Question 46-50
What happens to someone living in a different culture? The experience can be like riding a
roller coaster. People can experience both __46__ and depression in a very short period. They can
__47__ between loving and hating the new country. Often, but not always, there is an initial period
when newcomers feel enthusiasm and excitement. The cultural differences they experience at first
can be __48__ rather than troubling. At first, there is often a high level of interest and motivation
because the newcomers are eager to become familiar with the new culture. Life seems exciting,
novel, __49__, and stimulating. However, after a while, the newness and strangeness of being in
another country can influence emotions in a __50__ way. They become lonely, homesick, and
helpless in some way. Many people in a new culture do not realize that their problems, feelings, and
mood changes are common. These are common symptoms of culture shock. 【題組】47. (A) evacuate (B) fluctuate (C) degenerate (D) abbreviate