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The Japanese love to give gifts. This habit is not practiced only on special occasions, but it’s widely accepted as social duty and responsibility. Because gift-giving is such an important social aspect of Japanese life. It's important to be aware of some key factors.
Devalue the gifts you give. The important thing is to act and seem modest. You don't
want the receiver to think that you are arrogant or proud. Denigrate(贬低) your gift as much as possible. It doesn't matter if the label on the box bears the symbol for a famous brand. The Japanese value the appearance of a modest gift-giver who tries to stay away from praise.
Praise the gift you receive. Although praising may seem obvious, overpraising the gift is the key. It's also important to praise the fine taste of the gift-giver in making that particular choice for you. And don't forget to give a thousand and one thanks.
          unless you are urged to do so. And when you do, you must take the utmost care in unwrapping it. Don't look eager, and be careful that you don't tear the paper or cut the ribbon. After observing, praising, and thanking, be sure to rewrap the gift as if it had never been opened. Try to appear as if you take great pride in the value of the gift.
Choose gifts with practical value. In general, don't buy things such as ornaments, vases, and kitchenware; it's already assumed that everyone has these things. To do so may suggest that you don't approve of the other person's taste. Also, most Japanese houses are very small and don't have extra space for useless junk.
小题1:What is the best title for the passage? (no more than l0 words)
                                                                             
小题2:Fill in the blank in the fourth paragraph with proper words. (no more than 6 words)
                                                                             
小题3:List three kinds of things you'd better not buy for a Japanese friend.
                                                                      
小题4:Translate the underlined sentence in the first paragraph into Chinese.
                                                                             
                                                                             
小题5:What do the Japanese usually do when they receive a gift? (no more than l0 words)
                                                                            

小题1:The art of gift-giving in Japan/ Some key factors for gift-giving in Japan
小题2:Don’t/Never open/unwrap the gift
小题3:①ornaments ②vases ③kitchenware
小题4:不只是特殊场合才有送礼的习俗,很多日本人已经把送礼看做一种社会责任和义务。
小题5:Praise the gift they receive and give thanks.
文章讲述的是在日本给礼物时候要注意的一些因素。
小题1:The art of gift-giving in Japan/ Some key factors for gift-giving in Japan 
小题2:Don’t/Never open/unwrap the gift  根据第一句可知。
小题3:①ornaments ②vases ③kitchenware 根据最后一段第一句话In general, don't buy things such as ornaments, vases, and kitchenware可知
小题4:不只是特殊场合才有送礼的习俗,很多日本人已经把送礼看做一种社会责任和义务。
小题5:Praise the gift they receive and give thanks. 根据Praise the gift you receive段可知
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