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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!+ h9 y/ a* v) x! B" H
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- T( P- Y, i7 B3 m0 J. [ 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!, }8 f0 z. ` j+ G, p% N/ ]0 M" Y
EXERCICE
* M' |) n |6 u% x* {1 @% [. O1. A) have never been B) have been never C) has never been D) has been never9 ^* M3 O7 s7 G7 M: H8 h4 e
2. A) a little B) little C) much D) a great deal
; T- M/ z# `' H3. A) meet B) to meet C）meeting D) to have met* Z9 n& b. c+ j: v3 b) ]
4. A) on B) among C) within D) in
: h" y8 ~6 p: c* i7 m: ~) K6 v5. A) makes B) make C) made D) making
5 I" W/ R( v. _) u2 k+ x4 {6 k/ K6. A) praise B) honor C) appreciate D) confirm1 L% L6 P/ c5 ~. m% u7 [
7. A) pick B) select C) learn D) study/ ~1 ?' C- j# |( a& |, }' B
8. A) this B) it C) them D) /) H% b( z2 R- w2 A% a
9. A) when B) if C)after D)before# Y+ F2 Y3 ~7 }3 e, w! S
10. A) superficially friend B) superficial friend
~3 T5 R' V1 i7 D C) superficially friendly D) superficial friendly
6 E& C$ k! Y' O1 l9 p. |& s11. A) having B) taking C) making D) killing
* I L, K9 ^/ j9 w1 ~! E" x H12. A) with B) among C) to D) in* R1 v1 g7 A! v# M9 @
13. A) get along with B) get rid of C) stay away from D) stay with
f! m a8 S4 k- h: Q, Z14. A) hate B) forbid C) avoid D) enjoy% m. I. q' h+ A4 a) w1 N
15. A) to know B) knowing C) know D) having known
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