Section A 知识点题库

     Different people have different ideas about time. People in the USA think that it is1to know the time. In cities in America, there are2in stations, factories and other buildings. Radio announcers (播音员) give you the correct time during the day. Most Americans also have watches with them3they go. They want to do certain things4certain time. They don't like to be late. They think everyone is supposed to do5on time.

    But time is not6important to everybody in the world. When you visit a country in South America, you will 7that people there don't like to rush. If you had an appointment with somebody, he could probably be late8he might not want to arrive on time.

    In South America, even the radio programs may not begin on time. The men on the radio may not think it is important to tell the exact9. People in South America think that clocks or watches are just machines. They think that you will10 a clock or a watch control (控制) your life if you do everything on time.

A: Ben, I have some questions about your country, Canada.

B: Okay. What do you want to know?

A: What are you s to do when you meet someone for the first time?

B: You're supposed to s hands.

A: How about time? For example, when a party is at eight o'clock, do you go at eight o'clock?

B: No, you can go about fifteen minutes late.

A: OK. Is it the same for business meetings?

B: Oh, no. For a business meeting, make sure you're o time.

A: Mmm…… , I heard that it's rude to make n when you eat. Is that true?

B: Yes, it is. You shouldn’t do it.

A: One more question, are you supposed to take a gift when you visit someone?

B: Yes, it's p to take some flowers.

A: Thanks. Now I’m ready.

Would you my home when you come to the town?

You should to improve your reading skills.

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