can begin the process of learning and feeling more like a global citizen.

　　 Remember people are different, but sometimes they really aren't. While in Spain, you may wonder why people are dining so late in the evening, why fewer people own Apple products, why restaurants rarely provide indoor seating, and so much more. Instead of getting caught up in the human condition of always asking why, sometimes it can just be comforting to just recognize that we are all humans. We are motivated and influenced by very similar desires, ideas, and even fears.

　　 Separate yourself from American culture. If you're looking to find Americans, you'll find them in Spain, but why would you choose to study abroad and then not fully immerse yourself in the culture? Be cautious of when you are judging or even rejecting the culture, and understand when to remind yourself of the purpose for the trip.

　　【文章大意】　本文为议论文，题材为社会文化类。初到一个陌生的国家，人们难免会感到不适应，对周遭的人或物充满好奇甚至不理解。本文针对这一现象提出了一些建议。

　　1. How did the author react when she landed in Spain?

　　A．She felt uneasy. B．She was relaxed.

　　C．She was thrilled. D．She felt shocked.

　　解析：A　推理判断题。根据第一段的Yet, when I landed in Spain, I was mentally unprepared for the many differences between American and Spanish culture可知，作者感到很不自在。

　　2. What does the underlined sentence in Para. 3 mean?

　　A．We'd better do our best to accept the difference.

　　B．Things abroad aren't necessarily worse but different.

　　C．Traveling abroad isn't always a pleasant experience.

　　D．There are many words to describe experiences abroad.

　　解析：B　句意理解题。根据第三段的"Different"is the more appropriate word可知，作者意在表达当你出国后，对周遭的事物感到不适应开始念起本国的好并没有多大意义，因为它们并不一定不好，只是环境不同，不一样罢了。

　　3. According to the text, how should we treat the locals when we're abroad?

　　A．We should turn to them if we have any doubts.

B．We should remember they're totally different.