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Ⅵ.阅读短文,选择正确答案。
People from different countries have special ways of thinking about time.
In Germany and Japan, being on time for work is very important. Japanese often get to the workplace exactly when they should. In Germany, if you're 5 minutes late, you should say sorry.
In some places like Mexico, time is more flexible. Mexicans have a more relaxed attitude toward time. It's common to arrive 30 minutes late for parties there.
Middle Eastern cultures also have their own way. During business meetings, people might have a break for tea or talks. They care more about knowing each other well than following exact schedules.
Knowing these differences helps people from different countries work together better. For example, a German boss may get upset when Mexican workers don't meet exact deadlines and a Japanese businessperson might feel nervous when Middle Eastern partners come late.
When we understand and respect how others view time, we can avoid problems and work together more successfully around the world.
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A. You should forget it.
B. You should apologise.
C. You should say thanks.
D. You should arrive even later.
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A. Mexico. B. Japan.
C. Germany. D. Middle East.
(
A. Everyone must stand up.
B. Phones must be turned off.
C. People must not talk to others.
D. People often have a break for tea or talks.
(
A. They should have more tea breaks.
B. They should always arrive 30 minutes late.
C. They should follow schedules more carefully.
D. They should pay no attention to time differences.
(
A. To compare the people worldwide.
B. To introduce how to work worldwide.
C. To teach how to say sorry to others worldwide.
D. To show how cultures view time differently and why it matters.
People from different countries have special ways of thinking about time.
In Germany and Japan, being on time for work is very important. Japanese often get to the workplace exactly when they should. In Germany, if you're 5 minutes late, you should say sorry.
In some places like Mexico, time is more flexible. Mexicans have a more relaxed attitude toward time. It's common to arrive 30 minutes late for parties there.
Middle Eastern cultures also have their own way. During business meetings, people might have a break for tea or talks. They care more about knowing each other well than following exact schedules.
Knowing these differences helps people from different countries work together better. For example, a German boss may get upset when Mexican workers don't meet exact deadlines and a Japanese businessperson might feel nervous when Middle Eastern partners come late.
When we understand and respect how others view time, we can avoid problems and work together more successfully around the world.
(
B
) 1. What should you do if you're 5 minutes late in Germany?A. You should forget it.
B. You should apologise.
C. You should say thanks.
D. You should arrive even later.
(
A
) 2. In which place is time more flexible?A. Mexico. B. Japan.
C. Germany. D. Middle East.
(
D
) 3. What might happen during Middle Eastern business meetings?A. Everyone must stand up.
B. Phones must be turned off.
C. People must not talk to others.
D. People often have a break for tea or talks.
(
C
) 4. If a Mexican company wants to work successfully with German partners, what should they do about time?A. They should have more tea breaks.
B. They should always arrive 30 minutes late.
C. They should follow schedules more carefully.
D. They should pay no attention to time differences.
(
D
) 5. What's the main purpose of this text?A. To compare the people worldwide.
B. To introduce how to work worldwide.
C. To teach how to say sorry to others worldwide.
D. To show how cultures view time differently and why it matters.
答案
Ⅵ 1.B 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.D
解析
【分析】
本题为文化类阅读理解题，共5道小题，涵盖细节理解、推理判断和主旨大意题型。解题思路：1. 先通读全文，明确文章核心是介绍不同国家的时间观念差异；2. 细节题需根据题干关键词定位原文对应段落，匹配原文信息选答案；3. 推理题结合原文合理推断；4. 主旨题总结全文核心内容。
【解析】
1. 题干关键词“Germany”“5 minutes late”定位至原文第二段最后一句：“In Germany, if you're 5 minutes late, you should say sorry.”，对应选项B。
2. 题干关键词“time more flexible”定位至原文第三段第一句：“In some places like Mexico, time is more flexible.”，对应选项A。
3. 题干关键词“Middle Eastern business meetings”定位至原文第四段第二句：“During business meetings, people might have a break for tea or talks.”，对应选项D。
4. 原文提到德国重视准时，墨西哥时间灵活，要和德国成功合作，墨西哥需更注意日程，对应选项C。
5. 全文围绕不同文化对时间的不同看法展开，且说明了解这些差异对合作的重要性，对应选项D。
【答案】
1.B 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.D
【知识点】
阅读理解（细节理解、主旨大意）
【点评】
本题考查学生对文化类阅读的信息定位、细节理解及主旨归纳能力，题目难度适中，需准确抓取原文关键信息。
【难度系数】
0.6
本题为文化类阅读理解题，共5道小题，涵盖细节理解、推理判断和主旨大意题型。解题思路：1. 先通读全文，明确文章核心是介绍不同国家的时间观念差异；2. 细节题需根据题干关键词定位原文对应段落，匹配原文信息选答案；3. 推理题结合原文合理推断；4. 主旨题总结全文核心内容。
【解析】
1. 题干关键词“Germany”“5 minutes late”定位至原文第二段最后一句：“In Germany, if you're 5 minutes late, you should say sorry.”，对应选项B。
2. 题干关键词“time more flexible”定位至原文第三段第一句：“In some places like Mexico, time is more flexible.”，对应选项A。
3. 题干关键词“Middle Eastern business meetings”定位至原文第四段第二句：“During business meetings, people might have a break for tea or talks.”，对应选项D。
4. 原文提到德国重视准时，墨西哥时间灵活，要和德国成功合作，墨西哥需更注意日程，对应选项C。
5. 全文围绕不同文化对时间的不同看法展开，且说明了解这些差异对合作的重要性，对应选项D。
【答案】
1.B 2.A 3.D 4.C 5.D
【知识点】
阅读理解（细节理解、主旨大意）
【点评】
本题考查学生对文化类阅读的信息定位、细节理解及主旨归纳能力，题目难度适中，需准确抓取原文关键信息。
【难度系数】
0.6
