[单项选择]（　） is communication between people from different cultures (their cultural perceptions and symbol systems are distinct enough to alter the communication event).
A. Linguistic communication
B. Lingua franca
C. Cultural transmission
D. Cross-cultural communication

[简答题]People from different cultures keep different value systems and have different ways of looking at things. Failing to recognize these cultural differences will lead to misunderstanding.
Write on ANSWER SHEET TWO a composition of about 200 words on the following topic:

You are to write in three parts.
In the first part, state the necessity of dealing with the cultural differences.
In the second part, state specifically what your suggested ways are.
In the last part, bring what you have written to a natural conclusion or a summary.
Marks will be awarded for content, organization, grammar and appropriateness. Failure to follow the instructions may result in a loss of marks.

[单项选择]Cultural Differences People from different cultures sometimes do things that make each other uncomfortable, sometimes without realizing it. Most Americans have 1 been out of the country and have very 2 experience with foreigners. But they are usually spontaneous (由衷的), friendly and open, and enjoy 3 new people, having guests and bringing people together formally or informally. They tend to use first names 4 most situations and speak freely about themselves. So if your American hosts do something that 5 you uncomfortable, try to let them know how you feel. Most people will 6 your honesty and try not to make you uncomfortable again. And you"ll all 7 something about another culture! Many travelers find 8 easier to meet people in the US than in other countries. They may just come up and introduce themselves or even invite you over 9 they really know you. Sometimes Americans are said to be superficially (表面上) 10 . Perhaps it seems so, but they are probably just having a good time. Just like anywhere else, it 11 time to become real friends 12 people in the US. If and when you 13 with American friends, they will probably 14 introducing you to their friends and family, and if they seem proud to 15 you, it"s probably because they are. Relax and enjoy it!
A. ever
B. always
C. never
D. often

[单项选择]R: People from different countries do things differently. Shall I tell you about my worst mistake in China
M: Go on, tell me.
R: It was on my first trip to China. Some Chinese people at my school were very kind to me. At the end of my stay I took then, some white flowers, but they didn’t look very happy.
M: Oh, a bad mistake! I also have a story about flowers. I went to my teacher’s house for a party when I was in France. So I took some red roses. I reached the house and gave them to my teacher’s wife. She laughed and her face went red. But my teacher didn’t laugh.
R: Oh! Red roses mean "You love her" if you give red roses to a woman.

The two stories tell us that ______.
A. people from different countries do things differently
B. people from different countries do the same thing
C. people often give flowers to other people