Cross-cultural differences are often worth paying attention

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India is an ancient civilization with rich cultural heritage (遗产), and its cultural heritage has something to do with all major religions of the world. Here we take a look at some of the top heritage destinations in India.
Sun Temple, Konark
As the name suggests this temple is all about the power of the sun God. A huge chariot (二轮战车) drawn by seven horses and twelve pairs of wheels reflect the importance which ancient people placed on the power of the sun. The pictures of animals and humans give this place a special look.
Churches Goa
Goa is the only Indian state which was under the Portuguese (葡萄牙人), so the scene in Goa is dotted with (点缀着) Portuguese style churches. Some of the famous churches include the church of Saint Catherine, church of Saint Augustine and church of saint Francis of Assisi. These churches exhibit beautiful paintings and flower designs which make them a must visit.
Ajanta and Ellora Caves
These caves contain well designed paintings which are widely regarded as the most outstanding works of Buddhist religious art.
Taj Mahal, Agra
Built on the bank of the Yamuna River, it is an excellent building. The writing and paintings on the outside structure provide the finest examples of the outstanding style of buildings.
Sanchi
Sanchi is a UNESCO world heritage site with numerous Buddhist temples dating back to the seventh and eighth centuries.
On your visit to India, be sure to visit some of these heritage destinations. An Indian journey is not wonderful without experiencing the beauty of these heritage destinations.
小题1:What can we learn from the passage?

A．Ellora Caves only have statues of animals.

B．The Portuguese controlled the whole India two centuries ago.

C．Indian cultural heritage is related to religions.

D．The church of Saint Catherine is the earliest one in the world.

小题2:The ancient people in India attached importance to .

A．animals

B．the sun’s power

C．ancient temples

D．ancient civilization

小题3:What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Several top heritage destinations in India.

B．The great effect that Indian religion has on culture.

C．India has rich cultural heritage in the world.

D．India is famous for its cultural heritage.

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Cultural Center Adds Classes for Young Adults
The Allendale Cultural Center has expanded its arts program to include classes for young adults. Director Leah Martin announced Monday that beginning in September, three new classes will be offered to the Allendale community. The course titles will be Yoga for Teenagers; Hip Hop Dance: Learning the Latest Moves; and Creative Journaling for Teens: Discovering the Writer Within. The latter course will not be held at the Allendale Cultural Center but instead will meet at the Allendale Public Library.
Staff member Tricia Cousins will teach the yoga and hip hop classes. Ms. Cousins is an accomplished choreographer (舞蹈教师) as well as an experienced dance educator. She has an MA in dance education from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she wrote a thesis on the pedagogical (教学法的) effectiveness of dance education. The journaling class will be taught by Betsy Milford. Ms. Milford is the head librarian at the Allendale Public Library as well as a columnist for the professional journal Library Focus.
The courses are part of the Allendale Cultural Center’s Project Teen, which was initiated by Leah Martin, Director of the Cultural Center. According to Martin, this project is a direct result of her efforts to make the center a more essential part of the Allendale community. Over the last several years, the number of people who have visited the cultural center for classes or events has steadily declined. Project Teen is primarily funded by a generous grant from The McGee Arts Foundation, an organization devoted to bringing arts programs to young adults. Martin oversees the Project Teen board, which consists of five board members. Two board members are students at Allendale’s Brookdale High School; the other three are adults with backgrounds in education and the arts.
The creative journaling class will be cosponsored by Brookdale High School, and students who complete the class will be given the opportunity to publish one of their journal entries in Pulse, Brookdale’s student literary magazine. Students who complete the hip hop class will be eligible to participate in the Allendale Review, an annual concert sponsored by the cultural center that features local actors, musicians, and dancers. All classes are scheduled to begin immediately following school dismissal, and transportation will be available from Brookdale High School to the Allendale Cultural Center and the Allendale Public Library. For more information about Project Teen, contact the cultural center’s programming office at 988-0099 or drop by the office after June 1 to pick up a fall course catalog. The office is located on the third floor of the Allendale Town Hall.
小题1:Which of the following statements is correct?

A．Tricia Cousins will teach two of the new classes.

B．The new classes will begin on June 1.

C．People who want a complete fall catalogue should stop by the Allendale Public Library.

D．The cultural center’s annual concert is called Pulse.

小题2:According to Leah Martin, what was the direct cause of Project Teen?

A．Tricia Cousins was available to teach courses in the fall.

B．Community organizations were ignoring local teenagers.

C．The McGee Arts Foundation wanted to be more involved in Allendale’s arts programming.

D．She wanted to make the cultural center a more important part of the Allendale community.

小题3:Which of the following factors is implied as another reason for Project Teen?

A．The number of people visiting the cultural center has declined over the last several years.

B．The cultural center wanted a grant from The McGee Arts Foundation.

C．The young people of Allendale have complained about the cultural center’s offerings.

D．Leah Martin thinks classes for teenagers are more important than classes for adults.

小题4:This article is organized in which of the following ways?

A．In time order, from the past to the future.

B．Most important information first, followed by background and details.

C．Background first, followed by the most important information and details.

D．As sensational news, with the most controversial topic first.

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假定你是李华，你校与美国一所友好学校决定通过网络开展跨文化交流活动（Cross -cultural Communication Project）。请你用邮件与美方联系，谈谈自己对交流活动内容的设想，征求对方意见。
你建议交流活动应包括以下四个方面内容：
1. 自我介绍；
2. 饮食文化差异；
3. 中学教育；
4. 语言学习体会。
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Hi Mark,
Hope all is well.



Yours,
Li Hua

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