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二、填空题 （共3题，42分）

1、请给下列句子选择合适的单词。

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1.Voters _________ him as a clear and strong international leader.

2. The handshake is a social _________.

3.It was two weeks before Christmas and the mall was _________ with shoppers.

4. She gently rocked the baby _________ and forwards.

5. The programme is perfectly_________ for children of all ages.

6. When I answered the telephone, no one was there, which made me _________.

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With globalization, the world is beginning to look like a (1) ________ village. To understand each other across cultures, it is essential for us to develop a(n) (2) ________ communication ability. We need to understand that what is important in one culture may be perceived as (3) ________ in another, and what is suitable in one culture may appear to be weird or even (4) ________ in another.

【AC】 Cultural understanding is far from just knowing all the conventions and rituals in different cultures. Besides, it is impossible to collect all the information you might need to be relaxed in the many different cultures around the world. Sometimes all that's needed is tolerance if things might be different, and awareness that behaviour acceptable in your own culture may not be suitable in another.

【AD】A colleague once invited some Chinese visitors to her home. Later in the visit, the leader of the group showed cross-cultural understanding by saying, "Thank you for inviting us. Can you tell me when we can leave?" In China, the end of the meal is often a signal that it's time to leave, whereas in the West, people often sit round the table, chatting until late. In fact, there is a sign that the dinner is coming to an end – not when the hosts come down in dressing gowns, but when coffee is served. The rule is: You can accept as many cups of coffee as you wish, but when you have refused your last cup ... you have about 15 minutes to leave!

在这一部分，你将阅读一篇附有五项陈述(statement）的文章。每项陈述均包含文中某一段落的信息。请识别该信息源自哪个段落。

如果你认为第1项陈述包含【AD】段的信息，那请在第一个空填大写字母AD

1. In the West, serving coffee after dinner is a sign that the evening is coming to an end.

2. The English may feel tired or even annoyed to hear others say “Have a nice day” to them.

3. The author made a study on how many kisses the French give while greeting but came to no solid conclusion.

4. The Spanish student found it weird that in Britain people said “thank you” more often than was necessary.

5. The English have a stricter sense of personal space than the Italians; in other words, the Italians prefer to stand closer to each other.

1、1 Just recently, I noticed that I had been avoiding American youth sports events since we relocated from Switzerland to the United States.

2 My daughter is active in her high school's sports leagues, which puts me in the uneasy position of wanting to watch her games – but feeling very uncomfortable once there.

3 I find these sports events loud and way too competitive. Parents and coaches yell at team members and, even worse, at the referees. This is a disrespectful attitude toward the players and the visiting team members, and it failed to foster an environment of growth – of course, this is only my opinion.

4 All events I have attended are filled with well-meaning parents cheering on their kids. Like me, they find time in their busy schedules to be there, encouraging their children. Yet, it seems that I am the only one bothered and surprised by some of the parents' behavior.

5 So, am I alone?

6 This question led me to think about the broader concept of culture shock and how it affects individuals in new environments. Experiencing culture shock isn't reserved only for first-time expats and the occasional travelers. All of us can face feelings of awkwardness, amazement, irritability, and even anxiety when inserted into a new culture.

7 A survey of 196 human resource managers conducted by the U.S. National Foreign Trade Council revealed that 58% of all failed expat assignments were due to poor adaptation.

8 Clearly, I'm not alone in dealing with culture shock. But what is culture shock anyhow? It's a state created by the experience of leaving behind a familiar culture and moving to a foreign, new, and unfamiliar environment. By becoming an expatriate, most of us will experience some degree of culture shock.

9 Now, if you are getting ready to move abroad, there is no need to brace yourself too tightly. A little preparation and a few actions can go a long way toward a successful international life.

(1)、 [单选题] （2分）

The writer was surprised to find the parents ________.

A、 love their children without conditions

B、 spoil their children

C、 are too busy to care about their children

D、 yell at participants and the visiting team in sports events

(2)、 [单选题] （2分）

The underlined word "awkwardness" in Para. 6 is closest in meaning to ________.

A、 difficulty

B、 tiredness

C、 embarrassment

D、 inconvenience

(3)、 [单选题] （2分）

Why did 58% of human resource managers fail to fulfill the task, as revealed by the survey?

A、 Because the tasks were really difficult.

B、 Because they were not capable enough.

C、 Because the environment was too harsh.

D、 Because they couldn't adapt to the new environment.

(4)、 [单选题] （2分）

According to the writer, what are we supposed to do when we are confronted with culture shock?

A、 Try not to go to a place which is not familiar to us.

B、 Make some preparations and relax.

C、 Force ourselves to adjust to a new culture.

D、 Move all over the world to go through all kinds of differences.

(5)、 [单选题] （2分）

Which of the following CANNOT be inferred from the passage?

A、 Most people abroad experience culture shock.

B、 Learning practical tips might help people to adapt quickly.

C、 People feel disoriented in a foreign culture to some extent.

D、 Culture shock only happens to the first travelers.

1. Different cultures may perceive time significantly differently.

2. The Great Wall's reputation embodies China's lasting defensive wisdom.

3. During social interactions both hosts and guests work to maintain each other's mianzi.