I have learnt a lot about Chinese life and culture while teaching in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province and found them very interesting.
First, family life is quite
36 in China. In the USA, many young people
37 home after they finish their education and start working. However, in China, it is
38 for people to live with their parents until they get married.
39 , many of my Chinese friends told me that their
40 lived with them and helped take care of them when they were children. It seems that Americans think independence is more important
41 the Chinese think family relationships are more important.
Bargaining is another
42 that I have tried to learn. In the USA, prices are
43 and you can’t ask for a lower price. However in some small Chinese stores and tourist places, you are
44 to bargain. My Chinese friends taught me to ask for 40 percent or 50 percent
45 the original price. If the salesperson doesn’t agree to my price, I should
46 to leave and he might let me come back and sell me the item. It is a skill that you have to
47 if you live in China.
Tipping hasn’t been easier to
48 . In the USA, many people in the service
49 want to get
50 money for serving customers. Tipping is not a part of Chinese culture.
51 I tried to tip a taxi driver. He looked a little
52 and refused to take the money.
In dinners, perhaps what surprises an American visitor most is that some of the Chinese hosts like to put food into the plates of their
53 . Actually, this is a
54 of true friendship and politeness. My Chinese friend told me if I didn’t want to eat it, I should just
55 the food in the plate.
小题1: | A.unique | B.different | C.private | D.harmonious |
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小题2: | A.come | B.build | C.leave | D.abandon |
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小题3: | A.regular | B.true | C.common | D.usual |
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小题4: | A.Also | B.However | C.Therefore | D.Although |
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小题5: | A.parents | B.relatives | C.babysitters | D.grandparents |
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小题7: | A.way | B.custom | C.lesson | D.habit |
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小题8: | A.made | B.agreed | C.charged | D.set |
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小题9: | A.expected | B.taught | C.suggested | D.required |
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小题11: | A.promise | B.pretend | C.decide | D.hope |
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小题12: | A.tolerate | B.understand | C.practise | D.consider |
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小题13: | A.adjust to | B.turn to | C.refer to | D.stick to |
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小题14: | A.area | B.department | C.branch | D.industry |
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小题15: | A.easy | B.extra | C.pocket | D.prize |
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小题16: | A.Often | B.Once | C.Sometimes | D.Before |
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小题17: | A.excited | B.satisfied | C.frightened | D.confused |
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小题18: | A.own | B.children | C.neighbors | D.guests |
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小题19: | A.signal | B.mark | C.sign | D.feature |
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小题20: | A.leave | B.remain | C.put | D.taste |
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