B. Belgium.
dishes. The Chinese are very 14 of their food culture, and will do their best to show their hospitality.
C. Italy.
The meal usually 15 with a set of at least four cold dishes, to be followed by the main courses
C. They don’t go out for the evening.
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demanding task and, in a crowded room, may require gymnastic ability if the farthest hand is to be
D. Tห้องสมุดไป่ตู้ey just don’t entertain business people that way.
1. Where does John Alan come from? A. New York Trading Company. B. New York Treat Company. C. New York Company. D. New York Food Company.
2. Is this his first trip to Guangzhou? A. Yes. B. No. C. Not mentioned. D. Maybe.
required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. When the passage is read for the
C. To shake nobody’s hand.
third time, you should check what you have written.
The American newspaper has been around for about three hundred years. Benjamin Harris’s spirited
the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
25. Why don’t Germans invite others out for the evening?
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A. It is most likely to be something personal.
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time, you should listen carefully for its general idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are
B. To shake hands with everyone present.
Section A Reading in Depth （2*10）
B. The whole process of business entertaining is important to them.
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Directions: There are three passages in this section. Each passage is followed by some questions. For
food onto the plates of their guests. This is a sign of 19 and politeness. It is always 20 to eat
C. The way you behave as you eat.
the food. If you do not like it, just leave the food on the plate.
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I. Listening Comprehension (20%)
Section A (10%=1*10) Directions: In this section, you will hear 10 short conversations or statements. The conversation will be read TWICE. After each conversation there will be a pause. During the pause, you must read the four choices marked A, B, C and D, and decide which is the best answer. Then mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a square spot covering the center.
6. What do we learn from the conversation? A. He likes the hotel. B. He hates the hotel. C. He wants to change the hotel. D. He can’t find the hotel.
7. What does the man mean? A. They can call someone. B. They can stop working. C. He should ask a different person. D. They can have a drink.
10. What do we learn from this conversation? A. The man thinks traveling by air is quite safe. B. The woman never travels by plane. C. Both speakers feel nervous when flying. D. The speakers feel sad about the serious loss of life.
D. To shake hands with people close to him.
The main difference between 11 and Western eating habits is that in the West everyone has
22. In which country is handshaking not popular?
3. What does the man think of the map? A. It is quite useful. B. It is old. C. It is not useful at all. D. It is beautiful.
B. Very cold. C. Rather hot. D. Not cold. 5. How was the man’s trip? A. It was not very smooth. B. It was very smooth. C. It was terrible. D. It was not fine.
rice, 17 to dumplings.
A. The content of the food.
Perhaps one of the things that surprise a Western 18 most is that some Chinese hosts like to put
B. Talking over the main course.
9. What is the relationship between the two people? A. Good friends. B. Boss and employee. C. Interviewee and assistant manager. D. Mother and daughter.
8. Why does the woman want George’s help? A. Because George is free. B. Because she wants to gain more experience. C. Because she doesn’t have much experience. D. Because she is too busy.
C. They’d like the guest to pick up the bill.
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each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and mark
D. They never take their guests out for meals.
D. Deciding on who picks up the bill.
24. Which statement is right about the Italians?
II. Reading Comprehension (30%)
A. The whole process of business entertaining is not important to them.
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Handshaking is almost as popular in other countries, including Germany, Belgium and Italy. But Passage Two