《2025年实验班全程提优训练高中英语选择性必修第二册外研版》

Ⅲ. (2025·河南新高中创新联盟名校调研)七选五
主题语境: 人与社会 语篇类型: 说明文 建议用时: 8 min
If you are planning to visit the USA and want to do like the locals do, follow these tips and you're sure to fit in comfortably—whether you're in Boston, New York or San Francisco!
1.______C
Popular culture is a huge influence around the world. 2.______D. If anything ties Americans together culturally, it's probably the TV shows and movies they watch, the celebrity gossip they read in magazines, the sports teams they follow daily. Best to avoid talking about politics, religion or how much people earn unless you are among close friends.
Join in strangers' casual conversations
The signature American speaking volume might be a shock at first. Usually, you will be forced to hear strangers' conversations on public transport, at restaurants, standing in the checkout line. 3.______E, you will never run out of strange conversations to entertain each other.
Show your talent for good deal hunting
Americans aren't satisfied with a purchase unless they're sure they got their money's worth. So if you find yourself in a MacDonald, look for deals. If your brain tells you that the burger is simply too big, just tell yourself: "Hey, if I don't get deals, why not take the leftovers to go and eat them for lunch tomorrow? Two meals for the price of one? 4.______A!"
Try to be yourself
The US celebrates diversity more than any other place on Earth. Going against norms is in Americans' blood, which explains the rule of being American: Be yourself. 5.______G. So when you're in the US you should do it, too! Luckily for you, foreign accents make you the most interesting person at any party.
A. But it is a good deal
B. If they talk too loudly
C. Find suitable topics to start small talk
D. So it is hard not to be exposed to it abroad
E. If you put any shyness aside and join in the small talk
F. Never mind that you are looking for a winter coat in winter
G. Americans value their individuality and show it off unapologetically

答案： Ⅲ. 语篇导读 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了几个融入美国社会的技巧。 1. C 根据下文"If anything ties Americans together culturally, it's probably the TV shows and movies they watch, the celebrity gossip they read in magazines, the sports teams they follow daily. Best to avoid talking about politics, religion or how much people earn unless you are among close friends."可知,空处引出了下文关于文化话题的讨论,即哪些话题适合闲谈及哪些话题应该回避。C项适合作本段的标题。故选C。 2. D 根据空前"Popular culture is a huge influence around the world."及空后的具体实例可知,流行文化也影响着世界。D项强调了流行文化广泛传播,承上启下。故选D。 3. E 空前"The signature American speaking volume might be a shock at first."谈到美国人喜欢闲谈,而且声音很大；空后"you will never run out of strange conversations to entertain each other"则提到这些闲谈可以让大家取乐彼此。E项鼓励读者放下害羞,加入闲谈,与本段主题"加入陌生人的随意交谈"相符。故选E。 4. A 根据前文"Americans aren't satisfied with a purchase unless they're sure they got their money's worth."可知,本段主要是谈美国人注重性价比,以求在消费中获得最大价值,并通过合理利用资源来节省开支。A项不但呼应了标题,也解释了美国人喜欢打包的原因。故选A。 5. G 根据空前"Going against norms is in Americans' blood, which explains the rule of being American: Be yourself."及空后"So when you're in the US you should do it, too! Luckily for you, foreign accents make you the most interesting person at any party."可知,空处强调了美国人重视个性并鼓励毫不掩饰地展示自我。G项符合语境。故选G。