7.There are differences between western culture and Chinese culture.We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used.Let's look at the words about animals and plants.Most expressions in Chinese is about the dog,for example,"a homeless dog","a mad dog,""a running dog"and"a dog catching a mouse",have negative(消極)meanings.But in western countries,dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of humans.In English,people use the dog to describe positive(積極的)actions.For example,"you are a lucky dog"means you are a lucky person.And"every dog has its day"means each person has good luck sometimes.To describe a person's serious illness,they say"sick as a dog".The word"dog-tired"means very tired.However,Chinese love cats very much.But in western culture,"cat"is often used to describe a woman who is cruel(冷酷的).There are many other examples of how"cat"is used differently as well.
The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries.People think the rose stands for love,peace,courage and friendship.And the rose is the national flower of England,America and many other countries.
The words about plants and animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures.We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how some words are used.
66.The word"dog"in Chinese usuallyB.
A.stands for friendship
B.has a negative meaning
C.has a positive meaning
67."Every dog has its day."means"C"
A.Everybody in the world is lucky.
B.Each person lives his own way of life.
C.Everybody has a time in life to be lucky.
68.Western people usually use"cat"to refer to"C".
A.a(chǎn) tired person
B.a(chǎn) brave man
C.a(chǎn)n unkind woman
69.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passageA?
A.Words show differences in cultures.
B.Western people think cats to be good friends.
C.Rose is the national flower of all western countries.
70.This passage mainly tells usB.
A.negative or positive things
B.different countries have different cultures
C.what dog and cat mean in English and Chinese.
分析 這篇短文以一些具體的動植物在語言中的象征意義為例,給我們介紹了中西方傳統(tǒng)與文化的差異.
解答 66.B 67.C 68.C 69.A 70.B
66.B.細節(jié)題.文章舉例說了在中國幾個與狗相關(guān)的短語,后面說have negative(消極) meanings,故選B.
67.C.語句理解題,根據(jù)舉例And"every dog has its day"means each person has good luck sometimes可知表達的是每個人都有幸運的一天,故選C.
68.C 細節(jié)題.第一段的最后,根據(jù)But in western culture,"cat"is often used to describe a woman who is cruel(冷酷的)可知是個不友善的女人,故選C.
69.A 判斷題.根據(jù)The words about plants and animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures文章講的不同國家同一個詞的不同含義,故A對.根據(jù)But in western culture,"cat"is often used to describe a woman who is cruel(冷酷的)可知他們不喜歡貓,自然更不會當(dāng)成他污染朋友,故B錯;根據(jù)The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some western countries可知并不是所有國家都把玫瑰當(dāng)愛的象征,故C錯.故選A.
70.B 主旨題.文章第一句There are differences between western culture and Chinese culture就是本文的主旨所在,不用的國家有不同的文化,選B.
點評 本文難度不大,仔細通讀全文,把握細節(jié),即可得出答案.但解題時仍然需要同學(xué)們細心.