31. I came here _____ to ask for your instruction, not for other purpose.
| A．entirely | B．particularly | C．especially | D．Specially |
Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official always takes extra time to be polite and offer refreshments (茶点). No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this.
The conference visit is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business in the presence of strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room unannounced, whisper, or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and leave. Act as though you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted.
Making decisions quickly is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness (模糊) in doing business in the Middle East which will puzzle a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions.
When an Arab says “yes”, he may mean “maybe”. When he says “maybe”, he probably means “no”. You will seldom get a direct “no” from an Arab because it is considered not polite. Instead of “no”, he will say “inshallah”, which means “if God is willing”. On the other hand, “yes” does not necessarily mean “yes”. A smile and a slow nod might be like an agreement but in fact your host is being polite. An Arab considers it rude to disagree with a guest.The main purpose of this article is to explain _________________.
| A．why you need extra time when you visit Arab countries |
| B．how to be polite when doing business in the Arab world |
| C．why Arab officials are so busy |
| D．what Arabs say when doing business |
According to the article, which of the following would be considered polite?
| A．You leave angrily because of interruptions. |
| B．You demand an immediate decision. |
| C．You refuse a cup of tea and show pictures of your product right away. |
| D．You look out of the window while a stranger comes in to speak with your host. |
Which of the following is NOT an Arab custom?
| A．To care less about being interrupted during their meeting. |
| B．Often to give you a vague answer. |
| C．Seldom to say “no” directly. |
| D．Seldom to hesitate to start talking business in the presence of strangers. |
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In the early 1800’s, a boy named John lived in an orphanage (孤儿院) with several other children. Every day was 31 working and Christmas was the one day of the year 32 the children did not work and received a gift — an orange. The children 33 it so much that they kept it for weeks, and even 34 — smelling it, 35 it and loving it. Usually they tried to preserve it for so 36 that it often went bad before they ate it.
This year John knew he would soon be 37 enough to leave. He would save the orange until his birthday in July. If he preserved it 38 , he might be able to eat it on his birthday.
Christmas day finally came. The children were so 39 as they entered the dining hall. In his excitement, John knocked over something, causing a big 40 . Immediately the master shouted, “John, leave the hall and there will be no orange for you.” John's heart 41 . He turned and ran back to the 42 room so that the children wouldn’t see his tears.
Then he heard the door open and the children entered. Little Elizabeth with a 43 on her face held out her small hands. “Here John,” she said, “this is for you.” As John 44 his head, he saw a big juicy 45 all peeled and quartered … Each child had sacrificed(舍弃) their own orange by 46 a quarter and had created a big, beautiful orange for him.
John never forgot the sharing, love and personal 47 his friends had shown him that Christmas day. 48 that day, after he became rich, every year he 49 send oranges all over the world to children everywhere. His 50 was that no child would ever spend Christmas without a special Christmas fruit!
A．forced B．passed C．taken D．spent
A．as B．when C．while D．which
A．needed B．wanted C．valued D．liked
A．months B．days C．years D．seasons
A．tasting B．watching C．pressing D．touching
A．much B．soon C．long D．far
A．old B．strong C．tall D．experienced
A．seriously B．carefully C．secretly D．softly
A．nervous B．excited C．pleasant D．eager
A．cry B．disappointment C．surprise D．noise
A．jumped B．stopped C．broke D．settled
A．cold B．small C．old D．lonely
A．look B．tears C．comfort D．smile
A．shook B．lifted C．put D．turned
A．gift B．surprise C．orange D．wonder
A．sharing B．breaking C．eating D．taking
A．feelings B．affairs C．relation D．sacrifice
A．In return for B．In case of C．In memory of D．In search of
A．must B．would C．might D．should
A．desire B．idea C．meaning D．thinking
A library with five thousand books _______ to the nation as a gift.
| A．is offered | B．have offered | C．are offered | D．has offered |
Public attention at the moment _______ the World Cup matches.
| A．focuses | B．is focused | C．is focused at | D．is focused on |
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