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重庆市第一中学2018届高三上册英语第一次月考（9月）试卷
If you plan to go abroad for your further education,first you should read something about the custom of the country.For example,in the United States,it is not customary to telephone someone very early in the morning.If you telephone him early in the day,while he is shaving or having breakfast,.The same meaning is attached to telephone calls made after 11:00 p.m.If someone receives a call during sleeping hours,he assumes it's a matter of life or death.So.
In social life,time plays a very important part.In the U.S.A. guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date.In other areas of the world,it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in advance because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be forgotten..Thus,misunderstandings arise between people from cultures that treat time differently.Being punctual is valued highly in American life,for example.If people are not punctual,.In the U.S. no one would think of keeping a business associate waiting for an hour,it would be too impolite.A person who is 5 minutes late is expected to make a short apology.
A.they will not be trusted
B.But it is not true in all countries
C.Different races understand it differently
D.the time chosen for the call communicates its importance
E.they may be regarded as impolite or not fully responsible
F.The meaning of time differs in different parts of the world
G.the time of the call shows that the matter is very important and requires immediate attention
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