Different cultures, different manners
A Read the magazine article about greetings in different cultures and answer the questions.
Greetings around the world
Polite greetings are important in every culture, but they can be different from place to place. Let's take a look at how people around the world commonly greet each other.
A bow of respect
In some Asian countries, people greet each other with a bow—but not all bows are the same. Some are simple nods, while others are deep bends at the waist. The deeper the bow is, the more respect you show for the other person. It is common for people to give a very low bow when they are greeting an elderly person.
When hands meet
In many Western countries, greetings between friends or even strangers often start with a handshake. A good handshake is short and firm, and people usually look each other in the eyes while shaking hands. Here's a fun fact: handshakes have been around for thousands of years! In ancient times, they were a symbol of trust.
A kiss or two—or three
Kisses on the cheek are a popular form of greeting in many countries of Latin America and Europe. But the number of kisses can vary from country to country! In Argentina and Chile, people often give each other a single kiss to say hello. In Italy and Greece, two kisses—one on each cheek—are common. In Switzerland, people often greet each other with three kisses! Whatever the number, cheek kisses are a warm and friendly way to greet others in these cultures.
1 What does a deep bow mean in some Asian countries?
2 What is a good handshake like in many Western countries?
3 What was the meaning of a handshake in ancient times?
4 What does the underlined word “vary” most likely mean?
5 Why do people in many countries of Latin America and Europe kiss each other as a greeting?
A Read the magazine article about greetings in different cultures and answer the questions.
Greetings around the world
Polite greetings are important in every culture, but they can be different from place to place. Let's take a look at how people around the world commonly greet each other.
A bow of respect
In some Asian countries, people greet each other with a bow—but not all bows are the same. Some are simple nods, while others are deep bends at the waist. The deeper the bow is, the more respect you show for the other person. It is common for people to give a very low bow when they are greeting an elderly person.
When hands meet
In many Western countries, greetings between friends or even strangers often start with a handshake. A good handshake is short and firm, and people usually look each other in the eyes while shaking hands. Here's a fun fact: handshakes have been around for thousands of years! In ancient times, they were a symbol of trust.
A kiss or two—or three
Kisses on the cheek are a popular form of greeting in many countries of Latin America and Europe. But the number of kisses can vary from country to country! In Argentina and Chile, people often give each other a single kiss to say hello. In Italy and Greece, two kisses—one on each cheek—are common. In Switzerland, people often greet each other with three kisses! Whatever the number, cheek kisses are a warm and friendly way to greet others in these cultures.
1 What does a deep bow mean in some Asian countries?
It means more respect for the other person.
2 What is a good handshake like in many Western countries?
It is short and firm, and people usually look each other in the eyes while shaking hands.
3 What was the meaning of a handshake in ancient times?
It was a symbol of trust.
4 What does the underlined word “vary” most likely mean?
Be different.
5 Why do people in many countries of Latin America and Europe kiss each other as a greeting?
Because it is a warm and friendly way to greet others.
答案：1. It means more respect for the other person.
2. It is short and firm, and people usually look each other in the eyes while shaking hands.
3. It was a symbol of trust.
4. Be different.
5. Because it is a warm and friendly way to greet others.
2. It is short and firm, and people usually look each other in the eyes while shaking hands.
3. It was a symbol of trust.
4. Be different.
5. Because it is a warm and friendly way to greet others.
解析：
1. 定位文章第二段第三句“The deeper the bow is, the more respect you show for the other person.”，可知深鞠躬意味着更多的尊重。
2. 定位文章第三段第二句“A good handshake is short and firm, and people usually look each other in the eyes while shaking hands.”，直接提取信息。
3. 定位文章第三段最后一句“In ancient times, they were a symbol of trust.”，明确古代握手的含义。
4. 定位文章第四段第二句“But the number of kisses can vary from country to country!”，结合后文不同国家亲吻次数不同的例子，可推测“vary”意为“不同；变化”。
5. 定位文章第四段最后一句“Whatever the number, cheek kisses are a warm and friendly way to greet others in these cultures.”，说明亲吻是温暖友好的问候方式。
2. 定位文章第三段第二句“A good handshake is short and firm, and people usually look each other in the eyes while shaking hands.”，直接提取信息。
3. 定位文章第三段最后一句“In ancient times, they were a symbol of trust.”，明确古代握手的含义。
4. 定位文章第四段第二句“But the number of kisses can vary from country to country!”，结合后文不同国家亲吻次数不同的例子，可推测“vary”意为“不同；变化”。
5. 定位文章第四段最后一句“Whatever the number, cheek kisses are a warm and friendly way to greet others in these cultures.”，说明亲吻是温暖友好的问候方式。