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e is necessary to indicate you are comfortable with the person.()

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ease your hand first.()

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_____to someone , a British person often shakes hands with the stranger.

A．Introducing

B．To introduce

C．To be introduced

D．On being introduced

ation on the sign attached to the concrete post and decided which bus to take. About five minutes later the bus they wanted came along. They prepared to board it. Suddenly there was a clamor behind them. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted insulting remarks about foreigners. The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreign gentlemen looked puzzled and embarrassed. No one had told them about the British custom of queuing for a bus so that the first person who arrived at a bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.

Learning the language of a country isn't enough. If you want to ensure a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your hosts. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man apparently shaking his head at another and assume that he is disagreeing. But in many parts of India a rotating movement of the head is a gesture that signifies agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thirsty. In that country you shake your head to signify "yes" a nod indicates "no". Arabs are known for their sumptuous hospitality. At a meal in countries on the Arabian Peninsula, you will find that any drinking vessel is repeatedly refilled as soon as you drain it. The way to indicate that you have had enough is to take the cup or glass in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.

In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs when sitting talking to someone even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could cause offence. It is considered too informal an attitude for such an occasion. Also when in Thailand avoid touching the head of an adult—it's just not done

In India the left hand is supposed to be used for ______.

A．passing food at table

B．washing oneself

C．shaking hands

D．offering drinks to guests

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A．Virus is transmitted by shaking hands with others.

B．The infectious disease can't be prevented from spreading.

C．Hand washing can save a million lives each year.

D．Bacteria on hands may cause heavy cold.

Part A

Directions: Read the following three texts. Answer the questions on each text by choosing A, B, C or D. Mark your answers on ANSWER SHEET 1.

In England recently three foreign gentlemen approached a bus stop. They studied the information on the sign attached to the concrete post and decided which bus to take. About five minutes later the bus they wanted came along. They prepared to board it. Suddenly there was a clamor behind them. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted insulting remarks about foreigners. The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreign gentlemen looked puzzled and embarrassed. No one had told them about the British custom of queuing for a bus so that the first person who arrived at a bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.

Learning the language of a country isn't enough. If you want to ensure a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your hosts. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man apparently shaking his head at another and assume that he is disagreeing. But in many parts of India a rotating movement of the head is a gesture that signifies agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thirsty. In that country you shake your head to signify "yes" pa nod indicates "no". Arabs are known for their sumptuous hospitality. At a meal in countries on the Arabian Peninsula, you will find that any drinking vessel is repeatedly refilled as soon as you drain it. The way to indicate that you have had enough is to take the cup or glass in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.

In Europe it is quite usual to cross your lags when sitting talking to someone even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could cause offence. It is considered too informal an attitude for such an occasion. Also when in Thailand avoid touching the head of an adult -- it's just not done.

In India the left hand is supposed to be used for ______.

A．passing food at table

B．washing oneself

C．shaking hands

D．offering drinks to guests

is not only a way of greeting; it can also show your personality. Since we all want to set a good first impression, it is important to know the right shaking hands manners.

Stand up and maintain eye contact while shaking hands. If you are seated when someone comes for a handshake, stand up and shake his or her hand. It is impolite to be still seated. Keep right distance between the two of you; not too close, but enough distance to shake your hands well. Keeping eye contact makes the other person feel welcome and comfortable.

Keep a handshake brief and firm. You let go of each other’s hand after 2-3 seconds. Make sure your handshake ends before your conversation does. One’s handshake should show a feeling of strength and warmth. The hand should be firm and not lifeless like seaweed. Then, how firm should a handshake be？ Just grasp the person’s hand completely and do not press it too hard.

21.The best title for this passage would be ().

A.Keeping Eye Contact

B.Shaking Hands Manners

C.Make Greetings

22.According to the passage, which of following statements is True()？

A.Handshake is just a gesture of greeting.

B.Handshake is just a way of greeting.

C.It is important to know the right shaking hands manners.

23.Which is the proper way to shake hands()？

A.When someone comes for a handshake, you are seated.

B.When someone comes for a handshake, you should stand up.

C.When someone comes for a handshake, you can talk with others.

24.One’s handshake should show a feeling of().

A.briefness and firmness

B.welcome and comfort

C.strength and warmth

25.How brief should a handshake be()？

A.Let go of each other’s hand after 2-3 seconds.

B.Just grasp the person’s hand completely.

C.Keep right distance between the two of you.

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Shaking Hands Manners

If you thought handshakes were just a gesture of greeting, then think again! A handshake is not only a way of greetingB、it can also show your personality. Since we all want to set a good first impression, it is important to know the right shaking hands manners.

Stand up and maintain eye contact while shaking hands. If you are seated when someone comes for a handshake, stand up and shake his or her hand. It is impolite to be still seated. Keep right distance between the two of youB、not too close, but enough distance to shake your hands well. Keeping eye contact makes the other person feel welcome and comfortable.

Keep a handshake brief and firm. You let go of each other's hand after 2-3 seconds. Make sure your handshake ends before your conversation does. One's handshake should show a feeling of strength and warmth. The hand should be firm and not lifeless like seaweed. Then, how firm should a handshake be？ Just grasp the person's hand completely and do not press it too hard.

1. Which of the following statements about the significance of handshakes is not true？{A、B、C}

A. Handshakes are just a gesture of greeting.

B. Handshakes are more than a way of greeting.

C. Handshakes can show our personality.

2. If you are seated when someone comes for a handshake, you should {A、B、C}.

A. stand up and shake his or her hand

B. keep seated and shake his or her hand

C. bow and say hello to him or her

3. Keeping eye contact while shaking hands makes the other person feel {A、B、C}.

A. nervous

B. comfortable

C. afraid

4. How long does a handshake usually last？{A、B、C}

A. As long as the conversation lasts.

B. 5 minutes.

C. 2-3 seconds.

5. Which of the following words can best describe a proper handshake？{A、B、C}

A. brief and strong

B. brief and firm

C. brief and soft

sual such as a handshake, a smile and a “hello.” The British say

“hello” when they meet friends. They usually shake hands when they meet for the first time. Social kissing or a kiss on the cheek is common between men and

women and between women who know each other very well.

The Hebrew greeting is “shalom.” The French greeting is “bonjour.” The Spanish greeting in “hola” and the Zulu say “sawubona” when greeting friends.

In New Zealand people are often greeted by the Maori leaders with the traditional “Hongi” by rubbing noses.

When a younger person says hello to an older person in the Philippines, the younger person will bow and hold the right hand of the older person and press the

knuckles against their forehead. When the knuckles are touching the forehead they say “Mano”(means hand) and “Po”(means respect.)

In Japan the common greeting for men and women is to bow when they meet someone. The deeper the bow, the greater level of respect in shown.

In Arab countries, close male friends or colleagues hug and kiss both cheeks. They shake hands with the right hand only, longer but less firmly than in the

western world. Contact and hand shaking between men and women in public is considered rude.

Hungarians use the friendly greeting of kissing each other on the cheeks. The most common way to kiss is from your right to your left. When men meet for the

first time they give a firm handshake.

In Belgium people kiss on one cheek when they meet.

The Chinese when meeting someone for the first time usually nod their head and smile or shake hands if in a formal business situation.

In Russia a typical greeting is a very firm handshake while maintaining direct eye contact. When men shake hands with women, the handshake is less intense.

Men may also kiss a woman three times on alternating cheeks.

In Albania, men shake hands when greeting one another. Depending on how well the men know each other, a kiss on each cheek may be common as well. When a man

meets a female relative, a kiss on each cheek or two kisses per cheek is common. With friends or colleagues normally a light handshake is appropriate. Women

may shake hands or kiss each other on both cheeks.

In Armenia, a woman needs to wait for the man to offer his hand for the handshake. Between good friends and family members, a kiss on the cheek and a light

hug are also common.

Always remember you are a guest in another country. Please show respect for their customs and culture.

Decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage

1.In Britain, they usually kiss on the cheek between men and women when they first meet.

2.The Spanish greeting is “hola” and the Zulu say “sawubona” when greeting friends.

3.The common greeting for men and women is to bow to each other in both Philippines and Japan.

4.In Russia, a typical greeting is a very firm handshake without direct eye contact.

5.In Armenia, a woman needs to wait for the man to offer his hand for the handshake

ke is not only a way of greeting; it can also show your personality. Since we all want to set a good first impression, it is important to know the right shaking hands manners.

Stand up and maintain eye contact while shaking hands. If you are seated when someone comes for a handshake, stand up and shake his or her hand. It is impolite to be still seated. Keep right distance between the two of you; not too close, but enough distance to shake your hands well. Keeping eye contact makes the other person feel welcome and comfortable.

Keep a handshake brief and firm. You let go of each other's hand after 2-3 seconds. Make sure your handshake ends before your conversation does. One's handshake should show a feeling of strength and warmth. The hand should be firm and not lifeless like seaweed. Then, how firm should a handshake be？ Just grasp the person's hand completely and do not press it too hard.

1.Which of the following statements about the significance of handshakes is not true？()

A.Handshakes are just a gesture of greeting

B.Handshakes are more than a way of greeting

C.Handshakes can show our personality

2.If you are seated when someone comes for a handshake, you should().

A.stand up and shake his or her hand

B.keep seated and shake his or her hand

C.bow and say hello to him or her

3.Keeping eye contact while shaking hands makes, the other person feel ().

A.nervous

B.comfortable

C.afraid

4.How long does a handshake usually last？()

A.As long as the conversation lasts

B.5 minutes

C.23 seconds

5.Which of the following words can best describe a proper handshake？()

A.brief and strong

B.brief and firm

C.brief and soft