第十一篇：

Cultural Differences

People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable, sometimes without realizing it. Most Americans ___A__1___ out of the country and have very __B___2____ experience with foreigners. But they are usually spontaneous, friendly and open, and enjoy __C__3____ new people, having guests and bringing people together formally or informally. They tend to use first names __D__4____ most situations and speak freely about themselves. So if your American hosts do something that ___A__5___ you uncomfortable, try to let them know how you feel. Most people will _C__6___ your honesty and try not to make you uncomfortable again. And you’ll all __C___7______ something about another culture!

Many travelers find _____8__B___ easier to meet people in the U.S. than in other countries. They may just come up and introduce themselves or even invite you over ____9__D_ they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be _C___10___. Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just __A__11____ a good time. Just like anywhere else, it takes time to become real friends __A__12____ people in the U.S..

If and when you ___D__13____ American friends, they will probably _D___14____ introducing you to their friends and family, and if they seem proud ___A__15____ you, it’s probably because they are. Relax and enjoy it!

1. A) have never been      B) have been never

    C) has never been       D) has been never

2. A) a little         B) little         C) much        D) a great deal

3. A) meet          B) to meet       C) meeting      D) to have met

4. A) on            B) among       C) within        D) in

5. A) makes         B) make        C) made         D) making

6. A) praise         B) honor        C) appreciate     D) confirm

7. A) pick          B) select        C) learn         D) study

8. A) this           B) it            C) them         D) /

9. A) when          B) if           C) after          D) before

10. A) superficially friend          B) superficial friend

   C) superficially friendly         D) superficial friendly

11. A) having        B) taking        C) making       D) killing

12. A) with          B) among      C) to             D) in

13. A) get along with  B) get rid of     C) stay away from  D) stay with

14. A) hate          B) forbid        C) avoid         D) enjoy

15. A) to know       B) knowing     C) know         D) having known