《2025年高考模拟试题汇编高中英语》

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Social boundaries are established social rules that are considered typical because most people in society agree that they are reasonable ways to live. For instance, in America, it is rude to belch(打嗝) in front of others. 36 However, in other countries, it is a sign that a person has greatly enjoyed himself. In fact, it is a praise to the chef. In these societies, it is acceptable as a definite sign of gratitude and satisfaction.
37 We tend to categorize people even within the first few seconds of meeting them. Social boundaries make it easier to determine what is similar and different about us in comparison to others that we meet. In some countries, it is rude to look at people directly in the eyes while speaking with them. 38 If we're able to understand that others' social boundaries may be different in some ways, we can learn to understand other cultures and display appreciation for those differences.
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone you recently met and thought, “This person is standing way too close to me”? In this case, it may feel more like a strange behavior than a matter of social boundary. In some societies, however, it is quite common to stand very close to another individual while having a conversation. 39
Social boundaries can influence various aspects of a person's behavior, from what one wears when attending a religious service, to how loudly or softly a person speaks in public. 40 Openly sharing emotions is either strongly discouraged or welcomed in different cultures.
A. However, in other countries, it is rude not to do so.
B. Social boundaries allow people to assess others quickly.
C. They may even direct how much people share about their feelings.
D. Therefore, it's important for Americans to avoid belching around others.
E. Social boundaries usually give rise to some misunderstandings between us.
F. In fact, there is an unspoken expected distance while people are interacting.
G. In other societies, however, it is impolite to have direct eye contact with them.

答案： 36.D 37.B 38.A 39.F 40.C