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What will man be like in the future? We can only make a guess, but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today.

In the modern world we use our brains a great deal. Even so, we still make use of only about 20% of the brain’s capacity. As time goes on, however, we shall have to use our brains more and more, and eventually we shall need larger ones! This is likely to bring about a physical change too the head, in particular the forehead, will grow larger.

Nowadays our eyes are in constant use. In fact, we use them so much that very often they become weak and we have to wear glasses. But over a very long period it is likely that man’s eyes will grow stronger.

On the other hand, we tend to make less use of our arms and legs. These, as a result, are likely to grow weaker. At the same time, however, our fingers will grow more sensitive because they are used a great deal in modern life.

But what about hair? It will probably disappear from the body altogether in the course of time because it does not serve a useful purpose any longer. In the future, both sexes are likely to be bald(秃的).

Perhaps all these give the impression that future man will not be attractive creature to look at! This may well be true. All the same, future man will still have a lot in common with us. He will still be a human being, with thoughts and emotions similar to our own.

Title: Man in the future

Brain

We’re using twenty percent of our brains at present. With the increasing use in the future, our brains may eventually become ____.

Head

The head, particularly the forehead will enlarge.

Eyes

Though our eyes are becoming weaker nowadays, they are likely to grow stronger over a long ______.

Arms and legs

Our arms and legs will grow weaker, ______from the less use of them.

Fingers

Fingers will become more sensitive due to the constant use.

Hair

Hair will probably _______from the body. It is possible that both males and females are bald in the future.

Future man may look ______, but he will still have thoughts and emotions similar to ours.

Meeting people from another culture can be difficult. From the beginning, people may send the wrong signals(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 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; 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 environment(多元文化环境) will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.

In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to ______.

A. keep each other company         B. develop closer relations

C. get to know each other            D. share the same culture

The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that_________.

A. the English prefer to make long speeches          B. too many words are of no use

C. even talk and silence can be culturally different

D. people from Thailand are quiet and shy by name

According to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better?

A. By sharing different ways of life   B. By accepting different habits

C. By recognizing different values    D. By speaking each other’s languages

What would be the best title for the text?

A. Multicultural Environment       B. Cross-Cultural Differences

C. How to Understand Each Other   D. How to Build up a Relationship

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