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His wife ______ his children was invited to the party.
A. and B. or C. as well as D. but also
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We know gift giving plays a very important role in nowadays society. Now let's see what's happened in other countries.
Greece
The most common form of showing appreciation in Greece is probably an evening's entertainment. If you do present a gift, avoid personal items, such as ties and shirts. If you are invited to a Greek home, flowers or a cake for the hostess is an appropriate gift.
Germany
A West Virginia executive, visiting Germany for the first time, was invited to the home of his largest customer. He decided to be gallant and bring his hostess a bouquet of flowers. He selected a dozen red roses.
Oops! Terrible mistake! Social gift giving is popular and well-established in Germany but has certain dos and don'ts.
Flowers are often taken to a hostess of a dinner party at her home, but there are three taboos(禁忌) to remember: (1) red roses signify a romantic interest, (2) an even number(偶数）signifies bad luck, as does the number thirteen, and (3) always unwrap the flowers before presenting them. This West Virginia was making what amounted to a pass at his customer's wife.
When visiting a German home, gifts that reflect your home country are popular, and you might want to bring small gifts for the children of the family you are visiting.
Gifts are customarily wrapped and many Germans spend considerable time designing elegant wrappings. Most shops offer gift-wrapping services, too.
Italy
When you are invited to a person's home for dinner, it might be nice to bring flowers or a box of chocolates for your hostess , although it is just as considerate to have the flowers sent the next day.
Yellow roses can signify "jealousy". And in Italy never send chrysanthemums, since they suggest death.
56. What does the underlined sentence mean?
A. The West Virginia passed the hostess a dozen red roses.
B. The West Virginia counted roses for the hostess.
C. In Germany, what the West Virginia did meant he was fond of the hostess.
D. What the West Virginia did showed respect for the hostess.
57. If you go to a German home, you should give the hostess _________________.
A. red roses B. some green tea B. wrapped flowers D. a dozen flowers
58. In Italy never send chrysanthemums, because _____________.
A. Italians like red roses B. they can't be eaten
C. they signify "jealousy" D. they suggest death