Question

    The world is a colorful landscape of different languages, skin colors, and different cultures. It’s important to have a good understanding of different cultures in order to become a well-rounded person1.

One way is to read hooks written by authors from a particular culture. Reading works by authors who have a close relationship with a particular culture allows people to gain an authentic glimpse into the food, music, language, religion, and way of a life of a particular group of people.

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Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language.3.A person can choose a language she has always wanted to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the language. Besides, one can enroll in a foreign language class in order to learn in a more formal setting. One can also try to visit areas of the city to establish social connection with native speakers of the language.

4.Seek out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries. Food is an important part of different cultures and allows people to gain deep understanding into a particular cultural group’s way of life.

Communicating with people from other countries through email or snail mail is another useful way to become familiar with different cultures.5.Various websites offer pen pal services, offering to connect individuals with pen friends around the world.

A. Stories based on a local culture expose one to a different culture.

B. Trying authentic food from a specific cultural group is also a great idea.

C. There are several ways to become knowledgeable about different cultures.

D.A variety of language-learning books, software, and audio programs is available,

E. The Internet has made it possible to communicate with others from different countries.

F. Making contact with native speakers of the language allows one to gain firsthand knowledge.

G. One way to develop this appreciation is to try to team about other cultures around the world.

Answer

1.C

2.A

3.D

4.B

5.E

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。我们生活的这个世界是多姿多彩的，由不同的语言、肤色和文化。文章告诉了几种更利于我们学会欣赏这样多姿多彩的世界的方法。

1.根据下文One way is to read hooks written by authors from a particular culture.（一种方法是阅读来自特定文化的作者写的书。）中可推断前句说的是“有几种方法可以让你了解不同的文化。”故选C。

2.根据下文Another way to learn about different cultures is to try to learn a foreign language.（学习不同文化的另一个方法是学习一门外语。）中different culture可对应到A选项Stories based on a local culture expose one to a different culture.（以当地文化为基础的故事能让人接触到不同的文化。）代入符合语境。故选A。

3.根据下文A person can choose a language she has always wanted to learn and locate learning programs to help her master the language. Besides, one can enroll in a foreign language class in order to learn in a more formal setting. One can also try to visit areas of the city to establish social connection with native speakers of the language.（一个人可以选择一门她一直想学的语言，并设置学习程序来帮助她掌握这门语言。此外，一个人可以报名参加外语班，以便在一个更正式的环境中学习。你也可以尝试访问城市的各个地区，与当地的母语者建立社会联系。）可知是在描述学习另一门语言的方式，故D选项“有各种各样的语言学习书籍、软件和音频程序。”符合语境。故选D。

4.根据下文Seek out restaurants that feature authentic food from a variety of countries.（寻找那些以来自不同国家的正宗食物为特色的餐厅。）可知是建议通过尝试来自特定文化群体的正宗食物来帮助学习外语。故选B。

5.根据下文Various websites offer pen pal services, offering to connect individuals with pen friends around the world.（各种各样的网站都提供笔友服务，提供个人与世界各地笔友的联系。）可知建议通过互联网和来自不同国家的人交流。故选E。