填空题

For Americans, time is money. They say, "You only get so much time in this life; you’d better use it wisely." The (36) will not be better than the past or present, as Americans are (37) to see things, unless people use their time for constructive activities. Thus, Americans (38) a "well-organized" person, one who has a written list to do and a (39) for doing them. The ideal person is punctual and is (40) of other people’s time. They do not (41) people’s time with conversation or other activity that has no (42) beneficial outcome. The American attitude toward time is not (43) shared by others, especially non- Europeans. They are more likely to regard time as (44) One of the more difficult things many students must adjust to in the States is the notion that time must be saved whenever possible and used wisely ever day. In this context (45) McDonald’s, KFC, and other fast food establishments are successful in a country where many people want to spend the least amount of time preparing and eating meals. As McDonald’s restaurants (46) , bringing not just hamburgers but an emphasis on speed, efficiency and shiny cleanliness.