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【正文】 itute of Education. She argues that disc rimination against girls is so deeply in co educational schools that single sex classes are the only answer. Her case is based on tape recordings of her own and other teachers lessons. Many of them, like Spender, had deliberately set out to give girls a fair chance. “ Sometimes,” says Spender, “ I have even thought I have gone too far and have spent more time with the girls than the boys.” The tapes proved otherwise. In 10 taped lessons (in secondary school and college), Spender never gave the girls more than 42 per cent of her attention (the average was 38 percent) and never gave the boys less than 58 percent. There were similar results for other teachers, both male and female. In other words, when teachers give girls more than a third of their time, they feel that they are cheating the boys of their rightful share. And so do the boys themselves. “ She always asks the girls all the questions,” said one boy in a classroom where 34 per cent of the teachers time was allocate d to girls. “ She doesnt like boys, and just listens to the girls.” said a boy in another class, where his sex got 63 per cent of teacher attention. Boys regarded two thirds of the teachers time as a fair deal — and when they got less they caused trouble in class and even plained to higher authority. “ Its important to keep their attention,” said one teacher, “ Otherwise, they play you up something awful.” Spender concludes that, in mixed classes, if the girls are as boisterous and pushy as the boys, they are considered “ unladylike” , if they are docile and quiet, they are ignored. 26. If boys are better treated in class, ____ would be better. A) single sex classes and co educational classes B) co educational classes C) single sex classes D) None of the above 27. Dale Spender obtained the evidence for her claims by ____ . A) her own lessons in secondary school and college B) the other teachers tape recordings C) both male and female teachers D) tape recordings of her own and other teachers lessons 28. What are the boys reactions when girls are given more attention? A) They will keep the teachers attention again. B) They will make some trouble and plain to the headmaster. C) They will play up the teacher something awful. D) They will feel they are cheated by teachers. 29. The word “ boisterous” in the last paragraph probably means ____. A) rough B) brave C)troublesome D) emotional 30. The best title for this passage would be ____. A) boys are teachers pets B) boys do better in co educational classes C) single sex classes are better than co eduationed classes D) girls do better than boys Questions 31 to 35 are based on the following passage: Gestures arent the only area in which the unwary traveler can get tripped up. Foreign cultures adhere to different business customs and behavior. For example: Caffeine junkies should restrain themselves in the Middle East.“ Three cups of tea or coffee is usually the polite limit in offices and during social calls,” counsels “ Travel Pak, ” a free publication of Alia, the Royal Jordanian Airline. “ But if your host keeps going, you also may continue sipping. If youve had your fill, give your empty cup a quick twist a sort of wiggle— as you hand it back. That means “ No more, thank you.” Middle East visitors also should not be surprised “ if others barge right into the office in the middle of your conversation with the person you are seeing,” notes “ Travel Pak.” An old Arab custom calls for keeping an “ open office.” The British, however, consider it impolite to interrupt a visitor, even after all business has been transacted. The mercial caller is expected to be sensitive to this point, know when to stop, and initiate his or her own departure. In Japan certain guests at evening business gatherings will leave early. They should be allowed to leave without effusive good byes. The Japanese consider formal departures to be disruptive in such cases and disturbing to remaining guests. In Scandinavia and Finland business guests may be asked to shed their clothes and join their hosts in a sauna. The invitation is a sign that a good working relationship has been established. In the Arab world, the word “ no” must be mentioned three times before it is accepted. In contrast, it is considered good business manners to make many and long efforts to pick up the check. In the Peoples Republic of China, gift giving is considered an insult, says Patrick J. Lewis, President of Club Universe, a Los Angeles tour operator. “ If you want to give someone a gift, make sure its modest in value. This will not be considered offensive, but it may be declined, ” The Chinese manner of expressing friendship and wele is to clap. Lewis adds. “ You may be greeted with clapping when entering a factory, hospital, mune, or school. Politeness dictates that you respond with applause, even though it may seem like youre clapping for yourself.” 31. In the Middle East, it is considered ____. A) impolite to drink at least 3 cups of coffee B) impolite to drink more than 3 cups of coffee unless your host drinks more C) polite to ask the host to give you as more as he can D) polite to leave a party as early as you want 32. In Japan, the guest at an evening party will ____. A) leave early without saying good bye B) stay as long as he can C) stay to have a swimming with the host D) present their business cards immediately 33. In Finland, business guests may ____. A) take flowers to the host B) send an expensive gift to the host C) have a swimming or sauna with the host D) present a business card 34. In China, a gift to the host means ____. A) attemption to praise the host B) a modest manner C) a respondence of applause D)