阅读理解 When students from other countries come to the United States, they are sometimes shocked at the informality in American college and university classes. For

阅读理解 When students from other countries come to the United States, they are sometimes shocked at the informality in American college and university classes. For example, American professors do not dress up and they generally call their students by their first names. Students can speak out in class, without raising their hands. Students can drink coffee, tea, juice, or soft drink during class.

Foreign students can usually get used to these differences easily. However, tow examples of American informality are very difficult for some to understand. First, American students call their teachers by their first names. Instead of calling a teacher Mr. Smith or Professor Johnson, they call them Tom or Barbara. In some countries, students are not allowed to do that. Second, American students sometimes criticize(批评) the ideas of their teacher. They might also give their teachers suggestions about changing something in the class. In many countries, students cannot openly criticize their teachers or classes.

Thus, some foreign students feel shocked, embarrassed and uncomfortable in American classrooms. They have two choices. One, they can imitate(模仿) the behavior. of the American students. But this will make them feel uncomfortable and disrespectful. Two, they can continue to follow their own customs. But in this case, the American teachers and students might think that the foreign students are too formal or too quiet.

What is the solution to this problem？ This is no easy answer. However, time will help to solve the problem, because foreign students will become used to the new behavior.

1. How do foreign students normally feel when they first step into the American classrooms？

A. Shocked.

B. Afraid.

C. Relaxed.

D. Nervous.

2. What is Professor Edward A. Johnson usually called by his student？

A. Professor Johnson.

B. Mr. Johnson.

C. Edward.

D. Professor Edward.

3. What would American students do in the class？

A. Laughing at their teachers.

B. Openly criticizing their teachers.

C. Doing what they want to do.

D. Listening to every word their teachers say.

4. How would a foreign student feel if he tries to imitate the behavior. of the American students？

A. Disrespectful.

B. Easy.

C. Polite.

D. Angry.

5. If a foreign student continues to follow his own customs, the American teachers and students might think that __________.

A. he is too proud

B. he does not want to communicate

C. he is too formal or too quiet

D. he is embarrassed

6. How can this problem be solved according to the passage？

A. Foreign students should seek advice from their native classmates.

B. Foreign students should continue to follow the customs of their home countries.

C. American professors should show respect to foreign students and change their behavior.

D. Time will help foreign students to get used to the behavior. in American classes.

7. What does the word “informality” probably mean？

A. 信息

B. 和谐

C. 无礼

D. 非正式性