Question

The speed and convenience of modern travel means that destinations that used to take a long time to travel to can now be reached quickly and easily. Even though” faraway” countries may now seem closer thanks to air travel, they may still be different from your home country. 【小题1】  Following are some fundamental rules that will make communication easier, and your trip more enjoyable.
【小题2】   If you don not know the word for something in local language, or can not make yourself understood verbally, try drawing a picture, or pointing to an object.
Avoid topics of conversation that you think may be sensitive. 【小题3】  .Feel free to show interest in the history and customs of the place you are visiting, but don’t ask too many questions about why things are done a certain way; you may offend the local people.
    【小题4】  Kissing on the street or in public places is unacceptable behavior and should be avoided. If you are unsure of how to behave, watch the local people and copy them---if they don’t behave in a certain way, you probably shouldn’t either.
Finally, if you are traveling on business, or plan to stay with a host to family, and you wish to take a gift, do some research.   【小题5】    . One of the easiest ways to offend somebody is to give the wrong gift.
Wherever you go in the world, always be tolerant of the local customs. Avoid being critical; try instead to show respect for the values of the country you are in, even if you do not necessarily agree with them

A．Keep in mind that in many cultures, display affection in public is considered taboo.

B．Consider the main lifestyle of the country you plan to visit.

C．Never raise your voice in order to make yourself understood.

D．If a topic is sensitive in your own culture, it will more than likely be the same in other cultures.

E.The idea of the perfect gift varies greatly from country to country.
F.The opening of gifts is also treated very differently around the world.
G.Therefore, it is important to adapt your behavior not to offend the local people.

Answer 1

【小题1】G
【小题2】C
【小题3】D
【小题4】A
【小题5】E

解析试题分析：本文讲述的是我们到达一个新的国家或者对方所要注意的一些具体的事项。
【小题1】G 根据前句Even though” faraway” countries may now seem closer thanks to air travel, they may still be different from your home country.可知这些遥远的国家现在很容易就可以到达，但是他们和我们自己的国家的差别很大。因此调整你的行为来适应当地人很重要。故G正确。
【小题2】C 根据下句try drawing a picture, or pointing to an object.可知当我们无法让自己被别人理解的时候，我们可以通过画，或者指等不同的方法。但是不要大声。故C项符合上下文。
【小题3】D 根据前一句Avoid topics of conversation that you think may be sensitive可知我们要避免一些敏感的话题。故D项内容符合上下文。
【小题4】A 根据下句Kissing on the street or in public places is unacceptable behavior and should be avoided可知在某些对方，在公众场所表达情感是不适合的。故A正确。
【小题5】E 根据上句Finally, if you are traveling on business, or plan to stay with a host to family, and you wish to take a gift, do some research. Finally, if you are traveling on business, or plan to stay with a host to family, and you wish to take a gift, do some research.可知我们送礼物的时候要特别注意，因为不同的国家对于最好的另外的含义是不一样的。故E项符合上下文。
考点：考察教育类短文阅读
点评：本文讲述的是我们到达一个新的国家或者对方所要注意的一些具体的事项。本题的关键在于要根据上下文的语境来找出串联的信息点，把握上下文之间的逻辑关系，通过前后的意思连贯性及细致性用心的答题，定能完成的很好。