It can’t be truer that when in Rome do as the Romans do. So it’s necessary for you to know what you can talk with the local people in France, Australia and Switzerland, and different customs of these countries.
In France
You’ll find that conversations often turn into heated debates. Give opinions only on subjects that you are knowledgeable about. There is rarely a moment of silence, except when the topic under discussion has been exhausted, and nothing new has been introduced.
Food, art, music and current events or history are welcome topics. French believe in freedom, and you can criticize anyone, but not Napoleon, who is a symbol of French spirit and never use the standard. U.S. conversation opener “What do you do”.
In Australia
Australians tend to be enthusiastic debaters. A wide range of topics may be open to discussion, including religion and politics. The best policy, however, is to wait for Australian companions to bring up these two subjects; be prepared to hear their arguments.
Sport is a common topic of conversation in Australia and Australians tend to use sporting comparisons. Australians like to criticize themselves, but they can’t stand criticism from others. Don’t talk big；instead Australians prefer to judge your competence and abilities through your actions. People who show off their education in conversation may be subject to teasing.
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 be loyal to your interests.
They are good listeners and will remember practically everything you say to them. Sometimes they will even go so far as to 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 making jokes on them.
【小題1】Which of the following statements is TURE according to the passage?
| A．There is no moment of silence when you talk with French. |
| B．French don’t like others asking their careers. |
| C．The Swiss may seem cold but humorous sometimes. |
| D．Australians tend to judge you by your words. |
| A．you should tell the Australians what education you have received. |
| B．you should not use too much sporting comparisons with Australians. |
| C．you should not ask personal questions from people of the three countries. |
| D．you should have the Australians bring up subjects first. |
| A．Australians don’t like to show off their success before others. |
| B．Australians like to criticize themselves and others. |
| C．you can talk with French about anything even if you know little. |
| D．you can criticize anyone in France because you have the right. |
| A．Talking in western countries |
| B．How to argue with foreigners |
| C．Things that can’t be talked with foreigners |
| D．How to adapt to the life in western countries |
| A．How to talk efficiently with foreigners. |
| B．Customs of the three countries. |
| C．How to choose topics in the western countries. |
| D．How to be a good listener. |
【小題1】B
【小題2】D
【小題3】A
【小題4】A
【小題5】B
解析試題分析：這篇文章講的是如何于西方人交談。所謂入鄉隨俗，我們要了解這些西方國家的風俗習慣才不會出現尷尬的情況。
【小題1】排除題：從第二段的句子：There is rarely a moment of silence,可知A錯， 從最后一段的句子：They can be rather serious, so it is advisable to avoid making jokes on them.可知C是錯的，從第五段的句子：Australians prefer to judge your competence and abilities through your actions.可知D是錯的，從第三段的句子Food, art, music and current events or history are welcome topics.可知法國人不喜歡談職業。選B
【小題2】細節題：從第四段的句子：The best policy, however, is to wait for Australian companions to bring up these two subjects; be prepared to hear their arguments.可知你應該等澳大利亞人先提出話題。選D
【小題3】細節題;從第五段的句子：People who show off their education in conversation may be subject to teasing.可知澳大利亞人不喜歡在別人面前吹噓自己的成功。選A
【小題4】主旨題：從第一段的句子：So it’s necessary for you to know what you can talk with the local people in France, Australia and Switzerland, and different customs of these countries.可知這篇文章講的是如何于西方人交談。選A。
【小題5】推理題：ACD三項在前面的文章里都提到過，下面作者將會談論這三個國家的風俗。選B。
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點評：這篇文章講的是如何于西方人交談。所謂入鄉隨俗，我們要了解這些西方國家的風俗習慣才不會出現尷尬的情況。考查的都是細節題，答題時在文章找到對應的地方，用筆進行標記，這有利于后期有時間檢查時可以立刻找到答案的位置。仔細理解作者所講的意思，再結合選項，通過排除法和自己對全文的把握，選出正確答案。
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The couple called around to find a tire. No 43 . They decided to let her use their own car. “Here,” Paul said, handing Clay a 44 of keys, “Take our car. We 45 be using it over the holiday.”
Clay was 46 . “But I’m going all the way to South Carolina, and I’ll be gone for two weeks,” she 47 them.
“We know,” Paul said. “We’ll be 48 when you get back. Here’s our number if you need to 49 us.”
Unable to believe her eyes, Clay watched as the 50 put her luggage into their car and then 51 her off. Two weeks later she 52 to find her old car cleaned inside and out with three new tires and the radio 53 .
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| A．they would have physical contact | B．they would have in-depth talk |
| C．they would be close friends | D．they would exchange basic information |
| A．an attempt to promote thinking interaction |
| B．one of the maddest activities ever conducted |
| C．a try to liberate people from old-fashioned ideas |
| D．an effort to give people a chance of talking freely |
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