《2025年学习指导用书英语第五册》

1. What does "to table a plan" mean in British English?
A. To put it aside for later.
B. To discuss it immediately.
C. To throw it away.
D. To file it in the drawer.
2. What does "to table a plan" mean in American English?
A. To bring it up for discussion.
B. To decorate it.
C. To delay its discussion.
D. To publish it in a newspaper.
3. Why did the British and American officers argue over the phrase "table it"?
A. They disagreed on the paper's content.
B. They understood the phrase differently.
C. They wanted to table different papers.
D. They were competing for leadership.
4. How did the officers resolve their argument?
A. They decided to ignore the paper.
B. They agreed never to use the phrase again.
C. They clarified each other's understanding of the phrase.
D. They asked Winston Churchill to decide.
5. What lesson can be learned from this story?
A. Always agree with your colleagues.
B. Use complex language to sound intelligent.
C. Clarify meanings to avoid misunderstandings.
D. Avoid working with people from other countries.

答案： 1-B, 2-C, 3-B, 4-C, 5-C
解析：1. 文中提到“To the British, this meant 'Let's discuss it right now!'"，所以选B；2. 美国人认为"It means to put it away in a drawer and forget it!"，即推迟讨论，选C；3. 争论是因为对短语理解不同，选B；4. 他们通过澄清彼此对短语的理解解决了争论，选C；5. 故事告诉我们要澄清意思避免误解，选C。

B
Miscommunication in workplaces can cause errors and delays, especially in international teams. Understanding common problems helps workers communicate better. One issue is cultural differences in communication. For example, in some cultures, silence (沉默) during a meeting means agreement, but in others, it shows confusion. A Chinese worker might remain silent to be polite, while a Western colleague expects questions, leading to incorrect assumptions about a project plan.

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