一、单选题（共 35 道试题，共 70 分。）V 1. Westerners are said to be( )in interpersonal behavior.
A. direct
B. indirect
C. linear
D. spiral
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2. Since we have a focused subject, we should not talk_______.
A. at once
B. at hand
C. at intervals
D. at random
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3. Later in this chapter cases will be introduced to readers __ consumer complaints have resulted in changes in the law.
A. where
B. when
C. who
D. which
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4. In English culture, privacy is regarded as part of( ).
A. human nature
B. human desire
C. human rights
D. individualism
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5. _______leisure was generally considered a waste of time.
A. Not until recently
B. Not recently
C. Until recently
D. Recently until
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6. In Britain, the best season of the year is probably_____spring.
A. later
B. last
C. latter
D. late
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7. ( )is the inherent quality of the ass, as seen by native speakers of English or Chinese.
A. Timidity
B. Stupidity
C. Stubbornness
D. Strength
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8. No matter how frequently______, the works of Beethoven always attract large audiences.
A. performing
B. performed
C. to be performed
D. being performed
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9. Companies are struggling to find the right____between supply and demand, but it is no easy task.
A. equation
B. formula
C. balance
D. pattern
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10. When westerns introduce one person to others, they( ).
A. do not use “title+surname”, and they introduce his name first, then the positive or rank
B. do not use “title+surname”, and they introduce his position and rank first, then his name
C. use “title+surname”, and they introduce his name first, then the position or rank
D. use “title+surname”, and they introduce his position or rank first, then his name
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11. ____is the name given to a young man or young woman who rejects authority, existing institution and conventional attitudes towards morality, style of dress, etc.
A. Duke
B. Cowboy
C. Hippie
D. Knight
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12. It is recommended that the project______until all the preparations have been made.
A. is not started
B. will not be started
C. not be started
D. is not to be started
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13. Mark often attempts to escape______whenever he breaks traffic regulations.
A. having been fined
B. to have been fined
C. to be fined
D. being fined
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14. Liquids are like solids______they have a definite volume.
A. in that
B. for that
C. with that
D. at that
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15. ____refers to some words or expressions which are to be avoided because tradition or social customs strongly frowns on their use and some topics which are to be avoided.
A. Honorifics
B. Terms of humility
C. Euphemisms
D. Verbal taboos
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16. In English culture, the introduction rule“( )” is correct.
A. When introducing two males or two females, put the younger person's name first
B. Men don't have to take off their gloves before shaking hands
C. When a man and a woman are to shake hands, it is the man who extends his hand first
D. When introductions are made , start with first names, and add some descriptive notes
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17. American scholars generally trace the origin of intercultural communication to( ).
A. cultural anthropology
B. sociolinguistics
C. comparative education
D. philosophy
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18. If I_______a little earlier, I would have caught the train.
A. left
B. would leave
C. leave
D. had left
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19. Hardly had he arrived at the airport_______he was told that the flight had been cancelled.
A. than
B. when
C. before
D. then
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20. Some research workers completely____all those facts as though they never existed .
A. ignore
B. leave
C. refuse
D. miss
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21. An Olympic Marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards, approximately_______from Marathon to Athens.
A. distance
B. is the distance
C. the distance
D. the distance is
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22. If you are walking away from a clock tower, you will hear the ticking of the clock fade to a point_______it cannot be heard.
A. which
B. what
C. where
D. how
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23. The native Canadians lived in____with nature, for they respected nature as a provider of life.
A. coordination
B. acquaintance
C. contact
D. harmony
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24. Staring or gaping during a conversation is considered____in English culture.
A. curious
B. surprised
C. trustworthy
D. impolite
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25. When you meet an American friend of yours who are just off a plane in the airport, you can greet him by saying____.
A. You must have had a tiring journey.
B. Did you have a good trip?
C. How long did it take you to get here?
D. So you are here finally!
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26. ____are language forms used to show the speaker's modesty.
A. Honourifics
B. Terms of Humility
C. Euphemisms
D. Taboos
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27. It has been years_______I returned home.
A. after
B. that
C. since
D. when
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28. When westerns introduce one person to others, they____.
A. do not use “title+surname”, and they introduce his name first, then the positive or rank
B. do not use “title+surname”, and they introduce his position and rank first, then his name
C. use “title+surname”, and they introduce his name first, then the position or rank
D. use “title+surname”, and they introduce his position or rank first, then his name
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29. Americans don't like being inquired about their choice of voting, because____.
A. they don't want others to know about it
B. they are afraid to being murdered
C. they don't want others to support their choice of voting
D. they are not sure of their own choice of voting
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30. The word “workaholic” is often used to refer to( ).
A. Africans
B. Americans
C. Chinese
D. Koreans
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31. “Red tape” means( ).
A. a red cassette
B. the rigid unnecessary official rules and regulations
C. the necessary of official rules and regulations
D. a red string
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32. It's generally acknowledged that the publication of The Silent Language in 1959 by( ) marked the beginning of intercultural communication studies in the United States.
A. R.Porter
B. C.Barnlund
C. Edward T. Hall
D. A. Samovar
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33. We’ll keep you_______any news.
A. up to date with
B. in step with
C. in line with
D. in terms of
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34. The committee is expected to_____a decision this evening.
A. reach
B. arrive
C. bring
D. take
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35. Because of his excellent administration, people lived in peace and____and all previously neglected matters were taken care of.
A. conviction
B. contest
C. consent
D. content
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