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Read the passage carefully. Then answer the questions or complete the statements in the fewest
possible words.
Culture shock is so named because of the effect it has on people when they enter a new culture.
Experts have been interested in these effects and have agreed on five basic stages of culture shock.
These stages are general and should only be used as a reference. Not every individual will go through
each stage, and one stage may last longer than another for different individuals.
The hardest thing for most travelers to deal with is the emotional "roller coaster" they seem to be
riding. One moment they feel very positive toward the new culture, and the next moment very negative.
It seems common that international visitors and immigrants vacillate(犹豫不定)between loving and
hating a new country. Feelings of separation and alienation can be intensified if they do not have a
sense of fitting in or belonging.
Fatigue is another problem people face when entering a new culture. There can be a sense of
greater need for sleep. This is due not only to physical tiredness, but also to mental fatigue. This
mental fatigue comes from straining to comprehend the language, and coping with new situation.
The impact of culture shock can vary from person to person. There can be significant differences
because some people may be better prepared to enter a new culture. Four factors which play into
these are personality, language ability, length of stay, and the emotional support received.
It is logical to think that when people are deprived of heir familiar surroundings they will feel
disoriented. One solution some have found is to bring a few small reminders of home. Pictures, wall
hangings, favorite utensils, and keepsake are all good candidates to make things feel more familiar.
Another helpful activity is to establish little routines that become familiar over time. Even better is
fitting things that were part of the regular routine back in the home country into the routine established
in the new culture. This will make people feel more at home.
(Note: Answer the questions or complete the statements in NO MORE THAN TEN WORDS.)
1. According to the 1st paragraph, what have experts been interested in?
2. What are the two problems people face when entering a new culture?
3. Coping with new situations may result in__________.
4. The author thinks the more effective way to solve "cultural shock" is__________.
