第五．
In the U.S., however, it is taken as a sign of skillfulness or being competent to solve a problem, or fulfill a job successfully, with speed. Usually, the more important a task is, the more capital, energy, and attention will be poured into it in order to “get it moving‖. (5 points)
正确答案：
但在美国， 能迅速而成功地解决问题而完成工作，则被认为是有水平、有能力的标志。通常，工作越重要，投入的资金、精力和注意力就越多，其目的是“使工作开展起来”。
第六．
1. Do you think studying in a different country is something that sounds very exciting? Like many young people who leave home to study in another country, do you think you would have lots of desirable fun? Certainly, it is a new experience, which brings the opportunity of discovering fascinating things and a feeling of freedom. In spite of these advantages, however, there are also some challenges you will encounter. Because your views may clash with the different beliefs, norms, values, and traditions that exist in different countries, you may have difficulty adjusting to a new culture and to those parts of the culture not familiar to you. This is culture shock. (11 points) 正确答案：
你认为在异乡留学是一种听上去非常让人兴奋的事情吗？你认为你会像许多离家去另一个国家学习的年轻人一样会得到许多令人向往的乐趣吗？这当然是人生的新的经历，它会给你带来机会，会发现许多迷人的东西，获得一种自由感。然而尽管有这些好处，你也会遇到挑战。因为你的观点可能会与存在于不同国家的不同信念、准则、价值观念和传统发生冲突。（在适应一种新的文化及该文化中你不熟悉的那些部份时，你也许会遇到困难。这就是文化冲击。
2. Some new arrivals will come from cultures where it is considered impolite to work too quickly. Unless a certain amount of time is allowed to elapse (流逝), it seems in their eyes as if the task being considered were significant, not worthy of proper respect. Assignments are, consequently, felt to be given added weight by the passage of time. (6 points)
正确答案：
有些初来美国的人很可能来自其他的文化背景，在那里人们认为工作太快是一种失礼。在他们看来，如果不是花一定时间来处理某件事的话，则这件事就好像无足轻重，不值得给予适当的重视。因此，人们觉得时间会增加所做事情的重要性。
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