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Australian Taboos(禁忌)
Lots of international students experienced cultural shock in Australia.Undoubtedly, knowing more about Australia is of importance for a pleasant school life there.The following are some common taboos, or habits that are seen as offensive or rude by most Australians.If you want to make a good impression, it is best to avoid these habits.
· 1 In Australia it is common to see people using handkerchiefs to blow their noses.This is not considered unclean as it is in some cultures.
·Making a noise when eating is thought to be rude.Eating in a public places should be done quietly. 2
·As in many countries, dropping rubbish or leaving it behind is considered impolite and is punishable with a fine.
·Other social taboos includes opening someone's door without knocking first and going through a door without holding it open for the person behind you. 3
4 You should find out about accommodation and language training.Reading books about Australia will give you an idea of the different cultural environment. 5 If you are prepared for differences, are ready to enjoy the experience as a whole and keep a sense of humor and optimism,, then it should all turn out to be a pleasant learning and life adventure.
A.These two are the habits anyone should avoid for ever.
B.Arriving late for an appointment is not appreciated.
C.However, the best preparation is a positive, realistic attitude.
D.Besides, constant clearing of the throat at table is thought to be rude.
E.Sniffing instead of blowing your nose is considered unacceptable.
F.Blowing your nose instead of sniffing is considered unacceptable.
G.Also, by planning ahead you will be better prepared for the study in Australia.
Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become
a better student in several ways 1.Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while
reading a textbook or doing research for a report. 2.Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process . 3.
The following methods may work best for you.
●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
● Write your notes in your own words.
●4.
● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them
all the time. 5.
A. Use words, not complete sentences.
B. There are three practical note-taking methods.
C. You must write your notes on separate paper.
D. Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later.
E. you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
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It is a typical case. A young professional has just moved to a new city. She is very active in her new job but wishes to meet people socially outside of work. How does she do this?
Signing up for a night class is always a good starting point. Not only is it an ideal way to meet like-minded people,it can also be a great new learning experience. Pubs and clubs can be a good meeting place but can be a bit hard if you are on your own.
Join a gym
GL-14 health club in Manchester city centre is a gym which also has lots of member activities outside the gym from charity fashion shows to dinner dances giving members a chance to socialize away from the treadmill(繁忙的工作). Or if you want a gym with a difference,try a“Green Gym”for people who want to exercise but wish to be outdoors and doing something that will benefit the environment at the same time. The“work out”could involve such activities as practical conservation or gardening work. It’s a great way to get people’s heart and muscle working. And many agree that meeting other people and having a matter and a laugh is a big attraction of the scheme.
Reading groups
In the Reading Groups,Jenny Hartley suggested that there may be as many as 50,000 people in reading groups in the UK. They range from informal groups of friends or colleagues who meet in someone’s home or at the local pub,to discuss a book. If you want something a bit more structured,lots of libraries have reading groups and could have a broader group of members.
Statistics
The BBC recently conducted a survey called Going solo:single life in the 21st century. You can look at the overall results or search by area. It found that:
*69% of people thought that the gym was a good place to meet new
*Pubs or clubs were considered to be good meeting places by 58% of people in the UK
*68% thought that work was a good place to meet people
*72% thought that internet chat was not an ideal way to meet people
( )56.“Green Gym”in Paragraph 3 refers to an activity in which you can________.
A.have night classes with like-minded people
B.do something good for the environment on your own
C.discuss a book with other members at a pub
D.benefit the environment while doing outdoor exercise
( )57.Which of the following is a Green Gym activity?
A.Gardening work. B.Chatting on the Internet.
C.A charity fashion show. D.A dinner dance away from the treadmill.
( )58.What’s the most popular place to meet new people outside of work?
A.Pubs or clubs. B.The Internet. C.The working place. D.The gym.
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