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For Americans, time is money. They say, You only get so much time in this life; youd better use it wisely. The ______ will not be better than the past or present, as Americans are( 2) ______ to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activities. Thus, Americans ______ a well-organized person, one who has a written list of things to do and a ______ for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is ______ of other peoples time. They do not _______ peoples time with conversation or other activity that has no ______ beneficial outcome.
The American attitude toward time is not ______shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to regard time as ________________. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the States is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day.
In this context _______________. McDonalds, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a country where many people want to spend the least amount of time preparing and eating meals. As McDonalds restaurants __________, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency, and shiny cleanliness.
参考答案:
(1) future
trained
admire
schedule
considerate
waste
visible
necessarily
something that is simply there around them, not something they can use
the fast food industry can be seen as a clear example of American cultural product
spread around the world, they have been viewed as symbols of American society and culture
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