China is the biggest market in the world, and many countries such as Germany, the USA, the UK and Russia do a lot of business in China. Let’s have a look at some important tips to help you be successful when dealing with these nationalities,                                          

    First, you must be punctual(准时的) with Germans. Even 5 minutes late makes a bad impression. Being punctual is also very important in the USA. In the UK, it’s important to be punctual for business meetings, but nobody expects you to be on time for a social event. Half past seven really means a quarter to eight, or even eight o’clock! With Russians, you should always be on time, though it is not unusual for them to be one or even two hours late!

    It is best to dress formally and wear dark colours when you meet people from all the four countries. In Russia, designer clothes are very common.. Don’t be surprised if you go to an office in the UK on a Friday and find everyone wearing jeans. Many companies have "dress down Friday", when people wear casual (随便的) clothes.

    In Germany, first names are only used by family members and close friends, so be prepared to use titles and last names. In the USA you will usually be invited to use first names almost immediately. The British are quite informal and using first names in business is more and more common, especially among younger people. In Russia, however, nobody uses first names, so use titles and last names.

    In conversation, the British and the Americans value humour, and both like to talk about sport. The weather is also a good topic of conversation with the British and the Americans, but avoid talking about politics. In Russia, say positive (积极的)things about their country, but avoid making complaints（抱怨）. The Germans, however, prefer to get straight down to business!

   So, use these tips, and you will be on your way to a successful international business career!

1.Which color should you NOT wear when meeting a person from the USA?

A. Dark blue.      B. Gray.         C. Black.       D. White.

2. All of the following statements are true EXCEPT ________.

    A. you can say something funny when you talk to an American

    B. you can use his first name when you talk to an Englishman     

C. you must be on time when you meet people from each of the four countries

    D. people wear whatever they like on Friday in some companies in the UK

3.When you talk to a Russian, you can ________.

    A. complain about something  

B. say something negative about his country     

C. say something good about his country 

D. point out some disadvantages in politics

4. The tips in this passage are probably given to people from ______.

A. China        B. the USA      C. Germany      D. the UK

People wear hats for three main reasons: protection, communication, and decoration.

Protection. People first began to wear hats to ___1___ themselves from the climate. In hot, sunny climates, wide-edged hats provide ___2___ from the sun. In cold climates, people often wear wool hats. In some regions, people wear a variety of protective hats, ___3___ the season. They may wear a wool hat in winter, a rain hat in spring or fall, and a wide-edged hat in summer. Hats also provide protection in certain ___4___. Construction workers, football players, military personnel, and people in many other fields wear metal or plastic helmets(头盔)for protection from ___5___.

Communication. Hats can communicate various things about the people who wear them. The hats of coal miners, cowboys and firemen indicate the wearer's ___6___. Students may wear a mortarboard (学位帽) to show they are graduating from high school or college.

Decoration. Most people wear a hat that they believe makes them look attractive, ___7___ the hat's main purpose may be protection or communication. Many protective hats are attractive and stylish. Even the caps of police officers and military personnel are designed to ___8___ the wearer's appearance. Certain decorative hats are worn as a (n) ___9___. In Scotland, for example, people wear a cap called a tam-o'-shanter that is part of their national costume (服装). Many people change their style of hat from time to time because they feel more ___10___ when keeping up with the latest fashion.

1. A. defend     B. protect    C. prevent   D. hide

2. A. shade    B. shadow      C. security    D. cover

3. A. resulting from  B. basing upon  

C. relating to  D. depending on

4. A. seasons      B. climates     C. activities    D. communities

5. A. injury     B. destruction   C. harm   D. pollution

6. A. experience     B. occupation  C. personality  D. education

7. A. as   B. unless   C. though  D. because

8. A. change    B. increase   C. display   D. improve

9. A. tradition  B. label    C. honour     D. fashion

10. A. sociable    B. informal    C. attractive    D. noble

Computer programmer David Jones earns $35.000 a year designing new computer games. yet he cannot find a bank ready to let him have a credit card（信用卡）Instead he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18. The 16-year-old works for a small firm in Liverpool where the problem of most young people of his age is finding a job David’s firm releases（推出）two new games for the fast growing computer market each month
But David’s biggest headache is what to do with his money. Even though he earns a lot he cannot drive a car take out a mortgage（抵押贷款）,or get credit cards David got his job with the Liverpool-based company four months ago ,a year after leaving school with six O-levels and working for a time in a computer shop. “I got the job because the people who run the firm knew I had already written some programs” he said David spends some of his money on records and clothes and gives his mother 50 pounds a week But most of his spare time is spent working.
“Unfortunately, computing was not part of our studies at school “ he said “But I had been studying it in books and magazines for four years in my spare time I knew what I wanted to do and never considered staying on at school Most people in this business are fairly young, anyway” David added :”I would like to earn a million and I suppose early retirement（退休）is a possibility You never know when the market might disappear.”
60．In what way is David different from people of his age?
A．He often goes out with friends
B．He lives with his mother
C．He has a handsome income
D．He graduated with six O-levels
61．What is one of the problems that David is facing now?
A．He is too young to get a credit card
B．He has no time to learn driving
C．He has very little spare time
D．He will soon lose his job
62．Why was David able to get the job in the company?
A．He had done well in all his exams
B．He had written some computer programs
C．He was good at playing computer games
D．He had learnt to use computers at school
63．Why did David decide to leave school and start working?
A．He received lots of job offers
B．He was eager to help his mother
C．He lost interest in school studies
D．He wanted to earn his own living

单词拼写（共10小题；每小题   0.5分，满分5分）
【小题1】.Many people hoped to attend the Guangzhou Asian Games Opening C________?
【小题2】. It’s going to p          with rain. People in the street hurriedly run for shelters.
【小题3】. The Englishmen are d          that the 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London.
【小题4】. She is always o_____________, even when she has to face the failure in work and life.
【小题5】. Science and technology are c_______________ improving, so we must work hard to keep pace with the development. Otherwise, we may fall behind.
【小题6】. She doesn’t _____________(赞成)of my leaving school.
【小题7】.I cannot _______________(集中) on my work when I’m hungry.
【小题8】. Pictures of the suspect were _____________(公布)in all the daily papers.
【小题9】 My parents still __________________ (对待)me like a child.
【小题10】. I have been reliably __________________ (通知) that the couple will marry next year.

I. 单词拼写。 根据汉语或首字母的提示写出单词，使句子完整与正确。1. C__________ （好奇心）can drive children to know more about the world around them.

2. People with good ____________(礼貌) will be welcome everywhere.　　

3. Mr. Green a___________ to Mrs. Brown yesterday for destroying some flowers in her garden.

4. As they had been ____________(包围）by our army for a week, the enemy had no choice but to surrender (投降).

5. Millions of people in Africa are still s_________to death at present because of hunger.

6. Why should I say sorry when it’s not my f_________.

7. A new computer s__________(系统) was introduced into our school last year.

8. It was the first time that he had lived ___________（独立地）.

9. It is o________ that foods, such as rice, sugar, butter, oils and so on can give us energy.

10. We ____________ (寻找) for somewhere to live but failed.