2016南平3月质检英语试题及答案(3)

Some psychologists believe crying is our body’s response when we’re helpless. Even if we’re surprised by happy news, we may still cry. Other psychologists say that when we cry, we’re trying to get others to help us out when we’re surprised, sad, angry, scared, or in danger.
Therapist（临床专家）Judith Kay Nelson says that our experience with crying as babies may determine how we view crying when we’re older. Some parents are quick to try and calm their kids down whenever they start crying. Those children will likely find crying in their adult years brings a similar comfort. On the other hand, those whose parents became angered by their crying probably won’t feel crying has the same calming effect.
Many people believe crying can actually make a person feel better. But according to studies, whether it makes us feel better or not depends on the reactions of others. If others react positively, we’ll feel better. On the contrary, we’ll feel worse.
People’s reactions to crying have a lot to do with the gender（性别）of the person weeping. In the West, it’s generally acceptable for women to be seen crying. In Britain boys are taught not to cry. Even though people are becoming more enlightened about tears, crying in males is still viewed as a sign of weakness. Philip Hodson, an expert on male emotions, has a different viewpoint. “In truth, crying isn’t weakness; it’s a relaxation system,” he says. “If we don’t use this system, we’re not being very intelligent.” After all, everybody cries.
32. What can be learned about the act of crying from the statistics?
A. Everyone, regardless of sex, cries. B. Some people never cry.
C. Women often cry for no reason at all. D. Men actually cry more than women.
33. Which is the opinion of therapist Judith Kay Nelson?
A. The act of crying has a calming effect on all of us.
B. Parents shouldn’t rush to calm their baby when it cries.
C. The way we view crying is shaped by our childhood experience.
D. Parents’ responses to a crying baby will determine its personality type.
34. What is said about crying making a person feel better?
A. It is completely false. B. It is dependent on a person’s age.
C. It is true only for men. D. It is influenced by others’ responses.
35. What can we infer about Western cultures from the last paragraph?
A. Only intelligent people can relax by crying.
B. Crying is still less socially acceptable for males than females.
C. Males are now encouraged to express their emotions through crying.
D. British people consider it unhealthy to keep feelings bottled up inside.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Listed below are some customs or ways of behaving that are typically Canadian and which may differ from your home country.
Punctuality.    36   If you must be late for class, enter the class quietly, take your seat making sure not to disturb the others.
   37   When invited to someone’s home for dinner, it’s customary to arrive on time or a few minutes later, but not early. You should always take with you a hostess gift such as flowers, candy or something from your home country. You’re expected to stay for a couple of hours after dinner.
Table Manners. Before eating, Christian families say a prayer of thanks. You’ll probably be expected to help yourself to food as it is passed around the table.   38   Never start to eat until everyone is seated. Canadians don’t chew with their mouths open. Canadians like to talk during meals so please join in the conversation. At the end of the meal, it’s customary to pay a polite compliment（称赞）to the meal.
Please, Thank you, and the Tone（语气）of Voice. It’s important to start all requests with “Please” and to say “Thank you” for favors.    39   When someone speaks forcefully, it sounds bossy and offensive.
Body Contact. Hugging and kissing is common in Canadian homes. Host mother or father shouldn’t kiss you but you may get a kiss goodnight on the cheek by younger family members.
   40   If you’re uncomfortable with it, talk to the headmaster.
A. Gift Giving.
B. Canadians are used to speaking gently.
C. Going to Someone’s House for Dinner.
D. Be careful to consider how much food you require.
E. Being on time for classes is seen as polite and important.
F. The host mother or father may give you an occasional hug.
G. Canadians prefer to look into the eyes of the person they’re talking to.
第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）
第一节 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The city council（委员会）of Helsinki is seeking applications from renters under the age of 25. The renters will   41   to spending three to five hours each week with their   42   neighbors, at a care home in the eastern district. In   43  , these young people will be offered the chance to rent a cheap studio flat   44   23 square meters in the old people’s home   45   250 euros per month, public broadcaster Yle reports.
Currently only three flats are   46  , but the plan is part of a wider effort to satisfy a   47   of accommodation for young people in the capital.   48   a studio costs about 600 euros a month,
  49   on the area, one local university advises.
Those who apply need   50   specific care experience. “There are special   51   to look after the elderly,” project manager tells Yle. “We’re just   52   young people who maybe have a different perspective（看法）on everyday life and will bring variety and   53   to the elderly residents（居民）.”