Question

【题目】阅读下文并回答问题。

The meaning of silence is different among different cultures.

Many people in some Asian cultures think silence is a basic part of communication. When a traditional Chinese or Thai is speaking and suddenly stops, he probably wants the listener to consider what he has said before he continues. Many people may think silence is a sign of respect (尊重), especially to an elder or a person with power (权力).

Western cultures may use silence in other ways. In America, if you keep silent in a conversation, the speaker may think you’re impolite or not listening to them carefully. Russian, French, and Spanish persons may use silence to show they agree with the discussion of the topic. However, Mexicans may keep silent when instructions are given by a person with a lot of power, even though they don’t agree with the instructions.

In our daily life, if we know the exact meaning of one’s silence, it’s quite helpful, too. A man was ill in hospital. One morning, when the nurse said “Hello!” to him, he said “Hello!” back. “How are you feeling now?” the nurse continued. But the man lay in bed and looked at the nurse, saying nothing. “Not well, right? Then I will check it for you, OK? ” the patient was still silent. Then the nurse passed him a cup of warm water. He drank it quickly. After that, the nurse checked up his health. “Mr. Smith, your blood pressure is a little high. But don’t worry, you’ll soon be well again after taking some medicine.” The man smiled and said, “You’re the best nurse I’ve ever met.” You see, this is how silence works.

【1】Is the meaning of silence the same among different cultures?

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【2】When a traditional Thai is speaking and suddenly stops, what does he probably mean ?

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【3】According to Paragraph 4, why did the man say “You’re the best nurse I’ve ever met.” ?

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【4】If your parents give you instructions you don’t like, will you keep silent? Why or why not?

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Answer 1

【答案】

【1】No, it isn’t

【2】He probably wants the listener to consider what he has said before he continues

【3】She knows the exact meaning of the man’s silence.

【4】Yes, because silence is a sign of respect to our parents.(合理即可得分)

【解析】

这是一篇议论文。不同的文化对于沉默有着不同的解读。

【1】题干为：在不同的文化中，沉默的含义是一样的吗？

根据The meaning of silence is different among different cultures“在不同的文化中，沉默的含义是不同的”，可知是否定回答，故填No, it isn’t。

【2】题干为：当一个传统的泰国人说话突然停了下来，他可能是什么意思？

根据When a traditional Chinese or Thai is speaking and suddenly stops, he probably wants the listener to consider what he has said before he continues.故填He probably wants the listener to consider what he has said before he continues

【3】题干为：根据第4段，为什么那个男人说“你是我见过的最好的护士”？

根据段落开头In our daily life, if we know the exact meaning of one’s silence, it’s quite helpful, too.及后文护士的话，可知护士理解了男士沉默的意思，故填She knows the exact meaning of the man’s silence。

【4】题干为：如果你父母给你不喜欢的指示，你会保持沉默吗？为什么或者为什么不？

根据Many people may think silence is a sign of respect (尊重), especially to an elder or a person with power (权力).可知为了表示对父母的尊重，我们有可能会保持沉默，故填：Yes, because silence is a sign of respect to our parents.