A.People from the UK can only speak Englis
B.People from the four areas of the UK can all be called “British”.
C.People from the four areas of the UK have the same accent and personality.
D.People from the four areas of the UK all love football.
A.the period of the original culture of aboriginal people
B.the period of the dominant British culture
C.the period of Asian culture
D.the period of a multicultural society
A.The working condition
B.The industrial development
C.The electionsystem
D.The British imperialism
A.Because they were not used to the weather in Canada
B.Because they did not get support from the local people
C.Because they did not receive the supplies they needed so badly
D.Because the British had larger and better settlements in Canada
I had to learn to say “please”, “sorry”, “thank you”, whether I felt it or not. Once, while buying a ticket to Waterloo, I forgot to say “please”. The man at the counter was offended and would not give me the ticket until I had said “please”. When he handed me the ticket, he said “sorry”, and hurried inside to take the only empty seat.
On the way to the office one morning, a man collapsed in my compartment. At Waterloo, everybody left, but I stayed with him until the ambulance arrived and was an hour late getting to the office. I was told that it was not my job to look after strangers.
I found that many did not even look after their own parents who were old and helpless. In India, it is the duty of the children to look after their parent and old relatives. While serving a meal, my mother always gave food to the elderly relatives and children first and ate whatever was left over. The elderly never felt isolated. They lived with their families and contributed to the happiness of the house.
31. How long had the writer stayed in England?
A. Just a year
B. More than a year
C. Almost two years
D. About ten months
32. What does the word “rarely” mean in the first paragraph?
A. seldom
B. always
C. often
D. independent while the wife is dependent
33. What did the writer mean when he said “many had a natural gift for gossip”?
A. Many British people were born speakers
B. Many British people were talkative.
C. Many British people were hot-tempered.
D. Many British people were talented
34. What did the writer mean to say by giving us the examples in the second paragraph?
A. English people are very polite because they always say “thank you” or “sorry”.
B. English people enjoy teaching others lessons of politeness.
C. He had to learn to say “please”, “sorry”, “thank you”.
D. English people say polite words without sincere politeness.
35. What does the last paragraph suggest?
A. Many old people in England were lonely because they were not taken good care of.
B. Old people in India never felt isolated.
C. The writer’s mother always ate whatever was left over.
D. Old people in most countries are respected.
People Use Technology More, Sleep Less
People in Britain now spend more time watching TV, gaming, and using their mobile phones and computers than sleeping. A study __31__ that British people use technology for 20 minutes longer than they spend sleeping. The average UK adult uses technology for eight hours and 41 minutes a day. They __32__ for an average of eight hours and 21 minutes. One of the biggest __33__ for this is wi-fi. People can get online almost __34__ . Many people make telephone calls or surf the web while watching TV. TV is still the most
__35__ activity.
The study looked at technology and __36__ age groups. It found that six-year-olds understand how to use technology at the same __37__ as 45-year-olds. Another__38__ was that people understand digital technology most when they are 14 or 15. A doctor said technology is __39__ the way people communicate with each other. He said we are moving __40__ from face-to-face conversations because of technology.
A.changing
B.reasons
C.popular
D.found
E.anywhere
F.down
G.finding
H.level
I.different
J.away
K.outdoor
L.sleep
After the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) was founded in 1927, the particular style. of speech of the BBC announcers was recognized as Standard English or Received Pronunciation (RP) English.Now, most people still consider that the pronunciation and delivery of BBC announcers is the clearest and most understandable spoken English.
English has had a strong association with class and social status.However, since the Second World War there has been a considerable change of attitude towards speech snobbery, and hallmarks of class distinction such as styles of speech have been gradually discarded, especially by the younger generation.
As the need has arisen, new words have been invented or found from other languages and incorporated into English.Similarly, old words and expressions have been discarded as their usefulness has diminished or the fashions have passed.This also happens to styles and modes of speech which became fashionable at a particular time and in specific circumstances.
By the end of the 1960s it became apparent that it was not necessary to speak Standard English or even correct grammar to become popular, successful and rich.The fashionable speech of the day was no longer the prerogative of a privileged class but rather a defiant expression of class lessness.
The greatest single influence of the shaping of the English language in modern times is the American English.Over the last 25 years the English used by many people, particularly by those in the media, advertising and show business, has become more and more mid-Atlantic in style, delivery and accent.
In the 1970s, fashion favoured stressless pronunciation and a language full of jargon, slang and “in” words, much of it quite incomprehensible to the outside world.What is considered modern and fashionable in Britain today is often not the kind of English taught in schools and colleges.
1.Which one of the following is NOT true?
A.The use of the English language has not changed much in this century.
B.The BBS announcers speak Standard English.
C.English has no association with class and social status now.
D.Young people all speak English in the same way.
2.What does the author imply by saying “there has been a considerable change of attitude towards speech snobbery” (Para.3)?
A.People all speak English like BBC announcers.
B.There is a great change of attitude about how English should be spoken.
C.Some people still think their way of speaking is inferior.
D.Most people don’t believe their way of speaking is inferior.
3.According to the author, there was a trend in the U.S.for the young people _________.
A.to speak Standard English.
B.to speak English without class distinction
C.to speak English with class distinction
D.to speak English with grammar mistakes
4.The word “mid-Atlantic” in the passage (Para.6) probably means _________.
A.American and European
B.American and British
C.the Atlantic Ocean
D.in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
5.It can be concluded from the passage that ________.
A.Standard English is taught in school and colleges
B.the young people are defiant because they refuse to speak standard English
C.English language is influenced by American English in the last 25 years
D.there has been a great change in the English language in this century
These cultural minorities have been Britain's original inhabitants.In varying degrees they have managed to preserve their national identity, their particular customs and way of life.This is probably even more true of the remoter areas where traditional life has not been so affected by the growth of industrialism(工业化) as the border areas have been.The Celtic (凯尔特人) races are said to be more emotional by nature than the English.
An Irish temper is legendary.The Scots would rather forget about their reputation for excessive thrift (节俭) and prefer to be remembered for their ballads and dances, while the Welsh are famous for their singing.The Celtic temperament as a whole produces numerous writers and artists, such as the Irish Bernard Shaw, the Scottish Robert Burns, and Welsh Dylan Thomas, to mention but a few.
36.Some British people regard Britain as().
A.a single, unified country
C.a wholly Celtic country
B.a country of foreign cultures
D.an individualistic unit
37.“Their own native tongue” means().
A.the language of a foreign country
B.the language of their own country
C.the British way of speaking
D.a secret language
38.“A cultural minority” could be described as().
A.educated people who are few in number
B.people of the same race who are small in stature (身材)
C.members of ethic groups under the age of 12
D.small ethnic groups
39.According to the passage some cultural minorities have().
A.lost their individual character centuries ago
B.retained their individual character
C.lost count of their numbers
D.managed to preserve their English character
40.What may be one of the probable reasons for preservation of traditional life? ()
A.Ethnic custom
B.A specialized life style
C.The growth of industrialism
D.Geographical isolation
These crimes are not usually committed by people who are poor or in need. Young people often dislike and hate the adult world. They will do things to show that they are rebels. Also in Britain today it is easier for young people to commit crimes because they have more freedom to go where they like and more money to do what they like.
There are two other possible causes which are worth mentioning. More and more people in Britain live in large towns. In a large town no one knows who anyone else is or where they live. But in the village I come from crimes are rare because everyone knows everyone else.
Although it is difficult to explain, I think the last cause is very important. Perhaps there is something with our society which encourages violence and crime. It is a fact that all the time children are exposed to films and reports about crime and violence. Many people do not agree that this influences the young people, but I think that young people are very much influenced by the society they grow in. I feel that the fault may be as much with our whole society as with these young people.
6. From the passage we know that many British people are confused about ().
A. the cause of juvenile crimes
B. the rise of the crime rate
C. the problem of crimes in their country
D. the various kinds of juvenile delinquency
7. One reason why young people in large cities are more likely to commit crimes is that ().
A. nobody knows anything about others
B. they are free to move
C. they live a better life
D. they need more money
8. According to the passage, which groups of the following young people are LEAST likely to commit crimes?
A. Those living in big cities
B. Those who are in need of help
C. Those who are very poor
D. Those living in the countryside
9. Unlike many others, the author holds that one important cause for juvenile delinquency is that().
A. young people nowadays do not like adult world
B. young people in Britain today are freer than before
C. too many young people have come to live in big cities
D. young people are influenced by crime and violence in films and newspapers
10.According to the passage, which is to blame for juvenile crimes, apart from the young people themselves?
A. The adult world
B. Their parents
C. The development of the cities
D. The society
Did you know that London is one of the most multicultural cities in the world? Here, there are about 300 different cultures living side by side. Forget tea and sandwiches, now it is more common for a Londoner to drink cappuccino for breakfast, and eat Thai food for lunch in the local pub. Let’s see how life has changed in Britain’s capital.
A India
Most people from India arrived in London in the 1950s and 60s. Now there is a strong Asian presence here – in the shops, markets and, of course, the restaurants. In fact, curry is Britain’s favorite takeaway meal. A typical family has a curry every two weeks, either delivered or bought ready-made from the supermarket. Indian people live all over London. Southall, in the far west of the city, is one of many places well known for its Indian culture.
B Poland
This community represents more than 1% of the UK’s total population and is growing rapidly. In London, many Polish people live in the Hammersmith area, in the west of the city. Here, there are several Catholic churches, and delicatessens which sell the country’s specialities such as beetroot soup (barszcz) or Polish cakes and snacks. Were they right to come? Young Poles say they can easily earn three times as much money here as at home, where unemployment remains high.
C West Africa
West Africans – mainly from Ghana and Nigeria – have brought a wealth of languages, music and culture to the British capital. Many London markets sell their traditional foods like yams and different types of rice. A lot of Nigerians live in the south-east London area, in suburbs like Deptford.
1、When did most people from India arrive in London?
A、The 1950s and 60s.
B、The 1950s.
C、The 1960s.
2、How often does a typical family have a curry?
A、Two times.
B、Every two weeks.
C、Two weeks.
3、Where do many Polish people live?
A、The east of the city.
B、Catholic churches.
C、The Hammersmith area.
4、Why do Polish people come to London?
A、They can earn three times as much money in the UK.
B、Unemployment remains high in the UK.
C、They are growing rapidly.
5、What kind of traditional West Africa foods do markets sell?
A、Ghana and Nigeria.
B、Languages,music and culture.
C、Yams and different types of rice.