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Unit6 Section A 2a-2d 能力提升练习（拔高版）
Ⅰ. 用所给词的适当形式填空
1. When you travel to India, you should know some ________ (culture) customs there.
2. He felt ________ (embarrass) when he realized he wore wrong clothes to the party.
3. People in different countries have different ________ (way) of greeting others.
4. It’s ________ (polite) to laugh at others when they make mistakes.
5. She ________ (shake) her head and said she didn’t agree with us yesterday.
6. In Japan, people usually bow ________ (show) their respect to others.
7. We should avoid ________ (point) at others with our fingers in public.
8. The little girl gave her mother a big ________ (hug) after school.
9. It’s common ________ (see) people drinking tea in Chinese tea houses.
10. When visiting a friend’s house, you’d better bring a small ________ (gift).
Ⅱ. 完形填空 阅读下面短文，从A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳答案。
Different countries have different customs. When you travel to 11____ country, you should know about its customs.
In India, people 12____ each other by putting their hands together and 13____ “Namaste”. They usually eat with their right hand, because the left hand is considered 14____ . Cows are very 15____ in India, so you can’t eat beef there.
In France, people often greet their friends 16____ kissing on the cheek. It’s 17____ to arrive a little late for a dinner party. You don’t need to bring a gift, but you can bring some flowers.
In China, people usually 18____ hands when they meet for the first time. It’s polite to wait for the elders 19____ before eating. When you receive a gift, you’d better 20____ it later, not at once.
11. A. other B. another C. the other D. others
12. A. greet B. help C. thank D. meet
13. A. say B. saying C. to say D. said
14. A. polite B. impolite C. common D. unusual
15. A. special B. dangerous C. clever D. friendly
16. A. with B. by C. for D. in
17. A. rude B. strange C. common D. necessary
18. A. shake B. wave C. hold D. clap
19. A. start eating B. to start eating C. starting eating D. to starting eating
20. A. open B. close C. accept D. refuse
Ⅲ. 阅读理解
A
When you travel to a foreign country, it’s important to know the local customs. Here are some customs in different countries.
Thailand
People in Thailand greet each other by pressing their palms together and bowing. The higher the hands, the more respect they show. You can’t touch a child’s head there, because people believe the head is the most important part of the body.
Brazil
In Brazil, people often hug or kiss when they meet. They are very friendly and outgoing. When you go to a party, you can arrive 30 minutes late. It’s not rude at all.
Russia
In Russia, people usually shake hands firmly. They don’t smile at strangers easily. When you visit a Russian family, you should bring a small gift, like flowers. But don’t give yellow flowers, because they mean bad luck.
21. How do people in Thailand greet each other
A. By shaking hands. B. By hugging.
C. By pressing palms together and bowing. D. By kissing on the cheek.
22. Why can’t you touch a child’s head in Thailand
A. Because it’s impolite. B. Because the head is special.
C. Because children don’t like it. D. Because parents will be angry.
23. In Brazil, arriving late for a party is ________.
A. Rude B. common C. strange D. impolite
24. What gift should you NOT give to a Russian family
A. Red flowers. B. Yellow flowers. C. A small cake. D. A box of chocolate.
25. Which of the following is TRUE
A. People in Russia smile at strangers often.
B. Brazilians are very shy and quiet.
C. Thai people show respect by raising their hands higher.
D. You can touch children’s heads in Thailand.
B
Different greeting customs show different cultures. In China, people usually shake hands when they meet. But in some other countries, greetings are different.
In Japan, people bow to greet others. The bow can be a small nod or a deep bow. It depends on the situation. When greeting an elder, you should bow deeply.
In New Zealand, the Maori people have a special greeting called “hongi”. They press their noses and foreheads together. It means “sharing breath” and shows friendship.
In the Middle East, people often greet with a hug and a kiss on both cheeks. But men don’t hug or kiss women unless they are family members.
Knowing these customs can help us get on well with people from different cultures.
26. What do Chinese people usually do when they meet
A. Bow. B. Shake hands. C. Press noses together. D. Hug and kiss.
27. In Japan, the depth of the bow depends on ________.
A. the person’s age B. the situation C. the weather D. the time
28. What is “hongi”
A. A greeting in New Zealand. B. A kind of food.
C. A dance. D. A language.
29. In the Middle East, men can hug and kiss ________.
A. any women B. only family women C. all men D. no one
30. What is the main idea of the passage
A. Different greeting customs. B. How to greet people.
C. Interesting cultures. D. Getting on with others.
Ⅳ. 补全对话 阅读下面对话，在空白处填入适当的句子，使对话完整通顺。
A: Hi, Lisa. I’m going to India with my parents next month.
B: Wow, that’s great! 31. ________________________
A: No, I don’t. Can you tell me some customs there
B: Sure. 32. ________________________
A: How do they greet each other
B: They press their palms together and say “Namaste”.
A: 33. ________________________
B: No, you can’t. It’s impolite to eat with your left hand.
A: 34. ________________________
B: You’re welcome. Have a good trip!
参考答案
Ⅰ. 用所给词的适当形式填空
1. cultural 2. embarrassed 3. ways 4. impolite 5. shook
6. to show 7. pointing 8. hug 9. to see 10. gift
Ⅱ. 完形填空
11. B 12. A 13. B 14. B 15. A
16. B 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. A
Ⅲ. 阅读理解
21. C 22. B 23. B 24. B 25. C
26. B 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. A
Ⅳ. 补全对话
31. Do you know any customs in India
32. There are many special customs in India.
33. Can I eat with my left hand there
34. Thank you so much.

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