Scholars and researchers have tried to discover what personality characteristics go along with success in intercultural experiences. Their findings have often been unclear or incomplete. But three characteristics stand out in their reports: patience, a sense of humor, and the awareness of being unclear.

Patience, of course, is the ability to keep calm even when things do not go as one wants them to, or hopes they will, or has even been sure they will. Impatience sometimes brings improvements in relations with other people, but usually it does not.

A person with a sense of humor is less likely to take things too seriously and more ready to see the humor in her own reactions than a humorless person. The value of a sense of humor really needs to be paid more attention to.

“The awareness of being unclear” is a more difficult concept than patience or a sense of humor. Foreigners often find themselves in situations that are unclear to the newcomers. That is, they do not know what is happening in the situation. Perhaps they do not understand the local language well enough, or they do not know how some system or organization works, or they can’t be sure of different people’s roles in what is going on. “It’s like I just got here from the moon,” a Chinese graduate student who newly arrived in the United States said, “things are just so different here.”

The passage mainly tells us              .

       A．that it’s not easy to travel abroad

       B．that humor is very important in communication

       C．about some characteristics in dealing with foreigners

       D．about three main ways useful for communicating with foreigners

According to the passage, what characteristic should be most focused on?

       A．Patience                 B．The awareness of being unclear

       C．The sense of humor     D．Understanding each other.

“The awareness of being unclear” refers to            .

       A．knowing the meaning of an exact situation

       B．not stating clearly what happens

       C．realizing the possible misunderstanding in a situation

       D．being aware of the unclear situation

According to the writer, the Chinese students is            .

       A．a hard-working student           B．recently back from the moon

       C．interested in the study of moon      D．not used to the culture in America

阅读理解

　　It’s summertime, and the living is easy. For many Americans, this is the season to travel. Why? Because school is on vacation, weather is great, and most of all, because we all deserve (应该得到) a break. When Americans take a break, they often head for their favorite vacation spot.

　　Throughout their history, Americans have been people on the move. The early immigrants (移民) had to travel to get to New World. Once they arrived, they settled along the East Coast. But they weren’t content to stay there. Explorers (探险者) and traders journeyed to the unknown western territories. Later, settlers moved west to develop these new areas. As a remit of westward migration (迁移), Americans eventually (最后) occupied (占领) the whole continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Even today, Americans seem unable to stay put. Research says that the average American moves every five years.

　　Besides their habit of changing addresses, Americans are used to travelling. Some people make long-distance commutes(通勤) to work daily. Their jobs may even require them to take frequent business trips. Most companies provide an annual vacation for their employees, and people often use that time to travel.

　　Most Americans prefer to travel within their nation’s borders. Why? For one thing, it’s cheaper than traveling abroad, and there’s no language problem. But besides that, the vast American territory offers numerous (大量的) tourist attractions. Nature lovers can enjoy beaches, mountains, lakes and a wealth of natural wonders. Major cities offer visitors a multitude (大量)of urban (都市的) delights: The convenience of modem freeways, railways and airplanes makes travel in America as easy as pie.

　　Many American vacations are as unique (独特的) as the people who take them. Families often plan their trips with the kids in mind. More and more “family friendly” vacation resorts (度假胜地) offer special programs for children. History buffs (爱好者) seek out famous historical sites and museums. Environmentalists (环境保护论者) prefer green vacation. Some people find sea cruises (海上航游)relaxing and refreshing (使振作). Others hit the water to go fishing, skiing.

　　Americans aren’t the only people in the world who travel. International business, mass (大众的) communication and jet airplanes have created a world of globetrotters (周游世界者).People all over world enjoy going abroad to travel. And no matter where they live, people enjoy visiting scenic (风景优美的)spots in their own country. But being on the go makes Americans what they are now. In America, almost everybody is a tourist sometime.

1．The most important reason for Americans to travel is that ________.

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A．students are on holiday

B．the weather is wonderful

C．it helps you relax after months of hard work

D．Americans are used to moving

2．Which of the following is true?

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A．The early immigrants arrived in the new world by travelling.

B．The early immigrants weren’t satisfied with their life.

C．The immigrants moved from the west to the east.

D．Americans today still don’t like to stay at home.

3．Which of the following is NOT the reason why Americans prefer travelling in their own country?

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A．It can save more money than travelling abroad.

B．It is easy for you to communicate with people.

C．There are plenty of scenic spots in America.

D．Travelling abroad is inconvenient.

4．“Being on the go”(Sentence 5, Para. 6) most probably means ________.

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A．travelling

B．moving from place to place

C．going abroad

D．visiting scenic spots

5．The passage mainly tells us ________.

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A．the history of travelling in America

B．the types of vacations in America

C．unique American vacations

D．travelling is one of favorite sports in America