题目内容
surprises foreigners. In many cultures, respect for older people or those in positions of authority (权威)
keeps others from expressing their true feelings. But in the U.S. children often argue with their parents,
students may disagree with their teachers, and citizens may express opposition to the actions of the
government. If the soup has a fly in it or the meat is too tough to chew, the diner can complain to the
waiter, if the boss makes a mistake, an employee will politely point it out.
Some straight talk about the American personality must include the admission that Americans have
their faults. The extremely competitive nature of Americans is probably their worst fault. Of course,
competition isn't always bad. As a matter of fact, it promotes excellence by encouraging individuals and
businesses to try to do their best. But the desire to get ahead of others sometimes causes people to do
things that are unkind and even dishonest. Also, Americans admire what is practical, fast, efficient, and
fresh. Sometimes they fail to understand and appreciate practices that have greater respect for more
traditional, leisurely (不慌不忙的) ways of doing things. On the other hand, people from other cultures
may dislike the practical, challenging American lifestyle.
Despite culture differences, most foreigners give Americans credit for their virtues. Americans are
generally viewed as friendly, adaptable, energetic, and kindhearted. Most newcomers to the U.S. like
Americans, and the feeling is usually mutual (相互的). Perhaps the greatest American virtue is a deep
interest in new ideas and new people. In a nation of immigrants, the foreigner does not remain an
outsider for long.
B. people from some other cultures may sometimes hide their true feelings
C. Americans always show their true feelings
D. Americans usually argue with them
B. Because only American people own it.
C. Because it will make people forget leisure.
D. Because it may sometimes urge people to do something bad.
B. the author believes that American character has more faults than virtues
C. the author admires American virtues as they are viewed as competitive and anti-traditional
D. it is difficult for newcomers to get on with Americans
B. American characters
C. American faults
D. American lifestyles
it but later found it made you feel very uncomfortable over time? When you select your career, there’s whole lot more to it than assessing your skills and matching them with a particular position. If you ignore your personality, it will hurt you long-term regardless of your skills or the job's pay. There are several areas of your personality that you need to consider to help you find a good job. Here are a few of those main areas: 
right hand, and in many countries and regions in Europe some people still follow this tradition．
．You can have an inscription put on the inside the band．Farming was once the chief way of life in nearly every country. People cannot live without food, and nearly all their food comes from crops and animals raised on farms. Not many people farm for a living any more, but farming remains the most important work in the world.
Before the nineteenth century, the typical American family lived on a small farm. They raised pigs, cattle, sheep, chickens, and planted corn, frui
ts, garden vegetables, and wheat. Everyone worked long and hard, but the results were often poor. Families barely harvested enough food for themselves. This situation began to change during the last half of the 1800's and it changed remarkably(明显地) in the next century.
Scientific methods and labor-saving machinery have made farming increasingly productive. The development of improved plant varieties and fertilizers has helped double and even triple the production of some major crops. More scientific animal care and animal raising have helped increase the amount of meat and products that animals produce. At the same time, the use of tractors and other modern farm equipment has sharply reduced the need for farm labor.
As farming has become less important as a way of life in the United States, it has become more important as a source which offers materials to industry. Today's successful farmers are experts not just in agriculture but also in accounting, marketing, and finance. Farms that are
not run in a similar way have great difficulty surviving.
【小题1】 We are told in the first paragraph about ____.
| A．the history of farming | B．the importance of farming |
| C．the development of farming | D．the changes of farming |
| A．Farmers didn’t work hard on their farms. |
| B．Farmers used tractors to help them. |
| C．Farming was the main way of living for most people. |
| D．Farmers could supply materials to industry. |
| A．scientific methods | B．labor- saving machinery |
| C．farmers’ hard work | D．chemical fertilizers |
| A．the advantages of American farming | B．the changes in American farming |
| C．the situation of American farms | D．how rapidly farming has developed |