Question

1.Three foreigners came to a bus stop where many people waited in a queue. They wanted to get on the bus directly, but others pushed them out of the way. They felt very surprised 2.A thirsty Chinese man came into a restaurant and the waiter came to him with a drink. The Chinese man smiled and nodded. But to his surprise, the waiter took the drink away. 3.My aunt gave us a very big meal, and we all ate them up. She was very happy to see that. 4.Once I was invited to a dinner. I drank too much because the hostess refilled my glass again and again, even though I had drunk a lot. 5.Mr. Smith went to a friend’s house. He brought 15 flowers and gave them to his wife. She was very happy and put them in a vase with the cover on them.

A. If an American is satisfied with you, he will put his thumb and forefinger into a circle. That means OK. B. In England, leaving food on the plate is impolite. A visitor always finishes the food to show he has enjoyed it. C. In Bulgaria, when you are shaking your head, you are saying “yes” while a nod means “no”. D. In England, people should line up for a bus and the person who arrives at the bus stop early can get the bus first. E. At a meal on the Arabic Peninsula, you will find your glass refilled as soon as you drink up. If you have drunk enough, put your hand over the glass. F. In France, when you visit a friend, flowers are a favorite gift to the hostess.

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