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【题目】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.

【1】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. 【2】 The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name.

Dress well. 【3】 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.

The French are passionate about food, so lunches are common in doing business m France, which usually consist of an appetizer, main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up to two hours. 【4】.

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. 【5】 This may suggest that you find the food tasteless.

A. The French draw information about people based on their appearance.

B. This is a time for relationship building.

C. Wearing make-up is practiced widely by business women.

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. If eating in a restaurant, the person who invites always pays.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】F

【3】A

【4】B

【5】E

【解析】本文主要讲了入乡随俗，当去法国做生意的时候，需要注意的一些事情。

【1】语义理解题。

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. 这里提到了说法语的问题，所以选D。（去法国做生意的人一定要注意语言。）

【2】语义理解题。由Use first names only after being invited to.和 The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name. 可知这里提到了称呼的问题，选F。（在姓氏之前加上先生或女士。）

【3】语义理解题。由Dress well. ___3___ 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. 可知这里提到了穿衣打扮的问题，选A。（法国人从别人的外貌中获得信息。）

【4】语义理解题。由Always try to be tasteful and stylish. Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly.The French are passionate about food, so lunches are common in doing business m France, which usually consist of an appetizer, main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up to two hours. 可知这里意思是这是一个人际关系创建的时间，选B。

【5】语义理解题。由This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. 可知这里意思是往食物中添加盐、胡椒和调味酱时，一定要小心，因为这可能暗示着你发现了食物没有味道，选E。