In the United States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness. Friends may place a hand on the other’s arm or shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet a friend with a hug.
Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two and a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to have their space. If Americans touch another person by accident, they say “Pardon me” or “Excuse me”.
Americans like to look the other person in the eye when they are talking. If you don’t do so, it means you are bored, hiding something, or are not interested. But when you stare at someone, it is not polite.
Learning a culture’s body language is sometimes confusing. If you don’t know what to do, the safest thing to do is to smile.25、Suppose you are meeting a new customer from the United States, how will you greet him?()
A. Greet him with a hug
B. Place a hand on his arm
C. Shake his hand firmly
26、Suppose you are meeting a good friend from the United States, how will you greet her?()
A. Greet her with a hug
B. Place a hand on her arm
C. Shake her hand firmly
27、If you stand too close to Americans, they will ______.
A. face you directly
B. move back
C. stare at you
28、Which of the following statements is true according to the text?()
A. Americans stand side by side when taking with friends
B. Americans show their respect by shaking hands weakly
C. Americans like to look the other person in the eye when talking
29、If you know nothing about a culture’s body language, you can ___.
A. hide your opinions
B. smile
C. stare at others
A.Thank you.
B.No,I don't think so at all.
C.Do you really think so? I was not sure whether it suits m
D.It's very kind of you to say so.
The opportunity to escape the realities of everyday life is, I think, the main attraction of a bookshop. There are not many places where it is possible to do this. A music shop is very much like a bookshop. You can go to such places as much as you wish. If it is a good shop, no assistant will approach you with the greeting: “Can I help you, sir?” You needn’t buy anything you don’t want. In a bookshop, an assistant should remain in the background until you have finished reading. You may want to find out where a particular section is. Then, and only then, are his services necessary. But when he has led you there, the assistant should leave politely and look as if he is not interested in selling a single book.
6. The best title for this passage may be _________.
A. How to Spend Your Time
B. The Attraction of Bookshops
C. Bookshops and Their Assistants
D. Buying Books
7. According to the author, the best way to escape the realities of everyday life is _____.
A. to take a walk in the open air
B. to stay reading books of various kinds in a bookshop
C. to make some appointment in a bookshop
D. to chat with an assistant in a bookshop
8. In a good bookshop, _____________.
A. all the books there are interesting
B. you can find shelter from a shower
C. you are satisfied
D. you need to buy something you don’t want
9. An assistant in a bookshop helps you _______.
A. on your entering the shop
B. only when you want to find out where a particular section is
C. just before you finish reading
D. when you are reading
10. According to the passage, which of the following statement is true?
A. Time spent in a bookshop can be enjoyable only for book-lovers.
B. A book with an attractive design must not be necessarily interesting.
C. People go to bookshops only to buy books.
D. There are only a few places where it is possible to escape the realities of life.
A.Yes, really?
B.Yes, I wouldn't
C.I'd like that, but I can't afford the time
D.Good
— It’s just the time, you know. I’m always trying to meet deadlines.
— _______________ you can’t sleep.
A.No matter
B.No strange
C.No problem
D.No wonder
Tom: You are playing guitar well. Can you read music?
Charles: No, I don’t. I just listen to songs on the radio and then play them until they sound right.
Tom: _____
Charles: No, really.
A. You’re lying.
B. You’re kidding.
C. You are boasting.
D. You’re cheating.
M: OK, just change "carriage forward" to "carriage paid". We can't lose this customer.
Q: What did the customer order on May 25?
(12)
A.Invoice.
B.Shoes.
C.Carriage.
D.Error.
(3)
A.The amount on the cheque is larger than in the account.
B.The car can be covered with your cheque.
C.The cheque you wrote can not cover the car.
D.The amount on your cheque is just that in your account.
听力原文:M: I don't know how to convert the blank endorsement into a special endorsement?
W: You can just write above the endorser's signature a direction to pay the cheque to the order of himself or some other named person.
Q: What do you think the holder of the cheque will do next?
(18)
A.To rewrite his signature.
B.To make a special endorsement.
C.To order another person to pay the cheque.
D.To give an order to the bank to collect the cheque.
1.Whats function of the phrase “one plus one equals three” inPara.2()
A.It shows that teamwork has its advantages and disadvantages
B.It triesto explains that working in a teamwork is better than working individually
C.It isa humorous way to explain how important the teamwork is in a company
2.The word “associates” can probably be replaced by the word “________”in the sentence “Working in teams also teaches your associates to work together ”in Para.3.
A.merchandisers
B.accountants
C.colleagues
3.Which of the following statements is TREUE according to the passage()
A.Personal shortcomings can be reduced through the efforts of the wholeteam
B.Working in a team you might be replaced by a salesman oraccountant
C.Weaknesses can be increased when your team members focus attention ontheir strength
4.Which of the following statements is FLASE according to the passage()
A.Working in a team you can share in completing the assignmenttogether
B.Working in a team you can improve effectiveness on the job
C.Workingin a team you must be careless because you know somebody can help you
5.Whats the best title for this passage?()
A.The Tips forTeamwork
B.The Importance of Teamwork
C.The Advantages and Disadvantages of Teamwork
Business cards are less important in American culture than they are in Asian culture. But knowing the right way to handle business cards is a useful skill wherever you are.
Requesting someone's business card is a straightforward(直截了当的、坦率的)process. You need only say: "Do you have a business card?" or "May I have your business card?"
When you want to present your own card, you can say, "Here's my card. Feel free to call me if you have any other questions." Or, you might say, "Please send the information to this address. I look forward to hearing from you soon."
It's not polite to directly refuse a request from someone for your business card. Instead, you can say, "Sorry, but I'm afraid I'm all out at the moment." or "l forgot to bring them with me."
When you do receive a card, say "Thank you" and examine it briefly before putting it away.
1.In America,().
A.one does not use business cards
B.one uses business cards everywhere
C.one uses business cards but not as often as one does in Asia
D.one uses business cards much more often than one does in Asia
2.If you know how to handle business cards, you will().
A.be absolutely successful
B.get help from others
C.make everybody happy
D.find the knowledge helpful
3.To politely refuse a request for business cards, you may say the following except().
A.Sorry, but I can't satisfy you
B.Sorry, but I'm afraid I’m all out at the moment
C.I forgot to bring them with me
D.Sorry, but I don't have a business card
4.From the passage we can infer that().
A.business cards are the key to success
B.business cards should be beautifully designed
C.you should always carry your business cards
D.handling business cards skillfully is important
5.The word “examine” (Line 1, Para. 5) is closest in meaning to().
A.search for
B.test
C.look at
D.research