It’s true that every country has its customs.
We all know that in America if people are pleased with you, they will give you a sign “OK”. But maybe you don’t know this sign is considered to be rude in Brazil.
In Poland, guests usually choose flowers as presents for hostesses (女主人). Remember the number must be an odd (奇数) one. And the hostess doesn’t hope that you remove the cover of the bunch (束) of flowers. You must be more careful when you give red roses to a woman because the red rose means love.
In China we often hear people say that “nodding” means agreement (同意). And “shaking the head” means disagreement. But in Bulgaria (保加利亚) they mean the opposite.
We really need to pay more attention to the differences in customs. What’s more, we should learn more about them in order to avoid embarrassment (尴尬). Do remember: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
1.[单选题]The sign “OK” is different between ______.- A.America and China
- B.America and Brazil
- C.Brazil and Poland
- D.America and Bulgaria
2.[单选题]In Poland, when a man sends some red roses to a woman as presents, it means ______.- A.he will invite her to a dinner party
- B.he will invite her to sing and dance
- C.he has fallen in love with her
- D.he will surely marry her
3.[单选题]The main idea of this passage is ______.- A.different countries, different customs
- B.different countries, the same customs
- C.learning from the Romans
- D.doing what the Romans do
4.[单选题]The sentence “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” means that ______.- A.we do what the Romans do
- B.we should do after the Romans
- C.we must learn from the Romans
- D.we must observe (遵守) its customs when we are in a foreign country
5.[单选题]In Bulgaria, if a person shakes his head, that means he ______.- A.doesn’t want to talk with you
- B.agrees with you
- C.disagrees with you
- D.doesn’t like you