阅读理解。
Americans are very direct people. When they want something they say “yes” and when they don’t
they say “no”. If they want something different from what is given, they ask for it.
Here’s an example. I arrive at someone’s house and he gives me wine, I don’t want wine. Maybe
I don’t like it or maybe I just don’t want it. I will say “No, thanks.” If everyone around me is drinking
something, I would ask for something else, “No, thanks. But I’ll take a bit of tea if you have some.” If
I really want wine, I just say, “Yes, thank you.” Unless they happen to know the Chinese customs,
westerners will not ask you again and again after you have said you don’t want it.
1. If Americans want something, they would say “ _____ " .
A. Yes, thank you.
B. No, thanks.
C. No, I’m sorry.
D. Yes, why not.
2. When Americans do not want what is given, they would say “_____ " .
A. No, I don’t.
B. No, thanks.
C. Yes, thank you.
D. No, I’m sorry.
3. In this passage, “westerners” means_____.
A. the people who live in the west of their country
B. the visitors who go to the Western countries
C. the people who live in the Western countries
D. the people who know the customs of the West
4. The Chinese people might _____ if you don’t want something given.
A. be glad
B. say “thank you”
C. get angry
D. ask you again to take it
5. From this passage we know that _____ .
A. the Chinese people are direct
B. the Chinese customs are better
C. the westerners are more polite
D. different countries have different customs
