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reading comprehension 1. Culture shock is the mental shock of adjusting to a new country and a new culture that is dramatically different from your own. It largely results from the loss of cultural and behavioral cues. Climate, food, landscapes, people and their ways can all seem strange, disturbing or irritating to one experiencing culture shock. However, remember that such reactions are normal, and should be anticipated. As one becomes adjusted to a new culture and attitudes, he or she will begin to ____________. (a) feel normal again (b) appreciate cultural differences (c) learn more about culture shock (d) occasionally desire a change 2. A recent study finds that listening to music before and after surgery helps patients cope with related stress. Blood pressure levels in patients aged 51 to 87 years rose significantly before surgery, but dropped to normal within five minutes of listening to music of their choice. On the other hand, blood pressure levels in a control group remained high. This is convincing evidence that music has beneficial cardiovascular and cognitive effects and __________________ caused by the stress of surgery. (a) quickly eliminates any pain (b) normalizes high blood pressure (c) even disturbs one's peace of mind (d) further increases blood pressure. 3. Dear Ms. Page: Thank you for your recent order from kitchen Tools. However, we regret that we are unable to send you the merchandise you requested because your Visa card has expired. If ___________, please forward your check or other acceptable form of payment and we will be happy to process your order. Thank you. Fran Daniels (a) you want to cancel the order this time (b) you just paid the amount due as of today (c) you have got a new Visa card issued (d) you still want the Power Blender 4. In this age of diversity-worship, it is considered virtually axiomatic that all cultures are ___________. According to this ethos, Western culture is in no way superior to that of African tribalists of...