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  3. For Americans, time is money. They say, "You only get so much time in this l

For Americans, time is money. They say, "You only get so much time in this l

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问题     For Americans, time is money. They say, "You only get so much time in this life; you’d better use it wisely." The future will not be better than the past or present, as Americans are【B1】______ to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activities. Thus, Americans 【B2】______ a "well-organized" person, one who has a written list of things to do and a 【B3】______ for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and【B4】______ other people’s time. They do not waste people’s time with conversation or other activity that has no【B5】______, beneficial outcome.
    The American attitude toward time is not【B6】______ shared by others, especially non-Europeans. They are more likely to【B7】______something that is simply there around them, not something they can use. One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the States is the【B8】______ that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely every day.
    In this context the fast food industry can【B9】______ a clear example of an American cultural product. McDonald’s, 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 McDonald’s restaurants spread around the world, they have been viewed as【B10】______of American society and culture, bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency; and shiny cleanliness. [br] 【B8】
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