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Before moving to Stockholm，I did my research on Sweden and was confident about my move.However，I quickly realized on my first day that so much of what I learned was so very wrong.There are many things that a Google search cannot show about Sweden.
The first is fika.A fika is taking a break from whatever you are doing to enjoy a coffee with friends.Swedes value community highly so it makes sense that they would like to set aside time each day to reconnect with others.Fika is a great time to meet new people as well as catch up with friends!
I grew up in the American South where everyone is very friendly.I found that little things like not being asked my life story at the coffee shop by the waiter upset me.However，Swedish people are not rude.Instead，they practice being lagom，which means “just enough.”
The winters can be very dark and cold，so the Swedish people do not take any sunny day for granted.Since the weather has been fine，I have found myself walking a lot around Stockholm.Often it is easiest to get from place to place by walking，which allows you to see so much of the city and enjoy the fresh air.Though it has been very tiring to get used to，it also has made me feel better about all of the kardem ummabullar that I have been eating!
I think it is important for students who want to study abroad to know that it is hard to move countries no matter how “similar” you may think they may be.You have to jump in with both feet and be patient with yourself as well as others.As long as you keep an open mind and are willing to learn，you will have a great experience!
语篇解读 本文是记叙文。作者从美国到瑞典后遭遇了文化冲击。
1．What do we know about fika?
A．It is a waste of time.
B．It is a Swedish social tradition.
C．It is all about drinking coffee.
D．It is a way to balance life and work.
解析： 细节理解题。由第二段中的“Swedes value community highly so it makes sense that they would like to set aside time each day to reconnect with others.Fika is a great time to meet new people as well as catch up with friends”可知，这是瑞典人的社交传统。
答案： B
2．What does the author think of Swedish people?
A．They are friendly.
B．They seem a bit cold.
C．They appear really rude.
D．They are interested in others’ life.
解析： 细节理解题。由第三段中的“I grew up in the American South where everyone is very friendly.I found that little things like not being asked my life story at the coffee shop by the waiter upset me”可知，作者觉得美国人友好，瑞典人不那么热情。
答案： B
3．Why does the author like walking?
A．It is fun and not very tiring.
B．It is good exercise on cold days.
C．It allows her to enjoy sunny days.
D．It gives her the chance to eat the local food.
解析： 推理判断题。由倒数第二段中的“Often it is easiest to get from place by walking，which allows you to see so much of the city and enjoy the fresh air”和“made me feel better about all of the kardem ummabullar that I have been eating”可知，走路可以让作者呼吸新鲜的空气，更好地了解斯德哥尔摩这座城市，也能消耗卡路里。
答案： C
4．What’ s the author’ s advice for students going abroad?
A．Be careful. B．Be confident.
C．Be openminded. D．Be hardworking.
解析： 推理判断题。由最后一段中的“As long as you keep an open mind and are willing to learn.”可知，作者认为交换生应该思想开放，这样才能学到新东西，在国外有一段愉快的经历。
答案： C
