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20.It can be hard to meet people from another culture.From the beginning,people may send the wrong signal (信号).Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.Different cultures emphasize(强调)the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree.For example,business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust.Even with people at work,it is necessary to spend a lot of time in"small talk",usually over a glass of tea,before they do any job.In many European countries-like the UK or France-people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants rather than at the office.
Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures.I once made a speech in Thailand.I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; instead there was an uncomfortable silence.The people just looked at me all the time and smiled.After getting to know their ways better,I realized that they thought I was talking too much.In my own culture,we express meaning mainly through words,but people there sometimes feel too many words are not needed.
Even within Northern Europe,cultural differences can cause serious problems.Certainly,English and German cultures share almost the same values; however,Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly.We think that they are rude.In fact,this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.
People from different parts of the world have different values,and sometimes these values are quite against each other.However,if we can understand them better,a multicultural (多元文化) environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.
29.In some countries,eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people toA.
A.develop closer relationship
B.share the same culture
C.get to know each other
D.make a successful speech
30.The writer mentions his journey in Thailand to show thatC.
A.too many words are of no use
B.the English prefer to make long speeches
C.even talk and silence can be culturally different
D.people from Thailand are quiet and shy
31.What would be the best title for the passage?B
A.Multicultural Environment
B.Cross-Cultural Differences
C.How to Understand Each Other
D.How to Build Up a Relationship.
分析 【文章大意】
本文是一篇说明文.文章讲述了不同国家之间的文化差异.
如果我们能够理解不同国家的价值观,多元文化环境就会为我们提供相互学习的机会.
比如,在许多欧洲国家,像英国和法国,人们发现在饭店或咖啡店比在办公室更容易建立长期的工作关系.
除此之外,理解不同国家文化的差异之后,我们才能建立良好的人际关系.
解答 29.A,考查细节理解.根据文章第二段中的In many European countries--like the UK or France-people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.可知,在许多欧洲国家像英国和法国,人们发现在饭店或咖啡店比在办公室更容易建立长期的工作关系.故选A.
30.C,考查推理判断.根据文章第三段中的Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures.可知,这是本段的中心句,意在说明谈话和安静在不同的文化中往往代表不同含义,故选C.
31.B,考查文章的标题.根据文章的整体可知,文章通篇讲的是欧洲国家文化之间的差异、泰国和其他国家的差异,北欧国家之间的文化差异,所以文章主要讲的是不同根据间的文化差异.故选B.
点评 对于阅读表达题,一定要记得首先通读全文,了解文章大意,然后再根据文章关键词,关键句,掌握细节问题,并进行推理判断,再去回答具体的问题.
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