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Cultural Differences
+ r- U; Y7 l2 ~6 a- dPeople from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable, sometimes without realizing it. Most Americans ___A__1___ out of the country and have very __B___2____ experience with foreigners. But they are usually spontaneous, friendly and open, and enjoy __C__3____ new people, having guests and bringing people together formally or informally. They tend to use first names __D__4____ most situations and speak freely about themselves. So if your American hosts do something that ___A__5___ you uncomfortable, try to let them know how you feel. Most people will _C__6___ your honesty and try not to make you uncomfortable again. And you’ll all __C___7______ something about another culture!- i7 l, k i% h7 x+ R) P: S l
Many travelers find _____8__B___ 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__D_ they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be _C___10___. Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just __A__11____ a good time. Just like anywhere else, it takes time to become real friends __A__12____ people in the U.S..5 [8 P/ Y# d% t: u
If and when you ___D__13____ American friends, they will probably _D___14____ introducing you to their friends and family, and if they seem proud ___A__15____ you, it’s probably because they are. Relax and enjoy it!
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1 C+ d! M3 G4 b' S! j% h" B' o1. A) have never been B) have been never) E. A6 v7 q) ^. }+ [1 S
C) has never been D) has been never
2 g% b! o3 p" F6 f3 x! P9 G% J2. A) a little B) little C) much D) a great deal
9 j l# ~* r* _# \. U: J0 _3. A) meet B) to meet C) meeting D) to have met
" H) `9 |* i7 c" v! J! j4. A) on B) among C) within D) in
" d% j# n/ |4 v/ a5 }5. A) makes B) make C) made D) making
. Q! M3 e: ]( X$ t! Z$ o- D" \6. A) praise B) honor C) appreciate D) confirm
8 r7 G( }: D- }, I# T. S; J7. A) pick B) select C) learn D) study
4 D% Z4 C% a6 ~# I) C8. A) this B) it C) them D) /8 k; r9 W& `2 n0 |
9. A) when B) if C) after D) before
% w/ `* i3 a% V, x10. A) superficially friend B) superficial friend
& r! I4 V r0 {0 A/ t0 ?0 e* n C) superficially friendly D) superficial friendly
( L, e$ Z" R8 j11. A) having B) taking C) making D) killing+ X9 ~: ~7 O1 c0 i5 Q% \
12. A) with B) among C) to D) in
2 M) ~3 f, I6 P1 L6 T! n13. A) get along with B) get rid of C) stay away from D) stay with
( o% H; L; f9 {+ f3 s14. A) hate B) forbid C) avoid D) enjoy
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15. A) to know B) knowing C) know D) having known |