The epidemic(疫情) changes our lives in many ways—the way we study, work, or even how we greet each other and celebrate holidays. Let’s take a look at the safer greeting ways.
No more kisses
Too many kisses are not good for now. France says that people should not kiss each other on the faces. Just looking into a person’s eyes can be a greeting.
Wink(眨眼) at others
In Italy, a woman makes a video. In her video, if you want to say hello to others, you can wink at them with one eye. It’s a cute way.
Pat(拍打) on the back
It’s usual to shake hands in Australia. But if you do this now, you may get ill. An officer says a pat on the back may be better.
Tap(轻敲) feet together
There is a popular way to greet others in Iran(伊朗). In a video, two Iranian men meet and tap their feet together. They wear masks and put their hands in their pockets. It looks like they are playing a fun game.
Now people around the world stop using the usual styles and try safer ways. We shall all work together to help stop the epidemic.
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【小题1】Our lives now are
【小题2】In France,
【小题3】In Italy, it is cute to
【小题4】In Iran, it is
【小题5】People all over the world
Gift giving is common. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift-giving customs and traditions.
Gift giving in China
In China, gifts are given for holidays, such as birthdays or special events like a dinner at a friend’s home.
While it’s true that a gift is just a gift, what is more important is the meaning behind the gift. In China, some gifts need to be avoided including clocks, shoes, umbrellas, knives, green hats, anything in groups of four and anything in black or white.
Chinese gifts can be wrapped with wrapping paper. Red is for luck. Pink is for happiness. Gold is for wealth (财富). So wrapping paper in these colors is the best. White and black are the symbols of death and should not be used. | Red Envelopes (红包) Wrapping money in a red envelope means good wishes. People usually give red envelopes to kids during Chinese New Year. |
Gift Wrapping (包装)Gift giving in America
Whether a gift is given or not, greeting cards are often used for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s/Mother’s Day, weddings (婚礼), and Easter. In America, common gifts are candies or toys for children, and chocolate, fine food, books, clothes and tools for adults.
After receiving a gift, people show thanks to the person by saying “Thank you so much.” or “This is too nice.” Hugs or kisses may be exchanged. Returning gifts is not a must, but thank-you cards are very common. And they should usually be sent out in the same week when the gifts are received.
In America, gifts are usually opened at the end of an event or a birthday party, except for the wedding. Gifts are never opened during a wedding. They can be opened only after all the guests have left. |
______【小题1】What is the passage mainly about?
【小题2】How many countries are mentioned in the passage?
【小题3】What gifts should be avoided when choosing gifts in China? (One example is OK.)
【小题4】When should Americans send out thank-you cards after receiving the gifts?
【小题5】What’s the best subtitle (小标题) of the third textbox?
【小题6】What do you think of the gift-giving culture in China? What are you supposed to do when giving gifts after reading the passage?
How should we behave when we meet someone for the first time? An American shakes your hand firmly while looking you straight in the eye. In Thailand, people greet each other by pressing both hands together at the chest.
Many countries have rules about what you should and shouldn't wear. In Muslim countries, women should wear long blouses and skirts.
In Korea, you should take off your shoes when entering a house. Remember to place them neatly together where you came in.
In Spain, many people eat a light breakfast and a late dinner. In Mexico, lunch is the time to relax, and many people prefer not to discuss business as they eat. In Britain, it's not unusual to have a business meeting over breakfast.
Good Manners
| Aspect | Country | Custom |
| America | Shaking hands firmly | |
| Greeting | Thailand | 1． |
| Muslim countries | 2． | |
| Dressing | Korea | Taking off your shoes at the door |
| Spain | 3． | |
| Eating | Mexico | Relaxing while having lunch |
| Britain | 4． |
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