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Nowadays, many people in China and Japan are racing against time. They put a lot of value in "being on time". However, in some countries of the world, people have different opinions on "being on time".
Thanks to its past industralization（过去的工业化）, in Germany you are expected to arrive at least ten minutes earlier for any planned meeting. In Germany, being on time is risky（有风险的）enough because your hosts will probably already be there waiting, wondering how on earth you could be so stupid. What will you do if anything unexpected happens, like heavy traffic or a sudden rain? So, remember to arrive early in Germany.
Some countries care little about time and Saudi Arabia is one of them. It's because of their long history of desert living where time is not the first thing to think about. It could be that it's too hot to do anything on time. So don't expect them to be on time. Moreover, looking at your watch during an event is even considered as bad manners. So don't get angry with them, either.
Most meeting times can be changed, even if an exact time is given. Ghanaians（加纳人）are very relaxed and easy-going. They think that if everyone is late, then no one is late. After all, what can't be done today can get done tomorrow. If you find it difficult to deal with, prepare to be unhappy. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy the ride.
Patience is considered a very important quality in Russian culture but being on time is not. When doing business in Russia, do be on time. Otherwise, it will be considered disrespectful. But Russians won't hold themselves to the same standard（标准）. So, again, patience can be key.
() 1. In Germany, why are people expected to arrive earlier for meetings?
A. Because they value relaxation more than time.
B. Because of the influence of their past industralization.
C. Because traffic jams are always unexpected.
D. Because they think it is polite to be late.
() 2. What is the attitude of Ghanaians toward the meeting time?
A. They strictly follow the exact time.
B. They think no one is late if everyone is late.
C. They always get angry if others are late.
D. They never change the time of meetings.
八年级 英语
月 日
() 3. Which country is mentioned as having a relaxed attitude toward time due to desert living?
A. Germany.
B. Russia.
C. Ghana.
D. Saudi Arabia.
() 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Germans consider it polite to arrive late for meetings.
B. Looking at your watch is welcomed during events in Saudi Arabia.
C. Ghanaians strictly adhere to（遵守）meeting times.
D. Being punctual is seen as respectful in Russian business meetings.
() 5. In which magazine would this article most likely appear?
A. Science Monthly.
B. World Culture Review.
C. Auto Home.
D. Fashion Guide.
Nowadays, many people in China and Japan are racing against time. They put a lot of value in "being on time". However, in some countries of the world, people have different opinions on "being on time".
Thanks to its past industralization（过去的工业化）, in Germany you are expected to arrive at least ten minutes earlier for any planned meeting. In Germany, being on time is risky（有风险的）enough because your hosts will probably already be there waiting, wondering how on earth you could be so stupid. What will you do if anything unexpected happens, like heavy traffic or a sudden rain? So, remember to arrive early in Germany.
Some countries care little about time and Saudi Arabia is one of them. It's because of their long history of desert living where time is not the first thing to think about. It could be that it's too hot to do anything on time. So don't expect them to be on time. Moreover, looking at your watch during an event is even considered as bad manners. So don't get angry with them, either.
Most meeting times can be changed, even if an exact time is given. Ghanaians（加纳人）are very relaxed and easy-going. They think that if everyone is late, then no one is late. After all, what can't be done today can get done tomorrow. If you find it difficult to deal with, prepare to be unhappy. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy the ride.
Patience is considered a very important quality in Russian culture but being on time is not. When doing business in Russia, do be on time. Otherwise, it will be considered disrespectful. But Russians won't hold themselves to the same standard（标准）. So, again, patience can be key.
() 1. In Germany, why are people expected to arrive earlier for meetings?
A. Because they value relaxation more than time.
B. Because of the influence of their past industralization.
C. Because traffic jams are always unexpected.
D. Because they think it is polite to be late.
() 2. What is the attitude of Ghanaians toward the meeting time?
A. They strictly follow the exact time.
B. They think no one is late if everyone is late.
C. They always get angry if others are late.
D. They never change the time of meetings.
八年级 英语
月 日
() 3. Which country is mentioned as having a relaxed attitude toward time due to desert living?
A. Germany.
B. Russia.
C. Ghana.
D. Saudi Arabia.
() 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Germans consider it polite to arrive late for meetings.
B. Looking at your watch is welcomed during events in Saudi Arabia.
C. Ghanaians strictly adhere to（遵守）meeting times.
D. Being punctual is seen as respectful in Russian business meetings.
() 5. In which magazine would this article most likely appear?
A. Science Monthly.
B. World Culture Review.
C. Auto Home.
D. Fashion Guide.
答案
1.B 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.B
解析
【分析】
这是一篇关于不同国家守时文化的英语阅读理解题，共5道选择题，需通过定位原文对应细节解答。解题思路：1. 第1题定位德国相关段落，查找提前到的原因；2. 第2题定位加纳相关段落，提取对会议时间的态度；3. 第3题定位因沙漠生活影响时间观念的国家；4. 第4题逐一核对选项与原文细节判断正误；5. 第5题根据文章主题判断所属杂志类型。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据原文第二段“Thanks to its past industralization（过去的工业化）, in Germany you are expected to arrive at least ten minutes earlier for any planned meeting.”可知，德国要求提前到是因为过去工业化的影响，对应选项B。
2. 第2题：根据原文第四段“Ghanaians（加纳人）are very relaxed and easy-going. They think that if everyone is late, then no one is late.”可知，加纳人认为如果大家都迟到就不算迟到，对应选项B。
3. 第3题：根据原文第三段“Some countries care little about time and Saudi Arabia is one of them. It's because of their long history of desert living where time is not the first thing to think about.”可知，沙特阿拉伯因沙漠生活历史对时间观念宽松，对应选项D。
4. 第4题：A选项德国要求提前到而非迟到，错误；B选项沙特阿拉伯在活动中看手表被视为不礼貌，错误；C选项加纳人不严格遵守会议时间，错误；D选项根据第五段“When doing business in Russia, do be on time. Otherwise, it will be considered disrespectful.”可知，俄罗斯商务会议中守时被视为尊重，正确，对应选项D。
5. 第5题：文章主要介绍不同国家的守时文化，属于世界文化范畴，最可能出现在《World Culture Review》（世界文化评论）中，对应选项B。
【答案】
1.B 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.B
【知识点】
阅读理解，文化类阅读，细节理解题
【点评】
本题为八年级英语阅读理解题，围绕不同国家的守时文化展开，重点考查学生对原文细节的定位与理解能力，题型以细节题为主，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
这是一篇关于不同国家守时文化的英语阅读理解题，共5道选择题，需通过定位原文对应细节解答。解题思路：1. 第1题定位德国相关段落，查找提前到的原因；2. 第2题定位加纳相关段落，提取对会议时间的态度；3. 第3题定位因沙漠生活影响时间观念的国家；4. 第4题逐一核对选项与原文细节判断正误；5. 第5题根据文章主题判断所属杂志类型。
【解析】
1. 第1题：根据原文第二段“Thanks to its past industralization（过去的工业化）, in Germany you are expected to arrive at least ten minutes earlier for any planned meeting.”可知，德国要求提前到是因为过去工业化的影响，对应选项B。
2. 第2题：根据原文第四段“Ghanaians（加纳人）are very relaxed and easy-going. They think that if everyone is late, then no one is late.”可知，加纳人认为如果大家都迟到就不算迟到，对应选项B。
3. 第3题：根据原文第三段“Some countries care little about time and Saudi Arabia is one of them. It's because of their long history of desert living where time is not the first thing to think about.”可知，沙特阿拉伯因沙漠生活历史对时间观念宽松，对应选项D。
4. 第4题：A选项德国要求提前到而非迟到，错误；B选项沙特阿拉伯在活动中看手表被视为不礼貌，错误；C选项加纳人不严格遵守会议时间，错误；D选项根据第五段“When doing business in Russia, do be on time. Otherwise, it will be considered disrespectful.”可知，俄罗斯商务会议中守时被视为尊重，正确，对应选项D。
5. 第5题：文章主要介绍不同国家的守时文化，属于世界文化范畴，最可能出现在《World Culture Review》（世界文化评论）中，对应选项B。
【答案】
1.B 2.B 3.D 4.D 5.B
【知识点】
阅读理解，文化类阅读，细节理解题
【点评】
本题为八年级英语阅读理解题，围绕不同国家的守时文化展开，重点考查学生对原文细节的定位与理解能力，题型以细节题为主，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.6
