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In Cities in the USA, there are clocks in most stores, factories, and other buildings. Radio announcers
(广播员) give the correct time during the day. 1.
They want to do certain things at certain times. They
don't want to be late.
But time is not so important to people everywhere. 2.
You will find that people living there do not like
to rush. If you have an appointment (约会) with some friends, they will probably be late, 3.
Even the
radio programs may not begin on time. 4.
In South America, many people think of a clock as a machine. 5.
They don't want a clock or any
machine to affect (影响) their lives so much.
A. Suppose you visit a country in South America.
B. They say if people do everything on time, they are letting clocks control (控制) their lives.
C. People there think that it is important to know the time.
D. The radio announcers don't think it is important to announce the exact time.
E. They don't want to arrive on time. |