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5.Meeting people from another culture can be difficult.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 on"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 or cafes 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 present just stared at me 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 unnecessary.
Even within Northern Europe,cultural differences can cause serious problems.Certainly English and German cultures share similar 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(多元文化的)environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.
53.The writer mentions his experience in Thailand to show thatD.
A.the English prefer to make long speeches
B.too many words are of no use
C.people from Thailand are quiet and shy by nature
D.even talk and silence can be culturally different
54.According to the last paragraph,how can people understand each other better?C
A.By sharing different ways of life.
B.By accepting different habits.
C.By recognizing different values.
D.By speaking each other's languages.
55.What would be the best title for the text?B
A.Multicultural Environment.
B.Cross-Cultural Differences.
C.How to Understand Each Other.
D.How to Build Up a Relationship.
分析 本文讲述的是不同国家之间不同的文化差异.
解答 53.D推理判断题,根据第三段的中心句Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures可知作者描述在泰国的经历是为了说明在某些文化中,谈话和沉默也可能有所不同,故选D.
54.C推理判断题,根据最后一段However,if we can understand them better,a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other可知,如果学会认可对方的价值观就可以了.故选C.
55.B主旨大意题,根据文章内容可知文章讲述的是不同国家之间存在的不同的文化差异.故选B.
点评 做题时要在理解好文意的基础上,与题目有机的结合,从文章中找到相关细节性的句子与选项细细比对,进行选择或推理判断,选出符合文章内容的正确选项.做题注意灵活,有时可采用排除法或直选法确定出最终答案.
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