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【题目】People from different cultures have different ways of doing things.A simple gesture can also have a different meaning from one culture to another.Moving the head up and down means “yes” in Europe and the United States.However，in Greece and Turkey，it means “no”．To point a finger at someone is okay in Canada，but it's rude in China and Japan.

For business people，differences like those can cause serious misunderstanding.To avoid those，many businessmen attend classes to learn about other cultures.Here are a few things they've learnt.

Greeting clients correctly is important in business world.However，customs about greeting people vary from one culture to another.North American men and women often shake hands when they meet.In Japan，people often bow.

Entertaining is important in the business world.It's often necessary to invite a client to lunch or dinner.However，customs about eating are also different from culture to culture.Some people don't eat meat，and others don't drink alcohol.In the west，people eat with knives and forks；in the east，they eat with chopsticks.In some cultures，it's okay to discuss business while eating.In other cultures，talking about business during a meal is rude.

Sometimes business people visit the homes of their clients.In most countries，it's the custom to take a small gift.In some countries，it's rude to give white flowers or a watch or a clock.Another difficulty is how much money should be spent on a gift.

【1】Moving the head up and down means “no” in ________．

A. Europe B. the United States

C. China D. Greece

【2】The underlined word “vary” means “________” in Chinese.

A. 有差别 B. 使相同 C. 使新奇 D. 使陌生

【3】In North America men and women ________ when they meet.

A. bow B. shake hands

C. point a finger D. move the head

【4】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. People in different countries have different ways of doing things.

B. Giving white flowers or a watch or a clock to your friends may be rude.

C. Businessmen learn other cultures to avoid cultural misunderstanding.

D. The more money you spend on a gift，the more you are welcome.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】A

【3】B

【4】D

【解析】

来自不同文化的人有不同的做事方式，这篇文章通过很多小例子介绍了这种文化间普遍存在的差异。

【1】句意：上下移动头部在希腊意味着“不”。A.欧洲；B.美国；C.中国；D.希腊。原文“Moving the head up and down means “yes” in Europe and the United States.However，in Greece and Turkey，it means “no”．”（在欧洲和美国，向上和向下移动头部意味着“是”。然而，在希腊和土耳其，它意味着“不”。）说明在希腊，上下移动头部的意思是“不”，故选D。

【2】句意：带下划线的“vary”一词在中文中的意思是“有差别”。A.有差别；B.使相同；C.使新奇；D.使陌生。原文“However，customs about greeting people vary from one culture to another.”（然而，关于问候人的风俗因文化而异。）这里是说关于打招呼的方式在不同的文化中是“不一样的”，是“有差别的”，后文通过举例子介绍了这些不同，故选A。

【3】句意：在北美，男人和女人见面时握手。A.鞠躬；B.握手；C.指一根手指；D.移动头部。原文“North American men and women often shake hands when they meet”（北美男女经常在见面时握手）说明在北美，男人和女人见面时握手，故选B。

【4】句意：根据这篇文章，以下哪一项不正确？A.不同国家的人们有不同的做事方式。B.给朋友送白花或手表或钟表可能很粗鲁。C.商人学习其他文化以避免文化误解。D.你花在礼物上的钱越多，你就越受欢迎。原文“People from different cultures have different ways of doing things.”（来自不同文化的人有不同的做事方式。）说明A正确。原文“In some countries，it's rude to give white flowers or a watch or a clock.”（在一些国家，送白花或手表或钟表是不礼貌的。）说明选项B正确。原文“Sometimes business people visit the homes of their clients.”（有时商人会访问他们客户的家。）说明商人学习文化可以用来避免误解。选项D的描述未在文中提及，是错误的，故选D。