Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official or executive always takes 51_______ time to be polite and offer refreshments. No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality. The "conference visit" is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business 52_______ strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is 53_______ several times by people who come into the room unannounced, 54_______ or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and 55_______. Act 56_______ you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted. Making decisions 57_______ is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness in doing business in the Middle East that 58_______ a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions. 59_______ is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time. Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. Try to 60_______ the decision-maker regarding your product service immediately and get to know him on a friend basis. Do your 61_______. Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions. Familiarize yourself with the Moslem and national holidays. 62_______ a visit during Ramadan, the Moslem month of fasting. Most Arab countries have six-day workweek form. Saturday through Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves only three and a half workdays shared. Remember this in planning your appointments. Moslems do not eat pork. Some are strict about the religion’s prohibition against alcoholic beverages. If you are not sure, wait for your 63_______to suggest the proper thing to drink. When an Arab says yes, he may mean "64_______". When he says maybe, he probably means "no". You seldom get a direct "no" from an Arab because it is considered 65_______. Also, he does not want to close his options. Instead of “no”, he will say “inshallah”, which means, “if God is willing”. On the other hand, "yes" does not necessarily mean "yes". A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest. 51. A. extra B. little C. dinner D. no 52. A. at the mention of B. in the presence of C. on behalf of D. with the help of 53. A. honored B. hosted C. interrupted D. interpreted 54. A. sneeze B. signal C. wave D. whisper 55. A. cry B. leave C. smile D. stand 56. A. as though B. if only C. even if D. so that 57. A. carefully B. finally C. quickly D. unwillingly 58. A. encourages B. greets C. puzzles D. welcomes 59. A. Bravery B. Courage C. Diligence D. Patience 60. A. admire B. identify C. respect D. thank 61. A. experiment B. homework C. pray D. business 62. A. Avoid B. Pay C. Reject D. Request 63. A. boss B. friend C. host D. official 64. A. yes B. no C. maybe D. inshallah 65. A. direct B. formal C. hospitable D. impolite

Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government official or executive always takes 51_______ time to be polite and offer refreshments. No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality.      The "conference visit" is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business 52_______ strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is 53_______ several times by people who come into the room unannounced, 54_______ or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and 55_______. Act 56_______ you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted.      Making decisions 57_______ is not an Arab custom. There is a vagueness in doing business in the Middle East that 58_______ a newcomer. Give yourself lots of time and ask lots of questions. 59_______ is an important quality. You may have to wait two or three days to see high-level government officials as they are very busy. Give yourself enough time. Personal relationships are very important. They are the key to doing business in Arab countries. Try to 60_______ the decision-maker regarding your product service immediately and get to know him on a friend basis. Do your 61_______. Be prepared to discuss details of your product or proposal. Be ready to answer technical questions. Familiarize yourself with the Moslem and national holidays. 62_______ a visit during Ramadan, the Moslem month of fasting. Most Arab countries have six-day workweek form. Saturday through Thursday. When matched with the Monday to Friday practice in most Western countries, it leaves only three and a half workdays shared. Remember this in planning your appointments. Moslems do not eat pork. Some are strict about the religion’s prohibition against alcoholic beverages. If you are not sure, wait for your 63_______to suggest the proper thing to drink.      When an Arab says yes, he may mean "64_______". When he says maybe, he probably means "no". You seldom get a direct "no" from an Arab because it is considered 65_______. Also, he does not want to close his options. Instead of “no”, he will say “inshallah”, which means, “if God is willing”. On the other hand, "yes" does not necessarily mean "yes". A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest.                      51. A. extra            B. little            C. dinner            D. no      52. A. at the mention of  B. in the presence of  C. on behalf of        D. with the help of      53. A. honored         B. hosted           C. interrupted         D. interpreted      54. A. sneeze          B. signal            C. wave             D. whisper      55. A. cry             B. leave            C. smile             D. stand      56. A. as though        B. if only           C. even if            D. so that      57. A. carefully        B. finally           C. quickly            D. unwillingly      58. A. encourages      B. greets           C. puzzles            D. welcomes      59. A. Bravery         B. Courage         C. Diligence          D. Patience      60. A. admire          B. identify         C. respect             D. thank      61. A. experiment      B. homework        C. pray              D. business      62. A. Avoid          B. Pay             C. Reject             D. Request      63. A. boss           B. friend            C. host               D. official      64. A. yes            B. no               C. maybe            D. inshallah      65. A. direct          B. formal           C. hospitable          D. impolite