搜档网
当前位置:搜档网 › 2015二模英语参考答案及听力录音稿

2015二模英语参考答案及听力录音稿

2015二模英语参考答案及听力录音稿
2015二模英语参考答案及听力录音稿

马鞍山市2015年高三年级第二次教学质量检测

英语试题参考答案

第一部分听力(共两节,满分30分)

1-5 CABBC 6-10 ABBCB 11-15 CABAC 16-20 CCBAC

第二部分英语知识运用(共两节,满分45分)

第一节单项填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)

21-25 ABDBC 26-30 ABCBD 31-35 CDAAD

第二节完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分,满分30分)

36-40 BBAAA 41-45 CDDCD 46-50 CBDAC 51-55 BDCBA

第三部分阅读理解(共20小题;每小题2分,满分40分)

56-59 CBDB 60-63 ADBA 64-67 CDDB 68-71 BACD 72-75 BCAD

第四部分写作(共两节,满分35分)

第一节任务型读写(共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)

76. wait 77. Reasons 78. Tomorrow 79. death 80. unfinished 81.or /otherwise 82 equipment/tools 83. beaten/stopped (frightened)84. know/expect 85. Go

第二节书面表达(满分25分)

(略)

马鞍山市2015年高三年级第二次教学质量检测

英语试题听力部分录音文字稿

回答听力部分时,请先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前,你将有两分钟的时间将你的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。

第一节(共5小题:每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)

听下面5段对话,每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题,每段对话仅读一遍。

Text 1

W: Would you like something to drink, sir?

M: Yes, I think so. The lady will have a cup of tea and I’ll have a beer.

Text 2

W: Good to see the sun again. It has been raining for several days.

M: Better than yesterday, but it’s going to be cloudy again this afternoon.

Text 3

M: I will pick you up at 2 o’clock, OK?

W: Yes, I’m going to get something to eat first and then I’ll meet you outside the cafe.

M: OK, see you then.

Text 4

W: The lecture is going to start at 1:00 p.m.

M: That’s great! I haven’t finished my paper yet. There is still an hour to do so.

Text 5

W: Here are the results of your physical examination. How do they look?

M: Let me see. My heart beat is normal but the blood pressure is a little high.

第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)

听下面5段对话或独白,每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。

听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。

M: Do you smell something out here?

W: Yes, but not in our kitchen. Look, is that smoke?

M: Sure it is. Whose house is it?

W: That’s the Rileys’ house. They are on vacation.

M: It doesn’t look like it’s coming from their house. It’s coming from the back. It’s a fire. I’m going to call the fire department.

W: Wait. I have my cell phone. I’ll dial “911’’.

听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。

M: Good morning, Madam. I’m with the Cambridge Radio. We are interviewing people about eating habits. Could I ask you some questions?

W: Sure.

M: What do you like to eat?

W: I love all the food, especially hamburgers and fried chickens.

M: But too much fat and calories are not good to our health, aren’t they?

W: I don’t care. I prefer to eat and be happy.

M: Thank you, Madam.

听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。

W: Hi, Tony! It’s you. Come in, please.

M: Wow, Amy, why do you have so many clocks?

W: You know, I love travelling around and meanwhile buying clocks of various shapes.

M: Do they tell the time of a different city?

W: Yes, the red one in the center tells the time of London. My son works there and I always wonder what he is doing at a certain time.

M: Where did you get the golden one with an eagle on? It looks strange.

W: It’s from Egypt. I like it because it’s a gift from my best friend.

M: Which one is your favorite?

W: I adore the brown one with a diamond! It’s a real bargain from South Africa.

听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。

M: How are you today?

W: Great. How was the first class going?

M: Well, I can see these students work hard and they have a strong desire to learn. But they are

afraid of making mistakes. What they need is encouragement.

W: Absolutely. Now, they love oral classes and they speak highly of your teaching. I believe they will make progress.

M: I hope so. And I am glad they like me and my class.

W: So far, what have they learned?

M: We learned to start a conversation by talking about hobbies, their hometown or the weather. W: And what is the topic for the next period?

M: We will talk about animals. They must have a lot to say. Would you like to join us?

W: What a pity! I will be in the library with my friend then.

听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。

Today, we will begin our tour of Death Valley. You are about to experience the hottest desert on earth! That’s right — the highest temperature ever recorded was right here, in Death valley, in 1913. It was 134 degrees! The weather report says it should be as high as 120 degrees today. But it is enough to bake you, if you aren’t careful.

Now I want everyone here to look into your backpacks to see if you have everything you need. I’ll go down the list. If you’re missing anything, let one of our staff members know. First, make sure you have a gallon of water. It’s heavy, but it’s necessary. We will pick up more water in a few hours at our resting point. Next, check if your bag includes sun block, a hat, and a small towel. The towel can be used to protect either your head or your neck from the strong sun. And finally, see that you bring one of those walkie-talkies that we handed out yesterday. Those are like cell phones, so we can find each other if anyone gets lost in the desert.

2015年高考真题英语听力真题及听力原文附答案全国卷

2015年高考真题英语听力试题、原文及答案(全国卷) 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,您都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题与阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1、What time is it now? A、9:10、 B、9:50、 C、10:00、 2、What does the woman think of the weather? A、It’s nice、 B、It’s warm、 C、It’s cold、 3、What will the man do? A、Attend a meeting、 B、Give a lecture、 C、Leave his office、 4、What is the woman’s opinion about the course? A、Too hard、 B、Worth taking、 C、Very easy、 5、What does the woman want the man to do? A、Speak louder、 B、Apologize to her、 C、Turn off the radio、 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,您将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。 6、How long did Michael stay in China? A、Five days、 B、One week、 C、Two weeks、 7、Where did Michael go last year? A、Russia、 B、Norway、 C、India、 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8、What food does Sally like? A、Chicken、 B、Fish、 C、Eggs、 9、What are the speakers going to do? A、Cook dinner、 B、Go shopping、 C、Order dishes、 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10、Where are the speakers? A、In a hospital、 B、In the office、 C、At home、 11、When is the report due? A、Thursday、 B、Friday、 C、Next Monday、 12、What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report?

广州二模英语试题

2019年广州二模英语试题 A The country is India. A large dinner party is being given in an up-country station by a colonial official and his wife. The guests are army and government officers and their wives, and an American naturalist. At one side of the long table, a spirited discussion springs up between a young girl and an army officer. The girl insists women have long outgrown the jumping- on- a- chair -at-the-sight-of-a-mouse era, and that they are not as anxious as their grandmothers were. The officer says they are, arguing women haven't the actual nerve control of men. “A woman's reaction in any crisis, "the officer says, “is to scream. And while a man may feel like it, he has that ounce more of control than a woman has." The American scientist does not join in the argument but sits and watches the faces of the other guests. As he stares, he sees a slight, though strange look of anxiety come over the face of the hostess. With a small gesture she summons the servant standing behind her chair. She whispers to him. The servant's eyes widen. He turns quickly and leaves the room. No one else sees this, nor the servant when he puts a bowl of milk on the balcony outside the glass doors. The American understands. In India, milk in a bowl means only one thing. It is bait for a snake. He realizes there is a cobra in the room. The American's eyes move across the room but he sees nothing. He realizes the snake can only be in one place-under the table. His first reaction is to jump back and warn the others. But he knows any sudden movement will frighten the cobra and it will strike. He speaks quickly, the quality of his voice so arresting that it quietens everyone." I want to know just what control everyone at this table has. I will count three hundred-that's five minutes-and not one of you is to move a single muscle. Now! Ready!"

(完整版)2013-2015年全国卷英语听力材料原文及答案

2015 年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试(全国卷·课标I 卷) 第一节(共5小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分7.5 分) 1. What time isit now? A. 9:10. B.9:50. C.10:00. 2. What does the woman think ofthe weather? A.It?s nice. B. It ?s warm. C. It ?s cold. 3. What will the man do? A. Attend a meeting. B. Give a lecture. C.Leavehis office. 4. What isthe woman?s opinion about the course? A. Toohard. B. Worth taking. C. Very easy. 5. What does the woman want the man do? A. Speaklouder. B. Apologizeto her. C.Turn off the radio. 第二节(共15小题;每小题 1.5分,满分22.5分)听第 6 段材料,回答第6、7 题。 6. How long did Michael stay in China? A. Fivedays. B. One week. C.Twoweeks. 7. Where did Michael go last year? A. Russia.B. Norway. C.India. 听第7 段材料,回答第8、9 题。 8. What food does Sallylike? A. Chicken. B. Fish. C.Eggs. 9. What are the speakersgoing to do? A. Cook dinner. B. Go shopping. C. Order dishes. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10. Where are the speakers? A. In a hospital. B. In the office. C.At home. 11. When isthe report due? A.Thursday. B.Friday. C.Next Monday. 12. What doesGeorgesuggestStephaniedo with the report? A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C.Leaveit with him. 听第9 段材料,回答第13 至16 题。 13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Salespersonand customer. B. Homeowner and cleaner. C.Husbandand wife. 14. What kind of apartment do the speakersprefer? A. One with two bedrooms. B. Onewithout furniture. C.One near a market. 15. How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment? A.$350. B. $400. C.$415. 16. Where isthe apartment the speakerswould like to see? A. On LakeStreet. B. On Market. C.On South Street. 听第10 段材料,回答第17 至20 题。 17. What percentage of the world?s tea exports go to Britain? A. Almost 15%. B. About 30%. C. Over 40%. 18. Whydo tea tasterstaste tea with milk? A. Most British people drink tea that way. B. Teatastes much better with milk. C. Teawith milk is healthy. 19. Who suggestsa price for each tea? A. Teatasters. B. Teaexporters. C.Teacompanies.

广州二模英语试题及参考答案

2016年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(二) 英语 第I卷 第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A The best of adventure and sport in NSW If you want adventure, then the state of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia is the place to go. No matter what the season, you can choose from a wide variety of landscapes, climates, activities and experiences all with easy access to tour operators and local guides. For snow lovers, there’s no better place than the Snowy Mountains. Skiers and snowboarders can hit the slopes for some downhill thrills in Kosciuszko National. Park. Non-skiing adventure-seekers will enjoy hiking or snowshoeing. If water sports are more your thing, there are plenty of places to go. Surfers you’re your surfboards and head to Byron Bay, Shellharbour, or Newcastle's Merewether Beach. To see spectacular sea life up close, visit Lord Howe Island, a world-famous destination for underwater diving. The oceans, lakes and rivers around NSW offer a lifetime’s worth of exciting fishing and boating challenges. Want more Experience the rush of whitewater rafting in Jindabyne and Penrith, or go barefoot waterskiing in Port Stephens. For adventure in NSW, the sky’s the limit! Book a hot-air-balloon or helicopter ride over the stunning vineyards of the Hunter Valley, go skydiving in Wollongong, or try hang-gliding in Stanwell Park. Get to know the State’s unique and tough landscapes on a caving, canoeing or rock climbing adventure. Four-wheel-driving and off-roading tours are popular in both Country NSW and Outback NSW. Or explore parts of the State on horseback ―you’Il find great horse riding options in Sydney and throughout NSW. 21. What is the purpose of this article A. To advertise a new holiday tour. B. To describe the geography of NSW. C. To promote NSW's tourist attractions. D. To encourage people to move to NSW.

2015年六年级英语听力材料及答案

2014-2015下学期六年级 听力材料及参考答案 一、听音, 选出你所听到的单词。 1.What’s John like ? ---He is polite. 2.How heavy are you ? ---- I ’m 50kg. 3.How do you get there ? ----I get there by train. 4.Your pen is longer than me. 5.How does Zhang Peng feel? ---He is angry. 二、听音,判断对错,正确的写“T”,不正确的写“F”。 1.What can you do for the party ?----I can do some kung fu . 2.What would you like to drink ? ---I’d like some juice. 3.How can I get to the science museum ?---You can take the No.14 bus. 4.Did you sing English songs last night?---No, I didn’t. 5.What did you do yesterday?---I went swimming. 三、听音,填空。每空一词。 1.My father is a businessman . He works in a factory . 2.Zhang Peng’s bag is smaller than yours. 3.----What did you do last weekend ? ----I washed clothes and rode a horse . 4.----Where did you go yesterday ? -----I went to Shanghai.

广州二模英语试题及答案教学内容

第I卷 第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A Many people would love to leave their jobs behind and have a life-changing adventure overseas. They imagine lying under palm trees as the sun goes down. However, life overseas is not always easy, and many are not prepared for the shock of living in an alien culture. The honeymoon period At first, for those who actually decide to move abroad, life is an exciting adventure. They enjoy exploring their new surroundings, and life seems like an extended holiday. They don’t mind trying the local cuisine and discovering the local culture. They can even afford to practice their foreign-language skills without fear of making mistakes. Trouble in paradise In many cases, when people consider moving to another country, they often fail to realize how different life will be. As time goes by, they become frustrated when language and cultural misunderstandings become a daily headache. In this stage, the visitors begin to withdraw from life in the host country and avoid spending time with local people in favor of mixing with others from their own cultural background. The road to recovery Gradually, most visitors realize they must accept the differences and not fight against them. This change encourages them to improve their language skills and slowly they manage to do the things they could easily do at home, such as opening a bank account. This new-found confidence enables them to see a side of life which very few tourists get to witness. Adjusting to life abroad can often be a real problem. The secret to overcoming it is to stop trying to change your host country: you will not succeed. If not, you risk losing your dream and having to return to the old life you wanted to leave behind. 21. Why do people moving abroad feel excited at first? A. They find foreign living much easier. B. They have the necessary language skills. C. They love the adventure and exploration. D. They enjoy meeting people from different cultures. 22. According to the author, what is the main problem many people moving abroad face? A. Homesickness. B. Culture shock C. Health problems. D. Lack of employment. 23. What would the author suggest people moving abroad do? A. Study the local language. B. Go on holidays frequently. C. Learn how to open a bank account. D. Seek out people from their home country. B Australia loves interesting money. In 1988, it was the first country to replace paper money with special plastic banknotes. Now it’s introduced a new five-dollar bill so technologically advanced that many experts are calling it the money of the future! At first glance, the new note looks much like the old one. It has the same pink colour and main pictures on the front and back. But look closer, and you will notice a clear window running down the middle, surrounded by images of the yellow Prickly Moses, a type of Australian plant. Tilt(使倾斜)the note a little and you will see the Eastern Spinebill, an Australian bird, beating its wings as if trying to fly away. Turn the bill from side to side, and you will notice the picture of a small building at the bottom of the note spins, and the image of “5” changes position. While these moveable features are impressive and entertaining, that was not the reason Australian government officials spent ten years developing them. Their primary purpose was to make it impossible for criminals to produce their own fake notes. The new five-dollar note also has something to help blind people easily identify the money. It has a raised bump alongside the top and bottom, enabling blind people to quickly determine its value. The credit for persuading the Australian government to add this all-important bump goes to 15-year-old Connor McLeod. The blind Sydney teenager came up with the idea in 2014 after being unable to tell how much money he had received for Christmas. Connor says he was so embarrassed at not being able to see the difference between notes that he only carried coins to pay for food at the school cafeteria. To

2015年高考北京卷英语试题听力(含试题、听力音频、听力原文和答案)

绝密★启用前 2015年普通高等学校招生全国统一考试 北京卷英语试题听力 2015年高考 北京卷 英语听力音频 双击图标打开收听.mp3 (请用电脑,双击上面图标,打开收听) 注意事项: 1. 答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2. 回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其它答案标号,回答非选择题时,将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后,将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。 第一部分:听力理解(共三节:30 分) 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,共7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你将有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话你将听一遍。 例:What is the man going to read? A. A newspaper. B. A magazine. C. A book. 答案是A。 1. What kind of music does the woman like? A. Classical music. B. Rock music. C. Country music. 2. Which sweater will the man take? A. The red one. B. The blue one. C. The yellow one. 3. How will the man pay? A. In cash. B. By credit card. C. By traveler’s cheque. 4. Where are the woman’s keys? A. In her pocket. B. On the floor. C. On the table. 5. What will the man probably do tonight? A. Read Chapter 4. B. Study in the library. C. Watch the football match. 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,共15分) 听下面4段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几道小题,从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有5秒钟的时间阅读每小题。听完后,每小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白你将听两遍。 听第6段材料,回答第6至7题。 6. What is the relationship between the two speakers?

2015广州市对口升学英语二轮复习模拟试题二(含答案)

英语试题 I语言知识及应用(共两节,满分45分) 第一节完形填空(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分) 阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从1~15各题所给的A、B、C和D项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 In order to reduce cost, local school board officials are discussing whether or not to continue providing money for after-school programs. 1 , there should be no discussion about whether or not to continue paying for them. After-school programs are 2 . In many cities, lots of 3 have jobs, and they work long hours. So who's taking care of the kids until Mom or Dad gets home? A major benefit of after-school programs is 4 . They keep children occupied, and 5 children usually stay out of trouble. Besides, after-school programs provide educational, cultural, and personal 6 . In terms of education, research has shown that students who participate in after-school programs have a better 7 , and as a result, they attend class regularly, get better grades, and have a(n) 8 chance of graduating from high school. Also, after-school programs can 9 field trips to concerts, museums, and places that show the history of our city for 10 purposes. In after-school programs, young people may find out what they're really 11 in and decide on a future career. While they're doing a science project or preparing for a dance performance, students can develop their creativity and 12 skills. Many programs give students the chance to work together on a team. Sure, after-school programs cost money, but they're worth every dollar. Besides, help is always 13 . Our school board can apply for funds(资金)from the government and ask for 14 from local business groups .There's no good reason to 15 programs that benefit our children. 1. A. Especially B. Hopefully C. Actually D. Similarly 2. A. fundamental B. useless C. convenient D. expensive 3. A. children B. officials C. students D. parents 4.A. knowledge B. money C. safety D. happiness 5.A.busy B. young C. lonely D .poor 6. A. backgrounds B advantages C. abilities D. views 7. A. attitude B. look C. future D. result 8.A. slight B. equal C. increased D. unique 9. A. suggest B. offer C. gain D. evaluate 10. A. musical B. historical C. professional D. cultural 11. A. interested B. involved C. stuck D. included 12. A. language B. research C. teamwork D. computer 13. A. valuable B. available C. necessary D. legal 14. A. permission B. employment C. information D. support 15. A. bring B. expect C. develop D. reduce 阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空,并将答案填写在答题卷标号为16~25的相应位置上。 Orville and Wilbur Wright were the two American brothers that invented the first

2015年高考真题英语听力真题及听力原文附答案(全国卷).doc

2015年高考真题英语听力试题、原文及答案(全国卷) 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What time is it now? A. 9:10. B. 9:50. C. 10:00. 2. What does the woman think of the weather? A. It’s nice. B. It’s warm. C. It’s cold. 3. What will the man do? A. Attend a meeting. B. Give a lecture. C. Leave his office. 4. What is the woman’s opinion about the course? A. Too hard. B. Worth taking. C. Very easy. 5. What does the woman want the man to do? A. Speak louder. B. Apologize to her. C. Turn off the radio. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。 6. How long did Michael stay in China? A. Five days. B. One week. C. Two weeks. 7. Where did Michael go last year? A. Russia. B. Norway. C. India. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8. What food does Sally like? A. Chicken. B. Fish. C. Eggs. 9. What are the speakers going to do? A. Cook dinner. B. Go shopping. C. Order dishes. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10. Where are the speakers? A. In a hospital. B. In the office. C. At home. 11. When is the report due? A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Next Monday. 12. What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report? A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Salesperson and customer. B. Homeowner and cleaner. C. Husband and wife. 14. What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer? A. One with two bedrooms. B. One without furniture. C. One near a market. 15. How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment? A. $350. B. $400. C. $415. 16. Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see? A. On Lake Street. B. On Market Street. C. On South Street. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17. What percentage of the world’s tea exports go to Britain? A. Almost 15%. B. About 30%. C. Over 40%. 18. Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk? A. Most British people drink tea that way. B. Tea tastes much better with milk. C. Tea with milk is healthy.

广州二模英语试卷

2017年广州市普通高中毕业班综合测试(二) 英语() 第二部分阅读理解(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Many people would love to leave their jobs behind and have a life-changing adventure overseas. They imagine lying under palm trees as the sun goes down. However, life overseas is not always easy, and many are not prepared for the shock of living in an alien culture. The honeymoon period At first, for those who actually decide to move abroad, life is an exciting adventure. They enjoy exploring their new surroundings, and life seems like an extended holiday. They don’t mind trying the local cuisine and discovering the local culture. They can even afford to practice their foreign-language skills without fear of making mistakes. Trouble in paradise In many cases, when people consider moving to another country, they often fail to realize how different life will be. As time goes by, they become frustrated when language and cultural misunderstandings become a daily headache. In this stage, the visitors begin to withdraw from life in the host country and avoid spending time with local people in favor of mixing with others from their own cultural background. The road to recovery Gradually, most visitors realize they must accept the differences and not fight against them. This change encourages them to improve their language skills and slowly they manage to do the things they could easily do at home, such as opening a bank account. This new-found confidence enables them to see a side of life which very few tourists get to witness. Adjusting to life abroad can often be a real problem. The secret to overcoming it is to stop trying to change your host country: you will not succeed. If not, you risk losing your dream and having to return to the old life you wanted to leave behind.

相关主题