WRITING
Write a composition on the ANSWER SHEET in about 150 words, basing yourself on one of the texts you have learned.
TOPIC: What is your understanding of “culture shock”？ Use the outline given below.
•Define culture shock;
•Explain the causes and symptoms;
•Give your advice.
        CULTURE SHOCK MIGHT BE CALLED AN OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN SUDDENLY TRANSPLANTED ABROAD. LIKE MOST DISEASES, IT HAS ITS OWN SYMPTOMS.
        CULTURE SHOCK IS CAUSED BY THE ANXIETY THAT RESULTS FROM LOSING ALL OUR FAMILIAR SIGNS AND SYMBOLS OF SOCIAL INTERCOURSE. THOSE SIGNS OR CUES INCLUDE THE THOUSAND AND ONE WAYS WITH WHICH WE ARE FAMILIAR IN THE SITUATION OF DAILY LIFE. SOME OF THE SYMPTOMS OF CULTURE SHOCK ARE: EXCESSIVE WASHING OF THE HANDS; EXCESSIVE CONCERN OVER DRINKING WATER, FOOD DISHES, AND BEDDING; FEAR OF PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH ATTENDANTS; THE ABSENT-MINDED STARE; A FEELING OF HELPLESSNESS AND A DESIRE FOR DEPENDENCE ON LONG-TERM RESIDENTS OF ONE'S OWN NATIONALITY; FITS OF ANGER OVER MINOR FRUSTRATIONS; GREAT CONCERN OVER MINOR PAINS AND ERUPTIONS OF THE SKIN; AND FINALLY, THAT TERRIBLE LONGING TO BE BACK HOME.
        TO OVER COME CULTURE SHOCK, THERE ARE SEVERAL ADVICE TO HELP YOU. IT IS VERY PLEASANT TO TRAVEL AND TO TRY OUT AND EXPLORE WHATEVER IS NEW. YOU SHOULD STICK WITH THE EXPERIENCE AND TRY TO DEAL WITH IT REALISTICALLY. THEN, YOU SHOULD LEARN THE SYSTEMS, PROCEDURES, LANGUAGE, OR NONVERBAL BEHAVIORS OF THE NEW ENVIRONMENT SO THAT YOU CAN COPE WITH IT ON THE BASIS OF SOME MASTERY, COMPETENCE, AND COMFORT. 
