money.
All of this used to create a real __ for me. At first, it caused me to have as little ___ with American business partners as possible. Gradually, though, I have come to understand the cultural differences between our two countries. This has really helped me to feel more comfortable doing business here. assessed dilemma accessed relation rituals interaction convention appropriate perception convenient distinction leisurely means abrupt process
Read the following passage carefully and choose the best word or phrase to fill in each blank.
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I am frequently asked the question, \you use chopsticks (筷子)?\than not and without having requested one, been given a fork (2) one was available. I have politely refused and said that I would be fine with chopsticks. Sometimes, I have to make (3) explanation.
Chopsticks are (4) my worries when I am eating in an Asian home or restaurant. In fact, learning (5) to use chopsticks takes me (6) a few weeks. This is not to say I was skillful, though. Learning how to use chopsticks is easy for me, (7) learning the rituals and how to (8) myself at the table is quite difficult. (9) times do I have to say \I really mean \refusing more food without (11) someone? If I insist and I still get more, is it appropriate just not to eat it? This would be (12) where I come from. I have enjoyed many great meals and my (13) with the people have been great. I am (14) aware that I will never be able to (15) as much as I have received. I don't know how I can ever thank all of the people who
introduced me to eating in Asia.
1. A.very often B.too often C.more often D.most often 2. A.for B.when C.after D.because 3. A.more B.further C.another D.other
4. A.the least of B.the worst of C.the most of D.the greatest of
5. A.when B.what C.where D.how
6. A.more than B.nothing but C.rather than D.instead of 7. A.where B.because C.whereas D.since 8. A.contrast B.consider C.contact D.conduct
9. A.Just how many B.Always so many C.Why so much D.Not many
10.A. until B.since C.when D.as
11. A.delighting B.denying C.demanding D.offending 12.A. impatient B.impersonal C.impolite D.impossible
13. A.convention B.ssignificance C.interactions D.surroundings 14. A.largely B.increasingly C.initially D.necessarily 15. A.give back B.give up C.give away D.give in
Translate the following sentences into English.
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1. 她连水都不愿喝一口，更别提留下来吃饭了。(much less)
2. 他认为我在对他说谎，但实际上我讲的是实话。(whereas)
3. 这个星期你每天都迟到，对此你怎么解释？ (account for)
4. 他们利润增长的部分原因是采用了新的市场策略。(due to)
5. 这样的措施很可能会带来工作效率的提高。(result in)
6. 我们已经在这个项目上投入了大量时间和精力，所以我们只能继续。(pour into)
Translate the following sentences into Chinese.
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1. I don't think that he would commit robbery, much less would he commit violent robbery.