全国职称英语考试卫生类C级课堂笔记完型填空第七讲
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PASSAGE 2
Cultural Difference

 ?People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable, sometimes without realizing it Most Americans ___1___ out of the country and have very ___2___ experience with foreigners. But they are usually spontaneous1, friendly and open, and enjoy ___3___ new people, having guests and bringing people together formally or informally2. They tend to use first names ___4___ most situations and speak freely3 about themselves. So if your American hosts do something that ___5___ you uncomfortable, try to let them know how you feel. Most people will __6__ your honesty4 and try not to take you uncomfortable again. And you'll all __7__ something about another culture!
  Many travelers find __8__ easier to meet people in the U.S. than in other countries. They may just come up and introduce themselves or even invite you over __9__ they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be __10__. Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just __11__ a good time. Just like anywhere else, it takes time to become real friends __12__ people in the U.S..
  If and when you __13__ American friends, they will probably __14__ introducing you to their friends and family, and if they seem proud __15__ you, it's probably because they are. Relax and enjoy it!
EXERCICE
1. A) have never been B) have been never C) has never been D) has been never
2. A) a little B) little C) much D) a great deal
3. A) meet B) to meet C)meeting D) to have met
4. A) on B) among C) within D) in
5. A) makes B) make C) made D) making
6. A) praise B) honor5 C) appreciate D) confirm
7. A) pick B) select C) learn D) study
8. A) this B) it C) them D) /
9. A) when B) if C)after D)before
10. A) superficially7 friend B) superficial6 friend
  C) superficially friendly D) superficial friendly
11. A) having B) taking C) making D) killing
12. A) with B) among C) to D) in
13. A) get along with B) get rid of C) stay away from D) stay with
14. A) hate B) forbid C) avoid D) enjoy
15. A) to know B) knowing C) know D) having known

 



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1 spontaneous 2FPzZ     
adj.自发的,不由自主的
参考例句:
  • The eruption of a volcano is spontaneous.火山的爆发是自发的。
  • Spontaneous applause broke out as soon as she finished speaking.她一讲完,大家不约而同都鼓起掌来。
2 informally qqjz1Q     
adv.非正式地;不拘礼节地;通俗地
参考例句:
  • You will have a chance to circulate and chat informally. 你们会有机会四处走动一下,互相聊聊。 来自《简明英汉词典》
  • The senator addressed the gathering informally. 那位参议员非正式地向与会者发表演说。 来自《简明英汉词典》
3 freely LiexN     
adv.自由地,随便地,无拘无束地
参考例句:
  • She was unable to keep back her tears,and wept freely.她抑制不住泪水,痛痛快快地哭了起来。
  • A liquid flows freely and has no fixed shape.液体能自由流动,无固定形态。
4 honesty lQpzL     
n.诚实,公正,正直
参考例句:
  • I would never question his honesty.我绝不会怀疑他的诚实。
  • All respect him for his honesty.他为人诚实,大家都尊敬他。
5 honor IQDzL     
n.光荣;敬意;荣幸;vt.给…以荣誉;尊敬
参考例句:
  • I take your visit as a great honor.您的来访是我莫大的光荣。
  • It is a great honor to receive that prize.能拿到那个奖是无上的光荣。
6 superficial bHrzi     
adj.肤浅的,浅薄的,表面的
参考例句:
  • He has a superficial knowledge of this subject.他对这门学科略知皮毛。
  • A superficial injury is not serious.表面的伤不太严重。
7 superficially wsNwT     
adv.浅薄地
参考例句:
  • We must on no account view problems superficially and in isolation. 我们绝不能表面地、孤立地看问题。
  • The two statements accord superficially. 这两项声明表面上一致。
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