30. "How long will the meeting last?"
A. Half past ten.
C. Once a week, usually.
B. Since early morning.
D. An hour or so, I expect.
Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D
INTERNATIONAL GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS
The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to
have been around since the beginning of human beings. Over time,
different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and
traditions.
In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an
appropriate gift as the hostess would prefer to choose the vintage for the
night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift for
the hostess. In Viet Nam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and
some fruit or small gifts for the hostess, children or elders of the home.
Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color
is unlucky and associated with funerals in this country. Gifts that
symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects should
be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in
some countries you should not open the gift in front of the giver and in
others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift.
Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in
which it is presented. Different cultures have different customs regarding
how a gift should be offered - using only your right hand or using both
hands, for example. Others have strong traditions related to the
appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for instance, it is the
standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting
it. The recipient would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear
of appearing greedy.
Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time
to choose an appropriate gift, will help you to avoid any awkwardness or
embarrassment as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship.
31. When did the tradition of gift-giving become popular all over the
world?
A. a long time ago
C. since the beginning of humans
B. thousands of years ago
D. since the beginning
of industrialization
32. Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs?
A. In France, wine is not considered a suitable gift for the hostess of
a dinner party.
B. In Sweden, it is not customary to bring some wine or flowers
when you are invited to a dinner party.
C. In Viet Nam, such things as scissors, knives and other sharp
objects shouldn't be used as a gift.
D. In Singapore, it is unacceptable to open the gift right in front of
the giver.
33. The phrase "associated with" is closest in meaning to
A. connected with
D. similar to
B. familiar with
C. informed of
34. The word "it" in paragraph 3 refer to