Question

Here is some must-know information from a hand?book on houu people behave in doing business in some countries.

In Brazil (巴西）

Brazilians are warm and friendly. They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder. People often greet each oth?er (particularly women) with light cheek kisses. Sched?ules tend to be flexible, with business meetings some?times starting later than planned. But to be safe, be on time. Meals can stretch for hours―here's no such thing as rushing a meal inBrazil. Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon. Brazilians are social, preferring face-to-face communication over e-mails or phone calls.

InSingapore

Singaporeans shake hands when they meet and of?ten also greet each other with a small, polite bow. Busi?ness cards should be offered and received with two hands. Arriving late is considered disrespectful. So be on time. Efficiency (效率)is the goal, so meetings and dealings are often fast-paced. Singaporeans are direct in their discussions, even when the subject is about mon?ey. Rank is important and authority is respected. This determines how people interact in meetings. For exam?ple, people avoid disagreeing outright with someone of a higher rank.

In theUnited Arab Emirates

In the UAE, status (地位)is important, so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles. The handshake seems to be longer than else?where. So do not pull away from the handshake. Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress. Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows (射部)and down to the knees. People do not avoid en?tertaining in their homes, but they also hold business meals at restaurants. Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided. When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee? you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is already set out or presented.

InSwitzerland

The Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name. They are also respectful of private lives. You should be careful not to ask about personal topics. Punctuality (守时)is vital, something that comes from a deep respect for others' time. Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes earlier to be safe. They also have clear structure in their companies. Higher-ups make the final decisions, even if others might disagree. Neat, clean dress is expected. The Swiss follow formal table manners. They also keep their hands visible at the table arid their elbows off the table. It is polite to finish the food on your plate.

5.The passage is mainly about .

A.communication types

B.the workplace atmosphere

C.customs and social manners

D.living conditions and standards

6.Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?

A.They put efficiency in the first place.

B.They dislike face-to-face communication.

C.They want to finish meetings as quickly as possi?ble.

D.They are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.

7.In the UAE, when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?

A.When greeting seniors.

B.When meeting the host alone.

C.When attending a presentation.

D.When dining with business partners.

8.In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?

A.InBrazil.

B.InSingapore.

C.In theUnited Arab Emirates.

D.InSwitzerland.

Answer 1

【文章大意】本文是一篇文化教育类的文章，是关于四个不同国家的风俗习惯和社交礼仪的。

C主旨大意题。短文的第一段就是文章的中心句：这里是一些从一本手册上摘录下来必须知道的信息，即在不同的国家中，人们在做生意时的行为举止是怎样的。故选择C项。

D细节理解题。根据短文中关于新加坡的这一段内容可知，在新加坡等级是很重要的，权威是受到尊敬的。由此我们可以知道，新加坡人避免跟他们的老板争吵。故选D项。

B 细节理解题。根据短文第四段中"When meetings are one-to-one, if your host offers you coffee, you should refuse. It might seem odd, but it is a cultural tradition. Coffee should only be accepted if it is already set out or presented."可知，在一对一的会面时，如果主人给你咖啡，你应该拒绝。故应该选B。

D细节理解题。根据短文的最后一段可知，在瑞士这个国家里，人们遵循着正式的餐桌礼仪，他们在吃饭的时候，要把手放在餐桌的上面，胳膊肘放在下面，故选D项。

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