考研《英语一》2023年宣城市郎溪县临考冲刺试卷含解析.docVIP

考研《英语一》2023年宣城市郎溪县临考冲刺试卷 Section I Use of English Directions: Read the following text. Choose the best word(s) for each numbered blank and mark A, B, C or D on the ANSWER SHEET. (10 points) An important part of any business relationship is informal conversation. Before you start a discussion, 1 , make sure you understand which topics are 2 and which are considered taboo (禁忌) in a 3 culture. Latin Americans enjoy 4 information about their local history, art, and customs. 5 questions about your family, and be sure to show pictures of your children. You may feel free to ask 6 questions of your Latin American friends. The French think of conversation as an art 7 , and they enjoy the value of lively discussions as well as 8 . For them, arguments can be interesting — and they can 9 pretty much or any topic— 10 they occur in a respectful and intelligent manner. In the United States, business people like to discuss a 11 range of topics, including opinions about work, family, hobbies, and politics. In Japan, China, and Korea, however, people are much more private. They do not talk much about 12 thoughts, feelings, or emotions because they feel that doing so might take away the harmonious business relationship they’re trying to 13 . Middle Easterners are also private about their personal lives and family 14 . It is considered 15 , for example, to ask a businessman from Saudi Arabia about his wife or children. As a general 16 , it’s best not to talk about politics or religion with your business friends. This 17 get you into trouble, 18 in the United States, where people hold different views. In addition, discussing one’s salary is usually considered unsuitable. Sports is 19 a friendly subject in most parts of the world, although be careful not to 20 a national sport. Instead, be friendly and praise your host’s team. 1、A．therefore B．however C．thus D．then 2、A．