Americans tend to open gifts in the presence of the giver.This shows that().
A.they are greedy
B.they are eager to have them
C.they are ready to express gratitude
D.they are impatient with guests
A.they are greedy
B.they are eager to have them
C.they are ready to express gratitude
D.they are impatient with guests
第1题
Americans tend to ______.
A.be confident in stating their views
B.disregard other people's views
C.disregard their own achievements
第3题
Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.Americans do not like to depend on other people.
B.Friendships among Americans tend to be casual.
C.Americans know a lot about international affairs.
D.Americans always seem to be on the go.
第4题
A.Ⅰ only
B.Ⅱ only
C.Ⅰ and Ⅱ only
D.Ⅰ and Ⅲ only
E.Ⅰ,Ⅱ, and Ⅲ
第5题
Because the United States is a highly active society, full of movement and change, people always seem to be on the go.In this highly charged atmosphere, Americans can sometimes seem brusque (无礼的) or impatient.They want to get to know you as quickly as possible and then move on to something else.Sometimes, early on, they will ask you questions that you may feel are very personal.No insult is intended; the questions usually grow out of their genuine interest or curiosity, and their impatience to get to the heart of the matter.And the same goes for you.If you do not understand certain American behavior. or you want to know more about them, do not hesitate to ask them questions about themselves.Americans are usually eager to explain all about their country or anything “American” in which you may be interested.So much so in fact that you may become tired of listening.It doesn't matter, because Americans tend to be uncomfortable with silence during a conversation.They would rather talk about the weather or the latest sports scores, for example, than deal with silence.
On the other hand, don't expect Americans to be knowledgeable about international geography or world affairs, unless those subjects directly involve the United States.Because the United States is not surrounded by many other nations, some Americans tend to ignore the rest of the world.
1.The general topic of the passage is ().
A.American culture B.American society
C.Americans' activitiesD.Americans' personality
2.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A.Americans do not like to depend on other people.
B.Friendships among Americans tend to be casual.
C.Americans know a lot about international affairs.
D.Americans always seem to be on the go.
3.The phrase “highly charged” (Passage 2) most probably means ().
A.extremely freeB.highly responsible
C.very cheerful D.full of mobility and change
4.It can be inferred from the passage that ().
A.Americans want to participate in all kinds of activities
B.Americans' character is affected by their social and geographical environment
C.Americans do not know how to deal with silence
D.Curiosity is characteristic of Americans
5.According to the passage, Americans tend to ignore the rest of the world because ().
A.they are not interested in other countries
B.they are too proud of themselves
C.their country does not have many neighboring nations
D.they are too busy to learn about other countries
第6题
It can be learned from the passage that ______.
A.country life is peaceful but dull
B.people living in big cities are easy to get excited
C.few Americans go to church on Sundays now
D.Americans tend to be rough and impolite today
第7题
We can learn from the passage that ______ .
A.all the American children have used the latest technology in schools
B.computers and the Internet are very popular with Americans
C.Americans tend to place more importance in the Internet usage than computers
D.the public in America do not hate the Internet problems
第8题
On which of the following statements would the author most probably agree?
[A] Non-Americans add to the average height of the nation.
[B] Human height is conditioned by the upright posture.
[C] Americans are the tallest on average in the world.
[D] Larger babies tend to become taller in adulthood.
第9题
Don't believe all of the stereotypes (模式化管理) you may have heard about Americans. Even the ones that are true in general may not be true about specific individuals or a large part of the population. For example, although Americans tend to be louder than people from other cul-tures(especially at athletic events), many of the people you meet will be quiet and polite. Some people may be intolerant, but most will be pleasant and welcoming. Remember that American films and television exaggerate(夸张)in order to generate excitement, and so present a rather false picture of what life in the United States is really like. Therefore, tourists in the US are not always on their best behavior.
Americans do tend to be more informal than people from other countries. It is common for Americans to wear casual clothing to school and to greet professors by first name. However, good manners and politeness are always appreciated. If you are polite, and dress a little more formally than your American friends, it will not be poorly thought of.
However, some businesses require their employees to wear a uniform. or a suit. It would be improper to wear a T-shirt and blue jeans to a job interview. Some of the more prestigious restaurants require a coat and tie. Americans tend to dress up for cultural events(the opera, theater and ballet)and to dress down for athletic events. Formal wear is required at weddings and funerals, or any other event with religious event. If you rely on the stereotypes, you will likely put yourself into an embarrassing situation
The underlined sentence probably means_____.
A.Some of the stereotypes you may have heard about Americans are not true
B.You should not believe the stereotypes you may have heard about Americans
C.None of the stereotypes you may have heard about Americans should be believed
D.None of the stereotypes you may have heard about Americans should not be believed
第10题
Many Americans still _____1 whether honesty was an important part of the American Character.______2 that reason,there are ______3 watch-dog committees at all levels of society.Although signs of dishonesty in school,business,and government seem much more numerous in recent years than in the past,could it be that we are getting better at revealing such dishonesty? Some evidence is ______4 that dishonesty may ebb and flow.When times are hard,incidents of theft and cheating usually go ______ 5.And when times get better such incidents tend to go down.
第11题
However, many of these fast foods have been attacked by scientists. The main problem with most fast food meals is that they're not nutritionally balanced. Those of chicken or beef usually contain more than enough protein for a person in one meal. They tend to supply you with too much fat and sugar but too little vitamins and iron. Pizza, a well-balanced fast food, however, is especially high in salt content, a factor for developing high blood pressure. And potatoes are a nutritious food, but when fried in fat they also become a high-fat food. Fast food meals also sadly lack of vegetables and fruit. Thus it is good to eat vegetables and fruit at your other meals on the days when you eat fast food.
There are many reasons why Americans like fast food EXCEPT that ______.
A.fast food is very cheap
B.fast food is very delicious
C.only a little of fast food makes you feel full
D.fast food is nutritionally balanced