A. there was no clear explanation for Robert's recovery

B. many doctors came because Robert was badly injured

C. Robert's wife sent for doctors immediately after the shock

D. a sudden Injury In the head led to Robert's recovery

7. What's the best title of the whole passage?

A. A Terrible Electrical Accident B. Robert Edwards and His Wife

C. What a Sudden Shock D. An Unforgettable Experience

　To understand how Americans think about things, it is necessary to understand "the point". Americans mention it often:"Let's get right to the point." They will say, "My point is..." "What's the point of all this?" 　　

The "point" is the idea or piece of information that Americans suppose is, or should be, at the center of people's thinking, writings, and spoken comments. Speakers and writers are supposed to "make their points clear", meaning that they are supposed to say or write clearly the idea or piece of information they wish to express. 　　

People from many other cultures have different ideas about the point. Africans traditionally tell stories that express the thoughts they have in mind, rather than stating the point clearly. Japanese traditionally speak indirectly, leaving the listener to figure out what the point is. Thus, while an American might say to a friend, "I don't think that coat goes very well with the rest of your outfit," a Japanese might say, "Maybe another coat would look even better than the one you have on." Americans value a person who "gets right to the point". Japanese are likely to consider such a person insensitive if not rude. 　　

Chinese and Japanese languages are characterized by vagueness(含糊）. The precision and directness Americans associate with "the point" cannot be achieved, at least not with any grace, in Chinese and Japanese. Speakers of those languages thus have to learn a new way of reasoning and expressing their ideas if they are going to communicate satisfactorily with Americans.

8. According to the passage, Americans expect speakers and writers to _____. 　

A. express their personal views 　 　B. be clear about their main ideas 　　

C. be honest about their true feelings 　D. give as much information as possible

9. Which of the following peoples will tell a story to express what they have in mind? 　　

A. Americans.　 B. Chinese. C. Japanese.　 D. Africans.

10. The underlined word "outfit" in the third paragraph probably means _____. 　　

A. appearance 　 B. behavior C. speech D. look

11. In order to communicate with Americans satisfactorily, speakers of Chinese need to _____. 　

A. mind their manners