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

School days aren’t always the best days for many people--they can actually be stressful (有压力的)time.

Trouble keeping up in class

If you have trouble with your schoolwork, it can be easy to fall behind. This can really affect your confidence in yourself.

The thing to remember is that everyone’s way of learning is different, and difference doesn’t have to be a problem. You’d better find out what works for you, what you like, and how people can help you out.

Overcoming difficulties

There are lots of ways to overcome(克服) learning difficulties or problems.For example, talk to your teachers about how tough you find your schoolwork is! They can help you learn and might be able to give you extra help, or encourage you to work with other people.

Talking about it.

Talk to someone you trust about how you feel. You might need to talk to someone about how it makes you feel and what’s on your mind.

Make time to talk to your parents, friends or teachers about the things that upset(使心烦) you. And maybe they can help you overcome them.

Making the school a better place to be

The school can be a really unhappy place if you meet any of these problems, but it doesn't have to be. It's a good idea to talk about your concerns with someone you trust. You may find that once you do talk about whatever’s going on, the situation improves and the school becomes a more enjoyable place.

1.What will happen to Tom if he has trouble with his schoolwork?

A.He can't fall behind other students.

B.It can't affect his confidence.

C.He should find out what works for him.

D.He should remember difference is a problem.

2.The underlined word “tough” means________.

A.easy B.hard C.possible D.helpful

3.When we meet the things that upset us, we should not make time to talk to________.

A.our teachers B.our friends C.our parents D.the strangers

4.We can learn________from the last paragraph.

A.we can make the school a better place

B.we can deal with the problem by ourselves

C.the school is always an unhappy place

D.you don't need to talk about your concerns with someone.

5.The main idea of the passage is________.

A.how to choose a better school B.the problems at school

C.how to get help from teachers D.the friends at school

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