五、阅读理解
Manners are very important in our daily lives. There are many different customs (风俗) and habits among different countries. When we are abroad, we must follow the local customs. Here are examples of the things that a person with good manners does or does not do.
A person with good manners is always popular, while someone with bad manners usually fails to win others' respect. If you visit a Chinese family, you should knock at the door first. When the door opens, you shouldn't move before the host says "Come in, please." After you enter the room, you shouldn't sit down until the host asks you to take a seat. When a cup of tea is put on the tea table before you or sent to your hand, you should say "Thank you" and receive (接收) it with two hands, not one hand, or they will think you are ill-mannered. Before entering a house in Japan, it is good manners to take off your shoes. In European countries, even though shoes sometimes become very dirty, this is not done. In a Malay house, a visitor never finishes the food on the table. He leaves a little to show that he has had enough. In England, a visitor always finishes the drink or the food to show that he has enjoyed it. The host will be pleased with that.
You have to give your present in public in the Middle East to show it is not a bribe (贿赂). But it's good manners to give your present in private in Asia. You mustn't give knives in Latin America because it suggests that you want to cut off the relationship. You mustn't give your food or drink to Arabians because it suggests that you think your host can't offer you enough to eat and drink.
"Come any time" means "I want you to visit me" in India. If you don't suggest a time at once, the Indians will think you are refusing the invitation. But if English people say "Come any time", they will think you are impolite if you start fixing (确定) a date.
() 1. It is important to learn that different countries have different manners so that .
A. we can eat and drink well
B. we can be taught some good examples
C. we won't be afraid of people in those countries
D. we can know how to behave when we go abroad
() 2. In a Malay house, a guest leaves a little food to show that .
A. he has enjoyed it B. he can't eat any more
C. he needs some drinks D. he doesn't like the food
() 3. What does the underlined phrase "in private" mean?
A. In a quiet place. B. During a meeting.
C. Alone with someone. D. With others around.
() 4. Which is TRUE according to the passage?
A. It's good manners to give presents in public in China.
B. It's good manners to give knives in Latin America.
C. It's good manners to give some food to Arabians.
D. If English people say "Come any time", it may be a lip service (客套话).