Dialogue: Jack: Peter, people around the world come to America to live, work and study, so to understand America in terms of its cultural differences is very important. Peter: I couldn't agree with you more, Jack. Americans are much more assertive than most foreigners. For example, Americans begin a discussion with a focus on accomplishments and concrete facts. Jack: You're right. America is a rather individualistic society, with less social pressure to conform. So you will need to become more assertive and to speak out on your own behalf. Peter: Another aspect of American behavior is Americans are more guarded about personal space. So when you are talking to an American, don't stay too close. This personal distance is not due to body odor or bad breath, but because closeness lends a sense of intimacy that is out of proportion to the relationship at the moment. Jack: Yes. Also, try to avoid physical contact while you are speaking. Touching is a bit too intimate for casual acquaintances. So don't put your arm around their shoulder, touch their face, or hold their hand. Shaking hands when you initially meet or part is acceptable, but this is only momentary. Peter: In many cultures, eye contact is a sign of disrespect, which is not the ease in America. In fact, it is an indication of openness, honesty, and enthusiasm. Question: Americans tend to ______. - be confident in stating their views - disregard other people's views - disregard their own achievements
be confident in stating their views
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Dialogue: W: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our program. Today, we are fortunate to have a special guest with us. Some of you may have heard of him before. He's an artist. His works have received many prizes and have been shown in over one hundred exhibitions across the country - Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, to name just a few. His name is Chris Cucksy. So Chris, tell us a bit about yourself. M: Well, I was born in Springfield, Missouri, and grew up in Kansas. I didn't come from a family with wealth or position, but I did manage to get a master's degree in fine arts. W: When did you first start to make art? And what was the turning point in your life that made you an artist? M: I always liked drawing as early as I can remember, so right from then, I knew what I was going to be: an artist. W: What is it that always inspires you to create? M: Nature is the biggest inspiration. I'm always inspired by things of beauty and harmony. Question: Where was the man born? - In Philadelphia. - In Springfield. - In Kansas.
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In Springfield.
Ques: Dialogue: W: We've all heard the saying "Laughter is the best medicine." How important is it to our health, Dr. Berk? M: This saying has been scientifically proven! A year-long study of heart attack victims done at the Oakhurst Health Research Institute in California found that of those patients who spent half an hour a day watching comedy videos, 10 percent had a second heart attack, whereas 30 percent of those who did not watch had a second attack. W: Wow! Laughter is really a good medicine to patients. Can you give us another example? M: Sure! Norman Cousins, editor of the Saturday Review, learned this during a battle with an illness. He discovered that his condition improved when he enjoyed himself and watched funny movies. W: You said Norman learned this? Do we have to learn to laugh? M: Not necessarily. Since laughing is something people can do sitting down, costs no money, and requires no special exercise equipment or skill, it's the perfect workout for anyone who doesn't have the time or desire to participate in a regular fitness program. W: Oh. Do you have such a program to offer to the general public? M: Yes, we do. It's called the Smile Time-Out. You take a deep breath, smile, exhale, and say "Aaah" while visualizing all your muscles and cells smiling. Then add to that a memory of a time you felt really good and laughed and laughed. W: What about the situation in which you aren't in a mood to laugh? M: Even when you fake a smile or laugh, you get the same physiological benefits as when it's the real thing, because your mind is smart, but your body is stupid and can't tell the difference! Question: What is Norman's example meant to prove? - Laughing is a learned behavior. - Laughing is a good medicine to patients. - Laughing is easier than battling with an illness.
Ans: Laughing is a good medicine to patients.
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Dialogue: M: I like light music. What about you, Tina? W: Pop music. Question: What kind of music does Tina like? - Pop music - Country music - Light music
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Pop music
Ques:Dialogue: W: Come to my office, Billy. Look at your messy hair. This is the third time you have been late for class within this week. And every time you went in, you disturbed the teacher's class. M: Sorry, Miss. I didn't mean to do that, but it was my alarm clock that didn't wake me up. W: That is not a proper excuse. You could set it ahead of the exact time so that you could have got up earlier and not have been late. M: I did that, but it seemed useless when I found the batteries had run out after I woke up this morning. I rushed to school and luckily, my neighbour Mr. Green gave me a hand and took me to school with his car. W: So you could have made it. But you were still late for class. M: The thing is, when I got off, I found I had left my bag in his car. And it was too late to get it back when I realized that. I went straight to the nearest shop and gave him a call. I waited for five minutes before Mr. Green drove back. W: Finally, he gave you your bag and you came to the classroom and you were already 15 minutes late for class at that time. Is that all? M: Miss, you seem to know the entire story. May I go back to class now? Otherwise I will be late for the following class. Question: What was wrong with the alarm clock? - The batteries ran out. - The alarm clock was broken. - The alarm clock was ahead of the exact time.

Ans:The batteries ran out.
Question: Dialogue: M: Mary, do you know anything about this author's latest best-seller? W: Sure. I've just finished it. I strongly recommend it. Question: What are the man and the woman talking about? - Fashion. - Music. - A book.
Answer:
A book.