before the party date. But this is not

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　　in all countries. In other areas of the world, it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far

　　12

　　because plans which are made for a date more than a week away tend to be

　　13

　　.

　　The meaning of time

　　14

　　from place to place in the world.

　　15

　　, misunderstandings often arise between people from different cultures that

　　16

　　time differently. For example, promptness (准时) is

　　17

　　greatly in American life. If people are not prompt, they may be regarded as

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　　or not fully responsible. In the US, no one would think of keeping a business partner

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　　for an hour; it would be too rude. A person who is five minutes late is

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　　to make a short apology.

　　1. A. wastes

　　B. communicates

　　C. travels

　　D. delays

　　2. A. special

　　B. valid

　　C. precious

　　D. rare

　　3. A. custom

　　B. deal

　　C. problem

　　D. duty

　　4. A. whenever

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