题目内容
15．It can't be truer that when in Rome do as the Romans do．So it's necessary for you to know what you can talk about with the local people in France，Australia and Switzerland，and different customs of these countries．In France
You'll find that conversations often turn into heated debates．Give opinions only on subjects that you are knowledgeable about．There is rarely a moment of silence，except when the topic under discussion has been exhausted，and nothing new has been introduced．
Food，art，music and current events or history are welcome topics．French believe in freedom，and you can criticize （批评） anyone，but not Napoleon，who is the symbol of French spirit and never use the standard USA conversation opener"What do you do？"
In Australia
Australians tend to be enthusiastic debaters．A wide range of topics may be open to discussion，including religion and politics．The best way，however，is to wait for Australian companions to bring up these two subjects and be prepared to hear their arguments．
Sport is a common topic of conversation in Australia and Australians tend to use sporting comparison．Australians like to criticize themselves，but they can't stand （忍受） criticism from others．Don't talk big．Instead，Australians prefer to judge your competence and abilities through your actions．People who show off their education in conversation may be subject to teasing．
In Switzerland
The Swiss may seem cold．Once you get close to them，however，you'll find that they are honest，responsible people，who will be loyal to your interests．
They are good listeners and will remember practically everything you say to them．Sometimes they will even go so far as to take notes while you speak．The Swiss are very private people，so you should avoid （避免） asking personal questions．They can be rather serious，so it is advisable to avoid making jokes on them．
21．Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage？B
A．French don't think highly of freedom．
B．French don't like others to ask their jobs．
C．The Swiss may seem cold but humorous．
D．Australians tend to judge you by your words．
22．When having a talk with an Australian，you shouldD．
A．tell him what education you have received
B．not use sporting comparison with him
C．not talk about politics with him
D．have him bring up subjects first
23．We can infer from the passage thatA．
A．Australians don't like showing off their success before others
B．Australians like to criticize themselves and others
C．you can talk with French about anything even if you know little
D．you can criticize anyone in France because you have the right
24．What would be the best title for the passage？A
A．Talking in the three western countries
B．How to argue with foreigners
C．Things that can't be talked about with foreigners
D．How to live a good life in western countries．
分析 这篇文章讲的是如何于西方人交谈．所谓入乡随俗，我们要了解这些西方国家的风俗习惯才不会出现尴尬的情况．
解答 21．B 细节理解题．从第二段的句子：There is rarely a moment of silence，可知A错，从最后一段的句子：They can be rather serious，so it is advisable to avoid making jokes on them．可知C是错的，从第五段的句子：Australians prefer to judge your competence and abilities through your actions．可知D是错的，从第三段的句子Food，art，music and current events or history are welcome topics．可知法国人不喜欢谈职业．选B
22．D 细节理解题．从第四段的句子：The best policy，however，is to wait for Australian companions to bring up these two subjects； be prepared to hear their arguments．可知你应该等澳大利亚人先提出话题．选D
23．A 细节理解题．从第五段的句子：People who show off their education in conversation may be subject to teasing．可知澳大利亚人不喜欢在别人面前吹嘘自己的成功．选A
24．A 主旨大意题．从第一段的句子：So it's necessary for you to know what you can talk with the local people in France，Australia and Switzerland，and different customs of these countries．可知这篇文章讲的是如何于西方人交谈．文章的主题是"和西方人（法国人、澳大利亚人和瑞士人）交谈时应该注意些什么"，选A．
点评 这篇文章讲的是如何于西方人交谈．所谓入乡随俗，我们要了解这些西方国家的风俗习惯才不会出现尴尬的情况．考查的都是细节题，答题时在文章找到对应的地方，用笔进行标记，这有利于后期有时间检查时可以立刻找到答案的位置．仔细理解作者所讲的意思，再结合选项，通过排除法和自己对全文的把握，选出正确的答案．
