Ⅲ. 完形填空(20分)

How do people greet one another in countries around the world? A kiss, a hug (拥抱) , a handshake, or a bow? It depends on the country and culture. In the USA, as in most places around the world, the handshake is a 1 greeting to show friendliness and trust.

In many places in 2 , people prefer kiss to greeting, and 3 of them have very strict rules about how many times may kiss someone’s cheeks (脸颊) and on 4 cheek to start. Parisians kiss four times from cheek to cheek, always with the left cheek first. If you are in Brittany, a city in the northwest of France, kiss three times; and in 5 parts of France, keep it to two. Two kisses is 6 the rule in Spain, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland. In the Netherlands, people usually kiss three times; more kisses are for the elderly and close family members. 7 is also a factor (因素) for Belgians, who kiss once for people as old as themselves, and three times for people ten years older.

8 , handshake and kissing are not the only ways to say hello around the world. In Japan, people usually 9 to greet each other. The different greetings around the world 10 make you confused. But don’t worry. When you are not sure, remember that a firm (坚定的) but gentle handshake, a smile, and an open mind won’t be wrong.

1. A. special B. common C. unusual D. wonderful

2. A. Europe B. Asia C. America D. Australia

3. A. none B. few C. some D. most

4. A. what B. that C. whose D. which

5. A. other B. another C. others D. the other

6. A. always B. also C. again D. already

7. A. Age B. Health C. Sex D. Nationality

8. A. More importantly B. At last

C. For example D. Of course

9. A. bow B. shake hands C. kiss D. hug

10. A. may B. need C. shouldn’t D. can’t