福师1303批次《大学英语2》复习题及答案.doc

奥鹏远程教育中心   福师《大学英语（2）》课程练习题解析 阅读： Americans generally consider themselves to be frank, open, and direct in their dealings with other people. “Let’s lay our cards on the table.” They say. Or, “Let’s stop playing games and get to the point.” These and many other phrases show the Americans’ idea that people should clearly state what they think and what they want. Americans tend to believe that disagreements are best settled by means of long discussions among the people involved. If I dislike something you are doing, I should tell you about it directly so you will know, clearly and from me personally, how I feel about it. Bringing in other people to solve the problem is regarded as somewhat strange. And the former will be looked upon as one who is not brave enough to speak directly to someone else. Americans will often speak openly and directly to others about things they dislike. They will try to do so in a manner they call “constructive”, that is, a manner which the other person will not find offensive or unacceptable. If they do not speak openly about what is in their minds, they will often express their meanings in nonverbal (非语言的) ways (without words, but through facial expressions, body positions and gestures). Americans are not taught that they should mask their feelings as people in many Asian countries are. Their words, the tone of their voices or their facial expressions will usually reveal when they are feeling angry, unhappy, confused, or happy and satisfied. 1. According to the passage, _____D_______. A. Americans don’t state clearly what they think and want B. Americans use body language to defend other people C. Americans seldom speak openly D. Americans state clearly what they want 解析：考察对文章细节把握，答案为 D。 2. The statement “Let’s lay our cards on the table,” (Para. 1) is to show that ____B_. A. Americans like playing cards B. Americans are direct in expressing themselves C. Americans lay the cards down on the table and play D. playing cards is a way to sho