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: Question2： In your opinion ,why are Americans always in a hurry and what would be the results of this ‘hurry’? * * Typical America Behavior and Values Question1: Explain the sentences in red. 1.Among them are the following traits, which are characteristically, but certainly not exclusively, American. 下面是（外国人对美国人行为的看法）的一些典型特征，但并不为美国人所独有。 2. The pressure to make every moment count sometimes makes it difficult for Americans to relax. 每时每刻都装的满满的，有时候这种压力很难让美国人去放松。 3. I know of no country... where the love of money has taken stranger hold... 我并不了解这样一个国家，（在这个国家）金钱的热爱把陌生人聚在了一起。 4. keep up with the Joneses, 直译：向邻家（Jones家的人）看齐。 意译：赶时髦，和别人攀比的。 5. In many cultures, respect for those in positions of authority keeps people from expressing their true feelings or intentions. 在众多文化里，对位高者的尊重使人们不去表达他们真实的感受和意图。 6. Assertive behavior sometimes seems improper and rude to foreigners, but it works well for Americans. 对外国人来说，武断的行为似乎不合适和显得粗鲁，但对于美国人来说却很相反。 The answers: (1)Because Americans have the obsession with promptness and efficiency . At the same time, Americans have the desire to get the most out of every minute and the nature of extremely competitive. (2)We hold that there three results. Firstly, Americans become impatient when they have to wait. Secondly, it is difficult for Americans t relax. Thirdly, Americans buy many kinds of machines which range from office equipment to dozens of home and personal appliances. Question3: What do you think of ‘being materialistic’? Give your reasons. The answer: In our views, being materialistic implies th