单选题 Passage Two
Questions 30 to 32 are based on the passage you have just heard.
单选题
  • A. The central idea or information one means to convey.
  • B. The idea or information in one's thinking.
  • C. The piece of information at the centre of one's writing.
  • D. The attitude of one's spoken comments.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] 30-32 To understand how Americans think about things, it is necessary to understand "the point. " Americans mention it often: "Let's get right to the point," they will say. "My point is ... " "What's the point of all this" (30) {{U}}The "point" is the idea or piece of information that Americans suppose is, or should be, at the center of people's thinking, writings, and spoken comments.{{/U}} Speakers and writers are supposed to "make their points clear," meaning that they are supposed to say or write clearly the idea or piece of information they wish to express. People from many other cultures have different ideas about the point. Africans traditionally tell stories that express the thoughts they have in mind, rather than stating "the point" clearly. Japanese traditionally speak indirectly, leaving the listener to figure out what the point is. Thus, while an American might say to a friend, "I don't think that coat goes very well with the rest of your outfit," a Japanese might say, "Maybe this other coat would look even better than the one you have on. " Americans value a person who "gets right to the point. " Japanese are likely to consider such a person insensitive if not rude. (31){{U}}The Japanese language is characterized by vagueness and ambiguity. The precision and directness Americans associate with "the point" cannot be achieved, at least not with any grace, in Japanese{{/U}}. (32){{U}}Speakers of this language thus have to learn a new way of reasoning and expressing their ideas if they are going to communicate satisfactorily with Americans.{{/U}} Q: What does the word "point" mean to American people? [一点即通] 本题关键句为The "point" is the idea or piece of information that Americans suppose is, or should be, at the center of people's thinking, writings, and spoken comments. 可知point指思考、写作和口头评论的中心思想或信息。故A)项正确。
单选题
  • A. Americans are rude while Japanese are graceful.
  • B. Americans are precise while Japanese are intensive.
  • C. Americans are direct while Japanese are indirect.
  • D. Americans value honesty while Japanese stress grace.
【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】[解析] Q: How are Americans and Japanese different from each other in expressing their opinions? [一点即通] 本题关键句为The Japanese language is characterized by vagueness and ambiguity. The precision and directness Americans associate with "the point" cannot be achieved…可知日语的特点是模糊、间接；美国推崇准确、直接。故C)项正确。
单选题
  • A. Learn to reason and express clearly and precisely.
  • B. Get to the point' anytime when talking with Americans.
  • C. Imitate the way American people speak.
  • D. To be intensive in their thinking.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】[解析] Q: How can Japanese native speakers communicate with Americans satisfactorily? [一点即通] 本题关键句为Speakers of this language thus have to learn a new way of reasoning and expressing their ideas if they are going to communicate satisfactorily with Americans. 可知日本人若要和美国人成功地交流，就必须学习新的思维和表达方式。故A)项正确。 [未听先知] 根据选项中的McDonald's，fast food services等信息，可以推断出本段对话可能与麦当劳快餐有关。