Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?

C. Politeness in different cultures

The passage talks about various cultural differences in politeness, including greetings, eye contact, and personal space.

Question 32: According to paragraph 2, in which part of the world do people hold hands gently?

B. In some Middle Eastern countries

The passage mentions that people in some Middle Eastern countries hold each other's hands gently for a longer time.

Question 33: The word "rude" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

D. impolite

"Rude" means impolite in the context of the passage, referring to cultural differences in how people interact.

Question 34: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of differences in politeness around the world?

A. facial expressions

The passage discusses differences in greetings, eye contact, and personal space, but does not mention facial expressions.

Question 35: The word "its" in paragraph 3 refers to

D. country's

In this case, "its" refers to the country’s culture, where you should learn about the culture to be polite.