Question

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As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let’s look at the words about animals and plants.
Although dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of humans,most expressions in Chinese about the dog, for example, “a homeless dog”, “a mad dog”, “a running dog” and “a dog catching a mouse”, have negative(负面的) meanings. But in western countries, dogs are thought to be honest and good friends of humans. In English, people use the dog to describe positive actions. For example, “You are a lucky dog” means “You are a lucky person”. To describe a person’s serious illness, they say “sick as a dog”. However, Chinese love cats very much. But in western culture, “cat” is often used to describe a woman who is cruel.
The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in both China and some Western countries. People think the rose stands for love, peace, courage and friendship. And the rose is the national flower of England, America and many other countries.
The words about plants and animals are used in positive or negative ways in different cultures. We can learn about many differences in cultures by comparing how some words are used.
问题补充：( )1.What can you say when you get seriously ill?
A.“Every cat has its illness.”
B.“I’m a sick cat.”
C.“I’m sick as a dog.”
D.“I’m dog---tired.”
( )2.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A.People regard the rose as love,peace,courage(勇气) and friendship.
B.Most expressions in Chinese about the dog have negative meanings.
C.The rose is the national flower of many countries.
D.The words about animals are used in positive ways in all the cultures.

Answer 1

1-C sick as a dog = somebody gets seriously ill
2-D The words about animals are used in positive or negative ways in different culture.

Answer 2

1. C.“I’m sick as a dog.”
2. D

Answer 3

我靠。这什么啊，高级的？