In today's world, understanding different customs is very important. In the U. S. and many European countries, people usually shake hands when they meet for the first time. A firm(强有力的) handshake shows confidence and respect. But do you know that greetings are different in other countries?
In Japan, people often bow instead of shaking hands. The deeper you bow, the more respect you show. In Thailand, people put their hands together near their chest and bow slightly. This is called the “wai”(合十礼). In New Zealand, the Maori people(毛利人) have a special greeting called the “hongi”(碰鼻礼). They press their noses and foreheads together. It means they are sharing the breath of life.
Eating habits are also different. In China, it is polite to try every dish on the table. If you leave a little food on your plate, it means you are full. But in some countries, like Russia, you should finish all the food to show you enjoy the meal. In South Korea, you must wait for the oldest person to start eating first.
Gift-giving has its own rules too. In Arab countries, always use your right hand to give or receive gifts. In Japan, people don't open gifts right away. They wait until later to open them in private. In India, you should avoid giving things made of leather to Hindus(印度教徒) because cows are sacred animals to them.
Even how we talk is different. In the U. S. , people like to keep an arm's length away when talking. They also look into each other's eyes to show they are listening. But in many Asian cultures, too much eye contact can be seen as rude, especially to older people.
Understanding these customs helps us show respect when we meet people from other cultures. It makes the world a friendlier place for everyone.
任务一:根据短文内容,选择正确的答案。
()1. What is the common greeting in the U. S. when people meet for the first time?
A. Bowing.
B. Shaking hands.
C. Hugging.
D. Waving.
()2. In Thailand, how do people usually greet each other?
A. They shake hands firmly.
B. They press noses together.
C. They do the “wai”.
D. They bow deeply.
()3. What should you do in South Korea before starting a meal?
A. Leave some food on the plate.
B. Open gifts first.
C. Wait for the oldest person to eat first.
D. Try every dish on the table.
()4. When do people usually open a gift in Japan?
A. Right away in front of the giver.
B. Two days later.
C. Later in private.
D. Never open the gift.
()5. What is this passage mainly about?
A. It's about different countries.
B. It's about cultural customs around the world.
C. It's about how to communicate in different countries.
D. It's about food in different countries.

1.B 2.C 3.C 4.C 5.B

1. 细节理解题。根据原文第一段"In the U. S. and many European countries, people usually shake hands when they meet for the first time."可知，美国人初次见面的常见问候方式是握手，对应选项B。
2. 细节理解题。根据原文第二段"In Thailand, people put their hands together near their chest and bow slightly. This is called the 'wai'(合十礼)."可知，泰国人问候时会行合十礼，对应选项C。
3. 细节理解题。根据原文第三段"In South Korea, you must wait for the oldest person to start eating first."可知，在韩国用餐前要等最年长的人先动筷，对应选项C。
4. 细节理解题。根据原文第四段"In Japan, people don't open gifts right away. They wait until later to open them in private."可知，日本人会稍后在私下里打开礼物，对应选项C。
5. 主旨大意题。全文分别介绍了不同国家的问候礼仪、饮食习惯、送礼规则、交谈相关的文化差异，核心主题是世界各地的文化习俗，对应选项B。