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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," "My point is ..." "What’s the point of all this" The "point" is the idea or piece of information that Americans suppose should be at the center of people’s thinking, writings, and spoken comments. Speakers and writers are supposed to "make their points clear", meaning that they are supposed to say or write clearly the idea 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. The Chinese and Japanese languages are characterized by vagueness (模糊) and ambiguity. The precision and directness Americans associate with "the point" cannot be achieved in Chinese and Japanese. Speakers of those languages thus have to learn a new way of reasoning if they are going to communicate satisfactorily with Americans. What can we conclude from the passage
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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," "My point is ..." "What’s the point of all this" The "point" is the idea or piece of information that Americans suppose should be at the center of people’s thinking, writings, and spoken comments. Speakers and writers are supposed to "make their points clear", meaning that they are supposed to say or write clearly the idea 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. The Chinese and Japanese languages are characterized by vagueness (模糊) and ambiguity. The precision and directness Americans associate with "the point" cannot be achieved in Chinese and Japanese. Speakers of those languages thus have to learn a new way of reasoning if they are going to communicate satisfactorily with Americans. In the sentence "I don’t think that coat goes very well with the rest of your outfit" (Para. 3), the word "outfit" most probably means ______.
In China, it is unlawful ______ (未经许可砍伐树木).
After graduation from college, Hawk decided to ______ (放弃学医，开始学物理).
Relax and Live Have you ever felt sick in your stomach during a test Have you had days when you were so loaded down with homework that you had trouble sleeping Have you ever been so worried about something that you ended up with a terrible headache If so, then you are having stress. You’ve probably heard people say, "Wow, I’m really stressed out" or "This is making me totally stressed." Maybe you hear adults say this kind of things all the time. It is commonly believed that only rich middle-aged businessmen suffer from stress. In fact, anyone may become ill as a result of stress if they experience a lot of worry over a long period and their health is not particularly good. Stress can be a friend or an enemy, it can warn you that you are under too much pressure and should change your way of life. It can kill you if you don’t notice the warning signals. Doctors agree that it is probably the biggest single cause of illness in the Western world. What Is Stress Stress is what you feel when you are worried or uncomfortable about something. This worry in your mind can make your body feel bad. You may feel angry, scared, or afraid -- which can give you a stomachache or a headache. When you’re stressed you may not feel like sleeping or eating. You also may have trouble paying attention at school and remembering things at home. What Causes Stress Plenty of things can cause stress in our life. Our living and working conditions may put us under stress. Overcrowding in large cities, traffic jams, competition for jobs, uncertainty about the future, any big change in our lives, may be stressful. If you have changed jobs or moved house in recent months you are more likely to fall ill than if you haven’t. And more people commit suicide in times of inflation. What Does Stress Do to Our Bodies When we are very frightened and worried, our bodies produce certain chemicals to help us fight what is troubling us. Unfortunately, these chemicals are bad to the body. And if we don’t use up these chemicals, or if we produce too many of them, they may actually harm us. The parts of the body that are most affected by stress are the stomach, heart, skin, head and back. Stress can cause car accidents, heart attacks, and alcoholism (酗酒), and may even drive people to suicide. What Can We Do About Stress As with all illnesses, prevention is better than cure. A very common danger signal is the inability to relax. "When you’re taking work home~ when you can’t enjoy an evening with friends, when you haven’t time for outdoor exercise -- that is the time to stop and ask yourself whether your present life really suits you," says one family doctor. "Then it’s time to join a relaxation class, or take up dancing, painting or gardening." And once you recognize that you’re feeling stressed, there are several things you can do. You can try talking about what’s bothering you with an adult you trust, like a parent or teacher. Talk about what’s been on your mind and how it makes you feel. An adult may have ideas about how to solve whatever is worrying you or making you uncomfortable. Scientists have worked out some medicine to help people who are under too much stress.
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