初三英语专题汇编英语任务型阅读(一)含解析.docxVIP

【英语】初三英语专题汇编英语任务型阅读 ( 一) 含解析 一、英语任务型阅读 1． 下面的短文，并根据短文后的要求答 。（ 注意 后的 数要求） In todays world, the most successful companies are the ones who understand how important it is to make contacts （ 系） around the world. However, doing business in different countries isnt simple. It is important to know the local customs and traditions of the people you are dealing with, which is the best way to impress （使 ?印象深刻） your hosts. One example that comes to mind is of a German company that has recently tried to gain （ 得） a new contract in South Korea. The German visitors arrived at the Korean companys office early in the morning and spent the whole day in long meetings. By the evening, the Germans were so tired that they politely turned down the Koreans invitation to go out for dinner and drinks, since they wanted to return to their hotel and get some rest. The Germans did not understand that in South Korea business talks often continue into the evening. The Germans only came to realize that they offended （冒犯） their hosts after they had lost the contract. [3] In Europe or the USA, business is seldom discussed into the evening. However, it is important to be on time for a meeting. If you are ① __________, your hosts may think you do not care. In fact, it is better to arrive at least ten minutes before the meeting starts. This way, you can show how keen （ 烈的） you are to do business with them. You will also have time to talk with your hosts before you sit down to discuss business. [4] However, in many countries meetings may not start on time. There are many _____________for this, such as transport difficulties, unusual weather and the breakdown of cars. Sometimes the time of day is also important. In South America and many countries in southern Europe, people have a short sleep after lunch. Therefore, if you try to arrange （安排） a meeting for the early afternoon, you may find that not many people will ③ __________, or that your hosts will be unhappy. 1） According to Parag