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# @8 B' o# W o/ @/ YCultural Difference5 L# i" P" L; u# y8 d
People 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!6 f4 q6 f; J6 I8 s& f" l0 B
Many 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..' B D1 y9 \- i6 H7 J. D- A
If 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!
* I7 |+ c* k* d; U, B& Z/ tEXERCICE/ i& t/ h" ^) A8 }0 R5 |
1. A) have never been B) have been never C) has never been D) has been never; H: ^# m l( }- K% }2 N! J
2. A) a little B) little C) much D) a great deal
0 p0 S5 n% p( h8 B3. A) meet B) to meet C）meeting D) to have met, P: N0 I0 \, z2 Z
4. A) on B) among C) within D) in
5 {5 h- x1 z% D% T5. A) makes B) make C) made D) making
) M" ~% u, y0 L: ^$ g: |- q& D6. A) praise B) honor C) appreciate D) confirm
) M- S7 _8 T1 N# x/ i- t7. A) pick B) select C) learn D) study
' d$ A7 B& {5 ]9 s/ `1 T8. A) this B) it C) them D) /0 V6 p0 [% d( o* F. p- V) W
9. A) when B) if C)after D)before
- }5 Y5 \9 M1 r3 x10. A) superficially friend B) superficial friend
( _. M7 v' Q$ [2 c/ t6 p$ ~- @ C) superficially friendly D) superficial friendly" A7 z3 n- a/ x
11. A) having B) taking C) making D) killing
j: ]) B7 \9 t- O# B12. A) with B) among C) to D) in
! B. q: a. P, Z( e- W( U) j% G13. A) get along with B) get rid of C) stay away from D) stay with/ @) h5 o4 W M& S. _5 O
14. A) hate B) forbid C) avoid D) enjoy! H" ~4 H3 V; u! ~7 p) Z
15. A) to know B) knowing C) know D) having known 5 x7 Y" t# J6 r
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