Question

To save yourself from embarrassment (尴尬)， it’s good to read a few books or research online about the culture and customs of the country you plan to visit.

Clothing: Wearing shorts in public is generally not acceptable in most parts of the world, including some European countries.

Greetings: Handshake is a usually accepted form of greeting, although in some countries, like Japan, a traditional bow(鞠躬) is preferred. Be careful how you talk with someone; don’t use first names unless you are invited to do something.

Language/Gestures: learn some polite expressions (hello-goodbye-thank you) and relax. English is pretty common worldwide, especially in tourist areas and you can always use body language to get your message across. However, some Americans gestures have different meanings in other countries. For example, in Bulgaria, shaking your head usually means  “yes”; shaking it “vertically” means “ no”.

Food/Drink: you may find yourself looking down at a local delicious snake soup in china, sheep’s eyes in Saudi Arabia… and wonder what to do; especially you are guests in someone’s home. Be brave, take small bites, and pretend it tastes like something you like. Remember that some Buddhists don’t eat beef, and Muslims don’t eat pork. If you are eating with Muslims, never touch food with left hand (the left hand is for bathroom use).

Conversations: if you know the history and culture of the country, you will be confident. The French are angry at the classic American question: “What do you do for a living?” and so on.

1.You should learn about _______ of the country if you want to go to another country.

A．the people and the food

B．the culture and customs

C．the language and people

D．the behavior and conversations

2.A Japanese meet you for the first time, he/ she will ________.

A．shake hands with you                    B．hug with you

C．kiss you                               D．bow to you

3.In Bulgaria, shaking your head usually means______________.

A．yes              B．no               C．victory            D．calm down

4.Which of the following isn’t right?

A．You can’t wear shorts in public in most parts of the world.

B．You can use body language to communicate with people.

C．You can use your left hand to touch food when you eat with Muslims.

D．You can get along well with people you visit if you know their culture and customs well.

Answer

1.B

2.D

3.A

4.C

【解析】

试题分析：这篇文章讲述了如果你要去其他国家旅游参观，最好是先了解一下这个国家的文化风俗，这样就可以避免自己受到尴尬。

1.细节题。根据文章To save yourself from embarrassment， it’s good to read a few books or research online about the culture and customs of the country you plan to visit.可知，如果你要去参观其他国家，你就应该了解一下这个国家的文化和习俗。故选B

2.细节题。根据文章like Japan, a traditional bow is preferred。可知，一个日本人第一次与你见面时，他给向你鞠躬。故选D

3.细节题。根据文章in Bulgaria, shaking your head usually means  “yes”可知，在保加利亚，摇头意味着同意。故选A

4.细节判断题。在世界很多地方的公共场所穿短裤是不被接受的。故A正确。交流时可以使用身体语言。故B正确。与穆斯林一起吃饭时，不能用左手触摸食物。故C错误。如果你了解其他地方的文化风俗，你就能和那里的人们相处的很好。故D正确。所以，本题选C

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