Cultural Difference
: L4 G3 R4 ]& g- S+ z6 MPeople 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!
3 Z, D! p6 V9 j6 Y7 Y& Q6 b7 CMany 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..# v5 A1 }* B! @& k
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!
7 @& o) p4 z! |1 C2 M; O; m7 U$ SEXERCICE
" E( {1 b) D- a, Y1. A) have never been B) have been never C) has never been D) has been never: F$ n% v; F: J- ?0 v' ^
2. A) a little B) little C) much D) a great deal3 R# p6 u: u A8 T
3. A) meet B) to meet Cㄘmeeting D) to have met9 p1 n( }. q; J" G9 u8 t8 ?2 o
4. A) on B) among C) within D) in; ]; n; a- ^6 |: M
5. A) makes B) make C) made D) making- g5 m0 R& S; v/ P4 z2 K e p
6. A) praise B) honor C) appreciate D) confirm
h1 O4 L) C+ e# N( ]7 O5 P' x7. A) pick B) select C) learn D) study
, v+ F* u5 G1 { H8 x8. A) this B) it C) them D) / g% _- e' q' e; P# w* M1 T5 p
9. A) when B) if C)after D)before3 y: N9 k2 ^# P8 d* [
10. A) superficially friend B) superficial friend C) superficially friendly D) superficial friendly4 n6 O$ E+ e% g t% N8 o
11. A) having B) taking C) making D) killing
& K0 A, y; A, g12. A) with B) among C) to D) in
6 A4 f; }. \- |, n( Q13. A) get along with B) get rid of C) stay away from D) stay with9 x+ V- N* ^5 b- l0 e `
14. A) hate B) forbid C) avoid D) enjoy
) u( H: Q H: W' S( X+ W6 D15. A) to know B) knowing C) know D) having known
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发表于 2012-8-15 23:30:26
