6.Interesting Greeting Customs in Different Countries
To build a good relationship with foreigners,you should know the customs of the country you visit.This passage will help you earn the trust of the natives.
Japan
Japanese people follow both customs of shaking hands and bowing when greeting.You need to respond as the host does,either by bowing or shaking hands.This is different form the Ukrainian style of greeting.There,you should be ready to present your right cheek,on which three kisses will be planted by the natives,along with a hug.
China
Chinese people accept the western handshake,but with a lighter grip (握).Looking straight into the eyes while greeting is considered rude in China; it is better to receive the greeting with lowered eyes as a mark of respect.Moreover,in Chinese culture a new friend is greeted with applause.It is interesting that Tibetans show their tongue to people as a gesture of politeness.This means they have no ill thoughts about them.
The Arabic World
In some Arabic countries,speaking to the women is not allowed for a foreigner,let alone any other body contact.Men may greet each other with a hug and kiss on both cheeks,followed by a lasting handshake.As a non-Arabic woman,you must wait for the Arabic men to offer their hand to shake,as it is not common in Arabia to shake hands with women.
Russia
Russians prefer a firm handshake followed by a bear hug,especially to a known acquaintance.Even kissing the cheeks of both men and women are popular,but only for Russian men.Similarly in Europe and Latin America,kissing the cheeks is also a popular custom.But for Latin Americans,kissing the top of a lady's hand after a soft handshake is more popular.Don't take the hand before the complete handshake is done,as this will be taken as a rejection.
25.When you visit a Japanese female friend,you shouldB.
A.kiss her on her right cheek
B.bow to her if she does this to you
C.shake her hand before she greets you
D.a(chǎn)void having any body contact with her
26.According to the text,how do most Chinese people greet a friend?B
A.They will bow to a new friend.
B.They will give a light hand shake.
C.They will make straight eye contact to show respect.
D.They will show their tongue to show politeness.
27.What kind of behavior is forbidden in some Arabic countries?C
A.Chatting with an Arabic man.
B.Kissing an Arabic man on both cheeks.
C.Giving a tight hug to an Arabic woman.
D.Offering a firm handshake to an Arabic man.
28.What can we learn about the greeting customs of Russia?C
A.Russian men prefer to kiss the top of a lady's hand.
B.Russian women often bow to a new friend.
C.Familiar friends shake hands and hug tightly when greeting.
D.Taking a lady's hand means you refuse to make friends with her.
分析 本文主要講述了在不同的國家人們相互打招呼時的有趣的禮節(jié).
解答 25.B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)文章第二段內(nèi)容You need to respond as the host does,either by bowing or shaking hands 在日本,如果主人家向你鞠躬或者握手,你也需要相應(yīng)的回應(yīng)對方,結(jié)合選項,故選B.
26.B 細(xì)節(jié)理解題. 根據(jù)文章第三段內(nèi)容Chinese people accept the western handshake,but with a lighter grip (握). 中國人也接受西方的握手禮儀,不過會輕輕的握對方的手,結(jié)合選項.B為正確的.
27.C 細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)文章第四段內(nèi)容In some Arabic countries,speaking to the women is not allowed for a foreigner,let alone any other body contact 在一些阿拉伯國家,外國人是不被允許對女性說話的,更別提身體接觸.結(jié)合選項,C是被禁止的動作.
28.C 細(xì)節(jié)理解題.根據(jù)文章第五段內(nèi)容Russians prefer a firm handshake followed by a bear hug,especially to a known acquaintance 俄羅斯人喜歡和別人熱情的握手和擁抱,尤其是對一個陌生人也是如此,故選C.
點評 本文是一個廣告布告類閱讀,題目涉及多道細(xì)節(jié)理解題,做題時結(jié)合原文和題目有針對性的找出相關(guān)語句進(jìn)行仔細(xì)分析,結(jié)合選項選出正確答案.推理判斷題也是要在抓住關(guān)鍵句子的基礎(chǔ)上合理的分析才能得出正確答案,切忌胡亂猜測,一定要做到有理有據(jù).