6.Different countries have different customs.When you are in different countries,you should follow their customs.
In China,it's impolite to talk when eating dinner.And you're not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table.
Very often people who travel to the United States forget to tip(付小费),It is usual to tip waiters,taxi drivers and porters who help carry your bags.Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal.Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.
In England,make sure to stand in line even if there are only two of you.It's important to respect(尊重) lines there.It's a good idea to talk about the weather.It's a favorite subject of conversation with the British.
In Spain(西班牙),it's a good idea to have a light meal in the afternoon if someone invites you for dinner.People have dinner very late,and restaurants do not generally open until 9:00p.m.
In Saudi Arabia(沙特阿拉伯),men kiss one another on the cheek(脸颊).Your host may welcome you with a kiss on both cheeks.It is polite for you to do the same.
In Japan,people usually give personal or business cards to each other when they meet for the first time.When a person gives you a card,don't put it into your pocket as soon as you get it.The person expects you to read it.
Don't forget to be careful of your body language to express something in conversations.A kind of body language that is acceptable in one culture may be impolite in another.
51.How many countries are mentioned in this passage?C
A.Four
B.Five.
C.Six.
D.Seven.
52.What does the underlined word"porters"mean in Chinese?A
A.搬运工
B.水电工
C.建筑工
D.环卫工
53.If you travel to the US,you spend200on a taxi ride and320on a meal,you are supposed to tipB in total.
A.520
B.78
C.156
D.60
54.Which of the following is True?C
A.You are expected to kiss your host on the cheek in Japan.
B.Generally,restaurants don't offer dinner after 9:00p.m.in Spain.
C.It's impolite to eat first if there are older people at the table in China.
D.You don't need to stand in line if there are two people waiting for a bus in England.
55.What does the passage mainly talk about?D
A.Where to travel.
B.How to tip in different countries.
C.When to use body language.
D.Customs in different countries.
分析 这篇短文主要描述了世界上一些不同国家的风俗习惯,告诉那些国际旅行者要注意入乡随俗.
解答 CABCD
51.C.细节题.结合第二段到第七段,分别涉及China,the United States,England,Spain(西班牙),Saudi Arabia(沙特阿拉伯),Japan,六个国家,故选C.
52.A.细节题.结合who help carry your bags作为定语从句,修饰前面的先行词porters,表示的是帮忙搬行李的人,故答案是A.
53.B.推理题.结合Waiters expect to get a 15% tip on the cost of your meal.Taxi drivers expect about the same amount.可知两者都需要所花的费用的15%作为小费,故200+320=520,520×15%=78,故答案是B.
54.C.细节题.结合And you're not supposed to start eating first if there are older people at the table.可知在中国应该让老人先动筷子,先动筷子是不礼貌的,故选C.
55.D.细节题.结合Different countries have different customs这篇短文主要描述了世界上一些不同国家的风俗习惯,故选D
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