Culture in general is concerned with beliefs and values on the basis of which people explain experiences and behaviors, individually or in groups. Generally speaking, culture refers to a group or community with which you share common experiences that shape the way you understand the world.
The same person, thus, can belong to several different cultures depending on his or her birthplace, nationality, ethnicity, family status, gender, age, language, education, physical condition, religion, profession, place of work and so on.
Culture is often at the root of communication challenges. Exploring historical experiences and the ways in which various cultural groups have related to each other is important in opening channels for cross-cultural communication. Becoming more aware of cultural differences, as well as exploring cultural similarities, can help you communicate with others more effectively. Next time you find yourself in a confusing situation, ask yourself how culture may be shaping your own reactions, and try to see the world from the others’ point of view.
写作内容:
1. 用约30个单词写出上文概要;
2. 用约120个单词发表你的观点,内容包括:
1) 你如何看待文化多样性(cultural diversity) ?
2) 我们应该如何解决文化差异方面的问题 ?
写作要求：
1.在作文中可以使用亲身经历或虚构的故事，也可以参阅材料的内容，但不能直接引用文中原句。
2.不必写标题。
3.不能出现真实姓名和班级。
SECTION C ( 25 points)
Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese
你班有三分之二的同学经常不在家吃早餐，而其他的同学认为在外面吃早餐有很多的弊端。为此，你班进行了讨论。请结合下表内容，介绍讨论的情况并发表自己的看法。
注意：1. 词数100左右，开头和结尾已为你写好（不计入总词数）；
2. 应适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
| Agreement |
Disagreement |
| 1. save time 2. unnecessary to get up so early 3. more delicious food |
1. bad for one’s health 2. cost much money 3. … |
书面表达（满分15分）
随着我国经济的发展与对外开放程度的提高，越来越多的学子走出国门留学深造。根据下面的提示，请你以“Studying Abroad”为题，写一篇120词左右的文章。
内容提示：
1. 出国留学的优点：开阔视野；体验当地的风情，交更多的朋友；更快更好地掌握一门外语。
2. 出国留学的缺点：语言障碍不利于学习；费用高昂，而花大量时间打工又会影响学习。
参考词汇：语言障碍language barrier；足够的adequate
Studying Abroad
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书面表达（满分15分）
给China daily写一篇报道。
看图：解放军某战士王刚在回家探亲的火车上，得知长江沿岸遭遇洪水的消息后，毫不犹豫地加入当地抗洪的队伍中去，并提前返回连队。
要求：
内容需包括提示及图的全部内容。
卷面整洁，书写规范
词数120左右
开头已为你写好。
Notes:洪水floods部队units
报道开头已写出:
One day, Wang Gang, a Pla man, was on the train back home when he learnt from a newspaper that
书面表达：（满分25分）
假如你发现同学们每遇到重要考试,都会出现头晕、乏力、睡眠和食欲不好等情况。请你用英语以“Just Try to Relax During Exams”为题，写一篇关于如何正确对待考试及如何克服考前紧张情绪的短文。
短文内容要包括下列要点：
1．平时努力学习,正确对待考试； 2．考试期间适当运动,正常作息；
3．睡前洗个热水澡、喝杯热牛奶有助于快速入睡。
注意：1．文章应有恰当的开头和结尾；2．标题已经给出；3．词数120左右。
SECTION C (25 points)
Directions: Write an English composition according to the instructions given below in Chinese.
人们对于学生网上交友持不同意见。请你用英语写一篇关于学生网上交友的短文，介绍他们的观点,并表明自己的看法.
赞成的理由:
1．广交朋友
2．可自由表达思想
3．利于外语学习
反对的理由:
1．浪费时间
2．影响学习
3．可能上当受骗
你的看法…
注意：1．文章必须包括表中的全部内容。
2．词数为100左右。
3．参考词汇：网络朋友on-line friend(s)，上当受骗to be cheated