Nowadays more and more guests from all over the world come to China. Some of them follow their own special cultural traditions. It’s important for us to know about them.

In many countries, such as Thailand, India and Malaysia, people believe that the left hand is unclean. So, it’s not proper to use one’s left hand to hold food, touch others or pass objects. Doing so may offend certain guests.

Some Westerners may be offended if you touch them or their personal things—even by accident. If this happens, say “sorry” politely.

Some elderly Westerners may be offended if you try to help them without their agreement.

People think numbers can be lucky or unlucky. Some Westerners avoid the number 13 because they believe it is unlucky.

People from Brazil, Italy and Pakistan do not give handkerchiefs (手絹) as gifts. They

believe a handkerchief is closely connected with unhappy feelings.

Wine is not sent as a gift in many parts of Western and Middle Asia.

1.Indians don’t hold food with their left hand because they consider it .

A. dirty B. unlucky C. valueless D. unimportant

2.The underlined word “offend” in the second paragraph might mean “ ”.

A. honour B. help C. hate D. hurt

3.Why is it important for us to know these special cultural traditions?

A. Because these traditions are very interesting.

B. Because we have more free time.

C. Because it can help us communicate with foreign guests.

D. Because we will visit these countries very often.

4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. People from Pakistan like to send handkerchiefs as gifts.

B. All the elderly people in the West like being helped by others.

C. The number 13 is thought to be unlucky by some Westerners.

D. Westerners do not mind their personal things being touched.

5.What does the passage mainly talk about?

A. Lucky numbers.

B. Traditional food.

C. Culture differences.

D. Hands and handkerchiefs.

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