高二语言文化差异英语阅读理解20题

高二语言文化差异英语阅读理解20题

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<背景文章>

Language and culture are closely intertwined. When we compare

American and Chinese languages and cultures, we can find many

differences in daily expressions. For example, in Chinese, when we meet

someone for the first time, we might ask "Have you eaten yet?" This is a

common greeting that shows concern for others. However, in American

culture, such a question might be a bit strange. Americans usually start a

conversation with topics like the weather or hobbies. Another difference is

in compliments. In Chinese culture, people are often modest when

receiving compliments. They might say "No, I'm not that good." But in

American culture, people usually accept compliments directly and say

"Thank you." Moreover, the way of addressing people also varies. In

Chinese, we have different ways to address elders, teachers, and friends.

But in American culture, people usually address each other by first names

regardless of age or status.

1. In American culture, people usually start a conversation with topics

like ___.

A. family

B. weather

C. work

D. school

答案：B。解析：文章中提到美国人通常以天气或爱好等话题开始对话。

2. When receiving compliments, people in Chinese culture are often

___.

A. proud

B. confident

C. modest

D. arrogant

答案：C。解析：文中提到在中华文化中，人们在接受赞美时通常很谦虚。

3. In American culture, people address each other by ___.

A. last names

B. titles

C. first names

D. nicknames

答案：C。解析：文章中说在美国文化中，人们通常不管年龄或地位，都以名字相称。

4. In Chinese culture, when we meet someone for the first time, we

might ask ___.

A. "How are you?"

B. "Nice to meet you."

C. "Have you eaten yet?"

D. "What's your name?"

答案：C。解析：文中提到中国人初次见面可能会问“你吃了吗？”。

5. The way of addressing people in Chinese culture is different from

that in American culture because ___.

A. Chinese people are more polite

B. American people are more friendly

C. there are different customs

D. there are different languages

答案：C。解析：中华文化和美国文化中称呼人的方式不同是因为有不同的习俗。

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<背景文章>

Food is an essential part of every culture, and the differences between

Chinese and British cuisines are quite remarkable. In terms of eating habits,

Chinese people often have a variety of dishes on the table at one meal,

while British people usually have a main dish and a few side dishes.

Chinese cuisine emphasizes the combination of colors, flavors, and

textures, while British cuisine pays more attention to the nutrition and

simplicity of food.

When it comes to table manners, there are also significant differences.

In China, it is polite to let the elders start eating first. People use chopsticks

to pick up food and it is considered impolite to point at others with

chopsticks. In Britain, people use knives and forks. It is important to keep

your elbows off the table and not to talk with your mouth full.

Moreover, the way food is served is different. In Chinese restaurants,

dishes are often served family-style, and everyone shares the food. In

British restaurants, each person usually orders their own meal.

The differences in Chinese and British food cultures reflect the unique

characteristics of the two countries. Understanding these differences can

help us better communicate and interact with people from different cultures.

6. Chinese people usually have ____ dishes on the table at one meal

compared to British people.

A. fewer

B. the same number of

C. more

D. only one

答案：C。解析：文章中提到“In terms of eating habits, Chinese people

often have a variety of dishes on the table at one meal, while British people

usually have a main dish and a few side dishes.”，所以中国人通常比英国人在一顿饭中有更多的菜。

7. In China, it is polite to let ____ start eating first.

A. the youngest person

B. the guests

C. the elders

D. everyone at the same time

答案：C。解析：文中提到“In China, it is polite to let the elders start

eating first.”，所以在中国，让长辈先开始吃是礼貌的。

8. In Britain, people use ____ to eat.

A. chopsticks

B. spoons

C. knives and forks

D. hands

答案：C。解析：“In Britain, people use knives and forks.”，所以在英国，人们用刀叉吃饭。

9. In Chinese restaurants, food is often served ____.

A. individually

B. family-style

C. in small portions

D. quickly

答案：B。解析：文中提到“In Chinese restaurants, dishes are often

served family-style, and everyone shares the food.”，所以在中国餐馆，食物通常以家庭式供应。

10. The differences in food cultures reflect the ____ of different

countries.