《2025年新课堂同步学习与探究九年级英语上学期人教版》

七、阅读表达
A
Different countries have different customs in giving presents.
In China you must never give a clock to a Chinese person, because the sound of the word for “clock” is similar to the sound of “death”. Also, don’t wrap a present in white, black or blue paper, because they are the colors for funerals (葬礼). Don’t give a knife, because something sharp can cut a friendship.
In Russia if you give flowers as presents, you have to give an odd (奇数的) number of them (one, three, five, etc). Because even numbers of flowers are for funerals.
In Germany if you are invited to dinner, flowers are good presents to take to your dinner hostess, but don’t take her red roses because it means you are in love with her. Don’t take thirteen of anything because it’s an unlucky number. Don’t take an even number of anything, either. Don’t wrap your presents in white, brown or black paper.
1. What must never be given to Chinese people as presents? (no more than 2 words )
Clocks.
2. In which country, people don’t wrap presents in black or white paper? (no more than 4 words)
Both China and Germany.
3. What presents can you take to your dinner hostess in Germany? (no more than 4 words )
Flowers except red roses.
4. 将画线句子译成汉语。
在俄罗斯，如果你把鲜花作为礼物，花的数量必须是奇数。
5. 给短文拟一个适当的英文标题。
Different Customs in Giving Presents

答案： 七、A 1. Clocks. 2. Both China and Germany. 3. Flowers except red roses. 4. 在俄罗斯，如果你把鲜花作为礼物，花的数量必须是奇数。 5. Different Customs in Giving Presents

B
In today’s world, the most successful companies are the ones who understand how important it is to make contacts (联系) around the world. However, doing business in different countries isn’t simple. It is important to know the local customs and traditions of the people you are dealing with, which is the best way to impress (使印象深刻) your hosts.
One example that comes to mind is of a German company that has recently tried to gain (获得) a new contract in Korea. The German visitors arrived at the company’s office early in the morning and spent the whole day on long meetings. By the evening, the Germans were so tired that they politely turned down the invitation to go out for dinner and drinks, since they wanted to return to their hotel and get some rest. The Germans did not understand that in Korea business talks often continue into the evening. The Germans only came to realize that they offended (冒犯) their hosts after they had lost the contract.
In Europe or the USA, business is seldom discussed into the evening. However, it is important to be on time for a meeting. If you are late, your hosts may think you do not care. In fact, it is better to arrive at least ten minutes before the meeting starts. This way, you can show how keen (强烈的) you are to do business with them. (A) *You will also have time to talk with your hosts before you sit down to discuss business.*
However, in many countries meetings may not start on time. There are many reasons for this, such as transport difficulties, unusual weather and the breakdown of cars. Sometimes the time of day is also important. In South America and many countries in southern Europe, people have a short sleep after lunch. Therefore, if you try to arrange a meeting for the early afternoon, you may find that not many people will (B) attend/arrive/come/go, or that your hosts will be unhappy.
1. According to the passage, what should we pay attention to if we want to do business in different countries?
We should pay attention to the local customs and traditions (of the people we are dealing with ).
2. Where is it common for people to have a short sleep after lunch according to Paragraph 4?
In South America and many countries in southern Europe.
3. 将下列信息进行匹配。
(1) Korea B
(2) the USA A
(3) South America C
A. be on time for a meeting
B. business talks in the evening
C. not a meeting for the early afternoon
4. 在文中(B)处填入一个适当的单词。
attend/arrive/come/go
5. 将文中(A)处画线句子翻译成汉语。
而且在坐下来讨论事务之前，你将有时间和客户聊一聊。

答案： 七、B 1. We should pay attention to the local customs and traditions (of the people we are dealing with ). 2. In South America and many countries in southern Europe. 3.
(1)B
(2)A
(3)C 4. attend/arrive/come/go 5. 而且在坐下来讨论事务之前，你将有时间和客户聊一聊。