试题题干
The paragraph is followed by an incomplete phrase or sentence which summarizes the main idea of the paragraph. Choose the missing words of the phrase or sentence.
The meanings of time differ in different parts of the world. Thus, misunderstandings arise between people from cultures that treat time differently. Time is valued highly in American life. If people do not show up on time when they have an appointment, they may be regarded as impolite or not responsible,
Being （）, a virtue in American culture.
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试题解析
本段主要讲述的是在美国文化中守时的重要性。时间的意义在世界上不同的地区是不尽相同的。因此，来自时间观念不同的文化中的人们之间会产生误会。美国人在生活中对时间高度重视。如果在约会的时候，有人没有按时出现，那么他们可能会被看作是没有礼貌或没有责任感的人。punctual 准时的，守时的。