Question

【题目】阅读下列短文，选出最佳选项。

There is a large percentage of Asian people in the US. They’re hard working, respectful but strange sometimes. If you don’t understand the culture, you will get some problems with them. Asian people are different from any other cultures if you think you know them, you might want to think again.

How are they different? When it comes to most Asian culture, respect is everything. You can do anything you want but don't disrespect an Asian man. You will get some real consequences afterward and especially if he is your boss. It’s something called face saving in the Asian culture. It’s ridiculous sometimes but it’s their culture. Sometimes their culture can come in between their relationship at work. Asian people might expect a lot of respect from their co-workers when their co-workers just see them as an equal.

Americans are very different from Asian people. If you’re Asian, you might want to understand the American culture and even adapt to their culture if you work with them. It will be easier for you since you’re in their countries. Imagine an American working in China, expecting Chinese co-workers to get along with him when he criticizes them straight out on every single matter in front of everyone. I think they will take him outside and take care of him. It just doesn’t work that way with Asian people.

If you’re an American boss giving your Asian employee a review, you will see that they will have a problem with your negative remarks. They will think that you don’t like them, disrespectful, and want to get rid of them; when in fact, you’re just doing your job. You just encourage them to do their work better. Of course, it’s not fair for you as an American boss but just expect that it can be something that is on your Asian employee’s mind.

【1】The Americans can’t get along well with the Asians probably because______.

A. their cultures are different.

B. they don’t like each other.

C. both of them are too proud.

D. they have different political views.

【2】The underlined phrase “face saving” in Paragraph 2 probably means_____.

A. saving some money for later use.

B. making faces to please your boss.

C. showing some respect to somebody.

D. helping somebody out of trouble.

【3】From the third paragraph we can know that it is difficult_________.

A. for the Asians to accept the culture in America.

B. for the Americans to adapt to the culture in China.

C. for people to learn the culture in a foreign country.

D. for people to follow the culture in their own country.

【4】The negative remarks an American boss gives on your work probably mean he/she _____

A. doesn’t like you any longer.

B. thinks you are not worth respecting.

C. doesn’t think you are suitable for the job.

D. wants you to improve your work.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】B

【4】D

【解析】

试题分析：本文属于说明文，介绍了亚洲文化中非常重要的一项内容：尊敬；很多美国人无法理解也无法适应这种文化。

【1】A 推理判断题。根据第一段最后两句If you don’t understand the culture, you will get some problems with them. Asian people are different from any other cultures if you think you know them, you might want to think again.因为亚洲文化和其他文化差别很大，所以如果你不了解亚洲文化，你可能就很难与亚洲人相处。故A正确。

【2】C 词义猜测题。根据第二段二、三句When it comes to most Asian culture, respect is everything. You can do anything you want but don't disrespect an Asian man.可知在亚洲文化中尊敬是最重要的。所以本句It’s something called face saving in the Asian culture.中的“face saving”即意为“showing some respect to somebody”。故C正确。

【3】B 推理判断题。根据第三段后三句Imagine an American working in China, expecting Chinese co-workers to get along with him when he criticizes them straight out on every single matter in front of everyone. I think they will take him outside and take care of him. It just doesn’t work that way with Asian people.可知美国人直接了当的思维方式在亚洲人眼里是行不通的，所以美国人要想适应亚洲文化是很困难的。故B正确。

【4】D 细节理解题。根据文章第四段第三句You just encourage them to do their work better.可知美国老板批评亚洲员工目的是为了更好的做工作，但是这样的话在亚洲人的眼里会被认为是不够尊敬或是想解雇他们。故D项正确。