2012年PETS2阅读理解全真模拟试题（6）
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2012年PETS2阅读理解全真模拟试题（6） Culture Shock Section A When greeting someone, an American’s first response1 is to hold out his or her hand, look directly at the person and smile. In some situations, this behavior may bring misunderstandings. Usually a handshake is not the universally2 accepted greeting. Also, looking others right in the eye might not mean the same thing in other parts of the world. When greeting Asians for the first time, do not shake hands. Physical contact may be embarrassing. Many Asians, particularly Japanese, have learned to accept handshakes when dealing with Westerners. For Japanese, a slight bow of the head is usually suitable for responding to a handshake. People in the Middle East, particularly Muslims3, avoid body contact with the opposite sex, but persons of the same sex commonly hug when greeting each other. When shaking hands, men should be careful not to pull their hand away too quickly. Also, people from France, Spain, Italy and Portugal greet friends by kissing each other on both cheeks. Smiling is the universal gesture of friendliness. In America, smiling is a happy or friendly thing to do. In some Latin cultures, for example, smile may be used to mean "Excuse me"or "Please". In many cultures, avoiding eye contact is a sign of respect, but such behavior can also lead to misunderstandings. For example, some Asian students have been regarded as lacking respect for their American teachers because they do not look at the teacher while he or she is speaking. Notes: 1. response n. 反应 2. universally adv.一致地; 共同地 3. Muslim n. 伊斯兰教信徒 Read the passage and answer the following questions. 1. When two Middle Eastern men meet, they might greet each other by ______. A. shaking each other B. hugging each other C. kissing each other on both cheeks D. lowering their heads slightly 2. In America, smiling is used to say "______". A. Sorry B. Excuse me C. Please D. I’m glad 3. If you avoid eye contact in America, you may be considered ______. A. cold B. foolish C. impolite D. shy 4. People in which of the following countries do NOT greet each other by kissing each other on both cheeks? A. France. B. Italy. C. Spain. D. Germany. 相关资料 |
