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湖北省荆门市龙泉中学、宜昌一中2020届高三上学期英语9月联考试卷（含小段音频）
Customs on either side of the Atlantic
We all know that Britain and the US are two countries connected by a common language. But in fact, as BBC did in a recent story called 8 Situations When Britons Behave Differently From Americans. Below Teens has picked out four for you. Take a look.
When someone knocks into you.
If someone bumps into an American, the victim will most likely look the accidental aggressor in the face and expect an apology. If however, chances are that the victim will say "sorry" before the other can make his or her own apology.
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Britons don't all change into evening dress for supper like what you may have seen in popular TV shows like Downton Abbey. But they do tend to make an effort when going out for dinner somewhere nice. Americans, however, will probably wear a casual shirt to a fancy eatery.
When you drift finish your food.
When dining out at a restaurant, . They think the food is somehow "tainted" once they've poked at it with a knife and fork. In the US, wrapping it up to take home is a standard practice.
When you get into a taxi.
Britons will give the cab driver an address, then assume that's it for the interaction until it's time to pay. Even if they're being taken in a roundabout way, . In the US, however, most passengers think nothing of telling the driver what route to take after telling him or her the destination.
A. When you get dressed for dinner
B. When you go out with your friends
C. the differences are more fun to observe
D. they're very unlikely to say anything
E. the victim happens to be British
F. Britons wouldn't think to take the leftovers home
G. they will point it out immediately and politely
We all see and hear about extraordinary people around us and wonder why we can't be more like them. It's not the big things that make someone extraordinary. Here are some small things that extraordinary people do every day:
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●They are generous with compliments（恭维）. Remember the time, when you worked really hard but got nothing in return? Not even a thank- you. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} So every chance you get to praise someone, do it. A simple, “That was some great work, keep it up,” can go a long way in making the employees feel great about themselves. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}
●They are helpful. Never hesitate to help someone. It's fairly simple but it goes a long way. Don't say something vague（含糊）like, “Can I help you?” because they might just say, “No, I'm good.” {#blank#}4{#/blank#} “I had the same problem with this coffee machine in the morning. I think I have figured a way to make it work.” Offer in a way that feels mutually beneficial .
●They're in charge of their emotions. Sometimes it is very important to stay silent. Especially when you're angry, you don't want to end up saying things you didn't really mean to. So they take their time to think about what happened, and then come to a decision about how to deal with it. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Never be too casual with words or actions.
A. They are sensitive to others. B. The key is to be specific. C. A compliment can have a positive impact on their lives. D. When you feel awkward receiving a compliment, give the person a smile. E. They are open to criticism. F. It hurts when your efforts are not recognized. G. Before you say anything, consider others' feelings. |
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