Cultural Difference
1 \! a- g8 H4 ~" N& ZPeople from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable, sometimes without realizing it Most Americans ___1___ out of the country and have very ___2___ experience with foreigners. But they are usually spontaneous, friendly and open, and enjoy ___3___ new people, having guests and bringing people together formally or informally. They tend to use first names ___4___ most situations and speak freely about themselves. So if your American hosts do something that ___5___ you uncomfortable, try to let them know how you feel. Most people will __6__ your honesty and try not to take you uncomfortable again. And you'll all __7__ something about another culture!
/ \5 V3 `& p3 Q: q+ dMany travelers find __8__ easier to meet people in the U.S. than in other countries. They may just come up and introduce themselves or even invite you over __9__ they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be __10__. Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just __11__ a good time. Just like anywhere else, it takes time to become real friends __12__ people in the U.S..
* s+ C4 H! R2 w ?# T, S9 ]' uIf and when you __13__ American friends, they will probably __14__ introducing you to their friends and family, and if they seem proud __15__ you, it's probably because they are. Relax and enjoy it!1 T2 v- A! _' B- R$ L7 i
EXERCICE
) {8 U( e4 H( o W9 S9 M1. A) have never been B) have been never C) has never been D) has been never
7 @3 T5 E) a7 k! o: }2. A) a little B) little C) much D) a great deal
! g' c) i( ^4 a3. A) meet B) to meet Cㄘmeeting D) to have met2 b! M" D" U# X3 @, k
4. A) on B) among C) within D) in
3 x# b" ~4 b' S) H0 A6 W5. A) makes B) make C) made D) making! S/ S) t5 M3 W) h0 }" \
6. A) praise B) honor C) appreciate D) confirm0 S, H7 P0 x) Z1 w' w
7. A) pick B) select C) learn D) study9 @) v n2 B% I/ ^4 `
8. A) this B) it C) them D) /
, v7 C. I! S* p: \- c% T% M9. A) when B) if C)after D)before
& Q, c2 [* s. C% K10. A) superficially friend B) superficial friend C) superficially friendly D) superficial friendly
* m3 t4 J8 G/ X {11. A) having B) taking C) making D) killing; f5 `, i' X0 c! U4 H t g' p% [
12. A) with B) among C) to D) in1 f* }6 z" b& H& n- R
13. A) get along with B) get rid of C) stay away from D) stay with0 F. } h( G2 U0 g9 u- D8 \
14. A) hate B) forbid C) avoid D) enjoy
: f1 x# g; }3 }+ Z! M8 c15. A) to know B) knowing C) know D) having known
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