2013年专四作文真题附范文:节约花钱

Time-conscious Americans Americans value time and they believe that neither advance nor retreat. Therefore, they are constantly exploring and working on research and experimentation. Americans believe that working hours are valuable and everyone seems to be in a hurry. Being busy is part of the rhythm of their lives. Newcomers to the United States may also miss leisurely business conversations. Americans do not evaluate visitors by prolonged small talk. They are used to getting down to business quickly. Americans tend to hold meetings on television screens more often than not, except that the final agreement will be signed on its own. They meet on television screens, hold teleconferences and solve international problems by satellite Americans like to use labor-saving devices and they try every means to save time. They make a habit of making private visits after work or during weekend gatherings.