Read the passage about introducing Vietnamese customs for foreigners, and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D
Exercise 10: Read the passage about introducing Vietnamese customs for foreigners, and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
The Vietnamese are known to be polite, hospitable and sensitive. They have a casual and friendly (1) ______. They regard friendship as being very important throughout one’s life. They are always open to visit from friends. Drop-in visits are welcome. The Vietnamese are very (2) ________ to their family.
When they (3) _____ you a gift, the Vietnamese will usually speak lightly about it. Even though it is an expensive gift, they may pretend it is of no great monetary value.
(4) _____ 4,000 years of civilization, the Vietnamese are proud people who like to recite to a myth that they are descendants of an angel and a dragon.
If you happen to be in their homes at a meal time, the Vietnamese will probably (5) _____ you sit down and share whatever food is (6) _______. Let them know that you enjoy their food is one way in successfully (7) ______ a better relationship with them.
When they invite you to their homes for a meal, celebrations, or special occasion, some (8) ______ usually food, fruits, chocolate or liquors – should be offered to the host’s family.
1. A. tradition B. feature C. culture D. manner
2. A. closed B. closing C. close D. being closed
3. A. offer B. carry C. send D. sell
4. A. Of B. With C. At D. In
5. A. take B. require C. speak D. invite
6. A. good B. present C. available D. delicious
7. A. setting B. building C. taking D. being
8. A. gifts B. invitations C. offers D. situations