Question

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

   1   . 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.

   2   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.    3   The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name.

Dress well. The French draw information about people based on their appearance. Your business clothing is a sign 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. K$s*5u

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.   4    

Do not begin eating until the host says, “bon appetite”. Pass dishes to the left, keep hands above the table and try to eat everything on the plate.    5   This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. If eating in a restaurant, the person who invites always pays.

A．Maybe you have heard the expression “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”

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.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 A

 D

 F

 B

 E 

【解析】

 根据下文可知在不同的地方做生意，要了解不同地方的文化。故A 正确。

 根据后句可知法国人对自己的语言很自豪，所以对于在法国做生意的人来说，东法语很重要

 根据上一句Use first names only after being invited to.可知F符合语境。

 根据上文可知法国人很注重食物，午餐的时间比较长，这也是建立关系的很好的机会。

 根据下文This may suggest that you find the food tasteless.可知要注意盐，胡椒粉的使用。