Cultural Difference
2 R @& S9 s$ E4 m/ C 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!
' I8 O8 k/ N9 M" I0 Z4 Y! I, G2 w4 Q& t 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..
2 z3 v$ \8 h- X& L% n6 }( N 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!/ K/ }* B1 `" W9 Y4 v5 c1 g
EXERCICE
" u2 r+ H9 d3 I/ P2 x 1. A) have never been B) have been never C) has never been D) has been never
' `- c. ^. A- D, f" o 2. A) a little B) little C) much D) a great deal+ ~' t0 }0 ^) w3 {* t# o7 R* s; X
3. A) meet B) to meet Cㄘmeeting D) to have met
* k' ~! b; I; S& t3 R1 g 4. A) on B) among C) within D) in5 ~) |9 G6 W# M: l$ l
5. A) makes B) make C) made D) making8 ^) V) y/ ^. H+ n0 o
6. A) praise B) honor C) appreciate D) confirm
' D9 Z! Q4 N6 r# U 7. A) pick B) select C) learn D) study
6 M, [% W3 c" e4 |" k3 F 8. A) this B) it C) them D) /0 r, b2 K* o. Z# w% R
9. A) when B) if C)after D)before% u- ^1 B5 ~5 J1 U
10. A) superficially friend B) superficial friend C) superficially friendly D) superficial friendly F- T2 \1 r0 J4 a
11. A) having B) taking C) making D) killing
4 l5 d2 J! v7 [3 ^3 q k 12. A) with B) among C) to D) in& Y/ r% m! q1 R1 b0 [$ C6 w
13. A) get along with B) get rid of C) stay away from D) stay with
9 q# a8 g" {' I6 n1 D$ F2 R% V 14. A) hate B) forbid C) avoid D) enjoy
8 b# V+ y* |9 p/ R6 } 15. A) to know B) knowing C) know D) having known
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