"Culture shock" occurs as a result of total immersion in new culture. It (51) to "people who have been suddenly transplanted abroad. " Newcomers may be anxious (52) they do not speak the language, know the (53) , or understand people’s behavior in daily life. The visitor finds that "yes" may not always mean "yes", that friendliness does not (54) mean friendship or that statements that appear to be serious are really intended (55) jokes. The foreigner may be unsure as to when to shake hands or embrace, when to (56) conversations, or how to approach a stranger. The (57) . of "culture shock" helps explain feelings of bewilderment and disorientation. Language problems do not account for all the frustrations that people feel. When one is (58) of everything that was once familiar, such as understanding a transportation system, knowing how to register for university classes, (59) knowing how to make friends, difficulties in coping with the new society may (60) .
59（）。
A. but
B. nor
C. or
D. and
参考答案：C
解析：
从句意看，本题要求填入一个表示选择的连接词，应选C项or“或者”。A项but作连接词表示转折，D项and表示并列，B项nor则与否定词neither连用。