Model 2 Watch the vedio clip and fill in the blanks. u03M2.mpg Susan: Do you find that people in America often walk faster than people in China? Americans (1)__________. John: It’s hard to come to a definite conclusion. Some Americans walk in a leisurely way, and some Chinese hurry all the time. But on the whole, I think you’re right. Susan: (2)___________________________________? John: Americans treasure time. For them, time is tangible. It’s a thing. “Time is money.” You can “spend time”, “waste time”, “save time”. You can even “kill time”! Susan: (3)__________________________________? John: Sure. If you’re 20 minutes late for a business appointment, the other person or persons will be annoyed. They may not trust you anymore. Susan: But as far as I know, English-speaking people may be 15-30 minutes late for a dinner party. John: That’s true. For an informal occasion like that, punctuality is not so important. Also, a boss may keep his employees waiting for a long time. Susan: But if his secretary is late, she’s in trouble. She will probably receive a reprimand. John: How true! Susan: The American worship of time probably (4)___________. John: I agree. And (5)_________________________________. Now people everywhere are rushing, and you go, you find Kentucky Fried Chicken. Susan: But plenty of Chinese are still making appointments saying, “If I am late, wait for me.” John: But with more intercultural communication, I think (6)___________________________, and Chinese will be hurrying everywhere.