Question

【題目】Different countries have different greeting customs.Read this article to know more about the greeting customs in different cultures，and make sure you greet people in the right way next time.

France

French people greet each other with a handshake，but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet.They do this gesture when meeting and before leaving.

Korea

In Korea，it is a sign of respect for people to bow when greeting each other.In Korea，a bow is followed by a handshake.In shaking someone's hand，it is polite to support the right forearm with the left hand.However，Korean 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 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 the palm must directly touch the palm of the other.It's considered disrespectful to touch the back of the hand.

The Philippines

There are several ways of greeting people in the Philippines.An elderly person places his or her right hand on the forehead of a child to “bless” the latter.This is called “mano”．Relatives and family members greet each other with a kiss on the cheek.Friends greet each other with a polite nod or a handshake.

【1】Mike kisses a French boy Jim on the cheek，they may ________．

A. meet for the first time B. be close friends

C. be in a social situation D. be in a formal situation

【2】In Brazil，it is very common to ________ when people meet.

A. shake hands B. kiss on the cheek

C. bow to each other D. give a light hug

【3】Which of the following is about Ghana?

A. Friends can give a light hug to each other.

B. People can give a nod or handshake.

C. It's impolite to touch the back of the hand.

D. Family members can greet with a kiss.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】B

【3】C

【解析】

不同的國家有不同的問候習(xí)俗。本文介紹了許多關(guān)于不同文化中的問候風(fēng)俗。

【1】句意：邁克吻了一個(gè)法國男孩吉姆的臉頰，他們可能是親密的朋友。A.第一次見面；B.親密的朋友；C.處于社交場合；D.處于正式場合。原文“French people greet each other with a handshake，but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet.”（法國人通過握手互相問候，但親密的朋友在他們見面時(shí)在兩個(gè)臉頰上互相親吻。）說明如果邁克是通過吻臉頰來問候法國男孩的，說明他們是親密的朋友，故選B。

【2】句意：在巴西，人們見面時(shí)親吻臉頰很常見。A.握手；B.親吻臉頰；C.互相鞠躬；D.輕輕擁抱。原文“Kissing women on the cheek is a common way of greeting.”（親吻女性的臉頰是一種常見的問候方式。）說明人們見面親吻臉頰很常見，故選B。

【3】句意：以下哪一項(xiàng)是關(guān)于加納的？A.朋友可以互相輕松擁抱。B.人們可以點(diǎn)頭或握手。C.觸摸手背是不禮貌的。D.家庭成員可以通過親吻來問候。原文“It's considered disrespectful to touch the back of the hand.”（觸摸手背被認(rèn)為是不尊重的。）說明選項(xiàng)C的陳述正確，其它選項(xiàng)未提及，故選C。