Question

Different countries have different customs. When you are in different countries, you should follow their customs.

In China, it’s impolite to talk when eating dinner. And you’re not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table.

Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip(付小费). It is usual to tip waiters, taxi drivers and porters who help carry your bags. Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal. Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.

In England, make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you. It’s important to respect (尊重) lines there. It’s a good idea to talk about the weather. It’s a favorite subject of conversation with the British.

In Spain (西班牙), it’s a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner. People have dinner very late, and restaurants do not generally open until after 9:00 pm.

In Saudi Arabia (沙特阿拉伯), men kiss one another on the cheek (脸颊). Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks. It is polite for you to do the same.

In Japan, people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time. When a person gives you a card, don’t put it into your pocket (口袋) as soon as you get it. The person expects you to read it.

Don’t forget to be careful of your body language to express something in conversations. A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.

1.How many countries are mentioned in this passage?

A. Four. B. Five. C. Six. D. Seven.

2.If you travel to the US, you spend $ 200 on a taxi ride and $320 on a meal, you are supposed to tip ______ in total.

A. $520 B. $78 C. $156 D. $60

3.Which of the following is True?

A. You are expected to kiss your host on the cheek in Japan.

B. Generally, restaurants don’t offer dinner after 9:00 pm in Spain.

C. It’s impolite to eat first if there are older people at the table in China.

D. You don’t need to stand in line if there are two people waiting for a bus in England.

1.C 2.B 3.C 【解析】试题本文主要介绍了不同国家不同的风俗习惯。 1.题意：这篇文章提到了多少个国家？考查细节理解题。根据第2—7自然段的开头，可知顺次提到了中国、美国、英国、西班牙、沙特和日本，共计六个国家，故选C。 2.题意：如果你到美国旅行，你会花200美元坐出租车，320美元在餐费上，你总共要小费 。考查数字理解题。根据Waiters expect ...

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