Being shy keeps many Chinese people from getting to know westerners. You may feel nervous about making language mistakes in front of a native English speaker.

But remember, westerners living in Asia know how it feels to try to communicate in a foreign language. They have made many mistakes when speaking Chinese!

So don’t worry about speaking imperfect English. The important thing is just to communicate. Start talking, and make some foreign friends!

Many westerners value(注重) their privacy(隐私). Don’t be surprised if your new friend doesn’t want to include you in everything he does. This may seem strange to Chinese who worry about that their friends will get lonely.

Chinese people often expect their good friends to give advice and take care of them in many ways. If you expect this kind of care from westerners, you may be disappointed. Why? Because most westerners value independence. They feel insulted(侮辱的) if others think they can’t take care of themselves. They will assume(假设) you feel the same way.

Of course, these tips(小提示) are just rules of thumb(经验之谈) and may not apply(适用) to all westerners. Each person you meet will have his or her own ideas about friendship. When you get confused(不明白), don’t be shy and worry to ask questions. Your new western friends may also have many questions about Chinese culture, and they may be hesitant(犹豫) to ask. So encourage them to ask questions, too.

Be honest and open to your friends. Respect each other’s differences. The friendships you make can be lifelong treasure both for you and your new friends.

1.Why do many Chinese people feel worried to speak to the foreigners?

A. Being shy.

B. Making a lot of language mistakes.

C. Nothing to say.

D. Can’t speak a foreign language.

2.What is the important thing to speak perfect English?

A. Starting talking.

B. Meeting foreigners.

C. Communicating.

D. Studying English.

3.What do you think the foreigners may not be insulted with?

A. Giving advice.

B. Taking care of themselves.

C. Getting care from good friends.

D. Getting help.

4.What does the underlined word “independence” mean?

A.独立自主 B.依靠 C.失落感 D.伤心

Street Markets Around the World

There are many ways of shopping.You can shop by telephone,by post or through your home computer,but for many people,the most exciting way to shop is also the most traditional--at a street market.You can find market anywhere in the world.Here are four of them:

There are many “floating markets” in Asia;perhaps the most unusual is in Thailand(泰国),at a place called Damnoen Saduak.It's open from six in the morning to the noon every day.People sell fresh fruit from their boats.

Many Belgians(比利时人)say that the Grand Place is the most beautiful square in the world.It is the home of a colorful flower market.It's open every day except Monday.On Monday,instead of flowers,there's a wonderful bird market!

One of the world's most famous markets is in Mexico City--the Sonora Market.You can buy toys,birds,herbs and medicine.There are all kinds of things.It's open every day from early in the morning till late at night.

In England,every weekend,thousands of young people from all over London travel to the Camden Market--it's the place to go for street fashion,CDs and tapes.Many people also go there for fun.

根据短文内容,在表格中的横线上填写所缺的单词。

Names

Countries

Features(特征)

Things to Sell

Open Time

The Damnoen Saduak

Thailand

unusual

fresh 1.________

Everyday

The Grand Place

Belgium

beautiful

2.___________

Every day except Monday

the Sonora Market

Mexico

3._______

all kinds ofthings

Every day

the Camden Market

4.______

fashion

Fashion things

Every 5.______

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