2015年6月大学英语四级考前模拟试卷及答案六

　　Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage:

　　 Gestures aren't the only area in which the unwary traveler can get tripped up. Foreign cultures adhere to different business customs and behavior. For example: 

　　Caffeine junkies should restrain themselves in the Middle East.“Three cups of tea or coffee isusually the polite limit in offices and during social calls,” counsels “Travel Pak, ” a free publication of Alia, the Royal Jordanian Airline. “But if your host keeps going, you also may continue sipping. If you've had your fill, give your empty cup a quick twist  a sort of wiggle—as you hand it back. That means “No more, thank you.” 

　　Middle East visitors also should not be surprised “if others barge right into the office in the middle of your conversation with the person you are seeing,” notes “Travel Pak.” An old Arab custom calls for keeping an “open office.”

　　The British, however, consider it impolite to interrupt a visitor, even after all business has been transacted. The commercial caller is expected to be sensitive to this point, know when to stop, and initiate his or her own departure.

　　In Japan certain guests at evening business gatherings will leave early. They should be allowed to leave without effusive goodbyes. The Japanese consider formal departures to be disruptive in such cases and disturbing to remaining guests.

　　In Scandinavia and Finland business guests may be asked to shed their clothes and join their hosts in a sauna. The invitation is a sign that a good working relationship has been established. 

　　In the Arab world, the word “no” must be mentioned three times before it is accepted. In contrast, it is considered good business manners to make many and long efforts to pick up the check.

　　In the People's Republic of China, gift giving is considered an insult, says Patrick J. Lewis, President of Club Universe, a Los Angeles tour operator. “If you want to give someone a gift, make sure it's modest in value.

　　This will not be considered offensive, but it may be declined, ” The Chinese manner of expressing friendship and welcome is to clap. Lewis adds. “You may be greeted with clapping when entering a factory, hospital, commune, or school.Politeness dictates that you respond with applause, even though it may seem like you're clapping for yourself.”

　　 31. In the Middle East, it is considered ____. 

　　A) impolite to drink at least 3 cups of coffee

　　B) impolite to drink more than 3 cups of coffee unless your host drinks more 

　　C) polite to ask the host to give you as more as he can 

　　D) polite to leave a party as early as you want

　　32. In Japan, the guest at an evening party will ____. 

　　A) leave early without saying goodbye 

　　B) stay as long as he can

　　C) stay to have a swimming with the host

　　D) present their business cards immediately 

　　33. In Finland, business guests may ____.

　　A) take flowers to the host

　　B) send an expensive gift to the host

　　C) have a swimming or sauna with the host

　　D) present a business card

　　34. In China, a gift to the host means ____. 

　　A) attemption to praise the host

　　B) a modest manner 

　　C) a respondence of applause

　　D) offended action to the host's dignity

　　35. Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage

　　A) Uninvited visitors are welcome in Middle Eastern office.

　　B) In Britain, business visitors can stay as long as they like.

　　 C) In China, people may greet a foreigner's entering a school with clapping. 

　　D) In the Arab world, saying “No” for 3 times until it is accepted.

　　Questions 36 to 40 are based on the following passage:

　　W hat is the importance of the AfroAmerican history to all Americans How could AfroAmericans contribute anything to American history when they were just slaves and servants This is the image which many of us are taught when we go to school. This is the image many AfroAmericans have of themselves also. The AfroAmericans need to remake their real historical image so that it is known and accepted in its truthfulness by themselves and the rest of the world. Men and women of darker color are human beings entitled to respect and acceptance in history.

　　When we think of famous scientists and inventors we immediately think of men such as Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison and Jonas E.Salk. This is because we associate famous people with the AngloSaxon race. But what about the AfroAmerican inventors and scientists How many men during World War Ⅰ owe their lives to Garrett Morgan who invented the gas mask Garrett Morgan also invented the traffic light which saves numerous lives on our streets. Daniel Hale Williams was the first successful heart surgeon. Charles Drew saved hundreds of thousands of lives during World War II by his discovery of the ways and means of preserving blood plasma. Percy Julian has helped millions suffering from the excruciating pain of arthritis. These men and others should be as easily recognized as Bell, Edison and Salk. 

　　America is made up of many different blends of cultures. These many cultures have come to enrich and diversify the American way of life. We should not think, because history has neglected to include the background of a particular culture, that these people have an inferior history. We should search for the truth and set the record straight against the slanders, the stereotyping and false images which have identified these people. We should understand each of the cultures and learn of their specific contribution to America's lifestory.

　　Only after we are taught the complete and accurate history of our great country and learn that the blending of cultures and backgrounds gives us ourstrength, can we go forward on the path to peace.

　　 36. The function of the first paragraph is to ____. 

　　A) present the main idea or the summary of the essay 

　　B) present an introduction to the topic

　　C) provide background to the main theme

　　D) present many cultures have contributed to American history 

　　37. Which of the following statements is true

　　A) Graham Bell, T.Edison and J.E.Salk are not very important people.

　　B) Black people who contribute to society should have equal recognition with their white colleagues.

　　C) We should not associate famous people with the AngloSaxon race only.

　　D) G.Morgan, D.H.Williams and Charles Drew were not AfroAmericans. 

　　38. Paragraph three tells us that ____.

　　A) we should oppose slander and stereotyping

　　B) the American way of life is richer because it is made up of many cultures

　　C) some cultures have been completely neglected 

　　D) AfroAmericans have an inferior history 

　　39. The word “image” refers to ____. 

　　A) picture B) portray C) impression D) similar 

　　40. The main idea of the passage is ____.

　　A) There are many AfroAmericans who are famous as scientists and inventors

　　B) Many AfroAmericans have devoted to American history

　　C) AfroAmerican experience to American history

　　D) AfroAmerican history must be recognized as an important part of American history