Question

Different countries have different greeting customs. Read this article to know about the greeting customs in different cultures, and make sure you greet people in the right way next time you visit one of these countries.

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.

South Korea

In South Korea, it is sign of respect for people to bow when greeting each other. In South Korea, a bow is followed by a handshake. When shaking someone’s hand, it is polite to support the right forearm(前臂) with the left hand. However, South Korea 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 greet everyone in the room. A handshake is used in greeting, and one palm(手掌)must directly touch the other palm. 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 kissed 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 _____between good friends.

A. shake hands

B. kiss on the cheek

C. bow to each other

D. give a light hug

3.Which of the following is NOT true about the Philippines?

A. Friends greet each other with a polite nod or a handshake.

B. An old man blesses a child by putting his right hand on the child’s forehead.

C. It’s impolite to touch the back of the hand when shaking hands.

D. In the Philippines, family members can greet each other with a kiss.

4.The best title for the passage is “________”.

A. Greeting customs in different cultures.

B. How to behave politely

C. All the ways to greet people

D. Friends should greet politely

Answer

1.B

2.D

3.C

4.A

【解析】

试题分析：文章主要介绍的是不同国家的风俗习惯。不同的国家有不同的问候习惯。去别的国家旅游时，应该尊重当地的风俗习惯，做到“入乡随俗”。

1.B细节理解题。根据短文中的句子“but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet.”可知，亲密的朋友见面时会亲吻对方的双颊。由此可知，他们可能是亲密的朋友。答案为B。

2.D 细节理解题。根据短文中的句子“and once they have become familiar with each other, a light hug is often given to each other.”可知，在巴西，好友之间见面会轻轻地拥抱。答案为D。

3.C 细节判断题。根据短文中的句子“Friends greet each other with a polite nod or a handshake.”可知A正确；“An elderly person places his or her right hand on the forehead of a child to “bless” the latter.”可知B正确；“Relatives and family members greet each other with a kiss on the cheek.”可知答案D正确。故答案为C错误。

4.A标题归纳题。根据文章开头的句子Different countries have different greeting customs. Read this article to know about the greeting customs in different cultures, 不同的国家有不同的问候习惯。故标题可归纳为A,不同文化中的问候语也不一样。

考点：社会风俗类短文阅读。