2015届黑龙江省大庆市高考英语阅读理解训练4.docVIP

黑龙江省大庆市2015高考英语阅读理解暑假练习（4）及答案 【湖北省2014高考英语《考试大纲》调研卷二模试题】 American students concern for freedom lies in two patterns of behavior that Chinese students often notice: an unwillingness to make social commitments and vague and changing definitions in acquaintanceships, friendships and dating relationships. American students tend to make social commitments only at the last minute. Many Americans want to have the freedom to do what they want,when they want, in order to maximize their chance of having fun. Chinese students sometimes feel frustrated by this. They feel personally insulted because they interpret it as a sign that the Americans are not truly interested in them. However, this behavior is often a sign of valuing personal freedom, rather than a reflection of their feelings about other people. The Americans vague and changing definitions about acquaintances and friendships also puzzle Chinese students. American students use the term friend very loosely. They might have one or more friends whom they call friends with benefits. This fluidity (不稳定性) in relationship definitions can be very puzzling to someone from a culture that values clearly defined relationships between people. American college students have parties to socialize. The typical American party consists of people talking in small groups or pairs while drinking alcoholic beverages and perhaps snacking on some dry food or chips and dip . Loud music may be playing. Department receptions and parties often feature beer or wine. Many of the people at these parties may be strangers to each other. When invited to a party, Americans are relatively unlikely to ask, Who will be there? They are accustomed to meeting strangers and starting conversations with them. The parties usually do not include games or large-group interactions. So individuals must take the initiative to introduce themselves to strangers and talk with them. Many Chinese students find these parties boring or stressful. Chinese tend to be more a