Cultural Differences
People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable, sometimes without realizing it. Most Americans _____1_____ out of the country and have very _____2_____ experience with foreigners. But they are usually spontaneous, friendly and open, and enjoy _____3_____ new people, having guests and bringing people together formally or informally. They tend to use first names _____4_____ most situations and speak freely about themselves. So if your American hosts do something that _____5_____ you uncomfortable, try to let them know how you feel. Most people will _____6_____ your honesty and try not to take you uncomfortable again. And you’ll all _____7_____ something about another culture!
Many travelers find _____8_____ easier to meet people in the U. S. than in other countries. They may just come up and introduce themselves or even invite you over _____9_____ they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be _____10_____. Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just _____11_____ a good time. Just like anywhere else, it takes time to become real friends _____12_____ people in the U. S.
If and when you _____13_____ American friends, they will probably _____14_____ introducing you to their friends and family, and if they seem proud _____15_____ you, it’s probably because they are. Relax and enjoy it!
1. A. have never been B. have been never C. has never been D. has been never
2. A. a little B. little C. much D. a great deal
3. A. meet B. to meet C. meeting D. to have met
4. A. on B. among C. within D. in
5. A. makes B. make C. made D. making
6. A. praise B. honor C. appreciate D. confirm
7. A. pick B. select C. learn D. study
8. A. this B. it C. them D. /
9. A. when B. if C. after D. before
10. A. superficially friend B. superficial friend
C. superficially friendly D. superficial friendly
11. A. having B. taking C. making D. killing
12. A. with B. among C. to D. in
13. A. get along with B. get rid of C. stay away from D. stay with
14. A. hate B. forbid C. avoid D. enjoy
15. A. to know B. knowing C. know D. having known