题型:阅读选择 题类:模拟题 难易度:普通
甘肃省金昌市2020年中考英语一模试卷
As is known to all, "I am sorry" is the phrase we hear most in daily communication in Britain. What does it mean? Does it always mean you apologize (道歉) for what you have done wrong?
Let us review a scene happening in a British street one day. A young man walked down a road playing with his smart phone when a lady came over in his opposite direction. The man tried in vain to give his way to the lady in time. As a result, he bumped (碰撞) into the lady. As a rule in China, the man must say" I am sorry.”" first,because he was so busy playing with his smart phone that he got in the way of the lady. However, both the persons apologized to each other by saying "I am sorry. "Why is this the case? As a matter of fact, the phrase "I am sorry." takes on another meaning in Britain. Anyone should speak to the other this way if either of them creates inconvenience. They apologize is way just to avoid unnecessary fights between them.
Another cultural difference about "I am sorry." can also be found at British restaurants. Supposing an old woman says to a waiter in a pub (酒馆)," I am sorry,but can I order another drink? "This time you must realize it doesn't mean she apologizes to the waiter for what she has done wrong, but means she really needs the waiter to do something for her.
How to build good relationships with people from other cultures? Actually, it is important to learn some communication skill. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}.
Learn about the culture in advance. A little knowledge can go a long way. So if you have time before going abroad or meeting with someone from another culture, try to take time to learn the basic "do's and don'ts" of that culture. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} It's very convenient.
Be respectful and tolerant. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Signs of these may appear when you communicate with people from other cultures. However, it is not the time to judge people based on these differences during basic communication. Instead, respect them for what they are, and tolerate them.
Speak clearly and slowly. But do not shout at others even if they don't understand you. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Instead, it can be seen as a rude behavior. What's more, even if there are difficulties in communicating with people from other cultures, do not treat other people as though they are stupid.
{#blank#}5{#/blank#} In some cultures, looking another person in the eye when you speak is seen as a sign of honesty and interest. However, in other cultures, it may be disrespectful.
A. You can find information on this from the Internet. B. Know whether to make eye contact or avoid it. C. Each culture has its own set of values and beliefs. D. The following are some tips that many help you. E. Raising your voice cannot make yourself understood. |
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Dear Linda, I get this leaflet (宣传页) on my way to school this morning and I think the park zoo looks great. What do you think of it? Do you want to go there tomorrow afternoon? I know you also like animals. If you want to go, you can look through (浏览) the website to see tomorrow's activities (活动). I really want to be there for feeding (饲食) time. My mom says she wants to go, too. My dad wants to, but he can't go because he will be busy working. See you later! Sam |
Communication | |
Importance | We can share our ideas and {#blank#}1{#/blank#} others better. |
We can get useful information. | |
{#blank#}2{#/blank#} | Listen carefully or you may not know what to say next. |
Think before speaking. Saying the wrong things can {#blank#}3{#/blank#} a person. | |
Notice the body language during a talk. |
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