牛津译林版高中英语选修六：Unit3单元检测题（附答案）

C. they have already been used to saying “yes” D. they care more about others’ affection 57. In the opinion of experts, _________ .

A. people need a lot of practice to say “no” B. people should say “yes” to keep the peace C. saying “no” means losing a job D. people have the right to be liked 58. According to the writer, what should you do if you want to refuse the other person’s request?

A. Just say you can’t help him. B. Say sorry to him. C. Refuse him clearly.

D. Talk to the other person to find a mutual way.

59. According to the writer, what should you do if your refusal is not accepted?

A. Say yes to him. C. Just go away

B. Repeat your reason for his acceptance D. Say no to him

B

British men are encouraged to cry.

There are certain things British men like to believe about themselves. The first is that one day they will again win the World Cup. They also believe they do not cry. Over the centuries, Britons are believed to have a \

Yes, it is. A recent study arranged by Kleenex on how the British express their emotions reveals that 95 percent of them still contain their emotions.

Moreover, while 72 percent think this is unhealthy, 19 percent can't remember the last time they \it out\As a result, Kleenex is launching the \It Out\campaign that encourages Britons to grab a tissue and have a good cry.

These days, however, the male Briton's attitude toward crying is changing. Though the majority still struggles to open up emotionally, a 2004 study by Oxford's Social Issues Research Center found that 77 percent of British men considered crying in public increasingly acceptable. Half of London males admitted crying in front of their mothers. Scotsmen are the least emotional, although they are the most likely to cry at weddings.

Peter Marsh, director of the center, said, “Crying can now indicate sensitivity rather than weakness. Like with David Beckham, crying because you're dropping off your boy at nursery isn't seen as weak.”

Winston Churchill was said to be a frequent crier, shedding tears at seeing a survivor in an air

raid shelter（防空洞）, and when he saw his wife after a long absence.

Psychologists say that while society has accepted that men can cry, there are limits. Ronald Bracey, a consulting psychologist, said, “If a man began to cry when he was having stitches（缝针）in hospital, he would be considered as a wimp（软弱的人）. Men still need to be seen as strong when it comes to physical pain. ” 60 What does the passage mainly deal with?

A. Different attitudes British men have towards crying. B. British men's dream of the World Cup. C. Advice on how to control emotions. D. Impression of British men.

61 Which of the following concerning(关于) the British men is NOT true according to the passage?

A. They are supposed to easily control emotions over the centuries. B. They are confident that they will again get successful in the World Cup. C. Nowadays, the male Briton's attitude toward crying is changing. D. About 50% of Britons admitted crying before their mothers. 62 The underlined word “contain” in paragraph 3 means ______.

A. store B. include C. hold back D. possess

C

Most people today think of chocolate as something sweet to eat or drink and can be easily found in stores around the world. It might surprise you that chocolate was once highly treasured.

The wealthy people of Spain first enjoyed a sweetened chocolate drink. Later, the popularity of the drink spread throughout Europe. Chocolate remained a drink that only wealthy people could afford to drink until the eighteenth century. During the period known as the Industrial Revolution, new technologies helped make chocolate less costly to produce.

Farmers grow cacao trees in many countries in Africa, Central and South America, but these trees are difficult to grow. They require an exact amount of water, warmth, soil and protection. After about five years, cacao trees start producing large fruits called pods, which grow near the trunk of the tree. The seeds inside these pods are harvested to make chocolate. Growing cacao is very hard work for farmers. Today, chocolate industry officials, activists, and scientists are