15.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 about 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 (批評(píng)) anyone,but not Napoleon,who is the symbol of French spirit and never use the standard USA 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 way,however,is to wait for Australian companions to bring up these two subjects and be prepared to hear their arguments.
Sport is a common topic of conversation in Australia and Australians tend to use sporting comparison.Australians like to criticize themselves,but they can't stand (忍受) 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 very private people,so you should avoid (避免) asking personal questions.They can be rather serious,so it is advisable to avoid making jokes on them.
21.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?B
A.French don't think highly of freedom.
B.French don't like others to ask their jobs.
C.The Swiss may seem cold but humorous.
D.Australians tend to judge you by your words.
22.When having a talk with an Australian,you shouldD.
A.tell him what education you have received
B.not use sporting comparison with him
C.not talk about politics with him
D.have him bring up subjects first
23.We can infer from the passage thatA.
A.Australians don't like showing 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
24.What would be the best title for the passage?A
A.Talking in the three western countries
B.How to argue with foreigners
C.Things that can't be talked about with foreigners
D.How to live a good life in western countries.
分析 這篇文章講的是如何于西方人交談.所謂入鄉(xiāng)隨俗,我們要了解這些西方國家的風(fēng)俗習(xí)慣才不會(huì)出現(xiàn)尷尬的情況.
解答 21.B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題.從第二段的句子:There is rarely a moment of silence,可知A錯(cuò),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(cuò)的,從第五段的句子:Australians prefer to judge your competence and abilities through your actions.可知D是錯(cuò)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(yè).選B
22.D 細(xì)節(jié)理解題.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(yīng)該等澳大利亞人先提出話題.選D
23.A 細(xì)節(jié)理解題.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
24.A 主旨大意題.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.文章的主題是"和西方人(法國人、澳大利亞人和瑞士人)交談時(shí)應(yīng)該注意些什么",選A.
點(diǎn)評(píng) 這篇文章講的是如何于西方人交談.所謂入鄉(xiāng)隨俗,我們要了解這些西方國家的風(fēng)俗習(xí)慣才不會(huì)出現(xiàn)尷尬的情況.考查的都是細(xì)節(jié)題,答題時(shí)在文章找到對(duì)應(yīng)的地方,用筆進(jìn)行標(biāo)記,這有利于后期有時(shí)間檢查時(shí)可以立刻找到答案的位置.仔細(xì)理解作者所講的意思,再結(jié)合選項(xiàng),通過排除法和自己對(duì)全文的把握,選出正確的答案.