1 . M: Have you lived in America for many years?
W: Yes, I have lived there for10 years, why?
M: Tomorrow I will go to an American friend's home to celebrate Christmas.     1    
W: OK. No problem.
M:     2    
W: Both are OK. Don’t get there early.
M:     3    
W: If you're going to be more than fifteen minutes late, I advise calling your hosts to tell them.
M:     4    
W: Certainly Flowers are always nice.
M:     5    
W: Just watch the other guests and follow them.                      
M: Thank you.
A. Should I arrive on time or five to ten minutes late?
B. What should I do at the dinner table?
C. Have you got some flowers?
D. Could you give me some advice?
E. I worry I might meet terrible traffic.
F. Should I bring a gift?
G. Should I arrive early ?

2 . The Spring Festival is one of the most important festivals in China. During the Festival,

Chinese people have many activities. They paste up Spring Festival couplets(春联) , greeting the New Year and saying _________to the old year. On the first day of the Spring Festival, people _______, wearing new clothes. Nowadays, children get _______ pockets from their parents and their relatives by web chat. It is a good time for people to visit relatives and friends. More importantly, the Spring Festival is celebrated not only in China but also in___________parts of the world.

The Spring Festival was _______ in the UK from 1980. Every new year, people also get together and have lots of activities. They sing songs, dance_______music, share photos with   friends or watch_________in the cinema. Additionally, the Spring Festival has become a key time

for Chinese living in the US. They_________in a large evening party to welcome the traditional new year. The Chinese New Year will be welcomed with three weeks of celebrations across Australia. Thousands of people come to Sydney’s Chinatown. They enjoy fireworks(烟花，焰火) and lion dances. The family dinner on New Year’s Eve is an important tradition for Chinese_________they were born in Singapore or moved there from China. They usually hold it at__________because having it in a restaurant takes away the meaning of the tradition.1.

A．yes

B．goodbye

C．no

2.

A．hang up

B．hang back

C．hang out

3.

A．green

B．golden

C．red

4.

A．other

B．others

C．another

5.

A．congratulated

B．celebrated

C．happened

6.

A．on

B．in

C．to

7.

A．TV

B．matches

C．movies

8.

A．put

B．join

C．live

9.

A．if

B．weather

C．whether

10.

A．home

B．outdoors

C．restaurant

3 . China is the biggest market in the world, and many countries such as Germany, the USA, the UK and Russia do a lot of business in China. Let’s have a look at some important tips to help you be successful when dealing with these nationalities.
First, you must be punctual (准时的) with Germans. Even 5 minutes late makes a bad impression. Being punctual is also very important in the USA. In the UK, it’s important to be punctual for business meetings, but nobody expects you to be on time for a social event. Half past seven really means a quarter to eight, or even eight o'clock! With Russians, you should always be on time, though it is not unusual for them to be one or even two hours late!
It is best to dress formally and wear dark colours when you meet people from all the four countries. In Russia, designer clothes are very common. Don’t be surprised if you go to an office in the UK on a Friday and find everyone wearing jeans. Many companies have “dress down Friday”, when people wear casual (随便的) clothes.
In Germany, first names are only used by family members and close friends, so be prepared to use titles and last names. In the USA you will usually be invited to use first names almost immediately. The British are quite informal and using first names in business is more and more common, especially among younger people. In Russia, however, nobody uses first names, so use titles and last names.
In conversation, the British and the Americans value humour, and both like to talk about sport. The weather is also a good topic of conversation with the British and the Americans, but avoid talking about politics. In Russia, say positive things about their country, but avoid making complaints. The Germans, however, prefer to get straight down to business!
So, use these tips, and you will be on your way to a successful international business career!
1. Which color should you NOT wear when meeting a person from the USA?

A．Dark blue.

B．Gray.

C．Black.

D．White.

2. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ______.

A．you can say something funny when you talk to an American

B．you can use his first name when you talk to an Englishman

C．you must be on time when you meet people from each of the four countries

D．people wear whatever they like on Friday in some companies in the UK

3. When you talk to a Russian, you can ______.

A．complain about something

B．say something negative about his country

C．say something good about his country

D．point out some disadvantages in politics

4. The tips in this passage are probably given to people from ______.

A．China

B．the USA

C．Germany

D．the UK