If an American is satisfied with you,he will put his thumb and forefinger into a circle.That means OK.But in Brazil,the very sign is considered to be rude.In Poland,a guest usually presents flowers to his hostess.The number must be an odd(奇數(shù))one.Besides,the hostess isn’t expected to remove the cover of the bunch of flowers.And usually,the red rose is a sign of love.
Usually we nod to express our agreement and shake our heads to show disagreement.To our surprise these body movements mean the opposite in Bulgaria.
The differences in customs and cultures in the world are really noticeable.We should learn more about them to avoid embarrassment(窘迫).Then,would you please remember:When in Rome,do as the Romans do.
【小題1】In Poland,if a man gives some odd red roses to a woman as a present,it means that
he ____.
A.will invite her to a dinner party |
B.has not been in love with her |
C.will invite her to a party |
D.has fallen in love with her |
【小題2】If an American puts his thumb and forefinger into a circle,it shows that he_____ you.
A.will be friends with |
B.is not been in love with |
C.is willing to help |
D.is satisfied with |
【小題3】In Poland,it is _____ for the hostess to remove the cover of the bunch of flowers
somebody has presented to her.
A.impolite | B.polite | C.strange | D.popular |
【小題4】In Bulgaria,if a man nods, it means that he_____ with you.
A.will have a talk |
B.disagrees |
C.will shake hands |
D.a(chǎn)grees |
【小題5】The sentence“When in Rome,do as the Romans do.”Means that______.
A.we should learn from the Romans |
B.we should work as the Romans do |
C.we should obey its customs when we are in a foreign country |
D.we have been Romans |