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It can’t be true that when in Rome do as the Romans do. So it’s necessary for you to know what you can talk about with the local people in other countries.
In France
You’ll find that conversations often turn into heated discussions. You’d better give opinions only on subjects that you are knowledgeable about. There is seldom a moment of silence, except when the topic under discussion has been finished, and nothing new has been introduced.
Food, art, music and current events or history are welcome topics. The French believe in freedom, and you can criticize（批评）anyone, but not Napoleon, who stands for the French spirit. Moreover, never use the conversation opener “What do you do?”
In Australia
Generally speaking, the Australians are excited about discussions. Many topics may be open to discussion, including religion and politics. The best way, however, is to wait for Australians to bring up these two subjects; be prepared to listen to what they are talking about.
The Australians like to criticize themselves, but they can’t stand being criticized by others. Don’t talk big. Instead, the Australians prefer to judge（判断）your abilities through your actions. People who show off their education in conversation may be laughed at.
In Switzerland
The Swiss may seem cold. Once you get close to them, however, you’ll find that they are honest, responsible people, who will respect your interests much.
They are good listeners and will remember almost everything you say to them. Sometimes they will even take notes while you speak. The Swiss are a very private people, so you should avoid asking personal questions. They can be rather serious, so it is advisable to avoid playing jokes on them.
53. According to the passage, it’s better not to criticize ______.
A. the Romans B. the French C. the Australians D. the Swiss
54. What can we infer from the passage?
A. The Swiss are not as cold as they seem to be.
B. The French can’t stand the heated discussions.
C. The Australians like to talk about their success.
D. The French usually have a conversation about jobs.
55. The writer wants to tell us .
A. what to introduce to foreigners
B. how to live in foreign countries
C. how to get along with foreigners
D. what to talk about in foreign countries
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and write in Latin. Books are in Latin.
Some Romans (罗马人) went to other parts of the world. They took their language with them. Soon Latin
was used in many countries. It became a world language.
People in other countries did not talk in Latin the same way. In each land, they changed the language a little.
As time went by, they made more changes. At last they did not talk in Latin any more. New languages had
come from the old one.
People do not talk to one another in Latin today. But they still use many Latin words. You do, too. Street,
wall, city, and salt are some of the Latin words we use. You are a pupil in school. Pupil is a Latin word. It
means "little doll".
B. the United States
C. Greece (希腊)
D. Texas
The word "they" means ______.
B. Pupils in schools today play with dolls.
C. Not many people can read Latin today.
your book?)
B. In each land, they changed the language a little.
C. In each land, the children had to speak some Latin.
B. people in old Rome talked a lot to each other.
C. Latin changed as it moved from land to land.
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arrives right at 10 o'clock. In the next five minutes a few others hurry in. But Raul, the visitor from Brazil,
walks in at 10:30. He doesn't even think he's late. How different the understanding of time is around the world! Germans like arriving early. Americans plan to arrive just on time. Brazilians think it OK to be half an hour late.
In 1884, a clock in Greenwich, England, set the standard (标准的) time around the world, which is known
as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). But it couldn't standardize (使标准化) when people will arrive for a 10 a.m. meeting.
As people have different understanding of time, all cultures (文化) can be put into one of the two groups:
time-oriented (导向的) and event-oriented. Time goes first in time-orient cultures. In event-orient culture,
what happens is more important than when. Such knowledge is important for today's world travelers.
Not understanding these different ideas about time can sometimes bring trouble. For example, American
students often quickly exchange "how are you?" and "fine" as they rush to make class on time. But event-orient
students see this exchange as impolite. Before they can say anything more than "fine", the American student
has already hurried past them.
What can the world traveler do to avoid (避免) such time-related trouble? Follow the age-old rule: When
in Rome, do as the Romans do.
B. Right at 8:30 a.m.
C. Around 9:00 a.m.
D. After 9:00 a.m.
B. People don't really mind whether they are late.
C. People often hurry past you with short greetings.
D. Everything usually takes place at the planned time.
B. You should do what the Romans tell you to if you are in Rome.
C. You should know the time-idea of the local people and do as they do.
D. You should do everything as the local people do when you are in a new place.
B. It's quite usual for a time-oriented person to be late.
C. Different understandings of time never bring any trouble.
D. An event-oriented person may feel uncomfortable in the USA.
B. How to Avoid Time-related Trouble
C. Different Cultures, Different Understandings of Time
D. Time-oriented Culture
Do you enjoy travelling to other countries? There is a saying that goes,
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”If you plan to travel to Japan, it may be helpful to know something about eating out and gifts before you go.
When eating out, before you eat a meal, you should be given a basket with a hot towel in it. Use this towel to clean your hands and then put it back in the basket. Be sure to wait until the older people at your table pick up their chopsticks before you begin eating.
You will find gifts are important. Do remember not to give anything of four--the word
“four”is similar to the word of “death”. All gifts, even money, should be wrapped（包裹）, but your host will not probably open the gifts in front of you. This will show the host thinks the giving of gifts is more important than the real gifts. Use both your hands when you give or receive a gift.(1)If you want to have a good journey in the country you visit, you'd better ________.
[ ]
A
．have enough moneyB
．learn something about the countryC
．know how to give giftsD
．know how to eat out(2)
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”means ________.[ ]
A
．When you are visiting in Rome, you should do things as the Romans doB
．You should go to Rome before you go to visit other countriesC
．All the people in Rome must do things like RomansD
．When you are in other places, you'd better learn the customs there and do things in the same way(3)What do Japanese do at a dinner table?
[ ]
A
．They may begin when the meal is ready.B
．They wait until the older people begin.C
．They begin almost at the same time.D
．They pick up their chopsticks before they begin eating(4)The Japanese people think ________.
[ ]
A
．the giving of gifts is more important than the real giftsB
．money is the best giftC
．it's good to learn the customs of other placesD
．hosts can't open the gifts in front of the guests(5)Which of the following is TRUE?
[ ]
A
．Japanese open the gift as soon as they get the gifts.B
．Japanese like travelling.C
．Japanese use one hand to receive gifts.D
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