natural for two people to start talking in a café. This is something that doesn't happen in Shanghai. At home, I'd never just start chatting with a stranger. I like that it's easy to meet new people here.

21. What did Jessie learn on August 31?

A. Students in Chicago prefer shopping.

B. People in Chicago sleep less than people in Shanghai.

C. Streets in Chicago are less busy than those in Shanghai.

D. Business hours in Chicago are shorter than those in Shanghai.

22. How do American students behave in class?

A. They express their opinions directly.

B. They show no respect for their teacher.

C. They try to attract the teacher's attention.

D. They seldom cut in on the teacher's speech.

23. When meeting a stranger, people in Chicago seem to be _____.

A. shy B. nervous

C. communicative D. defensive

24. What does the text mainly tell us?

A. A girl's experience of culture shock in a foreign country.

B. The differences between China and America.

C. How to make friends with foreigners.

D. How to live a happy life abroad.

★★★☆☆