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【题目】In the USA, it is normal for men to shake hands when they meet, but it is quite unusual for men to kiss when they greet each other. Greetings are casual—a handshake, a smile and a “hello” will do just fine.

The British often simply say “hello” when they meet friends. They usually shake hands only when they meet for the first time. Social kissing, often just a peck(轻吻) on the cheek(脸颊), is common in an informal situation between men and women and also between women who know each other very well.

In Japan, the common greeting for both men and women is to bow when they greet someone, instead of giving a handshake or a hug.

Hungarians like to greet in a friendly way—kiss each other on both cheeks. The most common way is to kiss from your right to your left. When men meet for the first time, a handshake is the norm．

In Albania, men shake hands when greeting one another. A kiss on the cheek may be also common if there is a close relationship. Women may shake hands or kiss each other on both cheeks.

In Armenia, by tradition, a woman needs to wait for a man to offer his hand for a handshake. Between good friends and family members, a kiss on the cheek and a hug are also common.

【1】In Britain, when two people meet for the first time, they usually ________.

A. hug B. bow

C. shake hands D. kiss on the cheek

【2】The underlined word “norm” means “________” in Chinese.

A. 规范 B. 意图

C. 象征 D. 结果

【3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. In Japan, hugging is as common as bowing.

B. In Hungary, people usually kiss each other on the cheeks from left to right.

C. In Albania, it is unusual for men to kiss if there is a close relationship.

D. In Armenia, it is necessary for a woman to wait for a man to offer his hand for a handshake.

【4】What's the best title of the passage?

A. Countries and Cultures

B. Cultures and People

C. Greeting Customs Around the World

D. Body Language in Different Cultures

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】A

【3】D

【4】C

【解析】

短文大意：本文是一篇说明文，介绍了世界各国在问候礼节方面的不同风俗习惯。

【1】题意：在英国，当两个人第一次见面时，他们通常会 。考查细节理解题。根据第二段第二句They usually shake hands only when they meet for the first time.，可知选C。

【2】题意：划线词“norm”在汉语中的意思是“ ”。考查词义理解题。根据文意和本段段意，可知介绍的是匈牙利人惯常的社交方式，故选A。

【3】题意：根据文章，下列哪一项是正确的？考查细节理解题。A. In Japan, hugging is as common as bowing. 在日本，拥抱就像鞠躬一样平常；根据In Japan, the common greeting for both men and women is to bow when they greet someone, instead of giving a handshake or a hug.，可知说法错误。B. In Hungary, people usually kiss each other on the cheeks from left to right. 在匈牙利，人们通常从左到右亲吻脸颊；根据The most common way is to kiss from your right to your left.，可知说法错误。C. In Albania, it is unusual for men to kiss if there is a close relationship. 在阿尔巴尼亚，如果有亲密的关系，男人亲吻是不寻常的；根据In Albania, men shake hands when greeting one another. A kiss on the cheek may be also common if there is a close relationship.，可知说法错误。D. In Armenia, it is necessary for a woman to wait for a man to offer his hand for a handshake. 在亚美尼亚，一个女人需要等待一个男人伸出手来握手；根据In Armenia, by tradition, a woman needs to wait for a man to offer his hand for a handshake.，可知说法正确。综合以上分析，故选D。

【4】题意：这篇文章最好的题目是什么？考查细节理解题。A. Countries and Cultures国家与文化；B. Cultures and People文化与人； C. Greeting Customs Around the World世界各地的问候风俗；D. Body Language in Different Cultures不同文化中的肢体语言。根据短文内容，可知介绍的是世界各国在问候礼节方面的不同风俗，故选C。

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