初三英语阅读关于文化差异
『壹』 中英文化差异的英语文章（至少两篇！）
The Cultural Difference between English and Chinese in Modern English Teaching语言是社会的产物，文化的载体。在分析了中西方国家产生文化差异的原因基础上，阐述了中西方分别在词汇意义、审美取向、颜色用语、日常生活用语等方面的具体不同体现，从而揭示出在现代英语教学中了解文化差异的必要性，突出了文化的重要性。 Language is the proct of society and the carrier of culture. This paper explains the reasons why there exist differences between English and Chinese. Then the concrete differences about the lexicon, aesthetic taste, color words and daily words between English and Chinese are presented. Therefore, culture is important in English teaching and it is necessary to learn cultural differences between English and Chinese.先发一篇
『贰』 关于文化差异的英文文章。。。
http://ger.x.blog.163.com/blog/static/695063192006105255130/这个网址的文，网络里搜一搜，还有很多的。暂列一篇：
一，文化差异(Culture Difference):种族 National race
The whole question of the changing role of Blacks in American society as been the subject of news***** articles around the world so frequently that visitors to the United States do not know what to expect when they arrive. They may be surprised when they see that Blacks and Whites work side by side in offices , factories , and schools across the country . The majority of Blacks in the United States, however, live in and around only a small number of American cities.
Many dark-skinned visitors arrive in the United States fearing personal attack or expecting various degrees of racial prejudice. Some forms of discrimination [1] still exist ,unfortunately, especially in the areas of the housing , schools , and jobs . The school equality is still more a dream than a reality. There are still too many areas of the country where Black Americans do not enjoy the same full opportunities as White Americans . However, the vast majority of American s are working , studying , and sharing public places together. This was not true even a few years ago in some parts of the country , but progress is steadily being made . You will be able to observe the improvement in race relations as soon as your plane lands . You will see it in the airport, in public buses and trains , in theaters , restaurants , rest room, in sops and libraries , in offices and factories . Close personal friendships between Blacks and Whites , full trust and social relationships are still not common , except in certain areas, However, even in this - the slowest area of progress-there has been change , especially among young people.
[1] discrimination n. 辨别, 区别, 识别力, 辨别力, 歧视
二，文化差异(Culture Difference): 个人的进步 Personal Progress
In many parts of the world , personal influence is essential in achieving success. This is not true in the United States, where success usually results from hard work , ecation, skill, and personal initiative , America is truly a "do-it-yourself" society ; success is not dependent on family origins or the help of an influential person . Personal progress is the result of indivial effort.
Because effort and initiative are so important in America , there are many customs that may be different from those practiced in other countries. For example , it is not considered dishonorable to quit a job, even if you have had it for only a short time . Moving from job-to -job , or "job-hopping ", as it is called , is quite acceptable in the United States. Frequently , the opportunity to change jobs offers workers a chance to move up to a better position. Americans like to move from place to place trying new jobs, meeting new people and living in different parts of the country. "Job-hopping" also gives employers a chance to benefit from the new ideas and skills that different people bring to their jobs even if such people are employed for only a short time.
三，文化差异(Culture Difference): 真实还是礼貌？ Truth or Courtesy ?
Just as the degree of indivial ******* that exists in America seems loose and therefore uncomfortable to many visitors . In many countries , people will tell you what they think you want to here , whether or not it is true. To them , this is the polite thing to do. To Americans it is considered confusing -even dishonest -to avoid telling the true facts. even if avoiding the truth is done only to be polite . It is helpful to remember that different cultures consider some matters more important than others . Wit Americans , however, trust and truth are most important. One of the worst tings that can be said about someone in America is that " you cannot trust him"
Considering such differences in values among the many cultures of the world , it is natural that misunderstandings [1] will occur . "How far is it to the next town ?" an American asks a man standing by the edge of a road . In some countries , because the man realizes the traveler is tired and eager to reach the next village, he will politely say , ' Just down the road ". e thinks this is more encouraging ., gentler , and therefore the answer the traveler wants to hear. So the American drives alone for many more hours before he comes to the village. The traveler is angry , feeling "tricked". He thinks that the man has purposely lied to him because he must have know quite will well what the distance was.
If a visitor to the United States asked an American standing at the edge of a road how far the next town was, the American would think it dishonest if he said it was near when he knew it was really 24 miles away. Although he , too , would be sympathetic with the tired traveler , he would say, "You have a long way to go yet ; it is at least 24 miles more. " The traveler might be disappointed , but he would know what to expect, and there would be no misunderstanding.
[1] misunderstanding n. 误会, 误解
四，文化差异(Culture Difference):权威 Authority
In many countries , authority is seldom , if ever, questioned , either because it is highly respected , or because it is feared . Sometimes , too, Because rank has been important in certain societies for a long time, people have been trained never to question those in authority .. For example , children are not expected to question their teachers in school .It may be considered improper for young businessmen to suggest ideas that differ from those of older, more experienced members of the business.
In other countries, including America, children are trained to question and search for answers . When a child asks a question, he will often be told to go to the library and find the answer for himself. By the time students reach the age of 14 or 15, they may be developing exciting new ideas in all fields of science and the arts . To encourage such creativity [1] , there are many national prizes offered to students , every year for their scientific discoveries and artistic accomplishments.
This interest in questioning and searching may be considered by some people as bad for young people's manners , that young people lack respect for authority . This impression may be created when visitors notice young Americans asking questions and arguing with older people . However , this is because many Americans have a different attitude toward authority than may exist in other areas of the world . In a work or business situation, ideas are freely and openly discussed and argued. It is important to remember tat it is the person's ideas that are being questioned, not the indivial himself.. The two are quite separate. The purpose of the searching , questioning , and arguing is to find the facts in a particular situation, and therefore a solution, so that the work of the business can progress in the most effective manner possible.
As was mentioned earlier, you may notice the some questioning in social conversations . Although some indivials may think that Americans are rude because of their direct manner with people, they are merely trying to learn more about your ideas.
[1] creativity n. 创造力, 创造
五，文化差异(Culture Difference):美国社会正在该变 American Society is Changing
In many nations , everyday activities are done in a planned , orderly manner. For example , formal relationships among people may be determined according to customs and habits that have existed for a long time . People visiting an informal country , such as the United States , may find that the American belief in personal initiative or ******* (including the ******* to disagree with those in authority ), and the whole economic system is quits confusing and uncontrolled . To some visitors such *******s are too "loose" and too disorganized to be comfortable.
Today the United States i* **periencing great change in every part of society ;therefore life in America may indeed seem confused . Social attitudes are being questioned Americans are wondering: "Is there any morality ?" "Why has the nation never given all of its citizens full opportunity ?""What courses should be taught in school?" "What is the role of women in society ? "As visitors , you will notice that some Americans are beginning to leave the cities and make their homes in small cities and towns where life is quieter and slower . Political beliefs are changing . The kinds of skills needed by workers today differ from those in demand several years ago.
『叁』 英语作文考文化差异
The Difference Culture Between the East and West
My dream is to study abroad in the future. I am always that kind of life can come true soon. But, before I realize my dream, I have to do some preparation. I
think the most important thing I need to do first is to adapt the life there. It is said that there is a big difference between the eastern and western
culture. If I know nothing, it is easy for me to have culture conflict. It will put me into an embarrass place. For example, dragon is the leader for all
animals and it has holy good meaning in china. But it means violence in the western country. I need to learn as much the cultural conflicts as possible to
make my oversea life become easier.
In the US, people prefer waiting for a table to sitting with people they don’t know. This means a hostess may not seat a small group until a small table is available, even if a large one is. If you are sitting at a table with people you don’t know, it is impolite to light up a cigarette without asking if it will disturb them.
At American restaurants and coffee shops you are usually served tap water before you order. You may find the bread and butter is free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill.
Most cities and towns have no rules about opening and closing time for stores or restaurants, though they usually do make rules for bars. Especially in large cities, stores may be open 24 hours a day.
Serving in restaurants is often large; too large for many people. If you can’t finish your meal but would like to enjoy the food later, ask your waitress or waiter for a “doggie bag”. It may have a picture of a dog on it, but everybody knows you’re taking the food for yourself.
Supper and dinner are both words for the evening meal. Some people have “Sunday dinner”. This is an especially big noon meal.
Tips are not usually added to the check. They are not included in the price of the meal, either. A tip of about 15% is expected and you should leave it on the table when you leave. In some restaurants, a check is brought on a plate and you put your money there. Then the waiter or waitress brings you your change.
1. Which statement is true?
A. American people like sitting with people they don’t know.
B. A hostess always seats a small group at a large table.
C. American people never sit with people they don’t know.
D. American people would not light a cigarette if the people who sit at the same table mind their smoking.
2. What is served before you order?
A. bread B. butter C. coffee D. cold water
3. What do American people always do when servings are too large for them?
A. They take the food home with a doggie bag for their dogs.
B. They leave the food on the table and go away.
C. They take the food home with a doggie bag and enjoy the food later.
D. They ask the waitress or waiter to keep the food for them.
4. Sunday dinner is_______.
A. a dinner in the evening B. A big noon meal
C. a big lunch on Sunday D. A supper on Sunday
这是一篇讲美国人的用餐习俗的阅读。
As you know different countries have different customs. Also there are many gestures showing many meanings in many countries. Here are a few examples of gestures. A fisherman in Britain will show the size of a fish he has caught by holding his two hands, palms(手掌) facing each other, the right distance apart in front of him. But the one from certain part of Africa will measure off the size along his left arm with his right hand. In Britain the gesture to show the number “one” is made by holding up the index finger (the second finger), but in Switzerland it is the thumb—the first finger which is held up. Some people point at objects with finger, others by sticking out the lips. The gesture for “come here” is made in Britain with the index finger, which is held, pointing upwards, at eye level and bent towards the body; in Egypt the hand is held at arm’s length, palm downwards, and the fingers are then bent. The difference between the movements is very important, and the meanings of the same gestures maybe opposite in different countries. It may bring trouble to those not well known with it.
1. This passage is mainly about _______.
A. different people in different countries B. how to understand the gestures in Britain
C. the different gestures D. how to show a gesture in Egypt
2Sometimes difference between the movements in different countries may bring about _______ to you.
A. a good luck B. a new world C. all ill effect D. happiness
3 How will the Africans express if the object’s size is longer than their left arms?
A. Take a string to show it. B. Keep silent.
C. Bring the object to the spot. D. In another way.
4According to the passage we should _______.
A. look before we leap B. pick and choose
C. strike while the iron is hot D. do in Rome as the Romans do
这是篇中西方习俗的。答案就先不给你发了，希望你认真做，等你做完以后可以把你的答案告诉我，我再告诉你正确的。
『伍』 英语作文文化差异
The Difference Culture Between the East and West
My dream is to study abroad in the future. I am always that kind of life can come true soon.
But, before I realize my dream, I have to do some preparation. I think the most important thing
I need to do first is to adapt the life there. It is said that there is a big difference between
the eastern and western culture. If I know nothing, it is easy for me to have culture conflict.
It will put me into an embarrass place. For example, dragon is the leader for all animals and it
has holy good meaning in china. But it means violence in the western country. I need to learn as
much the cultural conflicts as possible to make my oversea life become easier.
『陆』 高中与初中英语阅读的差异性（急）
（我是高中生，对你的问题，可能感同身受，所以写得多了点）
初中重在能看就行，内高中为看懂，而容且在高中阅读当中常常有一些生词量超大的题目，这是就不是要看懂了，能摸清文章的条理，每段讲的什么内容（通常是一些科技文）讲述的是什么物质的什么性质或功能。在阅读方法上个体差异很大，不可一概而论，而且对于不同类型的文章阅读方法是不一样的。举几个例子吧；上面所说的科技文就不多说了你一做这种题就有体会，那种类似心灵鸡汤的文章，需要培养的素质就是你自己的情商，对于各类情感或精神意志品质的一个正确去向和感性认识，这种文章一般最难的就是选文题或者选主要内容，通常只要抓住主旨不放就行。新闻报道一类，重在信息提取，最好能边度边划关键词，这类同样是选标题比较难要针对新闻的特点标题应该简洁有概括性，或者引人深思。等等
总的来说高中对个人自身的修养要求比较大，还有临考的心理素质除了多积累经验，多积累生词，了解一点异域文化是必需的；初中对个人修养要求较低，它的文章面对大部分层次的学生只要是正常学习的，都能看懂做对。想提高阅读，除了多练就是多理解，尝试用英语思维去思考问题。
『柒』 关于中西方差异的英语作文初三带翻译
the differences between teaching of China and foreign countries\r\n As we know ,our chinese teaching is far away from that of foreign countries.just from the students ,in china ,students in the middle or senior middle school are allowed little time to deal with themselves .that in the foreign countries ,students are always free for almost all the time .and the teacher are very pleased with the children who with questions in foreign countries ,while our chinese students are afraid of asking questions .\r\n不是很长