W: Now, sir. Just relax. I’m going to give you a little injection.M: It’s OK, Miss. I feel better new. The arm is in plaster. What’s the woman’s occupation()
A. Nurse.
B. Saleswoman.
C. Nun.
Doctor.
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M: Now,Janet, you’ve experienced the negotiation strategies.So what is the most significantW: I’m iust going to focus on the situations where people are speaking English in international business situations.M: I see.Now, not everyone speaks English to the same degree of proficiency.W: Yes, perhaps.Besides, we have negotiations between individuals who belong to distinct cultural traditions.M: Now some people say this Americanized style has acted as a model for local patterns.W: Maybe it has;maybe it hasn’t.M: What is particular about the American styleW: Well, for example, when Americans negotiate with people from Brazil, the American negotiators make their points in a direct, self-explanatory way.M: I see.W: While Brazilians make their points in a more indirect way.M: HowW: Brazilians look straight in the eyes a lot during talking.They spend time on background information.The Americans like making points:first point, second point, third point, and so on.M:Right.Americans seem to have a different style, say, even from the British, don’ttheyw: In British eyes.Americans are too direct—even blunt.M: Fascinating! So people from different European countries use different styles. don’ttheyW: That’s right.M: OK.So what about the Japanese thenW: Well.Many Europeans note the extreme politeness of their Japanese counterpart, the way they avoid giving the slightest offence,you know. W hich of the following can NOT be seen as a difference between Brazilian and American negotiators()
Americans prepare more points before negouations.
B. Americans are more straightforward during negotiations.
C. Brazilians prefer more eye contact during negotiations.
D. Brazilians seek more background information.
"Nothing succeeds like the appearance of success" means ______ in this passage.
W: Hello.M: This is Mr. Jackson. Could I speak to Dr. Wang, pleaseW: Speaking. How’s that new bridge, Mr. JacksonM: Not so good, doctor. That’s what I’m calling about. It just doesn’t seem to fit right.W: Well, that’s to be expected during the first few days after it has been put in. As I told you, there will be no complications.M: It hurts so much, especially when I eat. I keep removing it afterwards, you know.W: I understand, Mr. Jackson. It does hurt in the beginning, I know. But it would be better if you didn’t remove it, except when cleaning it, of course.M: Well, I did at first, doctor, but my gums hurt so much that I just can’t stand it any longer.W: Well, maybe we can adjust it a little more.M: Adjust itW: Yes, file it down a little here and there. When can you come inM: Oh, right away, doctor, if you don’t mind.W: I’ll check here now. Maybe I can find the time for you this morning.M: Oh, I can wait until this afternoon if you’re too busy now.W: Sorry, Mr. Jackson, but I’d rather you’d come this morning if possible. This afternoon I’m teaching a class at the dental school. Just a minute, Mr. Jackson, can you get here at about 11:30 That will give us enough time before lunch. We’ll see what we can do.M: Oh, yes, doctor. I can make it. Thank yon. See you then. How did the doctor respond to the caller()
A. Indifferent.
B. Worried.
C. Sympathetic.
D. Irritated.
Luo Lin, a 23-year-old man from Zigong, Sichuan Province, won 10,000 yuan (US$ 1,250) for quitting smoking. The (26) was the highest for the Sichuan section of Quit & Win, an international contest (27) by the World Health Organization every two years. The aim is to encourage people to (28) smoking. Nearly 100 countries and regions have (29) in the contest. "It’s a surprise that quitting smoking can be rewarded. I must show my (30) to my parents, who have kept encouraging me to kick the habit," Luo said. According to Huang Ying, head of the health education department of the Disease (31) and Control Center of Sichuan Province, 2,194 people were (32) for the contest. The oldest was 91. Some had a smoking history of 65 years or smoked up to 80 (33) a day. "The most difficult part about giving up smoking was in the first 10 days (34) said Luo, who works with the People’s Hospital of Zigong. Another winner, Wu Jin, said: "It is hard to quit smoking. As an office worker, I would smoke to freshen myself after night shifts. (35) .But now things are much better." Wu, from the provincial capital Chengdu, also said, " (36) ."