1、专业英语八级（改错）模拟试卷 149及答案与解析 一、 PART III LANGUAGE USAGE 0 The culture of the United States is a Western culture originally influenced by European cultures. It has been developed since long before the United【 S1】 _ States became a country with its own unique social and cultural characteristics such as di
2、alect, music, arts, social habits, cuisine and folklore. Today, the United States of America is an ethnically and racially diverse country in a result of large-scale immigration from many different【 S2】 _ countries throughout its history. Its chief early influences came from English and Irish settle
3、rs of colonial America. British culture, due to colonial ties to Britain that spread the【 S3】 _ English language, legal system and other cultural inheritances, had a formal【 S4】 _ influence. Other important influences came from other parts of western Europe, especially Germany, France and Italy. Ori
4、ginal elements also act a strong role, such as the invention of【 S5】 _ Jeffersonian Democracy. Thomas Jeffersons Notes on the State of Virginia was perhaps the first influenced domestic cultural critique by an American【 S6】 _ and a reactionary piece to the prevailing European consensus that Americas
5、 domestic originality was degenerate. Prevalent ideas and ideals which evolved domestic such as national holidays, unique American sports, military【 S7】 _ tradition and innovations in the arts and entertainment gives a strong sense of【 S8】 _ national pride among the population as a whole. American c
6、ulture includes both conservative and liberal elements, military and scientific competitiveness, political structures, risk take and free【 S9】 _ expression, materialist and moral elements. Despite of certain consistent【 S10】 _ ideological principles(Se. g. individualism, egalitarianism, and faith in
7、 freedom and democracy), American culture has a variety of expressions due to its geographical scale and demographic diversity. 1 【 S1】 2 【 S2】 3 【 S3】 4 【 S4】 5 【 S5】 6 【 S6】 7 【 S7】 8 【 S8】 9 【 S9】 10 【 S10】 10 In many countries, when people give their name, they refer to themselves using their la
8、st name or family name. In the United States, therefore, people generally refer to themselves using their first name: some【 S1】 _ people even take “nicknames“ , which can be related to their first name or【 S2】 _ some event in their life. On the first day of class, professors will introduce themselve
9、s and will tell you how theyd like to be addressed. Americans pride themselves in their individuality and independence. They express their【 S3】 _ individuality in many ways, including clothing and decorating styles. American college students are learning to live like independent adults, and【 S4】 _ t
10、hey will make decisions about their living style, classes, and personal life independent on their parents and family. Americans will speak bluntly,【 S5】 _ discussing topics in the public that people from other cultures may find【 S6】 _ embarrassing or controversial. College campuses are a place that
11、many ideas【 S7】 _ are discussed freely, and you may hear things that make you uncomfortable or offend you. It is important to know you can tell someone you do not wish to discuss a subject that makes you uncomfortable. Men and women in the United States often form friendships that have no romantic i
12、nvolvement. These friends will spend time together, go to the movies, and go out to dinner alone or in groups. If the American of the opposite sex invites you to a【 S8】 _ party or to dinner, it does not necessarily indicate romantic interest. It is common for people living far away to home to experi
13、ence culture shock, but【 S9】 _ this doesnt have to spoil the experience. If you find yourself feel homesick,【 S10】 _ call a friend at home or go to your schools international student office to speak with an advisor. 11 【 S1】 12 【 S2】 13 【 S3】 14 【 S4】 15 【 S5】 16 【 S6】 17 【 S7】 18 【 S8】 19 【 S9】 20 【 S10】 专业英语八级（改错）模拟试卷 149答案与解析
