高考英语(全国通用)：阅读理解专题模拟演练(3)

高考英语阅读理解专题训练

A

Some people describe American society as a salad bowl while others think of it as a melting pot.

In a bowl of salad，all the ingredients are mixed together. 1 Together，however，the ingredients make up a unity.All the ingredients of a salad contribute to the finished product.They may be covered with the same dressing(调味酱)，but the green vegetables，tomatoes and cooked corn can all be seen for what they are.

From this point of view，America is very much like a salad bowl where individual ethnic groups mix together，yet maintain their cultural uniqueness.People may work together during the day at similar jobs and in the same companies，but at night they may return to their ethnic groups where their own individual culture directs their way of life.

2 Each ethnic group has its own special customs，language，food and traditions to protect and defend.This idea of the salad bowl is referred to as cultural diversity；that is，American society is a collection of various cultures living together in harmony within one country.

3 Here，society is like one large pot of soup.All cultural aspects are mixed together，sacrificing their original identity and keeping a bit of what they were to become a new reality.The longer the soup is cooked，the better the taste and the more likely it will be for the mixture to dissolve.In this sense，America can surely be seen as a melting pot where people from all over the world come to live and work together forming one nation.

There are dozens of shared symbols. 4 In such a culture，symbols like the flag and the nation’s official song serve to break down the walls which separate ethnic groups.

Whether a salad bowl or a melting pot，America can be best described as a mixture of both. 5

A．Both are correct depending on one’s point of view.

B．They never lose their shapes，colors or tastes.

C．This is why there is so much diversity within America.

D．In other words，America is a nation where there is unity in diversity.

E．Thus，one needs to abandon one’s culture to be considered “American”．

F．They serve to develop the various ethnic groups to create a new American culture.

G．The other theory，which is also used to describe American society，is the melting pot.

1．答案 B

解析由空后的“Together，however，the ingredients make up a unity.”及本段最后一句中的“...can be seen for what they are.”可知选B项。

解析全段都是讲的美国有如此多的差异性的原因，故选C项。

3．答案G

解析从空后面一句“...society is like one large pot of soup.”这是和前面不同的观点。所以G为正确选项。4．答案 F

解析由关键词In such a culture，可以推断选项F中的a new American culture与之相符。所以F为正确选项。

5．答案 D

解析总结句选择。由In other words可以看出这是对本文总结的另一种说法。所以D为正确选项。

B

Moving abroad can be a challenging experience.You leave your family，friends and everything you know behind.You enter a new culture where the customs and sometimes the languages are different. 6 .It’s a time to discover new things，make new friends and begin a new adventure.

So what are the best ways to involve yourself in the new culture while living abroad?

Live with a native speaker

7 .First，you have a friend！Living alone can be a lonely experience，especially if you’re far from home.I’ve also had the opportunity to meet my housemate’s friends and socialize(交往) with them. 8 .In addition，you have someone to tell you about the cultural customs and interesting places in the area.

Socialize with the local people

The thought of making friends and mixing with the local people may seem scary at first but it’s worth it.

9 ，attending an evening class or participating in a language exchange with people that are interested in learning your native language.

10

The food in France is amazing and discovering new food is a fun experience.I’ve tried things that I’ve never tried before.My knowledge of different bread and cheese types has grown greatly.

A．Try the local food

B．But it’s also exciting

C．I currently volunteer with homeless people

D．You can also speak the local language every day

E．Improve my French vocabulary and understanding

F．You can meet other people in the area by joining a club

G．There are many advantages of living with a native speaker

语篇解读本文介绍了几种我们在国外的时候尽快适应当地人生活的方法。

6．答案 B

解析根据空格前的内容“You enter a new culture where...are different.”及空格后的内容“It’s a time to discover new things...a new adventure.”可知，空格处起承上启下的作用。故选B。