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1、大学四级-1925 及答案解析(总分:713.00,做题时间:90 分钟)一、Part Writing(总题数:1,分数:106.00)1.介绍你自己2说明你为什么想在该校学习3表示你的感谢(分数:106.00)_二、Part Reading Compr(总题数:1,分数:70.00)For American Workers in China, a Culture ClashAs more Americans go to China to take jobs, more Chinese and Americans are working side by side. These cross-cu
2、ltural partnerships, while beneficial in many ways, are also highlighting tensions that expose differences in work experience, pay levels and communication.In the last few years, a growing number of Americans in their 20s and 30s have been heading to China for employment, attracted by its faster-gro
3、wing economy and lower jobless rate. Their Chinese co- workers are often around the same age.“The tight cooperation of the two countries in business and science makes the Chinese-American pairing one of the most common in the workplace in China,“ said Vas Taras, a management professor at the Univers
4、ity of North Carolina at Greensboro, a specialist in cross-cultural work group management.But the two groups were raised differently.The Americans have had more exposure to free-market principles. “Young Americans were brought up in a commercial environment,“ said Neng Zhao, 28, a senior associate a
5、t Blue Oak Capital, a private equity firrn (私人投资公司) based in Beijing. “We werent. So the workplace is a unique learning process for my generation.“People in Ms. Zhaos generation were born around or shortly after Deng Xiaoping opened up China to the West, so China has evolved from a government-regula
6、ted economy to a more free-market system in their lifetime. Therefore, they can face a steeper learning curve.Sean Leow, 28, founder of Neocha, a social networking site based in Shanghai, says young Chinese employees often enter jobs with less hands-on preparation. They may also have less understand
7、ing of client services, he said.In addition, he said, “I know a lot of my Chinese colleagues did not do internships (实习) in college,“ in contrast to United States students.Managers hiring workers in China appear to be paying a premium (额外补贴) for Western experience. Foreigners tend to earn 10% to 15%
8、 more than their Chinese counterparts (职位相当的人) in similar positions, said Michael Norman, senior vice president at Sibson Consulting, an American firm.That imbalance does not go unnoticed by Chinese workers. “There is definitely the perception that Americans get paid more for the same work,“ said Ti
9、ng Wang, 25, an associate at WildChina, a travel company based in Beijing.The difference is a function of supply and demand, Mr. Norman said. “If you need the foreigner for their specialized knowledge of the West, companies are willing to pay a little more.“On the other hand, Chinese workers have a
10、deeper understanding of the influences, like Confucianism and Communism, which play a part in their countrys culture and economy.It is necessary for Americans working in China to adjust, said Mr. Norman, who works on management and workforce issues for multinational companies operating in Asia.“In t
11、he West, there is such a premium (重视) on getting things done quickly, but when you come to work in China, you need to work on listening and being more patient and understanding of local ways of doing business,“ he said.Ming Akerman, 25, a senior account executive at Razorfish, a Shanghai-based digit
12、al media firm, is the only American among 40 employees. He says Americans need to understand the importance of building so-called “Guanxi.“ The word means relationships, but has implications beyond the required happy hour, occasional lunches with the boss or networking.“In China, its really expected
13、 that you become friends with your boss and you go out and communicate in a way that doesnt happen in the US“ Mr. Alterman said.The Chinese now rising in the workforce were raised and educated in a system that tended to prize obedience (服从). Their American counterparts may have had more room to ques
14、tion authority and speak their minds. This can affect workplace communication.When Corinne Dillon, 25, was working at a multinational company in Beijing, she noticed that her Chinese colleagues were sometimes hesitant about expressing their opinions, which she thought was rooted in views about hiera
15、rchy (等级制度).“Because foreigners are often in higher positions in companies, or even when they are not, there is sometimes an implicit respect given to them that makes Chinese people not want to directly disagree with them for fear of being perceived as impolite“ said Ms. Dillon, who is now director
16、of sales and marketing at Thats Mandarin, a language school based in Beijing.The difference cuts both ways. Ms. Zhao, of Blue Oak Capital, recalled her first experience working for an American at an American-run agency in Beijing. What her American boss perceived as directness left her feeling asham
17、ed, she said. “1 remember I was so embarrassed when my American boss told me he didnt like something I was doing, right in front of me,“ she said. “The Chinese way would have been much more indirect.“Communication styles, Professor Taras said, can create workplace challenges. “Americans often percei
18、ve the Chinese as less confident and not tough enough, whereas the Chinese may see Americans as rude or inconsiderate.“This, he said, “can lead to conflicts and misunderstandings, but also affect promotion and task assignment choice, and ultimately performance.“What is similar, though, is that both
19、the Americans and the Chinese perceive a glass ceiling. “Most foreign colleagues dont speak good enough Chinese, so their promotion prospects are limited, and on a social and cultural level, young Chinese feel there are barriers that are hard to get past,“ said Ziyu Wen, 28, who works with Americans
20、 in her job as a communications manager in Beijing.Despite the tension, the Chinese-American pairing holds many economic and political benefits for both countries.“China needs workers who understand China and the West, so they can develop a business presence and influence in overseas markets,“ Mr. N
21、orman said.“Likewise, America needs people who truly understand the Chinese, in order to compete and cooperate“ Having Americans working alongside the Chinese in China, he said, “is one of the best ways to cultivate this understanding for the future./(分数:70.00)(1).What is the authors purpose of writ
22、ing the article?A. To inform Americans of some cultural tips on working in China.B. To account for cultural conflicts between China and America.C. To introduce Chinese cultural stories to average Americans.D. To teach Chinese employers how to work with foreigners.(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(2).According to th
23、e passage, one of the factors that attracted young Americans to work in China is _. A. romantic love B. personal fulfillmentC. economic benefits D. new cultural experiences(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(3).According to Vas Taras, it is now common for Americans to work in China because of _. A. the fast pace of g
24、lobalizationB. the great economic crisis in AmericaC. the urgent need of foreign professionals in ChinaD. the close relationship between China and America(分数:7.00)A.B.C.D.(4).Differences between the Chinese and Americans derive from the different ways _. A. they look upon work B. they are brought up
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