Question

【题目】Different countries have different greeting customs.Read this article to know more about the greeting customs in different cultures，and make sure you greet people in the right way next time.

France

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

Korea

In Korea，it is a sign of respect for people to bow when greeting each other.In Korea，a bow is followed by a handshake.In shaking someone's hand，it is polite to support the right forearm with the left hand.However，Korean 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 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 the palm must directly touch the palm of the other.It's considered disrespectful to touch the back of the hand.

The Philippines

There are several ways of greeting people in the Philippines.An elderly person places his or her right hand on the forehead of a child to “bless” the latter.This is called “mano”．Relatives and family members greet each other with a kiss on the cheek.Friends greet each other with a polite nod or a handshake.

【1】Mike kisses a French boy Jim on the cheek，they may ________．

A. meet for the first time B. be close friends

C. be in a social situation D. be in a formal situation

【2】In Brazil，it is very common to ________ when people meet.

A. shake hands B. kiss on the cheek

C. bow to each other D. give a light hug

【3】Which of the following is about Ghana?

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

B. People can give a nod or handshake.

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

D. Family members can greet with a kiss.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】B

【3】C

【解析】

不同的国家有不同的问候习俗。本文介绍了许多关于不同文化中的问候风俗。

【1】句意：迈克吻了一个法国男孩吉姆的脸颊，他们可能是亲密的朋友。A.第一次见面；B.亲密的朋友；C.处于社交场合；D.处于正式场合。原文“French people greet each other with a handshake，but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet.”（法国人通过握手互相问候，但亲密的朋友在他们见面时在两个脸颊上互相亲吻。）说明如果迈克是通过吻脸颊来问候法国男孩的，说明他们是亲密的朋友，故选B。

【2】句意：在巴西，人们见面时亲吻脸颊很常见。A.握手；B.亲吻脸颊；C.互相鞠躬；D.轻轻拥抱。原文“Kissing women on the cheek is a common way of greeting.”（亲吻女性的脸颊是一种常见的问候方式。）说明人们见面亲吻脸颊很常见，故选B。

【3】句意：以下哪一项是关于加纳的？A.朋友可以互相轻松拥抱。B.人们可以点头或握手。C.触摸手背是不礼貌的。D.家庭成员可以通过亲吻来问候。原文“It's considered disrespectful to touch the back of the hand.”（触摸手背被认为是不尊重的。）说明选项C的陈述正确，其它选项未提及，故选C。