Module2 Traffic Jam.阅读理解阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中，选出最佳选项。A(2014高考浙江卷)Here is some mustknow information from a handbook on how people behave in doing business in some countries.In BrazilBrazilians are warm and friendly.They often stand close when talking and it is common for them to touch the person on the shoulder.People often greet each other (particularly women) with light cheek kisses.Schedules tend to be flexible，with business meetings sometimes starting later than planned.But to be safe，be on time.Meals can stretch for hourstheres no such thing as rushing a meal in Brazil.Lunches also can start in the mid to late afternoon.Brazilians are social，preferring facetoface communication over emails or phone calls.In SingaporeSingaporeans shake hands when they meet and often also greet each other with a small，polite bow.Business cards should be offered and received with two hands.Arriving late is considered disrespectful.So be on time.Efficiency (效率) is the goal，so meetings and dealings often are fastpaced.Singaporeans are direct in their discussions，even when the subject is about money.Rank is important and authority is respected.This determines how people interact in meetings.For example，people avoid disagreeing outright with someone of a higher rank.In the United Arab EmiratesIn the UAE，status is important，so the most senior or oldest should be greeted first with their titles.The handshake seems to be longer than elsewhere.So do not pull away from the handshake.Women should cover themselves when it comes to dress.Men also tend to be covered from neck to elbows (肘部) and down to the knees.People do not avoid entertaining in their homes，but they also hold business meals at restaurants.Touching or passing food or eating with your left hand is to be avoided.When meetings are onetoone，if your host offers you coffee，you should refuse.It might seem odd，but it is a cultural tradition.Coffee should only be accepted if it is already set out or presented.In SwitzerlandThe Swiss tend to be formal and address each other by last name.They also are respectful of private lives.You should be careful not to ask about personal topics.Punctuality(守时) is vital，something that comes from a deep respect for others time.Arrive at any meeting or event a few minutes early to be safe.They also have clear structure in their companies.Higherups make the final decisions，even if others might disagree.Neat，clean dress is expected.The Swiss follow formal table manners.They also keep their hands visible at the table and their elbows off the table.It is polite to finish the food on your plate.1The passage is mainly about_.Acommunication typesBthe workplace atmosphereCcustoms and social mannersDliving conditions and standards解析：选 C。主旨大意题。以四个具有代表性的国家为例，介绍了他们的风俗习惯和社交礼仪，故选 C 项，其他三项均偏离主题。2Why do Singaporeans avoid arguing with their boss?AThey put efficiency in the first place.BThey dislike facetoface communication.CThey want to finish meetings as quickly as possible.DThey are supposed to obey the person of a higher rank.解析：选 D。细节理解题。由小标题 In Singapore 下的第七、八、九句话可知：在新加坡等级森严，上级受到尊敬，这也决定了在会议中人们如何互动交流，例如，人们避免直接地反对他们的上级。故选 D 项。3In the UAE，when should you refuse the coffee if it is offered?AWhen greeting seniors.BWhen meeting the host alone.CWhen attending a presentation.DWhen dining with business partners.解析：选 B。细节理解题。由小标题 In the United Arab Emirates 下的“When meetings are onetoone，if your host offers you coffee，you should refuse.”可知。4In which country do people care about where to put their hands at the dinner table?AIn Brazil.BIn Singapore.CIn the United Arab Emirates.DIn Switzerland.解析：选 D。细节理解题。由最后一段倒数第二、三句话可知：瑞士人遵守正式的餐桌礼仪。他们的手要放在餐桌上，肘部要离开桌面。故选 D 项。BIT was once a hidden gem(宝石)，overshadowed(被比下去) by its more famous neighbors to the west.But Prague couldnt keep its wonders a secret for too long.When winter comes，said CNN，the city could just show you that it is one of the greatest places in the world.Prague，heart and soul of the Czech Republic，was chosen by CNN on Nov 26 as the No 1 city for a winter vacation this year.“With its snowcapped spires(白雪覆盖的尖顶)and winding(蜿蜒的) streets，Prague is a fairy tale city， ”the network commented.According to CNN，one of the most beautiful areas is the old town，where “the architecture(建筑) looks even prettier under a sheet of snow”The beauty of the Old Town Square is described by The Huffington Post：“Its like stepping inside a fairy tale picture book.The square seems especially huge because of the contrast(对比) with the narrow(狭窄的) streets leading into it.”However，the size alone is not what makes the square so impressivethe great architecture around the space plays a key role.“Standouts(突出的建筑) are the Old Town Hall，with the worlds oldest working astronomical clock(天文钟) on its tower， ”noted the newspaper.Created in 1410，the clock displays a show of history every hour.On the hour，it breaks out 12 apostles(耶稣使徒) and figures(形象) that used to represent evil(邪恶的) qual