Different countries have different greeting customs. Now let’ read this article to know more about the greeting customs in different cultures.
France French people greet each other with a handshake, but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks(面颊)when they meet. They do this when meeting and before leaving. |
South Korea In South Korea, it is a sign of respect for people to bow when greeting each other. In South Korea, a bow is followed by a handshake. However, South Korea women do not shake hands with western men, instead, they bow slightly. |
Brazil Kissing women on the cheek is a common way of greeting. In a formal situation, a handshake is often done to show respect. Men should shake hands before and after meeting, and once they have become familiar(熟悉的)with each other,a light hug is often given to each other. |
Ghana In a social situation, it's polite to greet everyone in the room. A handshake is used in greeting, and one palm(手掌)must directly touch the other palm. It's considered impolite to touch the back of the hand. |
1.Two close French friends will kiss each other on the_________when they meet.
A.palm B.cheek C.arm
2.South Korean women do not shake hands with_________.
A.western men B.western women C.Chinese men
3.In Brazil, it is very common to_________for two familiar men.
A.bow to each other B.kiss on the cheek C.give a light hug
4.Which of the following customs is about Ghana?
A.Friends can give a light hug to each other.
B.People can give a nod or a handshake to others.
C.It’s impolite to touch the back of the hand.
5.Which is probably the best title for the passage?
A.Greeting Customs in Different Cultures
B.How to Behave Politely
C.Friends Should Greet Each Other
Bill,a thirteen—year old boy,thought he had grown up to be a man.But his parents told him,“You won’t be a real man_____you begin to think about helping others.”
One morning,his parents gave him some_____to buy some milk for them.Outside a shop he saw a homeless old man who looked very_____.Bill went to him and asked,“What’s wrong with you?’’
The old man answered,“I’m hungry.I haven’t had any food for two days.”
At the thought of his parents’words,Bill said to the old man,“Let’s go to the_____.”
When they got there,Bill asked the-waiter to bring out bread and coffee to the old man.The old man finished the meal quickly.After the waiter______the plate and the cup, the old man said,“Sorry for giving you so much_____.I’m fine now.I’ll_____forget your kindness!You are a very good young man.”
Bill was_____when he heard this.Just when he wanted to_____the meal,the waiter came.Bill and the old man learned in surprise that the food was free.They needed to pay______because it was the birthday of the boss,and they were the first customers(顾客)that day.
1.A.since B.until C.because D.before
2.A.money B.time C.bags D.freedom
3.A.dirty B.quiet C.sick D.angry
4.A.park B.library C.hospital D.restaurant
5.A.sent out B.got down C.gave back D.took away
6.A.excuse B.advice C.trouble D.difficulty
7.A.never B.always C.usually D.sometimes
8.A.nervous B.pleased C.sorry D.shy
9.A.pay for B.ask for C.wait for D.care for
10.A.anything B.everything C.something D.nothing
—I’d like to choose light blue as the color of our bedroom.
—_________.The color brings us a calm and peaceful feeling.
A.No way B.Sounds great C.I can’t decide
I tried to make the baby_________by singing, and that worked well at last.
A.stop crying B.to stop crying C.stop to cry
The latest mobile phone_________in China.
A.will make B.is made C.has made
John really doesn’t know_________.
A.whether has his father bought him
B.what has his father bought him
C.what his father has bought him