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【題目】根據短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出最佳選項，并將其答案標號涂在答題卡上對應題目的選項處。選項中有兩項為多余選項。

Maybe you have heard the expression “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”. So when you want to do business in France, you have to get to know French culture, to make marketing plans, and to run your business by local laws．

【1】 The French take great pride in their language, so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners. Also, another reason why learning French is important is that it is a great way to show every possible French business partner that you care and respect their country’s culture and language．

The first thing that you should do when meeting someone new is to shake his hand firmly and always look the person in the eye. In social meetings with friends, kissing is common．

Use first names only after being invited to. 【2】 The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, followed by their first name．

Dress well. 【3】 Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status. Always try to be tasteful and stylish. Women are advised to dress simply but elegantly. Wearing make-up is practiced widely by business women．

The French are passionate about food, so lunches are common in doing business in France, which usually consist of an appetizer, main meal with wine, cheese, dessert and coffee, and normally take up to two hours． 【4】

Do not begin eating until the host says, “bon appetite”. Pass dishes to the left, keep wrists above the table and try to eat everything on the plate. 【5】 This may suggest that you find the food tasteless. If eating in a restaurant, the person who invites always pays．

A． The French draw information about people based on their appearance．

B． This is a time for relationship building．

C． Remember to be as polite as possible．

D．Language should be the focus of anyone planning to do business in France．

E． Be careful with adding salt, pepper or sauces to your food．

F．Use Monsieur or Madame before the surname．

G．Make an appointment with your business partner in advance．

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】F

【3】A

【4】B

【5】E

【解析】

試題分析：入鄉(xiāng)隨俗，要跟法國人做生意，得了解法國文化，遵守法律，文章主要介紹法國文化的一些注意事項。

【1】D 根據后面的句子：The French take great pride in their language, so anyone who does not speak it may run the risk of being disrespected by his French colleagues or business partners. 可知法國人，語言肯定是法語，故選D。

【2】F 根據后句The French will sometimes introduce themselves using their surname first, 可知講的是如何稱呼，選F。

【3】A根據后句Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status.可知法國人很注重外表。選A。

【4】B根據前句normally take up to two hours.可知午餐時間長，是建立關系的時間。選B。

【5】E 根據后句This may suggest that you find the food tasteless.可知你認為食物不好吃，所以要加調料，故要小心。選E。