Question

【题目】“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.

There are obvious ways of greeting people in French. When you meet someone new, it’s usual to shake his hand firmly and always look at the person in the eye. 【2】

Dress well. 【3】 Your business clothing is a reflection of your success and social status. Always try to be 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.TheFrenchdrawinformationaboutpeoplebasedontheirappearance.

B.Thisisatimeforrelationshipbuilding.

C.Maybeyouhaveheardtheexpression.

D.LanguageshouldbethefocusofanyoneplanningtodobusinessinFrance.

E.Becarefulwithaddingsalt,pepperorsaucestoyourfood.

F.Whenyoumeetafriend,kissingiscommon.

G.EnglishandFrencharebothspokeninformaloccasions.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】F

【3】A

【4】B

【5】E

【解析】试题分析：本文讲述法国的一些习俗。

【1】D 从后面的句子：法国人对他们的语言很自豪，因此任何语言说的不好的人可能会冒着被他的法国同事或生意伙伴不尊重的危险。可知语言很重要。选D（任何打算在法国做生意的人都要把语言作为中心。）符合上下文。

【2】F 空前句意：当你第一次见到某人个，你可以紧紧握住他的手并且看着他的眼睛。故这里F（当你遇到朋友，亲吻是很正常的。）符合上下文。

【3】A 空前句意：穿着合理。空后句意：你的西装反应了你的成功和社会地位。可知法国人很注重外貌。故这里选A（法国人依据外貌判断人。）符合上下文。

【4】B从前面的句子：normally take up to two hours（通常要花费2个小时），可知午餐是建立关系的时间。选B。

【5】E 从后面的句子：This may suggest that you find the food tasteless（这可能表明你发现食物没有味道。）。可知这里选E（谨慎向你的食物里加盐、辣椒或酱油。）符合上下文。