【正文】 C. was。 manner C. greatly。 A Meeting people from another culture can be difficult. From the beginning, people may send the wrong signals(信號 ). Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship. Different cultures emphasize(強調(diào) ) the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in “small talk”, usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job. In many European countries—like the UK or France—people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office. Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in Thailand. I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion。 1．動物是人類親密的朋友，尤其是珍稀動物的存在使整個世界變得豐富多彩； 2．最近聽到甚至動物園里的珍稀動物都遭到人為傷害，深表震驚。t escape being hurt and killed, at which we can feel nothing but shocked. The reason why it happened is that some people lack understanding about these animals and caring for them. Therefore, we should study and publicize the information about rare animals, and keep it in mind that protecting animals is the duty of everyone. At the same time, we should take active and effective measures. After all, protecting animals is protecting ourselves. （ 115 words） 。 要求： 1．內(nèi) 容必須包括所有要點，可適當(dāng)發(fā)揮； 2．詞數(shù) 100 左右。 Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly. People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other. However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment(多元文化環(huán)境 ) will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other, 46. In some countries, eating together at restaurants may make it easier for people to ______. A. develop closer relations B. share the same culture C. get to know each other D. keep each other pany 47. The author mentions his experience in Thailand to show that_________. A. the English prefer to make long speeches B. too many words are of no use C. people from Thailand are quiet and shy by name D. even talk and silence can be culturally different 48. According to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better? A. By sharing different ways of life B. By accepting different babits C. By recognizing different values D. By speaking each other’s languages 49. What would be the best title for the text? A. Multicultural Environment B. CrossCultural Differences C. How to Understand Each Other D. How to Build up a Relationship B Weather changes when the temperature and the amount of water in the atmosphere changes. We can see and feel water ing from the atmosphere when we have rain. But the water must somehow get back to the atmosphere. Meteorologists call this the water cycle. There are many stages in the water cycle. Rain falls when water vapor in clouds condenses(凝結(jié) ). Drops of water form and fall to the ground. The water soaks into the ground and feeds steams and rivers. A lot of rain falls into the sea. The heat of the sun evaporates some of the water in the ground and in the rivers, lakes, and the sea. It changes the liquid water into water vapor. The vapor rises onto the air. Water vapor is normally invi