六、阅读下面材料，从方框中所给的 A—E 五个选项中选出正确选项（其中一项是多余选项），将其序号填入第 1—4 小题，并回答第 5 小题
When you go to a new country, you may face some cultural differences. Here are some tips to help you deal with them.
First, do some research before you go. 1. You can learn about the local customs, traditions, and social norms. This will help you avoid making embarrassing mistakes.
Second, be open-minded. 2. Don’t judge the new culture by your own standards. Try to understand and respect the differences.
Third, 3. When you are not sure what to do, observe what the local people do. For example, if you don’t know how to greet someone, watch how others greet and follow their lead.
Fourth, ask questions. If you don’t understand something, don’t be afraid to ask the local people. People in the new country will usually be happy to explain things to you. This can help you learn faster.
Finally, 4. It takes time to get used to a new culture. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you make mistakes at first. Keep learning and you will gradually adapt to the new environment.


5. What should you do if you don’t know something about the local customs?（不超过 10 词）

1—4 CEAB 5. I should ask the local people. (答案不唯一,合理即可)

【解析】
1. 第1空：根据前文"do some research before you go"，C选项符合“做调研”的内容，故选C。
2. 第2空：根据前文"be open-minded"，E选项契合“开放心态”的要求，故选E。
3. 第3空：根据后文"observe what the local people do"，A选项与之对应，故选A。
4. 第4空：根据后文"It takes time to get used to a new culture"，B选项与之匹配，故选B。D为多余选项。
5. 根据文中"ask questions. If you don’t understand something, don’t be afraid to ask the local people"提炼答案。
【答案】
1—4 CEAB
5. Ask the local people.（答案不唯一，合理即可）
【知识点】
信息匹配，信息提取，文化适应技巧
【点评】
本题考查语篇信息匹配与提取能力，结合跨文化适应场景，既考查阅读能力，也传递跨文化交际实用技巧。
【难度系数】
0.7

读后词汇拓展
猜出画波浪线单词的词性和中文意思，并收入自己的小词典。
1. *spouse*
2. *adjust*

1. n. 配偶 2. v. 调整

【解析】
1. 根据英语词汇常见用法，spouse为名词，中文意思是配偶；
2. 根据英语词汇常见用法，adjust为动词，中文意思是调整。
【答案】
1. n. 配偶 2. v. 调整
【知识点】
英语词汇识记、单词词性判断
【点评】
spouse和adjust是英语常用基础词汇，掌握其词性与词义，有助于提升阅读理解效率和英语表达能力。
【难度系数】
0.8