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. In Arab countries, you should accept the card with your right hand, while in China and Japan you should use both hands.Meeting ExpectationsFollowing local customs builds better relationships at business meetings. For example, in Japanese meetings, often only the most senior person for each side talks, while others typically remain silent. In China, business dinners often include many toasts, so pace your drinking accordingly. Remember to keep the respect of Asian contacts. 5 .A.Dressing styles can differ in different regionsB.Some cultures have strict dress codes for businessC.Try speaking slowly and clearly in these circumstancesD.Avoid etiquette (禮儀) mistakes that cause you to lose faceE.Another difference among cultures is the importance of emotionF.The exchange of business cards is a requirement in many culturesG.So familiarize yourself with the local laws and customs of any country you visit【語(yǔ)篇解讀】 本文主要從幾個(gè)方面說(shuō)明了不同國(guó)家的商業(yè)文化存在的差異。1.解析:選G 根據(jù)上文的“...cultural differences and munication problems can cause misunderstandings that harm your pany39。s bottom line.”可知,文化差異和交流問(wèn)題會(huì)造成誤會(huì),這些誤會(huì)會(huì)損害公司的底線。G項(xiàng)“所以你要熟悉將要訪問(wèn)的國(guó)家當(dāng)?shù)氐姆珊土?xí)俗”承接上文。故選G。2.解析:選E 根據(jù)下文 “For example, in Japan and the UK people tend to avoid the outward show of feelings, while the United States, France and Italy accept a stronger show of emotions, even in business.”可知,日本人和英國(guó)人會(huì)避免公開(kāi)表露情感,而美國(guó)人、法國(guó)人和意大利人即使是在商務(wù)往來(lái)中也能接受直接的情感表達(dá)方式。由關(guān)鍵詞emotions可知,E項(xiàng) “文化間的另一個(gè)區(qū)別是情感的重要性”符合語(yǔ)境,且選項(xiàng)中有文章的原詞復(fù)現(xiàn)。故選E。3.解析:選B 根據(jù)下文“...in Muslim countries, women must avoid sleeveless tops, short skirts and low necklines. In Japan, conservative business suits...”可知,本段主要講一些國(guó)家對(duì)商務(wù)著裝有嚴(yán)格的要求。故選B。4.解析:選F 根據(jù)下文的“In Arab countries, you should accept the card with your right hand, while in China and Japan you should use both hands.”可知,此處主要講不同國(guó)籍的人交換名片的問(wèn)題。由關(guān)鍵詞card可知,F(xiàn)項(xiàng)“交換商務(wù)名片是許多文化中的一項(xiàng)要求”符合語(yǔ)境。故選F。5.解析:選D 本段主要講在商務(wù)會(huì)議上要注意不同國(guó)家的習(xí)俗。D項(xiàng)“避免出現(xiàn)讓你丟面子的禮儀失誤”符合語(yǔ)境。故選D。 7