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Greetings are important in every culture, as they show respect and help build connections. However, greeting customs change greatly around the world, and also share some common meanings.
In Western countries like the US and the UK, a handshake is a normal greeting for both formal and informal situations. Friends may also hug or give a light kiss on the cheek (脸颊). People usually use eye contact and a smile to show friendliness. In Japan, people bow to greet each other, and the deeper the bow is, the more respect it shows. They seldom hug or shake hands unless they're with close friends from other countries. In Thailand, people press their palms (手掌) together at chest level and bow slightly, which is called "wai". It's impolite to shake hands with the elderly or people of higher status there.
In some Middle Eastern countries, such as Saudi Arabia, men often hug and kiss each other on the cheek when greeting, but men and women usually don't touch in public. In Brazil, a warm hug and a pat on the back are common among friends.
Despite these differences, all greetings aim to express kindness and welcome. Understanding these customs can help us communicate better and avoid misunderstandings when traveling or meeting people from other cultures.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
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A. To show different customs.
B. To express kindness and welcome.
C. To show one's social opinion.
D. To make a good first impression.
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A. Hugging.
B. Bowing.
C. Handshake.
D. Kissing.
(
A. More friendliness.
B. More respect.
C. More politeness.
D. More closeness.
(
A. the elderly
B. the younger
C. the students
D. the officers
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A. Brazilians only hug friends of the same gender.
B. Men and women in Saudi Arabia often hug in public.
C. Eye contact is not important in Western greeting customs.
D. Understanding greeting customs helps avoid misunderstandings.
Greetings are important in every culture, as they show respect and help build connections. However, greeting customs change greatly around the world, and also share some common meanings.
In Western countries like the US and the UK, a handshake is a normal greeting for both formal and informal situations. Friends may also hug or give a light kiss on the cheek (脸颊). People usually use eye contact and a smile to show friendliness. In Japan, people bow to greet each other, and the deeper the bow is, the more respect it shows. They seldom hug or shake hands unless they're with close friends from other countries. In Thailand, people press their palms (手掌) together at chest level and bow slightly, which is called "wai". It's impolite to shake hands with the elderly or people of higher status there.
In some Middle Eastern countries, such as Saudi Arabia, men often hug and kiss each other on the cheek when greeting, but men and women usually don't touch in public. In Brazil, a warm hug and a pat on the back are common among friends.
Despite these differences, all greetings aim to express kindness and welcome. Understanding these customs can help us communicate better and avoid misunderstandings when traveling or meeting people from other cultures.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
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B
)5. What's the main purpose of greetings in all cultures?A. To show different customs.
B. To express kindness and welcome.
C. To show one's social opinion.
D. To make a good first impression.
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C
)6. Which greeting is normal in both formal and informal situations in the US?A. Hugging.
B. Bowing.
C. Handshake.
D. Kissing.
(
B
)7. What does a deeper bow mean in Japan?A. More friendliness.
B. More respect.
C. More politeness.
D. More closeness.
(
A
)8. In Thailand, it's impolite to shake hands with .A. the elderly
B. the younger
C. the students
D. the officers
(
D
)9. What can we learn from the passage?A. Brazilians only hug friends of the same gender.
B. Men and women in Saudi Arabia often hug in public.
C. Eye contact is not important in Western greeting customs.
D. Understanding greeting customs helps avoid misunderstandings.
答案
5. B 6. C
7. B 由第二段“In Japan, people bow to greet each other, and the deeper the bow is, the more respect it shows.”可知答案。
8. A 由第二段“It's impolite to shake hands with the elderly or people of higher status there.”可知答案。
9. D 由最后一段“Understanding these customs can help us communicate better and avoid misunderstandings”可知答案。
7. B 由第二段“In Japan, people bow to greet each other, and the deeper the bow is, the more respect it shows.”可知答案。
8. A 由第二段“It's impolite to shake hands with the elderly or people of higher status there.”可知答案。
9. D 由最后一段“Understanding these customs can help us communicate better and avoid misunderstandings”可知答案。
解析
【分析】做此类英语阅读理解题时，需先通读全文把握文章主旨（不同国家的问候习俗），再针对每个问题的关键词，快速定位原文对应段落的信息句，将选项与原文内容逐一比对，排除错误选项后得出答案。本题均为细节理解题，定位原文是解题核心。
【解析】
5. 根据文章最后一段“all greetings aim to express kindness and welcome”，可知所有文化中问候的主要目的是表达善意和欢迎，对应选项B。
6. 根据第二段西方部分“In Western countries like the US and the UK, a handshake is a normal greeting for both formal and informal situations”，可知美国正式与非正式场合都适用握手问候，对应选项C。
7. 根据第二段日本部分“the deeper the bow is, the more respect it shows”，可知日本深鞠躬代表更多尊重，对应选项B。
8. 根据第二段泰国部分“It's impolite to shake hands with the elderly or people of higher status there”，可知在泰国与年长者握手不礼貌，对应选项A。
9. 根据最后一段“Understanding these customs can help us communicate better and avoid misunderstandings”，可知了解问候习俗有助于避免误解，对应选项D。
【答案】5.B 6.C 7.B 8.A 9.D
【知识点】英语阅读理解（细节理解）、文化习俗类语篇
【点评】本文介绍了不同国家的问候习俗，题目以细节理解为主，难度较低，学生只需准确定位原文信息即可作答，适合巩固英语阅读的细节查找能力。
【难度系数】0.7
【解析】
5. 根据文章最后一段“all greetings aim to express kindness and welcome”，可知所有文化中问候的主要目的是表达善意和欢迎，对应选项B。
6. 根据第二段西方部分“In Western countries like the US and the UK, a handshake is a normal greeting for both formal and informal situations”，可知美国正式与非正式场合都适用握手问候，对应选项C。
7. 根据第二段日本部分“the deeper the bow is, the more respect it shows”，可知日本深鞠躬代表更多尊重，对应选项B。
8. 根据第二段泰国部分“It's impolite to shake hands with the elderly or people of higher status there”，可知在泰国与年长者握手不礼貌，对应选项A。
9. 根据最后一段“Understanding these customs can help us communicate better and avoid misunderstandings”，可知了解问候习俗有助于避免误解，对应选项D。
【答案】5.B 6.C 7.B 8.A 9.D
【知识点】英语阅读理解（细节理解）、文化习俗类语篇
【点评】本文介绍了不同国家的问候习俗，题目以细节理解为主，难度较低，学生只需准确定位原文信息即可作答，适合巩固英语阅读的细节查找能力。
【难度系数】0.7
