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六、阅读与回答问题(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)
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Living in a foreign country is fun, but it isn’t always easy. There are many differences between cultures. Some of these differences are unimportant, but some may cause trouble.
In addition to (除了) the language problems of living in a foreign country, I certainly experienced culture shock when I was living in Paris. I knew I was not the only one, so I spoke to a few foreign friends about how they experienced culture shock in China.
Aubin arrived two months ago from Europe to take part in a language programme in Shanghai. Before he came, he was actually taught the differences between European and Chinese cultures, including everything from table manners to classroom behaviour. However, some things have still taken him by surprise. For example, he couldn’t understand why waiters did not want to accept the tips he gave them after meals in restaurants. He said that in Europe waiters get angry if you don’t leave them a tip! I had to explain to him that people don’t usually tip in China.
Another friend, Julia, came to Guangzhou from London to teach at a language school. After a month, she told me that she was really let down by her students. I asked her why and she told me that they were so quiet that she was the only person talking in class and it felt like the children were being respectful but she said it would be more respectful if they answered her questions. I think we should be proud of the Chinese tradition that stresses politeness but I do think Julia has a good point.
And it is not only the West and the East that have cultural differences. Even Korea and China, two countries that are geographically and culturally close to each other, have differences too. “I thought Chinese and Korean people were the same,” said my friend Ji-Hyun, “but I was wrong. In ancient times the Chinese used to take off their shoes when entering rooms. They don’t do that anymore, but Korean people still do! I keep getting that wrong even though I’ve been here for five years!”
Luckily, whether we take off our shoes or not, or leave unnecessary tips or not, the world still runs perfectly. In my opinion, cultural differences should simply be seen as a way of making life interesting. Imagine how boring it would be if we all do everything exactly the same way! Learning to understand and respect differences is, after all, what life is all about.
71. What does the underlined word “tips” mean in Paragraph 3?
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72. Why was Julia let down by her students?
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73. What do Korean people do when entering rooms?
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74. What does the writer think of cultural differences?
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75. What would you do if you experience culture shocks? (请自拟一句话作答)
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答案： 71. It means an extra amount of money you give to a waiter or waitress.
72. Because the students were too quiet in her class.
73. They take off their shoes.
74. The writer thinks that cultural differences can make life interesting.
75. I would talk to the local people to understand more about their culture. (言之有理即可)