江西省靖安中学2019-2020学年高一上学期月考英语试题

江西省靖安中学2019-2020学年高一上学期月考英语试题

‎ 2019-2020学年度上学期高一年级第二次月考英语试卷 时间：120分钟 分值：150分 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）‎ 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。‎ ‎1. What is the woman going to do?‎ A. Check the car. B. Spend some time traveling. C. Borrow some money from a friend.‎ ‎2. What would be the woman’s advice?‎ A. Don’t eat cold dish direct. ‎ B. Don’t drink cold water at lunch.‎ C. Don’t add ice when drinking water.‎ ‎3. What are the people talking about?‎ A. A weekend plan. B. A football game. C. A weekend movie.‎ ‎4. What will the man do first tomorrow?‎ ‎ A. Go to the laundry. B. Visit his friend. C. Do some shopping. ‎ ‎5. How was the man useful to the woman?‎ A. He found her house. B. He cleaned her house. C. He helped her move the house.‎ 第二节(共15小题；每小题l.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至7题。‎ ‎6. Where did the woman go last night ?‎ A. A movie house. B. Rudolph’s place. C. An Italian restaurant. ‎ ‎7. What are the speakers mainly talking about ?‎ A. A date. B. A plan. C. A hobby.‎ ‎ 听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。‎ ‎8. Where does the conversation take place?‎ A. In a shop. B. At a hotel. C. In a market.‎ ‎9. What were the man and his friends about to do?‎ A. End their activity. B. Argue with their neighbor. C. Apologize to their neighbor.‎ 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。‎ ‎10. Where does this conversation most probably take place?‎ A. In a classroom. B. In the dining room. C. In a picture store. ‎ ‎11. Why does the woman think $ 20 is fair ?‎ A. Because she likes the picture very much .‎ B. Because she thinks that the picture is not small.‎ C. Because she thinks that the picture is worth the price.‎ ‎12. How much does the man pay for the picture?‎ A. $18. B. $15. C. $13.‎ 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。‎ ‎13. What is the Big Game?‎ A. An important football game between states.‎ B. An important football game between cities.‎ C. An important football game between schools.‎ ‎14. How does the man think of the Big Game?‎ A. Boring. B. Exciting. C. Interesting.‎ ‎15. When will the game begin?‎ ‎ A. At 1 pm. B. At 2 pm. C. At 3 pm.‎ ‎16. How will they go to the match?‎ ‎ A. By bus. B. By car. C. On foot.‎ 听第l0段材料，回答第17至20题 ‎17. What does the speaker say about gift-giving rules in North America ?‎ A. Strange. B. Frightening. C. Simple.‎ ‎18. What does the speaker think of Japanese gift-giving rules ?‎ A. Strict. B. Out-of-date. C. Detailed and ancient. ‎ ‎19. Who don’t exchange gifts much in social and business situation ?‎ A. The Japanese. B. The Europeans. C. The Middle Easterners.‎ ‎20. What can be inferred from the speech? ‎ A. Color plays an important role in gift-giving. ‎ B. Middle Easterners seldom give flowers as gifts.‎ C. Friends usually give no gifts to each other in the US. ‎ 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 SPECIAL OFFER from ‎$799‎ Hong Kong Enjoy 5 nights in Hong Kong from $799‎ New World‎ Harbour View: Super hotel in good location on Hong Kong‎ ‎Island. Superb swimming pool, tennis court, restaurants, bars. Rooms with harbour view and air conditioner, tea/coffee making facilities, minibar, TV, bath and shower.‎ Departure(离开) dates: Price:‎ ‎02, 10 Mar $799‎ ‎09, 16 Mar $849‎ ‎17 Mar $829‎ ‎15 Apr $969‎ ‎27 Apr, 04, 18 May $999‎ The price includes: Return flights, 5 nights’ accommodation(住宿),(no meals). Transfers. Prices are per person sharing a twin room.‎ Not includes: UK departure tax. Hong Kong departure tax. Optional insurance: $30‎ To book, telephone: (open daily includes Sat/Sun)‎ Tel: 01306 774300‎ Fax: 01306 740238‎ ‎21.Which of the following service does the hotel provide?‎ A. Cooking delicious food. B. Reading in the library. ‎ C. Playing tennis. D. Playing computer games.‎ ‎22. How much should you pay, if you leave for Hong Kong on 04 May?‎ A. $829 B.$‎999 C. $969 D. $849 ‎ ‎23. How can you book the hotel?‎ A. On the phone. B. On the internet. C. In person. D. By e-mail.‎ B All eyes were on Jack Ma(马云). The chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd stepped down on Teachers’ Day from leading the e-commerce giant he founded 20 years ago.‎ ‎ “I still have lots of dreams to go after,” Ma wrote in an open letter last year to announce his parting. “The world is big, and I am still young, so I want to try new things.”‎ ‎ The 55-year-old businessman showed that he was ready for new things by arriving at his farewell party (欢送会) dressed up like a rock star.‎ ‎ In fact, his rags-to-riches (白手起家的) story is a good example of doing something different. Visiting the United States in 1995, Ma saw the internet and had the idea of setting up his own trading website. In 1999, he founded Alibaba with a group of friends in a shared apartment, struggling for years to get it off the ground. With all the challenges, the company slowly brought e-commerce to China.‎ ‎ Although his success has inspired (激励) a number of Chinese tech businessmen, Ma pointed out that the key is having a dream. “It’s the dreams that keep us never afraid of setbacks (挫折),” Ma said in a video posted on Sept 9.‎ ‎ Now the experienced businessman is looking to focus on education. What can he offer?‎ ‎ “I’m not going to teach English; I’m not going to teach business. But I’m going to teach young people how to face challenges,” he told Bloomberg News.‎ ‎ Skilled sailors were never made on calm waters. As Ma said, “Today is cruel. Tomorrow is crueler. But the day after tomorrow is beautiful.”‎ ‎24. What did Jack Ma announce on Teachers’ Day?‎ A. His plan to return to teaching. B. His plan to enlarge his online business.‎ C. His dream of becoming a rock star. D. His retirement from Alibaba. ‎ ‎25. What does Paragraph 4 mainly talk about?‎ A. The important role of Alibaba. B. How Ma inspires others to do something different. ‎ C. How Ma got the idea for his business. D. Difficulties Ma went through to found Alibaba.‎ ‎26. What does Ma think dreams mean to us?‎ A. Dreams can give us confidence and courage. B. Dreams can guide us to further our education. C. Dreams can push us to set up new businesses. D. Dreams can lead us to offer more to society.‎ ‎27. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph mean?‎ A. Practice makes perfect. B. Confidence is the key to success.‎ C. Good conditions can help people grow and learn. D. Challenges allow us to develop new abilities.‎ C Your house may have an effect on your figure. Experts say the way you design your home could play a role in whether you pack on the pounds or keep them off. You can make your environment work for you instead of against you. Here are some ways to turn your home into part of your diet plan. ‎ Open the curtains and turn up the lights. Dark environments are more likely to encourage overeating, for people are often less self-conscious(难为情)when they’re in poorly lit places—and so more likely to eat lots of food. If your home doesn’t have enough window light, get more lamps and flood the place with brightness.‎ Mind the colors. Research suggests warm colors fuel our appetites. In one study, people who ate meals in a blue room consumed 33 percent less than those in a yellow or red room. Warm colors like yellow make food appear more appetizing, while cold colors make us feel less hungry. So when it’s time to repaint, go blue.‎ Don’t forget the clock—or the radio. People who eat slowly tend to consume about 70 fewer calories(卡路里)per meal than those who rush through their meals. Begin keeping track of the time, and try to make dinner last at least 30 minutes. And while you’re at it, actually sit down to eat. If you need some help slowing down, turn on relaxing music. It makes you less likely to rush through a meal.‎ Downsize the dishes. Big serving bowls and plates can easily make us fat. We eat about 22 percent more when using a 12-inch plate instead of a 10-inch plate. When we choose a large spoon over a smaller one, total intake(摄入)jumps by 14 percent. And we’ll pour about 30 percent more liquid into a short, wide glass than a tall, skinny glass.‎ ‎28.The text is especially helpful for those who care about__________ .‎ A. their home comforts B. their body shape C. house buying D. healthy diets ‎ ‎29. A home environment in blue can help people ___________.‎ A. digest food better B. burn more calories C. regain their appetites D. reduce food intake ‎ ‎30. What are people advised to do at mealtimes?‎ A. Use smaller spoons. B. Play fast music. C. Eat quickly. D. Turn down the lights.‎ ‎31. What can be a suitable title for the text?‎ A. Effects of Self-Consciousness B. Is Your House Making You Fat?‎ C. Ways of Serving Dinner D. Is Your Home Environment Relaxing? ‎ D Chinese students always complain that they’re under great pressure and don’t get enough sleep. But they may be surprised to learn that they’re much luckier than their peers (同龄人) in South Korea and Japan, according to a recently published report, conducted by Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences on the physical and mental health of senior high school students in the three Asian countries.‎ According to the study among nearly 6,000 high school students in the three countries, Chinese students are the tallest but poorest in physical fitness. Chinese students are on average ‎168.17cm, compared with ‎167.61cm for South Korean students and ‎164.70cm for Japanese students. Chinese students asked for sick leave more than students in other countries. About 72 percent of Korean students never asked for sick and injury leave during high school, compared to 53 percent for Japanese students and 45 percent for Chinese students. Moreover, Chinese students drink alcohol and smoke earlier than Korean and Japanese students. Around 70 percent of Chinese students have drunk alcohol, compared to 50 percent for Korean and Japanese students.‎ According to the survey, Japanese and South Korean students suffer more pressure than their Chinese peers. Statistics show 16 percent of students in China said they experienced mental pressure often over the past year, while the numbers in Japan and South Korea were 33 percent and 47 percent respectively. Their worries come from “study”, “future after graduation”, “friendships” and “relationship with their parents”. To go with stress, 57.9 percent of Korean students sleep the least,‎ ‎ less than six hours a day, compared with 46.6 percent of Japanese students and 30 percent of Chinese students.‎ More Chinese students were satisfied with their physical appearance, double that of students in the survey from Japan and South Korea. The report said that over half of students in South Korea had tried to lose weight in the past year, while in China the figure was only 22 percent. In measures of self-worth, such as “I think I am valuable” and “I think I am successful”, “I can complete many things”, “I won’t give up to failure,” Chinese students showed greater self-confidence than students in Japan and South Korea.‎ ‎32. What’s the main idea of the second paragraph?‎ A. Chinese students ask for sick leave most often.‎ B. Chinese students drink most alcohol and smoke earliest.‎ C. Japanese students ask for least sick leave.‎ D. Chinese teenagers are tallest, but most unhealthy.‎ ‎33. It can be inferred from the passage that _________.‎ A. Chinese students are confident in themselves and luckier B. Chinese students are luckiest, yet most unsuccessful C. Japanese students are most stressed D. South Korean students sleep the least ‎34. What does the underlined word “that” refer to?‎ A. the height B. the number C. the weight D. the appearance ‎ ‎35. The worries that causes students to be stressed come from the following factors EXCEPT _______.‎ A. study and career B. friendships ‎ C. physical appearance D. family relationship 第二节:（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）‎ 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项,请将答案填涂到答题卡上。‎ Dogs are great companions for people. However, there is a wide variety to choose from. 36.__________Read the following tips to help you find the right dog.‎ ‎·Be aware of your housemates. ‎ You’ll first want to think about the people and creatures that you live with. If you have a roommate or family member who is allergic to dogs, doesn’t like them, or simply doesn’t want one, this problem will need to be resolved. Similarly, if you have other pets that are not compatible(和谐共存的)with dogs, you will want to reconsider. 37.__________‎ ‎    38.__________Once you’ve decided that it is possible for you to get a dog, you will need to decide what size of dog is best for you. With a small amount of space, you won’t want to get a very large dog. Many apartments have a limit on dog size, even if they allow dogs.‎ ‎    ·Think about the amount of time you have. 39.__________Because if you don’t have enough time to give him long walks, then you’ll have problems with training.‎ ‎    ·Consider your lifestyle. You will also need to think about your life and how a dog will fit into it. A large dog will absolutely require walks to keep healthy and mentally alert, especially if you don’t have a large space for them to run around in.‎ ‎    40.__________If you are constantly traveling or working, and spending little time at home, you probably won’t have the necessary time to devote to an animal.‎ A. Decide the best size.‎ B. Choose an appropriate age.‎ C. You may find that it is not possible for you to get a dog.‎ D. You will also have better access to the dog’s medical history.‎ E. Different dogs will fit some lifestyles and people better than others.‎ F. Getting a dog that needs lots of exercise when you work a lot is bad.‎ G. Most dogs are very social and require a great deal of attention and love.‎ 第三部分：英语知识运用（共两节，满分45分）‎ 第一节: 完形填空（共20小题；每小题1．5分，满分30分）‎ 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）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。‎ My son Joey was born with club feet(天生特厚的畸形脚). The doctors assured(使确信) us that with treatment he would be able to walk 41 , but would never run very well. The first three years of his life were ‎42 in surgery(手术). By the time he was eight, you wouldn’t know he had a 43 when you saw him walk. ‎ The children in our neighborhood ran around as most children do during 44 , and Joey ‎ would jump right in, run and play, too. We 45 told him that he probably wouldn’t be able to 46 as well as the other children. So he didn’t know. ‎ In seventh grade he 47 to go out for the cross-country team. Every day he 48 with the team. He worked harder and ran 49 than any of the others—perhaps he sensed that the 50 that seemed to come naturally to so many others did not come naturally to him. 51 the entire team runs, only the top seven runners have the potential to 52 points for the school. We didn’t tell him he probably would never make the team, so he didn’t know. ‎ ‎ He 53 to run four to five miles a day, every day —even the day he had a 103-degree fever. I was 54 , so I went to look for him after school. I found him 55 all alone. I asked him how he felt. “Okay,” he said. He had two more 56 to go. The sweat ran down his face and his eyes were glassy(呆滞的) from his fever. 57 , he looked straight ahead and kept running.‎ ‎ Two weeks later, the names of the team runners were 58 . Joey was number six on the list. Joey had made the team. He was in 59 grade —the other six team members were all eighth-graders. We never told him he shouldn’t 60 to make the team. We never told him he couldn’t do it… so he didn’t know. He just did it. ‎ ‎41.A．quickly B．slowly C．normally D．comfortably ‎42.A．spent B．wasted C．suffered ‎ D．lost ‎43.A．pain B．problem C．treatment D．surgery ‎44.A．holidays B．day C．fun D．play ‎45.A．seldom B．never C．always D．once ‎46.A．study B．run ‎ C．walk D．behave ‎47.A．decided ‎ B．preferred C．refused ‎ D．agreed ‎48.A．gathered ‎ B．camped C．trained D．competed ‎49.A．more slowly B．less ‎ C．faster D．more ‎50.A．ability B．strength C．power D．energy ‎51.A．Since ‎ B．Because C．After D．Although ‎52.A．increase ‎ B．score C．hold D．take ‎53.A．continued B．stopped ‎ C．liked D．hoped ‎54.A．sad ‎ B．surprised C．angry D．worried ‎55.A．running B．resting C．crying D．sleeping ‎56.A．tests B．miles C．lessons D．examinations ‎57.A．Otherwise B．So C．However D．Therefore ‎58.A．included B．found C．shown D．announced ‎59.A．sixth B．eighth C．seventh D．fifth ‎60.A．manage ‎ B．determine C．expect ‎ D．attempt 第二节：语法填空 (共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分)‎ 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。‎ A small town in New Zealand has announced a(n) 61 (usual)plan to ban domestic (驯养的) cats in order to protect native wildlife.‎ Those who own cats now will not be forced to give them 62 according to the plan. However, after their cats pass away, they will not be allowed 63 (get) another one. The cats will need to have microchips (芯片)put just below the surface of 64 skins so that they can 65 (find)at any time.‎ Village 66 (official)say the plan is needed because domestic cats are attacking wild animals in the area. Because of this, the 67 (area) wildlife is disappearing 68 (rapid).‎ So far New Zealand 69 (list) 150 animal species as being seriously endangered and in need of protection. These animals include a kind of ant 70 only lives under one kind of rock,and a kind of lizard(蜥蜴) that only lives in a certain area.‎ 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分35分）‎ 第一节 短文改错（共10小题；每小题l分，满分10分）‎ 假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。作文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。‎ 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。‎ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。‎ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。‎ 注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。‎ Hearing the news that the 2022 Winter Olympics will be held in China, I felt very exciting. It struck me how I learned skating when I was a child. In the age of 7, I began to go crazy about ‎ skating, like all my friends. At the beginning, it was not very hard for me to keep my balance. I always fall over on the ground. As the result, I thought I had no gift for skating. So I gradually lost confidence but became upset. The upset I was, the more terribly I did. I was about to give up while my father came to help me. Encouraged by her, I gained confidence and stood up again. As I practiced skating, he always created a relaxing atmosphere and offered some specific advices. In the end, I made it.‎ 第二节：书面表达（共1小题，满分25分）‎ 假设你是高一学生李华，你校广播站正在招聘英文编辑，请你根据以下提示，写一封自荐信。要点包括：‎ 个人优势 ‎1.英语好；‎ ‎2. 耐心、细心；‎ ‎3. 有团队精神；‎ ‎4…….‎ 注意：1.词数100左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。3.信的开头已给出，不计入总词数。‎ A Letter of Self-recommendation Dear Sir,‎ I am Li Hua from Senior Grade One. ‎ ‎ Yours ‎ ‎ Li Hua 第二次月考英语试卷答案 听力 1-5 BCACB 6-10 CABAC 11-15 CBCBC 16-20 ACCBA 阅读 21-23 CBA 24-27 DCAD 28-31 BDAB 32-35 DABC 36-40 ECAFG 完型 41-45 CABDB 46-50 BACDA 51-55 DBADA 56-60 BCDCC ‎ 语法填空61. unusual 62.up / away 63. to get 64. their /the 65. be found 66.officials 67. area’s 68. rapidly 69. has listed 70. that/ which 改错71.exciting 改成 excited 72.In 改成 At ‎ ‎73.去掉very前的not 74.fall改成 fell ‎ ‎75.as the result改成as a result 76.but改成and ‎ ‎77.upset前加more 78.while 改成 when ‎79.her 改成 him 80.advices改成advice 写作参考范文 ‎ Dear Sir/Madam I am Li Hua from Senior Grade One.‎ Knowing the Broadcasting Station of our school is looking for an English editor, I am writing this letter to recommend myself. I believe I am equal to the position. Here are my advantages. ‎ Firstly, I do well in English, especially in writing. Last year, I got the first prize in an English Writing Competition. Besides, I am patient and careful. Seldom do I make mistakes in jobs. In addition, full of team spirits, I am willing to work with others and ready to help others. Most importantly, I am monitor of our class and I have developed my communication.‎ I will be appreciated if I can get the position.‎ ‎ Yours ‎ ‎ Li Hua ‎ 听力原稿：‎ Text 1‎ M: Have you had the car checked? And do you have enough money?‎ W: I’ve taken care of everything and I’m sure it’s going to be a wonderful trip.‎ Text 2‎ M: I never drink water without ice.‎ W: Don’t you think that’s bad for your stomach?‎ M: But I have been doing it for the whole summer, especially at lunch time. There seems to be no problem.‎ Text 3‎ W: We should do something together this weekend. Got any plans yet?‎ M: How about going to a ball game or seeing a movie?‎ W: Can you get tickets for a game? I haven’t been to a football game in ages.‎ Text 4‎ W: What will you do tomorrow ?‎ M: I’ll do some shopping and go to the laundry before I visit my friend.‎ Text 5‎ W: You did a fine job cleaning the room, Mike. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it that clean.‎ M: Oh, it was nothing. I’m glad I could help. By the way when did you move to this house?‎ W: The 18th of last month. It rained that morning but people say it was a lucky sign.‎ M: Is that so?‎ Text 6 ‎ M: How did your date go with Rudolph last night? He took you to the movies, didn’t he?‎ W: Well, he had promised to, but he took me to dinner instead. But, you know. I didn’t care for the restaurant. The atmosphere was terrible and so was the food.‎ M: Well. What restaurant did you go to ?‎ W: An Italian seafood restaurant called Caro’s.‎ M: Oh, that place! Why did he take you there?‎ W: He said he had heard their fish dishes couldn’t be beaten.‎ Text 7‎ W: Good evening, sir. I’m the Assistant Manager. I’m afraid we’ve had a complaint about the noise from your neighbor who’s trying to get some sleep.‎ M: Oh, I see. ‎ W: Could you please ask your friends to be a little quieter so that our guests can get a good night’s sleep ?‎ M: Oh, I’m so sorry. I suppose we are talking rather loudly . We have just won an important prize. We are having a celebration.‎ W: I’m pleased to hear it. Shall I have some coffee brought to you?‎ M: No, that won’t be necessary. We are just about to pack up anyway.‎ Text 8‎ M: I like this picture, but it is really too expensive.‎ W: Oh, sir, don’t you think the price is quite fair?‎ M: Quite fair? You mean $20 for such a small picture is fair?‎ W: Of course . Look at the picture. It is perfect, isn’t it?‎ M: Yes, but the price is still too high. Could you lower it a bit?‎ W: OK, since you insist .How about $I8 ?‎ M: $ 13. I’ll take it then .‎ W: $13! That is much too cheap.‎ M: OK, then I will go up to $15, No more .‎ W: Well ,then , it’s a deal.‎ Text 9‎ M: Hey Cara! How’s everything? Long time no see.‎ W: Yeah! It’s been a while. I’m doing alright. What about you?‎ M: Great! I’m excited about the Big Game this weekend. Are you going?‎ W: Uh. no. What Big Game?‎ M: Are you kidding? This is the biggest football game of the season! And we’re playing against one of the best school teams in the state, so it’s going to be really exciting.‎ W: Wow, that sounds like fun! Who are you going with?‎ M: A big group of friends... Hey, you know what? One of my friends has to go out of town this weekend and he won’t be able to make it to the game. so I have an extra ticket. You want to join us?‎ W: Sure. I would love to go! I’ve never been to one of our school’s football games before.‎ M: Great! There’s a bus picking students up in front of the teaching building at 1 pm. The game begins 2 hours later.‎ W: Sounds like a plan! Thanks for giving me the extra ticket. I’11 arrive half an hour earlier.‎ M: Alright, see you!‎ Text 10 ‎ W: The last area of behavior that I want to mention today, is gift-giving. The rules of gift-giving vary quite a lot, and not knowing them can result in great embarrassment . In North America, the rules are fairly simple. If you’re invited to someone’s home for dinner, bring wine or flowers or a small item from your country. Among friends and family, we generally don’t give gifts on other occasions except on someone’s birthday and Christmas. The Japanese, on the other hand, give gifts quite often, often to thank someone such as a teacher or a doctor for their kindness. In Japanese culture, as in many other cultures in Asia, the tradition of gift-giving is very ancient. There are many detailed rules for everything from the color of the wrapping paper to the time of the gift presentation. Middle Easterners are also generous gift givers, both in social and business situations. And while Europeans don’t generally exchange business gifts, they do follow some formal customs when visiting homes, such as bringing flowers. The type and color of flowers, however, can carry special meaning, depending on which European country we are talking about.‎