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A greeting is a way of saying "Hello" to someone. People in different countries greet each other in different ways. Here are some.
World Greetings
| Philippine | The everyday greeting for friends is a handshake for both men and women. Men sometimes pat each other on the back. |
| Japan | When people meet for the first time, they usually bow. In business, people also shake hands. In formal situations, people often exchange business cards. When you give a business card, give it with two hands. This is polite. Special note: In Japan, a smile can have different meanings. It usually means that the person is happy, or that the person thinks something is funny. But it can also mean that the person is embarrassed. |
| New Zealand | Usually, both men and women shake hands when they meet someone for the first time. Fun fact: If you see two people pressing their noses together, they are probably Maori. The Maori are the native people of New Zealand. This is their traditional greeting. |
| Brazil | Men often shake hands when they meet for the first time. When women meet, they kiss each other on the cheek. Women also kiss male friends to say hello. When you shake hands, look at the person in the eyes. This shows interest and friendliness. |
1.In this passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned?
A．Kisses. B．Hugs. C．Bows. D．Handshakes.
2.Of the five pictures above (a, b, c, d and e), which is the same way to greet each other in the four countries?
A．a B．b C．c D．d
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A．Both men and women shake hands in Brazil when they meet.
B．Japanese won't smile until they feel very happy.
C．The Maori often press their noses together to greet each other.
D．In Philippine, people shake hands only when they meet for the first time.
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阅读下面短文，并用英语回答问题(请注意每小题后面的词数要求)。
A greeting is a way of saying “Hello” to someone.People in different countries greet each other in different ways.The following are some examples.
In the United States，people usually shake hands.The handshake has an interesting origin(起源)．It started long ago as a way of showing people that you weren't carrying a weapon(武器)．Shaking the person's right hand while looking him or her in the eye is the usual way.
Handshakes are also common in other parts of the world，including Britain and Russia.In Russia，a man often holds another man's hands very strongly during the handshake.Most people in New Zealand also greet each other by shaking hands.However，the Maori(毛利人) people in New Zealand greet each other by pressing their noses together.
In other countries，such as France and Belgium，hugging and kissing are more common when two people meet.In those cultures，people kiss each other on the cheek(面颊)．The number of kisses is different from country to country.In Saudi Arabia(沙特阿拉伯)，men might hug and kiss each other(but not with a woman) on the cheek.In some eastern countries，including Japan，bowing is the traditional way of greeting people.The strangest custom，though，is probably in Tibet，China.People there usually stick out(伸出) their tongues(舌头) to greet others.
1.What is the origin of handshake？(不超过15个词)
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2.How do the Maori people great each other？(不超过10个词)
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3.In Saudi Arabia，what might the men do when they meet？(不超过10个词)
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4.What is the strangest custom for greeting？(不超过10个词)
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A greeting is a way of saying “ Hello “ to someone. People in different countries greet each other in different ways.
1. In the United States , people usually shake hands. The handshake has an interesting origin(起源)2..Shaking the person’s right hand while looking him or her in the eye is the usual way.
Handshakes are also common in other parts of the world, including Britain and Russia. In Russia , a man often holds another man’s hand very strongly during the handshake. Most people in New Zealand also greet each other by shaking hands3..In other countries, such as France and Belgium, hugging and kissing are more common when two people meet. In those culture , people kiss each other on the cheek.4.In Saudi Arabia , men might hug and kiss each other ( but not with a woman ) on the check. In some Eastern countries, including Japan, bowing is the traditional way of greeting people 5..People there usually stick out their tongues (舌头）to greet others.
A. The following are some examples.
B. Could you tell me how to be manners?
C. The strangest custom, though, is probably in Tibet, China.
D. The number of Kisses is different from country to country.
E.It started long ago as a way of showing people that you weren’t carrying a weapon(武器）.
F.However, the Maori people in New Zealand greet each other by shaking hands
G.However, the Maori people in New Zealand greet each other by pressing their noses together.
A. The following are some examples.
B. Could you tell me how to be manners?
C. The strangest custom, though, is probably in Tibet, China.
D. The number of Kisses is different from country to country.
E.It started long ago as a way of showing people that you weren’t carrying a weapon(武器）.
F.However, the Maori people in New Zealand greet each other by shaking hands
G.However, the Maori people in New Zealand greet each other by pressing their noses together.
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In the US and many other countries. Tipping(给小费) is a way of saying thank-you to someone for his good service. Who do you tip? And how much? Below are some tips(提示) for travelers in the US.
1Taxi drivers: $2 to $3; you give more if he helps you with your bags.
2 Porters(搬运工): A standard tip(标准的小费) for porters is $1 each bag; more if your suitcases are very heavy.
3Hotel bellboy(青年侍者): Again, $1 for each bag. Tip him when he shows you to your room.
4 Doorman(看门人): A $1 tip for calling a taxi. However, you may tip more for special service, such as shielding(挡住) you with an umbrella in the rain. You don’t have to give the doorman anything just for opening the door or greeting you.
5 Hotel maid(女佣): If you stay for more than one night, $1 each night is standard.
6 Waiters and waitresses: 15-20% of your pre-tax(税前的) bill. In restaurants and bars in the US and Canada, 15% is the standard tip.
7 Tour guides(导游): If a tip is not included in your bill, tip $1 for half-day tour, $2 for a one-day tour, and anywhere from $5 to $10 for a week-long tour.
Now, it’s sad to say that people have to give tips, even though the service is not good at all. So if you go to the US, remember to carry a lot of change(零钱) for tips.
1.If a taxi driver helps you with your bag, you should pay for____________ $3 tips.
2.Tip the hotel bellboy ____dollars if you have 3 bags to carry and you do not need him to show you to your room.
3.If a doorman________ the door or_______ you needn’t give the doorman anything.
4.You should give at least____________ dollars to the tour guide if you want a week-long tour.
5.You should give___________ dollars to a tour guide if you need a one-day tour.
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If someone is in your way, you should say “___________” and be polite enough to wait till he or she moves.
A. excuse me B. I’m sorry C. thank you D. never mind
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Some people say they have a way to solve the problems of car crowding and pollution. In many cities, hundreds of people ____ bikes to work every day. In the New York City, some bike riders have even founded a group: Bike for a Better City. They say if more people ride bikes to work, there would be fewer cars and ____ dirty air.
For several years, this group has tried to gather help for bike riders. They want to have special roads ____ bikes only, because when bikes and cars use the same roads, there may be accidents. Bike for a Better City thinks if there were bike roads, more people would use bikes.
But no bike roads have been built ____. Not everyone thinks it is a good ____. Drivers don’t like it, and some shop owners don’t like it, ____. And most people live ____ far from the city that they can’t travel by bike. Still, ____ has been done about it. On Saturdays and Sundays, the largest open park in New York is ____ to cars, and the roads may be used by bikes only, but the group still says this is not enough and goes on ____ to get bike roads. I think there will be more bike roads in the future.
1.A.on B.ride C.by D.take
2.A.fewer B.less C.many D.more
3.A.until B.for C.as D.of
4.A.yet B.already C.still D.once
5.A.hope B.way C.help D.advice
6.A.so B.and C.also D.either
7.A.very B.quite C.too D.so
8.A.everything B.something C.anything D.nothing
9.A.closed B.open C.opening D.closing
10.A.fight B.fighting C.to fight D.fights
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"How are you?" is a nice question. It's a friendly way people in the United States greet each other. But "How are you? " is also a very unusual question. It's a question that often doesn’t have an answer.
When a person meets a friend on the street and asks "How are you?" the person doesn't really expect to hear an answer such as "I really, don't know what's wrong with me. I thought I had a cold. I took some medicine, but that didn't help much, so I have a doctor’s appointment." The person who asks "How are you?" expects to hear the answer "Fine," even if the other person isn't! The reason is that "How are you?" isn't really a question and "Fine" isn't really an answer. They are simply ways of greeting people and saying "Hello."
Sometimes, people also don't say exactly what they mean. For example, when someone asks "Do you agree?", the other person might be thinking "No, I disagree. I think you're wrong." But it isn't very polite to disagree so strongly, so the other person might say, "I'm not so sure." It's a nicer way to say that you don't agree with someone.
People also don't say exactly what they are thinking when they finish conversation with other people. For example, many conversations over the phone end when one person says, "I've got to go now." Often, the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse: "Someone's at the door." "I've got to put the vegetables away." "Something is burning on the stove!" The excuse might be real, or it might not be. Perhaps the person who wants to hang up simply doesn't want to talk any more, but it isn't very polite to say that. The excuse is more polite, and it doesn't hurt the other person's feelings.
Whether they are greeting each other, talking about an opinion, or ending a conversation, people often don't say exactly what they are thinking. It's an important way that people try to be nice to each other, and it's all part of the game of language!
1.Why is“How are you? ”an unusual question?
A. It is a nice question.
B. It is a question that has no answer.
C. People can’t not answer when they hear it.
D. It is used everywhere in English-speaking countries.
2.What will the person who asks“How are you?”expect to hear ?
A. Just something like“Fine”.
B. I really don’t know what’s wrong with me.
C. I have taken some medicine but it doesn’t help.
D. It is simply a way of saying “Hello”.
3.How can we make other people feel better if we don’t agree with them on something?
A. By telling them directly what we think.
B. By saying“I’m not quite sure about that ”.
C. By asking them“How are you? ”
D. By giving more good examples.
4.Why do people sometimes choose a roundabout way to end the telephone conversation?
A. They want other persons to feel nice. B. They are afraid of telling lies.
C. They try to find some polite excuses. D. They want the others feel their excuses real.
5.Which of the following is not right according to the passage?
A. When people ask "How are you?" they don't expect to hear about the other person's health.
B. "I'm not so sure" is a polite way to say you disagree.
C. "I've got to go now." is the only way to end all telephone conversations.
D. It's impolite to say "I don't want to talk to you any more."
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“How are you？” is a usual question.It's a friendly way that people in America greet each other，71.1. “How are you？” is also a very unusual question.It's a question that often doesn't have an answer.The person who asks “How are you？” 72.2.to hear the answer “Fine”，even if the person's friend isn't fine.The reason is that “How are you？” isn't really a question and “Fine” isn't really an answer.They are just other 73.3.t of saying “Hello” or “Hi”．
Sometimes，people also don't say exactly what they 744.．For example，when someone asks “Do you agree？” the other person might think，“No，I disagree.I think you're wrong...”But it is 75.5. to disagree so strongly，so the 76.6. answer may be “I'm not sure.” It's a nicer way to say that you don't agree with someone.
People also don't say exactly what they are thinking when they finish 77.7. with other people.Many people talking on the phone finish the 78.8. by saying “I've to go now.” Often，the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse like “Someone's at the door.” The excuses might be real，or it might not be 79.9.．Perhaps the person just doesn't want to keeping on talking.80.10.，the polite excuse won't hurt the other person.All in all，it's an important way that people try to be nice to each other，and it's a part of the game of language.
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"How are you?" is a nice question. It's a friendly way that people in the U.S.A. greet each other.1.. It's a question that often doesn't need an answer. The person who asks "How are you?" hopes to hear the answer "Fine" even though the speaker isn't fine at all. The reason is that "How are you?" isn't really a question, and "Fine" isn't really an answer. They are simply the ways of saying "Hello" or "Hi".
2.. For example, when someone asks "Do you agree?", the other person might think, "No, I disagree. I think you're wrong..." But it isn't very polite to speak out one's real thoughts so directly, so the person might say "I'm not sure", which is a nicer way to say that you don't agree.
People won't tell the truth when they want to finish talking with other people. For example, many talks over the phone finish when one person says "I have to go now." Often, the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse like "Someone's at the door. "or" Something is burning on the stove."3.. They want to hang up simply because they don't want to talk any more, but it isn't polite to tell the truth. The excuse is more polite and it doesn't hurt the other person's feelings.
Whether they are greeting each other, talking about an idea, or finishing a talk, people don't always say exactly what they are thinking. 4.. and it's part of the game of a language.
A.What they say might not be true
B.Sometimes people don't say exactly what they mean
C.But it is also a very unusual question
D.It doesn't sound good to lie to others
E.It's an important way to get along well with each other
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"How are you?" is a nice question. It's a friendly way that people in the USA greet each other. But "How are you?" is also a very unusual question. It's a question that often doesn't need an answer. The person who asks "How are you?" hopes to hear the answer "Fine", even if the person's friend isn't fine. The reason is that "How are you?" isn't really a question and "Fine" isn't really an answer. They are simply other ways of saying "Hello" or "Hi".
Sometimes, people don't say exactly what they mean. For example, when someone asks "Do you agree?", the other person might think, "No, I disagree. I think you're wrong..."But it isn't very polite to disagree so strongly, so the other person might say "I'm not sure." It's a nicer way to say that you don't agree with someone.
People don't say exactly what they are thinking when they want to finish talking with other people. For example, many talks over the phone finish when one person says "I've to go now." Often, the person who wants to hang up gives an excuse: "Someone's at the door." "Something is burning on the stove. "The excuses might be real, or not. Perhaps the person who wants to hang up simply doesn't want to talk any more, but it isn't polite to say that. The excuse is more polite, and it doesn't hurt the other person.
Whether they are greeting each other, talking about an idea, or finishing a talk, people don't say exactly what they are thinking. It's an important way that people try to be nice to each other, and it's part of the game of language.
1.When a person in America asks "How are you?", he or she wants to hear" ________ "
A．How are you? B．Hello.
C．I don't know. D．Fine.
2.When a person disagrees with someone, it is polite to say"_________ "
A．You are wrong. I disagree. B．I'm not sure.
C．I'm sure I disagree. D．I don’t agree with you.
3.A polite way to finish a talk is to say"__________"
A．You have to go now.
B．I want to hang up.
C．I have to go now.
D．I don't want to talk any more.
4. When a person says "I've got to go now. Someone's at the door.", the person may be_______.
A．giving an excuse
B．hurting someone's feelings
C．talking to a person at the door
D．going to another place
5.The rule of the game of language is probably____________ .
A．"Always say what you mean"
B．"Don't disagree with people."
C．"Never say exactly what you're thinking."
D．"Be polite."