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【題目】To communicate with foreigners, it is important to know their social customs. 【1】 Otherwise you may hurt the feelings of the other party without actually intending to do so. Here are some general hints.

1. 【2】 Some Japanese seem to feel that it is impolite to ask back even when they don’t quite understand. However, it’s much better to say that you don’t understand than to pretend you understand and answer very unclearly. When you don’t understand or haven’t caught what was said, you may ask by saying any of the following.

“I’m afraid I don’t understand you. Would you mind saying it again?”

“I’m sorry I don’t follow you. ’’

2. Always answer when you are asked a question. Westerners consider it very rude if a question is not answered. They think it is rude to ignore a question. 【3】 So many Japanese, particularly girl students, merely laugh nervously without saying anything when they are spoken to. This, no doubt, comes from embarrassment, but nothing is more unpleasant for Westerners.

3. 【4】 Westerners express their opinions freely. They feel it is natural for people to have different ideas, and don’t mind hearing views that differ from their own. You may express frankly what you think or feel, of course, but you mustn’t be rude in your manner of speech. Flat statements such as “ You’re wrong.” “You don’t know.’’ etc, aren’t exactly had.

4. 【5】 The English use of “Yes” and “No” is the same as in Japanese in affirmative (肯定的) questions, but in negative questions the use is opposite. In ordinary English conversation it is usual to add something after them like “Yes, by all means.” “No, I really don't. May I see it?”

A. It is the same with the Japanese.

B. If you don't understand, don’t hesitate to ask.

C. Speak out what you think.

D. It is surprising to find Japanese are different.

E. This is especially true when carrying on a conversation.

F. Don’t answer too simply.

G. Be sure to give your different opinions.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】B

【3】D

【4】C

【5】F

【解析】文章主要講述了要與外國人交流，了解他們的社會風(fēng)俗是很重要的。進行對話時尤其如此。

【1】考查推理判斷以及上下文聯(lián)系的能力。句意：在進行對話時尤其如此。根據(jù)上文“To communicate with foreigners, it is important to know their social customs.” 要與外國人交流，了解他們的社會風(fēng)俗是很重要的。以及下文“Otherwise you may hurt the feelings of the other party without actually intending to do so.” 否則，你可能會傷害對方的感情，而實際上不打算這樣做�？芍獙υ捴杏葹橹匾�。根據(jù)題意，故選E。

【2】考查推理判斷以及上下文聯(lián)系的能力。句意：如果你不明白，請盡管問。根據(jù)下文“However, it’s much better to say that you don’t understand than to pretend you understand and answer very unclearly. When you don’t understand or haven’t caught what was said, you may ask by saying any of the following.”然而，說出你不明白比假裝明白而含糊回答要好。當(dāng)你不明白或沒有抓住所說的話時，你可以問以下任何一個問題。可知不懂就要立即問。根據(jù)題意，故選B。

【3】考查推理判斷以及上下文聯(lián)系的能力。句意：令人驚奇的發(fā)現(xiàn)日本人是不同的。根據(jù)上文“Westerners consider it very rude if a question is not answered. They think it is rude to ignore a question.” 西方人認為不回答問題是很粗魯?shù)�。他們認為忽視問題是不禮貌的。以及下文“So many Japanese, particularly girl students, merely laugh nervously without saying anything when they are spoken to.” 許多日本人，尤其是女學(xué)生，只是在說話時緊張地笑著，什么話也不說�？芍�前后對比。日本人與西方人不同。根據(jù)題意，故選D。

【4】考查推理判斷以及上下文聯(lián)系的能力。句意：說出你的想法。根據(jù)下文“Westerners express their opinions freely.” 西方人自由表達意見�？芍�所填句子起總結(jié)作用。根據(jù)題意，故選C。

【5】考查推理判斷以及上下文聯(lián)系的能力。句意：不要回答得太簡單。根據(jù)下文“In ordinary English conversation it is usual to add something after them like “Yes, by all means.” “No, I really don't. May I see it?”” 在普通英語會話中，通常會在后面加上“喜歡”，“不，我不喜歡，我可以看看嗎？”可知回答不能太簡單。根據(jù)題意，故選F。