单选题The overall purpose of this passage is to ______.Ademonstrate the cultural differences between America and EuropeBindicate ways to improve the American image abroadCdescribe the general impression of foreign visitors on AmericaDcriticize some behaviors of American taxi drivers
单选题
The overall purpose of this passage is to ______.
A
demonstrate the cultural differences between America and Europe
B
indicate ways to improve the American image abroad
C
describe the general impression of foreign visitors on America
D
criticize some behaviors of American taxi drivers
参考解析
解析：
主旨题：答案出处为全文。原文第一段提到to find out their first impressions of the United States。而在第二段中出现了impression。第三、四段的impressed也可以说明作者写本文的意图。
主旨题：答案出处为全文。原文第一段提到to find out their first impressions of the United States。而在第二段中出现了impression。第三、四段的impressed也可以说明作者写本文的意图。
相关考题：
The purpose of the passage is __________.A． to introduce the culture of antique clocksB． to offer some advice on collecting antique clocksC． to compare different ways to make a future profitD． to tell people that we are the slaves of clocks
The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts.Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation.In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator's role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash.In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator's position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderst anding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator.Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding.(1) What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment?A、The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation.B、The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication.C、The man who is wealthy and impersonal.D、The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.(2) According to the passage, international business negotiation involves.A、short-term goalsB、long-term benefitsC、information and cashD、persuasion and compromise(3) In the foreign negotiators’eyes their American counterparts are.A、impersonal suppliers of information and cashB、skillful in negotiationC、good at establishing relationship between negotiatorsD、indirect and impatient(4) Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?A、Foreign negotiators are willing to invest time in relationship between negotiators.B、American negotiator's directness and impatience cause cross-cultural misunderstanding.C、Americans has played a more effective role in international business negotiations.D、Foreign negotiators think that American can afford to pay the price without bargaining(5) What is the topic of this passage?A、The differences between American negotiators and foreign negotiatorsB、Negotiation skillsC、International business and cross-cultural communicationD、Cross-cultural understanding
The beautiful scene left a deep _______ on the foreign visitors. A.thoughtB.ideaC.thinkingD.impression
What can be the best title for the passage?A. The Eye as the Window to the SoulB. Cultural Differences in Reading EmotionsC. Effective Methods to Develop Social SkillsD. How to Increase Cross-cultural Understanding
Now read the passageand decide if the following statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). HELPING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS MAKE FRIENDS One study in the United States found that thirty-eight percent of foreign students said they had no close American friends. Elisabeth Gareis teaches in the Department of Communication Studies at Baruch College in New York. She says efforts on how to improve relationships between foreign and American students have yet to be studied in detail. But she says these efforts should begin with the college or university, and that these institutions have been working harder. Ms. Gareis suggests that students should be encouraged to take part in different activities, such as taking walks, going on bike rides, field or camping trips, and attending parties, sporting events or film festivals. She says such activities should be held repeatedly throughout the school term to bring students together. She also suggests that foreign students share housing with American students. She says if the new students make friends as they begin school, they will come to feel part of the life and traditions of the university, as well as create long lasting friendships throughout their university career.1. A study showed that 38% foreign students had many close American friends.()2. Universities have been working on improving the relationships between foreign and American students.()3.Ms. Gareis thinks taking part in some activities is a good way to improve the relationship.()4.Ms. Gareis says the activities shouldn’t be held repeatedly throughout the term.()5.Making friends when they begin school is helpful for the students to create long lasting friendships.()
The writer's purpose when writing this passage is______.A. to describe how pruning a tree is doneB. to discuss different ways of pruning treesC. to give practical instructions for pruning a treeD. to explain how a tree wound gets diseased and heals
The fact that "almost one-fourth of engineers in America who earned Ph.D． s are foreign born" implies that（ ）[A] the majority of American people are not interested in getting Ph.D．[B]foreign students are more eager to get Ph. D．[C] the American education has lagged behind in the New Economy[D]American students are not as clever as foreign students
The main idea of the passage is about______.A．women's role in American familiesB．advantages of fast food for AmericansC．modem lifestyles and diet in AmericaD．shift of American home entertainment
What's the overall goal of English teaching in basic education stage?A.Increase students' vocabulary and grammar of the knowledge．B.Improve students' English learning and foreign cultural interesting．C.Cultivate students' ability of listening and spoken English．D.Cultivate students' comprehensive capability of language．
The most recognizable differences between American English and British English are in（）and vocabulary.AusageBgrammarCpronunciationDstructure
There are no major differences between how one reads in one’s mother tongue and how one reads in a foreign language.（）
The most recognizable differences between American English and British English are in（）and vocabulary.A、usageB、grammarC、pronunciationD、structure
单选题Most of us can see that British English has some differences ______ American English ______ spelling and pronunciation.Ain; fromBfrom; inCfrom; betweenDin; between
单选题The questions posed in lines 11-23 indicate the speaker's dissatisfaction with ______.Athe low level of overall production of the farm animalsBinefficient farming practicesCthe unfairness of the relationship between humans and animalsDthe excessive cost of maintaining a farmEthe fact that some animals work harder others
单选题What does the author intend to do in writing the passage?ATo evaluate our needs of birds to save our earth.BTo describe various measures to protect the birds.CTo criticize the effects of human pollution on birds.DTo explain a basic tie between birds and human beings.
问答题Test 14 People from different cultures keep different value systems and have different ways of looking at things. Failing to recognize these cultural differences will lead to misunderstanding. Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic：WAYS OF DEALING WITH CULTURAL DIFFERENCES You are to write in three parts. In the first part, state the necessity of dealing with the cultural differences. In the second part, state specifically what your suggested ways are. In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary. Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.
单选题This passage is mainly about______.Athe comparison between private institutions and state universitiesBthe differences in quality and reputation among state universitiesCthe American higher educationDthe famous Harvard
单选题The elements that determine a national foreign policy consist in ______.Athe various grades of oilBthe links between oil and foreign policyCthe benchmarks that are used to negotiate pricesDthe general availability and overall price of oil
单选题The passage mainly discusses ______.Ahow sex differences are demonstrated in social relationsBhow hormone determines sex differencesCwhy there are differences between males and femalesDwhy men and women have different social roles
单选题The writer’s main rhetorical purpose in the essay is toAshow how artists have updated La Boheme for modern audiencesBillustrate the ways in which Baz Lurhmann transformed the opera into a musicalCexplain the differences between Rent and La BohemeDexplore the plight of tuberculosis victimsEupdate puccini’s opera for today’s youth
单选题The purpose of the passage is to _____.Aadvertise the iMOVE databaseBmake German companies more popularChire overseas employees to work in GermanyDencourage people to learn more foreign languages
单选题What can we learn from the passage?ABecause of the devaluation of US dollar, American visitors shorten their trip to Europe.BEurope does not forecast the huge drop of American visitors.CNot only Paris but the whole Europe witnesses the reduction of American tourists.DThe value of US dollar has become historical low.
单选题What made the most negative impression on foreign visitors?AThe country’s vastness.BThe informal friendliness of Americans.CThe fact that the American accent is hard to understand.DThe fact that not many Americans can speak a foreign language.
单选题What’s the main idea of the passage?ASome manners on visiting British and American people’s home.BDifferent table manners between British and American people.CDifferent ideas about the home between British and American peopleDDifferent ideas about how to get along well with neighbors between British and American people
单选题Which of the following is NOT stated in the passage?AComedians on TV are believed to have done a lot in making people more tolerant of racial and religious differences.BTo make up differences, humor is a most acceptable as well as a most effective means.CPeople often turn to humorous ways when meeting with difficult situation because of its effectiveness.DOnly by adopting the means of humor can one succeed in some jobs.
单选题The primary purpose of the passage is to ______.Adistinguish between serial novels and novel sequencesBcontrast American novel sequences with that of French writersCexpress a critical opinion about the works of Cooper and BalzacDprovide an outline for the reading of Cooper’s and Balzac’s novelsEdefine and provide examples of a particular literary form
单选题The most recognizable differences between American English and British English are in（）and vocabulary.AusageBgrammarCpronunciationDstructure