Question

【题目】

Perhaps you have heard the expression—when in Rome, do as the Romans do. So when you want to do business in France, you have to get to know French culture, to make marketing plans, and to run your business by local laws.

【1】The French take great pride in their language, so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners. Also, another reason why learning French is important is that it is a great way to show every possible French business partner that you care and respect their country’s culture and language.

The first thing you should do when meeting someone new is to shake his hand firmly and always look the person in the eye. In social meeting with friends, kissing is common.

Use first names only after being invited to. 【2】The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name.

Dress well.【3】Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status. Always try to be tasteful and stylish. Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly. Wearing make-up is practised widely by businesswomen.

The French are passionate about food, so lunches are common in doing business in France, which usually consist of an appetizer, a main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up to two hours.【4】

Do not begin eating until the host says “bon appetite”. Pass dishes to the left, keep wrists above the table and try to eat everything on the plate.【5】This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. If eating in a restaurant, the person who invites always pays.

A. The French draw information about people based on their appearance.

B. This is a time for relationship building.

C. Remember to be as polite as possible.

D. Language should be the focus of anyone planning to do business in France.

E. Be careful with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food.

F. Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname.

G. Make an appointment with your business partner in advance.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】F

【3】A

【4】B

【5】E

【解析】这是一篇介绍说明类文章。入乡随俗，在法国做生意，就要了解法国的文化。文章介绍了一些法国文化。

【1】由该段内容可知，该段介绍了学习法语在做生意时的重要性。故该句应提出“法语”这个话题。故D选项正确。

【2】结合下一句中的surname可知，F选项正确：在姓之前使用Monsieur（先生）或Madame（女士）。

【3】该段介绍了着装在商业活动中的重要性。故A选项正确：法国人会根据对方的外表来得出有关对方的信息。

【4】该空介绍了午餐在商业活动中的重要性，故承接上文，B选项正确：这是一个建立关系的好时机。

【5】该段介绍的是进餐时需要注意的地方。由下一句“This may suggest that you find the food tasteless”可知，E选项正确：要注意往你的食物中添加盐，辣椒或酱油。这表明你发现你的食物没有味道。