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!
【小题1】Which color should you NOT wear when meeting a person from the USA?

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

When I was growing up, I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was badly crippled (跛脚), and when we would walk together, his hand on my arm for balance, people would stare, I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention. If ever noticed or bothered, he never let on.
It was difficult to walk together—and because of that, we didn’t say much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace. I will try to follow you.”
Our usual walk was to or from the subway, which was how he got to work. He went to work sick, and even in bad weather. He almost never missed a day, and would make it to the office even if others could not. It was a matter of pride for him.
When snow or ice was on the ground, it was impossible for him to walk, even with help... Such times my sister or I would pull him through the streets of Brooklyn, N.Y., on a child’s sleigh to the subway entrance. Once there, he would try to grasp handrail until he reached the lower steps that the warmer tunnel air kept ice free. In Manhattan the subway station was the basement of his office building, and he would not have to go outside again until we met him in Brooklyn on his way home. w.w.w.k.s.5.u.c.o.m
When I think of it now, I am surprised at how much courage it must have taken for a grown man to suffer from shame and disability. And I am also surprised at how he did it—without bitterness or complaint.
He never talked about himself as an object of pity, not did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him.
Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even though I still don’t know exactly what a “good heart” is. But I know the times I don’t have one myself.
He has been away for many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my reluctance to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about my troubles, when I am envious of another’s good fortune, when I don’t have a “good heart”.
【小题1】How did the man treat his father when he was young?

短文填词（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
Life is not easy. Some people complain they are too busy, becausework t__【小题1】____ up most of their time. Other people complain their lifeis ___【小题2】_____(充满压力的), with challenges coming one after another. Of course, everyone ____【小题3】___ (更喜欢) a happy life to a hard life.But __【小题4】___ you know, happiness won’t knock on our doors of itself.
To __【小题5】___ (支持)their families, farmers have to work hard in the sun.To get promoted, clerks have to work extra hours in the office. To make___【小题6】__ (进步) ,athletes have to stand hard training and even suffer ____【小题7】____ injuriesand diseases. Life is full of difficulties. ___【小题8】_____ you are happy or notdepends on how you deal with them. In my o____【小题9】_____,strong determination is the best ____【小题10】_____(品质)in leading a happy and rewarding life.

 Stacy had recently moved from New York City to Stoneybrook, Connecticut. It was ___1___ for her to make new friends but she finally had three when she joined the Babysitters Club to ___2___ little children whose parents were busy. Claudia, Kristy, and Mary were in her class at school and also the other ___3___ of the club. The girls met at five o’clock on Fridays and waited for the ___4___ to ring. So far they had been busy, in spite of the ___5___ that they couldn’t stay out late and were under 13.

___6___, the girls’ world was invaded by a second group ___7___ themselves the Babysitters Agency. They were ___8___ and the group also included a few boys. The Babysitters Club tried to think of ways to ___9___ with the older group. They could clean and work for less money, however, they ___10___ it would be difficult to compete. The shock was even greater than they had ___11___ when most of their best customers started to call the new group. They ___12___ to get only a few jobs.

To try a new ___13___ Kristy recruited a few older kids who told the club they didn’t want to ___14___ their money with the other group. The club ___15___ only too quickly that these older girls joined only as spies and didn’t ___16___ for their job assignments(分派). Thus, more parents were ___17___ with the club.

Finally, the girls realized that the ___18___ in the other group were not good babysitters. They watched television, talked on the phone, and invited boyfriends to the house ___19___ they were sitting. When the children of the families started to ___20___, and a near accident almost occurred, the club went to the parents to tell them what was happening.

1. A. active     B. thoughtful   C. easy    D. hard

2. A. take care of    B. run into      C. go through D. take advantage of

3. A. children  B. members    C. circles D. players

4. A. alarm      B. traffic C. phone D. neighbor

5. A. fact B. degree C. question     D. demand

6. A. Therefore      B. Suddenly    C. Rergularly  D. Unwillingly

7. A. attracting       B. finding       C. calling D. matching

8. A. younger  B. cleverer      C. taller   D. older

9. A. compete B. fight    C. do      D. meet

10. A. heard    B. knew  C. promised    D. shot

11. A. damaged      B. caught C. expected    D. forced

12. A. hoped   B. liked    C. refused      D. seemed

13. A. chance  B. possibility   C. power D. policy

14. A. share    B. give    C. provide      D. mark

15. A. put down     B. paid off      C. found out   D. come through

16. A. check up      B. end up C. look up      D. show up

17. A. satisfied       B. unhappy     C. curious      D. helpful

18. A. kids      B. adults  C. systems     D. situations

19. A. that      B. when  C. where D. how

20. A. blow     B. complain    C. appreciate   D. spread

短文填词（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）

Life is not easy. Some people complain they are too busy, because

work t______ up most of their time. Other people complain their life  76.__________

is ________(充满压力的), with challenges coming one after another. 77.__________

Of course, everyone _______ (更喜欢) a happy life to a hard life. 78.__________

But _____ you know, happiness won’t knock on our doors of itself. 79.__________

To _____ (支持)their families, farmers have to work hard in the sun. 80.__________

To get promoted, clerks have to work extra hours in the office.

To make_____ (进步) ,                                         81.__________

athletes have to stand hard training and even suffer ________ injuries 82.__________

and diseases.

Life is full of difficulties. ________ you are happy or not    83.__________

depends on how you deal with them. In my o_________,             84.__________

strong determination is the best _________(品质)                   85.__________

in leading a happy and rewarding life.