Question

In the USA, it is normal for men to shake hands when they meet, but it is quite unusual for men to kiss when they greet each other. Greetings are casual—a handshake, a smile and a “hello” will do just fine.

The British often simply say “hello” when they meet friends. They usually shake hands only when they meet for the first time. Social kissing, often just a peck(輕吻) on the cheek(臉頰), is common in an informal situation between men and women and also between women who know each other very well.

In Japan, the common greeting for both men and women is to bow when they greet someone, instead of giving a handshake or a hug.

Hungarians like to greet in a friendly way—kiss each other on both cheeks. The most common way is to kiss from your right to your left. When men meet for the first time, a handshake is the norm．

In Albania, men shake hands when greeting one another. A kiss on the cheek may be also common if there is a close relationship. Women may shake hands or kiss each other on both cheeks.

In Armenia, by tradition, a woman needs to wait for a man to offer his hand for a handshake. Between good friends and family members, a kiss on the cheek and a hug are also common.

1.In Britain, when two people meet for the first time, they usually ________.

A. hug B. bow

C. shake hands D. kiss on the cheek

2.The underlined word “norm” means “________” in Chinese.

A. 規(guī)范 B. 意圖

C. 象征 D. 結(jié)果

3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. In Japan, hugging is as common as bowing.

B. In Hungary, people usually kiss each other on the cheeks from left to right.

C. In Albania, it is unusual for men to kiss if there is a close relationship.

D. In Armenia, it is necessary for a woman to wait for a man to offer his hand for a handshake.

4.What's the best title of the passage?

A. Countries and Cultures

B. Cultures and People

C. Greeting Customs Around the World

D. Body Language in Different Cultures

Answer 1