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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.
1.In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to .
A. develop closer relationship B. share the same culture
C. get to know each other D. make a successful speech
2.The writer mentions his journey in Thailand to show that .
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
3.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Multicultural Environment B. Cross-Cultural Differences
C. How to Understand Each Other D. How to Build Up a Relationship
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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 ov
er 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）environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.
1.In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to ______.
A. keep each other company
B. share the same culture
C. get to know each other
D. develop closer relations
2.The writer mentions his experience in Thailand to show that ______.
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 by nature
3.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Multicultural Environment
B. Cross-Cultural Differences
C. How to Understand Each Other
D. How to Build Up a Relationship
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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.
1. In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to .
A. develop closer relationship B. share the same culture
C. get to know each other D. make a successful speech
2.The writer mentions his journey in Thailand to show that .
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
3.What would be the best title for the passage?
A. Multicultural Environment B. Cross-Cultural Differences
C. How to Understand Each Other D. How to Build Up a Relationship
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The twins almost look the same. We can hardly tell one from ______.
A. other B. another C. the other D. others
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Life gets noisier every day and very f 1. people can be free from noise of some kind or another. W 2. you live in the centre of a modern city or a village far away, the chances that you will be disturbed by planes, cars, radios are almost everywhere. We seem to be used to noise, too. Some people feel quite lonely w 3. background music while they are working.
Tests have s 4. that total silence can be very frightening experiences. However, some people enjoy listening to pop music which is very l 5. , and this can do harm to their ears. The noise level in some places is far above the usual s 6. level for heavy industrial（工业） areas.
One recent report about noise said that a 7. a lot of people say that any noise disturbs their attention, only a sudden c 8. in the level of noise really affects people’s attention. It goes on to say that a background noise, which doesn’t change too much, may even help people to pay attention.
People are testing w 9. to make less noise. There are even laws controlling noise. We can’t r 10. to the “good old days” of peace and quiet, but we can make less noise if we shout loudly enough about it.
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The best way to learn about a new culture is to make friends with people from different parts of the world. Last month I got to know a friend from Russia _______ Jesco. He is a _______ engineer who was sent by his company to work in China for two years.
Jesco has two tasks in our factory: one is to teach our workers _______ to use the machine;_______ is to make sure that their machine should run well every day. So he checked every important part of the machine with me every day. We soon became very good friends and we learn _______ from each other.
Our factory has provided Jesco with a small but nice house near my home. Jesco is very _______ with the house. When he is free, he likes to invite us to his house. We teach him to cook Chinese dishes. Then we have a good time together _______ a nice meal and a nice talk, too.
Once while we were talking, he _______ became silent. He looked unhappy. We asked him the reason, and he told us that he wanted to live in China all his life, but didn't know how. I suggested that he could _______ a Chinese girl as his wife. He thought it a good idea, and he soon found one.________, I have had no chance to be his guest at home. But I feel happy for him.
1.A.name B.named C.names D.calls
2.A.25-year-old B.25-years-old C.25 year old D.25 years-old
3.A.what B.when C.how D.why
4.A.others B.other C.another D.the other
5.A.a little B.a few C.a lot of D.a lot
6.A.satisfied B.surprised C.excited D.interested
7.A.enjoy B.enjoying C.enjoys D.to enjoy
8.A.carefully B.simply C.suddenly D.recently
9.A.look through B.look after C.look out D.look for
10.A.From then on B.After all C.In my opinion D.Once in a while
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II. Pattern shift.
1.Nothing can take the place of the love from one’s mother. (Say it in another way)
=Nothing can _____ the love from one’s mother.
2.Tons of cherries form Chilly entered Chinese market in recent winters. (Say it in another way)
=Tons of cherries form Chilly _____ _____ ______ Chinese market in recent winters.
3.He joined the jazz club three years ago. (Say it in another way)
=He ____ ______ _____ _____ ____ the jazz club for three years.
4.He lied to his friend that he had finished his homework but left it at home. He was dishonest. (Say it in another way)
=It was ____ _____ ____ _____ ____ to his friends that he had finished his homework but left it at home.
5.Although the job is quite dangerous, Christine Bahr had no intention of giving it up, ____ ___? (tag question)
6.The firefighters have already put out the attic fire. (Negative sentence)
7.The police officer noticed a man wearing a strange hat enter the house. (Passive voice)
8.Teresa said to Marco, “Who will you invite to your party next Saturday?” (Indirect speech)
9.Natural disasters can bring us extremely terrible damage and loss. (Exclamatory sentence)
10.Ocsi Tabak has practiced flying through the air at 90 kilometres an hour into a net since he was twelve. (Raise a question).
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The mud can be made ________ different shapes if you know how to do it properly.
A.of B.from C.in D.into
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This is a story from a meeting held by some people and two things in nature. We call it the FourSided Talk. Let's “listen to” everyone carefully and find out what they think.
People: We have lived on the earth since ancient times. The earth is our home. Now we regret what we have done to our home！The earth belongs to all of us. From now on,we should not only make full use of the resources(资源)on the earth,but also beautify and protect the earth. Let's try our best!
An old tree: I am thousands of years old,but I have fewer and fewer friends. I'm afraid that soon I will be cut. People cut down many trees to make paper and chopsticks. They destroy the forests and the natural environment. Now there are no trees to make air and to protect people from floods. Mother nature is making many disasters to teach people a lesson.
The river: What the old tree said is right. I not only make the earth more beautiful,but also provide the clean water for people and animals to drink. Now I'm sad because people put waste and garbage into us,which kills many animals and plants that drink our water. People drink this kind of water and get sick too.
The United Nations: We only know a little bit about the environmental problems. Hearing what all of you said,we have made up our minds to protect the earth and love the earth. We have also made the June 5th World Environment Day.
1.What's the United Nations' decision in the FourSided Talk?
A.Set an Earth Day.
B.Find out what is making the pollution.
C.Hold an international meeting.
D.Protect and love the earth.
2.What doesn't the old tree tell us?
A.He's afraid to be cut down some day.
B.The trees have the longest lives in the world.
C.Overcutting teaches people a lesson.
D.People are destroying the natural environment.
3.Why do some people get sick after drinking the water from the river?
A.Because the river is polluted.
B.Because the river makes the earth more beautiful.
C.Because the river can only offer water to animals.
D.Because there are too many animals and plants in the river.
4.What will people do according to the passage?
①Overuse the resources.
②Beautify the earth.
③Start a global group.
④Protect the earth.
A.①④ B.②③
C.①③ D.②④
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阅读理解.
This is a story from a meeting held by some people and two things in nature. We call it the Four-Sided Talk. Let’s“listen to”everyone carefully and find out what they think.
1.What doesn’t the old tree tell us?
A. He’s afraid to be cut down some day.
B. He has fewer and fewer friends.
C. The tree has the longest life in the world.
D. He has lived for thousands of years.
2.What’s the meaning of the underlined word“disasters”?
A. 神话 B. 奇迹
C. 财富 D. 灾难
3.Why do some people get sick after drinking the water from the river?
A. Because the river was polluted.
B. Because the river makes the earth more beautiful.
C. Because the river can only offer water to animals.
D. Because there are too many animals and plants in the river.
4.What have the United Nations made up their minds to do from the passage?
A. Set an Earth Protecting Day.
B. Protect and love the earth.
C. Hold an international meeting.
D. Find out what is making the pollution.
5.What will people do according to the passage?
①Overuse the resources.
②Make good use of the resources.
③Start a global group.
④Protect the earth.
A. ①④ B. ②③
C. ①③ D. ②④
er 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.
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.