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　　1.Most people agree that the direct, assertive (过分自信的）American personality is a virtue, but it sometimes surprises foreigners. In many cultures, respect for older people or those in positions of authority keeps others from expressing their true feelings. But in the U.S., children often argue with their parents, students may disagree with their teachers, and citizens may express opposition to the actions of the government. If the soup has anything in it or the meat is too lough to cat, the diner can complain to the waiter; if the boss makes a mistake, an employee will politely point it out.
　　大多数人都认同，直接而过分自信的美国性格是一种美德，但是它有时候又会让外国人感到惊讶。在许多文化中，尊敬长辈或是有权势的人，会使得他人不去表达他们的真情实感。但是在美国。孩子们经常和他们的父母争论，学生们也会与他们的老师产生分歧，而公民们会对的行为表达反对意见。如果汤里面有什么东西，或者肉吃起来太硬，顾客会对服务员抱怨；如果老板犯了错，员工也会礼貌地指出。
　　2.Some straight talk about the American character must include the admission that Americans have their faults. The extremely comPETitive nature of Americans is probably their worst fault. Of course,competition isn’t always bad. As a matter of fact, it promotes excellence by encouraging individuals and businesses to try to do their best. But the desire to get ahead of others sometimes causes people to do things that are unkind and even dishonest.Also, Americans admire what is practical, fast, efficient, and fresh. Sometimes they fail to understand and appreciate practices that have greater respect for more traditional, leisurely ways of doing things. On the other hand, people from other cultures may dislike the practical, challenging American lifestyle.
　　一些关于美国性格的坦率谈话，必然会承认美国人也有他们自己的缺点。美国人这种极端的竞争天性可能是他们糟糕的缺点。当然，竞争并不总是坏事。事实上，通过鼓励个人或是企业去尽其所能来提升自我。但是领*他人的渴望，有时候会让人们做出不友好，甚至是不诚实的事。同样，美国人欣赏实用，快速，高效，又新鲜的东西。有时候，他们会没法理解和欣赏那些更加尊敬传统，也更加悠闲的做事方式。另外，来自其他文化的人们，也许不会喜欢，实用而又有挑战性的美式生活方式。
　　3.Despite culture differences, most foreigners give Americans credit for their virtues.Americans are generally viewed as friendly, adaptable, energetic, and kind-hearted. Most newcomers to the U.S. like Americans, and the feeling is usually mutual. Perhaps the greatest American virtue is a deep interest in new ideas and new people. In a nation of immigrants, the foreigner does not remain an outsider for long.
　　尽管文化有所区别，大多数的外国人还是会因美国人的美德而赞扬他们。美国人通常都被视为是友善，适应性强，并且热心的。大多数刚到美国的人都会喜欢美国人，而且这种感觉通常是相互的。可能好的美国品格就是对于新观点和新朋友的浓厚兴趣。在一个国家，外国人很快就能融入。
　　42.One of the faults in the American character is______ .
　　A.their dishonesty
　　B.their inefficiency
　　C.their strong desire for freshness
　　D.their strong desire to get ahead of others
　　题干的中文翻译为：美国文化中的一个错误是______.
　　A选项：他们的不诚实
　　B选项：他们的低效
　　C选项：他们对新鲜事物的强烈渴望
　　D选项：他们对领*他人的强烈渴望
　　第二段的“The extremely competitive nature of Americans is probably their worst fault.”明确指出，极端的竞争天性可能是美国人糟糕的缺点。这一表述与D选项相同，ABC选项都没有出现在原文中，所以都要排除。正确答案就是D。
　　这道题考察大家根据原文细节进行判断的能力。大家要注意文中没有出现过的选项内容，就是不符合事实的错误选项，就要予以排除。