What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The meaning of one word may vary in different cultural or linguistic contexts.
B. Language is important as it is the only vehicle for communication.
C. Language competence matters most for one to deal with international business.
D. English isaninternational language, so all people need to learn it well.
According to Para 2, which of the following statementsis NOTTRUE?
A. Language is the most easily-accessible media for a new culture and the primary obstacle to battle in understanding it.
B. It is highly recommended that people know something about the language when they engage in business or other relationships in a new culture
C. If the counterpart knows someone’s language very well or the two are working in a third-language context, there is no need for one to know the counterpart’s language.
D. If someone does business in several countries and he doesn’t know local languages, it is unlikely that the business will be successful.
What is mainly discussed in Para. 3?
A. It is helpful to learn some polite expressions in a foreign language.
B. If people speak the same language, they can understand each other.
C. People should make efforts to learn a foreign language.
D. People should be polite to foreigners.
The examples of the words“quit”(Para. 6, Line 2)and “coach”(Para. 7, Line 1) suggest _________.
A. ThatAmerican English is not standard English
B. That the meaning of the same English word may vary culturally
C. That colloquial language is not the same asthelanguage picked up in class
D. ThatEnglish speakers should be criticized for their inappropriate diction
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