题目内容
Maybe you have heard the expression “When in Rome,do as the Romans do”.So when you want to do business in France,you have to get to know French culture,to make marketing plans,and to run your business by local laws.
71 The French take great pride in their language,so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners.Also,another reason why learning French is important is that it is a great way to show every possible French business partner that you care and respect their country’s culture and language.
The first thing that you should do when meeting someone new is to shake his hand firmly and always look the person in the eye.In social meetings with friends,kissing is common.
Use first names only after being invited to.72 The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first,followed by their first name.
Dress well. 73 Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status.Always try to be tasteful and stylish. Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly. Wearing make -up is practised widely by business women.
The French are passionate about food,so lunches are common in doing business in France,which usually consist of an appetizer,main meal with wine,cheese,dessert and coffee,and normally take up to two hours. 74
Do not begin eating until the host says,“bon appetite”.Pass dishes to the left,keep wrists above the table and try to eat everything on the plate. 75 This may suggest that you find the food tasteless.If eating in a restaurant,the person who invites always pays.
A. The French draw information about people based on their appearance.
B. This is a time for relationship building.
C. Remember to be as polite as possible.
D.Language should be the focus of anyone planning to do business in France.
E. Be careful with adding salt,pepper or sauces to your food.
F.Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname.
G.Make an appointment with your business partner in advance.
71. D 72. F 73. A 74.B 75. E
“Cool” is a word with many meanings.Its old meaning is used to express a temperature that is a little bit cold.As the world has changed,the word has had many different meaning.
“Cool” can be used to express feelings of interest in almost anything.
When you see a famous car in the street,maybe you will say,“It's cool.”You may think,“He's so cool,”when you see your favorite footballer.
We all maximize(扩大) the meaning of “cool”.You can use it instead of many words such as “new” or “surprising”.Here's an interesting story we can use to show the way the word is used.A teacher asked her students to write about the waterfall(瀑布)they had visited.On one student's paper was Just the one sentence,“It's so cool.Maybe he thought it was the best way to show what he saw and felt.
But the story also shows a scarcity(缺乏)of words.Without “cool”,some people have no words to show the same meaning.So it is quite important to keep some credibility(可信性).Can you think of many other words that make your life as colorful as the word “cool”? I can.And I think they are also very cool.
【小题1】We know that the word "cool" has had ________.
A.only one meaning | B.no meanings |
C.many different meanings | D.the same meaning |
A.see | B.show | C.know | D.feel |
A.interested in | B.angry about |
C.afraid of | D.unhappy with |
A.pleased with | B.strange to |
C.worried about | D.careful with |
A.can be used instead of many words |
B.usually means something interesting |
C.can make your life colorful |
D.may not be as cool as it seems |