【三年高考两年模拟】2017版高考英语专题汇编 专题十三 阅读理解（含解析）.docVIP

PAGE  PAGE - 185 - 专题十三 阅读理解 A组　2016～2014年各省市高考题（改编） 考点一　主旨大意与写作意图题 Passage 1　(2016·全国Ⅰ) 话题：沉默的解读 词数：329 The meaning of silence varies among cultural groups.Silences may be thoughtful, or they may be empty when a person has nothing to say.A silence in a conversation may also show stubbornness, or worry.Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap (间隙) with conversation.Persons in other cultural groups value silence and view it as necessary for understanding a person’s needs. Many Native Americans value silen