Different countries have different greeting customs. Now let’ read this article to know more about the greeting customs in different cultures.

France

French people greet each other with a handshake, but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks(面颊)when they meet. They do this when meeting and before leaving.

South Korea

In South Korea, it is a sign of respect for people to bow when greeting each other. In South Korea, a bow is followed by a handshake. 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(熟悉的)with each other,a light hug is often given to each other.

Ghana

In a social situation, it's polite to 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 impolite to touch the back of the hand.

1.Two close French friends will kiss each other on the_________when they meet.

A.palm B.cheek C.arm

2.South Korean women do not shake hands with_________.

A.western men B.western women C.Chinese men

3.In Brazil, it is very common to_________for two familiar men.

A.bow to each other B.kiss on the cheek C.give a light hug

4.Which of the following customs is about Ghana?

A.Friends can give a light hug to each other.

B.People can give a nod or a handshake to others.

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

5.Which is probably the best title for the passage?

A.Greeting Customs in Different Cultures

B.How to Behave Politely

C.Friends Should Greet Each Other

When Sean was only a 5-year-old boy, his father’s friend Paul once _________ the little boy home in his police car. Sean was interested in the car, the lights and the uniform. He decided to be a hero like Paul.

However, a high school English teacher _________ his dream. She believed that he had a true gift (天赋) for _________ and should not waste it being a police officer. Sean followed his teacher’s advice and finally he became a _________ for a newspaper. During the years, he changed several jobs but _________ made him really happy. Actually, he had never really given up his childhood _________ to become a policeman. “I feel like a loser.” Sean says. He was _________ and lost 25 pounds in a few months.

For a long time, Sean sent emails for a job as a police officer. There was no reply. That morning, Sean checked the email box as usual but he found an unexpected email in his box. Was it possibly _________ this time?

Phoenix was in great need of police officers and one of Sean’s old friends _________ him, “Do you still want to be a police officer?”

“Phoenix was a city 500 miles from __________ home,” says Sean. “But here, at least, was one more __________ I felt reborn.”

In order to pass the test to enter the police academy (学院), Sean __________ began training, setting a daily running rule of a mile and a half. __________, Sean passed the written exam and completed the physical test. On Nov. 16, 2015, Sean finished his education in the police academy.

The following year, Sean got a prize __________ his excellent job. “It took me 35 years. But a promise is a promise.” Sean says, “I did it. It just proves (证明) that it’s never too __________.”

1.A.guided B.led C.carried D.drove

2.A.broke B.made C.kept D.supported

3.A.listening B.writing C.singing D.fighting

4.A.teacher B.driver C.reporter D.manager

5.A.something B.nothing C.everything D.anything

6.A.life B.work C.dream D.idea

7.A.happy B.sad C.excited D.angry

8.A.new B.different C.strange D.interesting

9.A.emailed B.called C.visited D.told

10.A.his B.your C.my D.her

11.A.chance B.time C.job D.wish

12.A.busily B.carefully C.quietly D.quickly

13.A.By the end B.At the end C.In the end D.At the last

14.A.because of B.because C.since D.so that

15.A.early B.late C.long D.short

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