of family unity and mutual support in Chinese culture.

In contrast, in the United States, the nuclear family is more prevalent.

A nuclear family typically consists of parents and their children. Young

people tend to move out of their parents' homes when they become adults

and start their own independent lives. This is related to the American value

of individualism, which emphasizes personal independence and self -

reliance.

Regarding family member relationships, in Chinese families, there is

a strong sense of hierarchy. Parents are highly respected, and children are

expected to obey their parents. Filial piety is a core value. For instance,

children are supposed to take care of their elderly parents when they grow

old. In addition, family members often have close emotional bonds and

communicate frequently. In American families, although family members

also love each other, the relationship is more egalitarian. Parents and

children often treat each other as friends, and children have more freedom

to express their opinions.

When it comes to family responsibilities, in China, family members

usually share common responsibilities. For example, in a family business,

all family members may contribute their efforts. And in taking care of the

family, everyone has their role. In the United States, family responsibilities

are often more clearly divided. Each person is mainly responsible for their

own affairs, and parents are mainly responsible for raising children until

they reach a certain age of independence.

1. <问题1>

A. In China, the extended family is traditional, while in the US, the

nuclear family is more common.

B. In both China and the US, the extended family is the main form.

C. In the US, the extended family is more common than in China.

D. In China, the nuclear family has replaced the extended family.

答案：A。解析：文章明确提到在中国，大家庭长期以来是一种传统形式，而在美国，核心家庭更为普遍，所以A选项正确，B、C、

D选项与文章内容不符。

2. <问题2>

A. In Chinese families, parents and children are equal.

B. In American families, there is a strong sense of hierarchy.

C. In Chinese families, there is a strong sense of hierarchy.

D. In American families, children have no right to express their

opinions.

答案：C。解析：文中指出在中国家庭中存在很强的等级观念，父母备受尊重，孩子要服从父母，所以C选项正确。A选项与中国家庭情况不符；B选项中美国家庭是更平等的关系，并非有很强的等级观念；D选项与原文中美国孩子可以自由表达意见相悖。

3. <问题3>

A. American young people often live with their parents after

becoming adults.

B. Chinese young people are more independent than American young

people.

C. American young people tend to move out and live independently

when they become adults.

D. Chinese young people don't like to live with their parents.

答案：C。解析：文章提到美国年轻人成年后倾向于搬出父母家开始独立生活，C选项正确。A选项与原文相悖；B选项文中未比较中美年轻人谁更独立；D选项不符合中国年轻人的情况，很多中国年

轻人愿意和父母一起生活。

4. <问题4>

A. In the US, family responsibilities are shared equally among all

family members.

B. In China, each person is mainly responsible for their own affairs.

C. In the US, parents are mainly responsible for raising children until

they are independent.

D. In China, parents have no responsibility for taking care of their

children.

答案：C。解析：文章明确指出在美国，父母主要负责抚养孩子直到他们达到一定的独立年龄，C选项正确。A选项与原文美国家庭责任划分更明确不符；B选项是美国的情况而非中国；D选项与中国实际情况相反，中国父母有照顾孩子的责任。

5. <问题5>

A. Filial piety is not important in Chinese families.

B. In American families, family unity is as important as in Chinese

families.

C. Filial piety is a core value in Chinese families.

D. In American families, there is no concept of family love.

答案：C。解析：文章提到孝道是中国家庭的核心价值，C选项正确。A选项与原文相悖；

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<背景文章>

Festivals are an important part of different cultures around the world.

In the East and the West, there are significant differences in the ways of

celebrating festivals, which also reflect different cultural connotations.

Let's take the Spring Festival in China and Christmas in the West as

an example. The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival

for Chinese people. It usually falls in late January or early February. Before

the Spring Festival, people will do a thorough cleaning of their houses,

which is called "sweeping the dust", symbolizing getting rid of the old and

welcoming the new. Family members will get together from all over the

country. On the New Year's Eve, families will have a big dinner together,

and dumplings are an essential food. There are also various traditional

activities, such as setting off firecrackers (in some areas where it is

permitted) to drive away evil spirits and bring good luck, and pasting

Spring Festival couplets on the doors. The Spring Festival represents

family reunion and the hope for a prosperous new year.

On the other hand, Christmas in the West is celebrated on December

25th every year. It is a religious and cultural festival. People will decorate

Christmas trees with all kinds of ornaments, such as colorful lights, bells,

and gifts. Santa Claus is an important symbol of Christmas. Children

believe that Santa Claus will come at night on Christmas Eve and put