Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correctanswer
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correctanswer to Most people want to be polite and behave well around others. Being polite involves good manners of eating and appropriate ways of greeting and talking to people, and giving and receiving gifts. Polite behaviour may differ from culture to culture.
In the United States, people prefer to shake hands firmly for a few seconds. In some Middle Eastern countries, people hold each other’s hands gently for a longer time. What about eye contact? In some countries, you show respect when you look at someone directly in the eyes. In other parts of the world, looking at someone directly can be rude. Another difference is personal space. In North Amarica, people usually stand about an arm’s length apart during a conversation. However, in Latin America, people seem to stand closer.
If you are going to live, work or study in another country, you should learn about its culture. In this way, you can be polite and make a good impression. Politeness can be good for making friends and doing business as well.
Question 31: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Politeness in different cultures B. Giving and receiving gifts
C. Table manners around the world D. Greeting and talking to people
32: According to paragraph 2, in which part of the world do people hold each other’s hands gently?
A. In the United States B. In North America
C. In some Middle Eastern countries D. In Latin America
Question 33: The word rude in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to…...
A. impolite B. careful C. unclear D. friendly
Question 34: According to the passage 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of differences in politeness around the world?
A. personal space B. facial expressions C. eye contact D. shaking hands
Question 35: The word its in paragraph 3 refers to…...
A. country B. space C. conversation D. arm