Cultural Difference
& ~& M5 L# [: @+ R; t/ r5 s0 qPeople 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 | V+ e! d$ ^
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..
1 j& M' N& |' v$ b4 WIf 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!# V- ~4 c# M: Z9 @, @7 R
EXERCICE
2 Y0 i, ]' I' Y U7 t7 q1. A) have never been B) have been never C) has never been D) has been never
+ F7 X w% P8 P, @2. A) a little B) little C) much D) a great deal+ b. v5 ?8 [( h* O g' x$ T
3. A) meet B) to meet Cㄘmeeting D) to have met, v4 W& r; @( K" G8 R
4. A) on B) among C) within D) in
. j. [) q) l! t( }3 e& u5. A) makes B) make C) made D) making
( }- C* x" c+ l0 ]6. A) praise B) honor C) appreciate D) confirm
& u- i" r) K! M7 b7. A) pick B) select C) learn D) study5 ?- T6 l" i" C* F; V) d
8. A) this B) it C) them D) /+ J# @' R" Z- P9 a
9. A) when B) if C)after D)before
8 q* I7 B' _6 F7 D. R& W5 L10. A) superficially friend B) superficial friend C) superficially friendly D) superficial friendly2 `4 M$ l1 e/ x/ H& O1 V
11. A) having B) taking C) making D) killing% [6 g! _! h$ e: X3 N1 N# g! y+ }' R
12. A) with B) among C) to D) in
3 ]9 U) T6 v0 Z+ T3 N8 h13. A) get along with B) get rid of C) stay away from D) stay with
* V& Q2 g( S( y% Q9 A14. A) hate B) forbid C) avoid D) enjoy/ Z7 T" Z. W8 I& O
15. A) to know B) knowing C) know D) having known/ G: v6 J7 O% i: T( [6 R
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