What are the cultural differences between China and the West？You might be able to find the answer in Cao Siyu's comics （漫画）.
Cao，32，was born in Beijing，but left home at 20 and has studied and lived in the US，the UK，and France for 12 years.Having seen so many cultures，Cao wanted to use her drawing sills to show the differences she has experienced.So she created the cartoon series Tiny Eyes Comics.
"My experience shows that although travel is much easier and faster today，the distance （距离） between cultures hasn't shortened，" Cao said.She hopes to build bridges and break down misunderstandingsbetween different cultures.One of her cartoons shows water forms in different countries.Three glasses of water are shown.The glass of water from the US has ice；the one from France is full of sparkling water （气泡水）；the one from China is steaming （冒热气的）.
Cao also uses her cartoons to show different ways of thinking and social customs.During the COVID﹣19 pandemic，she used her comics to explain why Chinese people prefer to wear masks while western people don't."Her simple pictures have played a big part in reflecting Chinese culture，" Italian magazine Grazia reported.
Many foreign readers say that Cao's comics help them understand China，while Chinese living abroad have felt that they are seen and understood.
She said that this voice has been the biggest motivation （动力） for her to keep creating.
（1）Cao Siyu shows people the cultural differences by .
| A． |
living abroad |
| B． |
creating comics |
| C． |
writing for an Italian magazine |
| D． |
talking about her experience |
（2）Cao's comic ideas come from her studies and life in counties.
| A． |
3 |
| B． |
12 |
| C． |
20 |
| D． |
32 |
（3）The underlined word"misunderstandings" means .
| A． |
融合 |
| B． |
交流 |
| C． |
差异 |
| D． |
误解 |
（4）We can infer from the passage that is more popular in China.
A.cold water
B.ice water
C.sparkling water
D.hot water
（5）The best title of the passage is" ".
| A． |
Travel is much easier and faster today |
| B． |
Comics show us how we are different |
| C． |
School life abroad is busy and lonely |
| D． |
Different ways of thinking and behaving |
There is a Chinese proverb（谚语）, “I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I do and I understand.” Do you know it? Maybe you will say, “Sorry, I don’t.” But you will see this proverb on the walls of classroom in an American middle school. Many Americans think it is the truth of learning.
What does this proverb tell us? Practice! When you are learning a text, if you just listen to your teacher and do nothing, you will forget it quickly; if you read it several times, you will remember it; but if you preview the text before class and solve some problems yourself, you will understand it.
When we have formed good study habits, we learn things quickly and remember things easily. Do you sometimes copy other’s homework? It is not good. No matter how difficult the homework is, you must try to do it by yourself and finish it on time. If you practice again and again, nothing will be difficult.
When you are having classes, don’t forget to take notes. Every evening you must take out the notes and review what you have learned today. Before doing homework, do not forget to clean your desks. A clean desk will make you feel comfortable.
A good study habit is the key to success.What does this proverb tell us?
A. Learning is very important.
B. Practice is very important.
C. Previewing is very important.If we form the good study habits, we will______.
A. learn things quickly
B. finish the homework on time
C. feel comfortableThe underlined word “copy” in the third paragraph probably means “______”.
A. 批改 B. 检查 C. 抄袭The author mainly wants to tell us ______.
A. we should learn many Chinese proverbs
B. we should form a good study habit to succeed
C. we should listen to the teacher and do nothing
阅读理解（共20小题；每小题2分，满分40分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C三个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Elizabeth Blackwell was born in England in 1821, and moved to New York City when she was ten years old. One day she decided that she wanted to become a doctor. That was nearly impossible for a woman in the middle of the nineteenth century. After writing many letters asking for admission(录取) to medical schools, she was finally accepted by a doctor in Philadelphia. She was so determined that she taught school and gave music lessons to get money for the cost of schooling.
In 1849, after graduation from medical school, she decided to further her education in Paris. She wanted to be a surgeon(外科医师) , but a serious eye problem forced her to give up the idea.
Upon returning to the United States, she found it difficult to start her own practice because she was a woman. By 1857 Elizabeth and her sister, also a doctor, along with another woman doctor, managed to open a new hospital, the first for women and children. Besides being the first woman physician and founding her own hospital, she also set up the first medical school for women.When did Elizabeth move to the United States?
A. In 1849. B. In 1821. C. In 1831.What almost destroyed Elizabeth’s chances of becoming a doctor?
A. She was a woman.
B. She couldn’t set up her hospital.
C. She couldn’t graduate from medical school.Elizabeth couldn’t become a surgeon because _______.
A. she didn’t get admitted to medical school
B. she decided to further her education in Paris
C. she had a serious eye problemWhen did Elizabeth move to the United States?
A. In 1849. B. In 1831. C. In 1821.Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Elizabeth was the first woman doctor.
B. Elizabeth became the first woman physician.
C. Elizabeth set up the first hospital.
阅读短文，回答问题。（（共5小题，计10分））
Dear Wang Hao,
I want to go to China very much. I think I know something about China, but I know little (少) about Chinese food. I like hamburgers and tomatoes very much. I like noodles and chicken ,too. My parents tell me you eat rice, vegetables and meat every day. Is that right? I don’t like rice. What food can I have in China? Please write to me?
Yours,
PaulWho(write)the letter(信)？_______________________________
What does Paul like?______________________________________
Does Paul like rice?____________________________________
Does he know much about Chinese food?
_______________________________________What does WangHao eat every day? __________________________
Do you know Tai Ping Clothes Store? It’s a great store. I like it very much. There are lots of things at a very good price in the store. They have sweaters in all colors for 50 yuan. They have bags for sports and school. They sell them for only 4 yuan. They have black T-shirts for only 20 yuan. They have long white socks for just 2 yuan. A red skirt is only 35 yuan. If（如果） you want to buy two, You will spend(花费) only 65 yuan. You buy many things, and then you will (将要) get lots of gifts for free（免费）. And that’s all. You can go to the store and see for yourself.Tina has only 34 yuan, and she can buy _____in Tai Ping Clothes Store.
| A．eight school bags | B．a skirt |
| C．two black T-shirts | D．a yellow sweater |
John buys a blue sweater and a black T-shirt, so he will spend ________.
| A． 85 yuan | B．70 yuan |
| C．105 yuan | D． 120 yuan |
Which things are not mentioned(被提到) in the article?
| A． Skirts | B．Bags | C．Shorts | D．Socks |
Tina buys two red skirts and two pairs （双）of white socks. She will spend______.
| A．69 yuan | B．67 yuan | C．55 yuan | D．70 yuan |
What does the underlined (划线) word “gift” mean in Chinese?
| A．奖金 | B．天赋 | C．货币 | D．礼品 |
Tom：Good evening, Mum.
Mum：Good evening, Tom.
Tom：Do we eat chicken for dinner, Mum?
Mum：No, we eat fish and carrots, dear.
Tom：Mum, I don’t like carrots. I like chicken.
Mum：But we need more(更多) vegetables, not only meat(肉). It’s not healthy to eat chicken every day.
Tom：OK. But dad likes chicken, too.
Mum：Well, let’s eat chicken and tomatoes tomorrow(明天).
Tom：That sounds great!What do they eat for dinner?
| A．Chicken. | B．Carrots. |
| C．Carrots and fish. | D．Fish. |
What does Tom want to eat for dinner?
| A．Fish. | B．Chicken. | C．salad. | D．Carrots. |
What do they need to eat more?
| A．Chicken. | B．Meat. | C．Vegetables. | D．Fish. |
Does Tom’s father like chicken?
| A．No, he doesn’t. | B．Yes, he does. |
| C．We don't know. | D．No, he does. |
What will they eat tomorrow?
| A．Fish and carrots. | B．Chicken and fish. |
| C．Chicken and carrots. | D．Tomatoes and chicken. |