Unit 10 You're supposed to shake hands 阅读理解 专项练习 （含答案）

人教版新目标九年级英语Unit 10
阅读理解
专项练习
本单元以“风俗与习惯”为话题，围绕这一话题主要学习各国的不同礼仪，如见面礼仪、餐桌礼仪等，谈论在不同的场合应该做什么，了解不同国家的习俗。本单元阅读理解主要考查读者对不同国家的社会和文化背景知识的掌握、对所读材料内容的熟悉、个人经历、生活常识、逻辑知识和语言修养等各方面的了解与理解。
A
Table manners are different from country to country.If you visit a friend's home for a meal，it's good to know about certain customs.
Morocco(摩洛哥)
In many homes，people often sit on the floor to eat a meal.
Often，everyone eats from the same plate.It is in the center of the table.Only eat the food in front of you.Don't reach across someone for food.
It is common to use your fingers and small pieces of bread to eat food.Use only your right hand to eat.Don't say “no” to food.If the host (主人) offers you food or drink，take some and try a little.
Also remember：In many homes，it is common to take off your shoes.
The United States
In most homes，people usually sit on chairs when they eat a meal.
People eat from their own plate or bowl，but sometimes people share desserts (甜点)．If you want something (for example，the water)，ask for it.Reaching across someone is rude.
It's OK to eat things like sandwiches，fruit，pizza (比萨饼)，and some kinds of meat with your fingers.It's OK to say “no” to food if you don't like it.
Also remember：People often talk when they eat a meal together.
1. It is good to know about customs in other countries so you can ________.
A．learn the language B．eat more
C．act correctly D．make money
2. In Morocco，people use ________ to eat food.
A．only the left hand B．only the right hand
C．both hands D．just one finger
3. In the United States，people sometimes share ________.
A．all their food B．water and other drinks
C．meat D．desserts
4. In the United States，people often ________ when they eat a meal together.
A．take off their shoes B．reach across someone for food
C．talk D．keep silent
5. In Morocco，when people eat a meal，they ________.
A．always sit on the floor with their shoes on
B．only eat the food in front of them
C．say “no” to food they don't like
D．eat from their own plate
B
If you're traveling to the United States，you need to understand the common way to say hello—a handshake. Friends shake hands. Women，men and even children can shake hands.
Shaking hands also seems simple，but there are some important things to remember. When you shake hands, you must look into the other person's eyes the whole time you're shaking hands.
Shake hands strongly. If you give a weak handshake，the other person might think that you're not kind. He/She might also feel that you don't like him/her or you don't want to touch him/her. Shake hands with men and women the same way. If you shake hands with a very old person or a small child，be careful not to hurt them.
Some people don't know how long to keep shaking. The most common handshake should have three shakes and then you should let go. Don't worry if Americans shake hands a little longer.
Your handshake is like your smile. It's special to you. You need to find a comfortable strong handshake that shows what you are like. Because the handshake allows people to touch，the hand should be warm，clean and dry.
Warm：Put your hands into your pockets before you shake hands. This will warm them.
Clean：If you know you're going to meet someone，wash your hands so they'll be clean.
Dry：Everyone gets nervous and your hands may get wet. It isn't a good feeling for the other person. Again，put your hands into your pockets. This will dry them.
1.When you stay in the USA，the common way to greet is to ________.
A．bow B．kiss
C．hug 　　D．shake hands
2.If you give a weak handshake in America，the other person might think that you're ________.
A．unfriendly　　　　 B．brave
C．friendly 　　　　 D．outgoing
3.What should you do when you shake hands with a very old person or a small child
A．You must shake hands strongly.
B．You should be careful not to hurt them.
C．You should hold their hands for a long time.
D．You needn't look into their eyes the whole time.
4.The most common handshake should have ________ shakes，and then you should let go.
A．three B．four C．five D．six
5.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage
A．How to Greet in the USA
B．The Meaning of Handshake
C．Tips for Shaking Hands with Americans
D．Ways to Keep Hands Warm，Clean and Dry
C
If you stay in an Indian home, bring something from your home country as a gift. Although it is not expected, it would be much pleasant. But find out the social position and religion of your hosts before you choose the gift. A bottle of foreign whisky would be the perfect gift for some, but not at all suitable for others. If you know the people you are going to stay with, it is a good idea to ask them what they would like. Some things are just not available in India.
It is not necessary to bring a gift when you are invited to dinner. After all, you are the honored guest. Several years ago, it was almost unpleasant to bring sweets or a bottle of wine. But this is not true today. Nowadays it is a custom which is becoming popular with many Indians. Fruit, flowers or a box of sweets are perfect gifts, and will make no one unhappy.
In all classes of society, both in the city and in the country, food is only taken to the mouth with the right hand. This is the most important part of the etiquette(礼节) of eating in India. When you watch Indians eat something, you will see that they keep their left hands on their legs.
If you want to find a conversation topic in India, talk about families. Another useful subject to start with is cricket(板球). But once you get to know a person better, any topic is acceptable. Indians love to talk about politics and religion. They enjoy heated discussions. Conversation is an art form and people take the time to really talk.
1.While visiting an Indian home, your hosts will be ________ to get a gift from your country.
A．happy B．angry C．worried D．sad
2.If you are invited for a meal at an Indian home, ________.
A．you should pay for the food
B．you will hurt your hosts if you take anything
C．it is fashionable to take flowers or sweets
D．it is traditional to take whisky
3.Indians love interesting topics and they ________.
A.only talk about family matters
B．prefer to have heated discussions
C．don't like talking about themselves
D．get away from religion and politics
4.The underlined part in the first paragraph means ________.
A．you can buy these things easily in India
B．they don't make these things in India
C．they never avoid these things in India
D．you can't get these things in India
5.According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT that ________.
A．your choice of gift will depend on who your hosts are
B．playing cricket with left hand is popular in India
C．Indians normally use their right hands for food they eat
D．Indians like to talk about serious things with guests
D
Table manners are different from country to country. If you visit a friend's home for a meal, it's good to know about certain customs for proper behaviors.
Morocco (摩洛哥)
In many homes，people often sit on the floor to eat a meal. Often，everyone eats from the same plate. It is in the middle of the table. Only eat the food in front of you. Don't reach across someone for food.
It is common to use your fingers to eat food. Use only your right hand to eat. Don't say “no” to food. If the host offers you food or drink, take some and try a little.
Also remember: In many homes，it is common to take off your shoes.
The United States
In most homes, people usually sit on chairs when they eat a meal. People eat from their own plate or bowl，but sometimes people share desserts. If you want something (for example，the water)，ask for it. Reaching across someone is rude.
It's OK to eat things like sandwiches，fruit, pizza, or some meat with your fingers. It's OK to say “no” to food if you don't like it.
Also remember：People often talk when they eat a meal together.
1.It is good to know about customs in other countries so you can ________．
A．learn a language B．eat more
C．act properly D．make money
2.Which hand do people use to eat food in Morocco
A. Only the left hand. B．Only the right hand.
C．Both hands. D．Just one finger.
3.In the US，people sometimes share ________.
A．all their food B．drinks
C．meats D．desserts
4.What do people often do when they eat a meal together in the US
A．They often take off their shoes.
B．They reach across someone for food.
C．They often talk with each other.
D．They often keep silent all the time.
5.Which of the following is TRUE
A．In Morocco，people always sit on the floor with their shoes on.
B．In Morocco, people only eat the food in front of them.
C. In the US，people don't say “no” to food they dislike.
D．In the US，people usually sit on the floor when they eat a meal.
E
The customs in different countries are different.If I have dinner with a Chinese host，he always puts more food on my plates as soon as I have eaten up.That often discomforts me greatly.I have to eat the food even if I don't want to，because it is considered bad manners in the West to leave one's food on the plate.I have already noticed that when a Chinese sits at an American's dinner party，he very often refuses the offer of food or drinks though he is in fact still hungry or thirsty.This might be good manners in China，but it is not in the West at all.
In the United States，it is impolite to keep asking someone again and again or insist on his accepting something.Americans have a direct way of speaking.If they want something，they will ask for it.If not，they will say，“No，thanks.” When an American is fed with beer by the host，for example，he might say，“No，thanks.I'll take some diet，Pepsi Cola if you have it.” That is what an American will do.So when you go to the United States，you had better remember the famous saying：When in Rome，do as the Romans do.
1.From the passage，we can know that the Chinese are usually ________ to the guests.
A．very hot B．rude C．impolite D．cold
2.If a Chinese host always puts food on a foreigner's plate，he will feel ________.
A．pleasant B．uncomfortable
C．satisfied D．happy
3.Why does a Chinese often refuse the offer of food or drinks at a dinner party
A．He has had enough.
B．He is shy.
C．He is afraid that others will laugh at him.
D．He thinks it's polite to do that.
4.When an American wants something to eat or drink at a dinner，he will ________.
A．ask for it loudly
B．refuse the offer
C．ask for it directly
D．express himself indirectly
5.“When in Rome，do as the Romans do.” means “________”．
A．When you get to Rome，you should act as the Romans do.
B．When you stay in Rome，you should do as the Romans do.
C．When you are in a new country，you should do as the locals do.
D．Romans can be an example for you.
F
If you are an American and going to visit Britain，here are some manners you should pay attention to before going there.
It would be easier to cut food when the knife is in your dominant (支配的) hand.After the food is cut，Americans usually put down the knife and eat with their dominant hand.Brits，on the other hand，hold the fork in their non dominant hand and take a bite.
Americans usually cut up several pieces of meat before actually eating.Then，once the fork is in the dominant hand，it's easy to take a few bites without changing back.But it's bad manners to cut the food into many small pieces in Britain.
Eating on the go is common in the United States，where people eat their food quickly.However，in Britain，people don't just eat.They sit down to have a relaxing meal，chatting with their beloved ones and fully digesting (消化) their food.They also think it is the perfect time to teach their kids good manners.
You'll probably never enter a British person's home without the host asking if you want a cup of tea or water.Offering a drink is good manners in the United States，too，but the host often forgets it.
Brits are generous (慷慨的) with how many times they say “sorry”，“please”，and “thank you”．Don't get lazy with those basic manners.For example，when ordering at a restaurant，don't just say “I'll take a hamburger.”，but show the server some respect and ask，“May I please have a hamburger？”
1.What do the Brits like doing when eating
A．Cutting food with their non dominant hand.
B．Eating food with their non dominant hand.
C．Eating food with their dominant hand.
D．Holding the fork in their right hand.
2.What do the Brits think of cutting meat into many small pieces
A．Convenient. B．Funny.
C．Great. D．Impolite.
3.What does the underlined word “it” in the fourth paragraph mean
A．Talking with family.
B．Digesting food.
C．Eating time.
D．Teaching kids manners.
4.What does the last paragraph want to show
A．Using some polite words is very important when you order food.
B．The Brits care much about some basic manners.
C．The Brits respect waiters most among people from all the countries.
D．It's necessary to remember some basic manners.
5.What does the passage mainly talk about
A．What Americans and British people like.
B．The ways of understanding the differences.
C．The differences between American and British manners.
D．How Americans and British people treat their guests.
G
After coming to America, the use of “yes” and “no” brings me a lot of trouble, because the use in Korean(韩语) is different from that in English. For example, if I am asked, “Haven't you had dinner yet？” and I have not had dinner yet, then in Korean I usually say “Yes, I haven't.” But in English, I have to say, “No, I haven't.”
Because of this, my friends often get the opposite meaning from what I want to give them. One day only a month after I came to America, I had dinner with an American student, Bob. He asked me some questions and I answered them sincerely. A few days later, I found some roommates thought that I came from North Korea. One day, I stopped by Bob's room and asked why he was spreading the wrong information. “Oh, you told me that. Don't you remember？” he said, “when I asked you, ‘You are not from North Korea, are you？’ you clearly answered，‘Yes, of course.’ Didn't it mean that you are from North Korea？”
The different use also causes problems between my friends and me. One weekend night, my roommate Mark brought his children into the dorm(宿舍). They made some noise while playing. I did not mind the noise since I was just watching TV. The
next morning, I met Mark. He asked me with a smile, “Didn't my children make noise last night Didn't it make you uncomfortable？”
Because I did not mind the noise at all, I clearly said “Yes！” The smile suddenly disappeared from Mark's face, and he said, “I am sorry about that. They are going right now. see you later.” I could not understand what he was sorry about, and I just said, “OK. Bye！” After a moment of thinking, I realized how stupid I was. That evening, I explained to Mark and said sorry to him. I knew he thought that I had been very rude.
Now to deal with this problem, I have set simple rules: First, take a five－second break if I am not sure of “yes” or “no”. Second, use “pardon me”， so the person may explain to me in a direct way.
1．From the passage, we can infer(推断) that the writer comes from ________．
A．North Korea B．America
C．South Korea D．China
2．In Paragraph 3, when the writer answered “Yes”， Mark might think the writer was ________．
A．rude B．kind C．helpful D．polite
3．The underlined word “it” in Paragraph 3 refers to(指的是) ________．
A．“yes” B．the noise
C．watching TV D．the smile
4.If the writer is not sure of “yes” or “no” next time, he will say ________．
A．“pardon me” B．“yes”
C．“no” D．“I don't know”
5．The writer writes the passage mainly to remind us ________.
A．to work hard on English
B．to learn to respect others
C．never to use “yes” or “no”
D．to know culture differences
H
Different countries have different customs in giving presents.
In China，you must never give a clock to a Chinese person，because the sound of the word for “clock” is similar to the sound of “death”．Also，don't wrap(用……包裹) a present in white，black or blue paper，because they are the colors for funerals(葬礼)．Don't give a knife，because something sharp can cut a friendship.
In Russia，if you give flowers as presents，you have to give an odd number of them(one，three，five，etc.) because even numbers of flowers are for funerals.
In Germany，if you are invited to dinner，flowers are good presents to take to your dinner hostess(女主人)，but don't take her red roses because it means you are in love with her.Don't take thirteen of anything because it's an unlucky number.Don't take an even number of anything，either.Don't wrap your presents in white，brown，or black paper.
1．According to the passage，________ must never be given to Chinese people as presents.
A．flowers B．clothes
C．food D．clocks
2．People don't wrap presents in black or white paper in ________．
A．Germany
B．China
C．both China and Germany
D．both China and Russia
3．What does the underlined word “even”mean in Chinese in the passage
A．偶数的 B．奇数的
C．甚至 D．平坦的
4．What presents can you take to your dinner hostess in Germany
A．Thirteen of something.
B．Flowers except red roses.
C．An even number of something.
D．Something wrapped in brown paper.
5．Which is the best title of the passage
A．Foreigners' Presents
B．Giving Flowers as Presents
C．Different Customs in Giving Presents
D．Don't Give Thirteen of Anything as Presents
I
When Wang Haiyan was young, her favorite toys weren't Barbie dolls. Instead, she started learning to make shadow puppets (皮影) from her father at 13. Now 43, Wang has spent 30 years practicing and spreading the art.
Shadow puppetry is a form of theater that uses puppets made from leather (皮) or paper, accompanied (伴奏) by music and singing. It was invented during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC—AD 24).It tells us about folk tales and historical stories, passing down culture and customs over thousands of years.
Shadow puppetry is all about creating the puppets and performing with them. Wang's hometown of Hua county, Shaanxi, is known as the birthplace of the folk art.
Puppet makers must follow 24 steps to make the puppets including washing the leather, carving (雕刻) and painting, according to Wang. Carving is the most difficult part.
“We have a special carving skill—moving the leather under the knife，” Wang said. It took Wang three years to master this skill. She used a brick (砖块) to strengthen her left hand while practicing. It takes about 3，000 carves to make a shadow puppet. “The complex (复杂的) steps make it hard to hand down the folk art，” she said.
But Wang has found a way to do so. In recent years, she has made shadow puppets based on some cartoon series and has given a livestreaming performance.
She used colors like blue and purple that were hardly seen in shadow puppetry and added more sticks to the puppets to make the performance more lively. “I hope more and more young people enjoy shadow puppetry and pass it down，” she said.
1.Wang Haiyan's hometown is famous for ________.
A．music and singing
B．a special carving skill
C．the folk art
D．historical culture and customs
2.Making the puppets includes the following steps EXCEPT ________.
A．painting
B．making bricks
C．carving
D．washing the leather
3.What does Paragraph 2 mainly tell us
A．Where shadow puppetry was invented.
B．What shadow puppetry is.
C．Why people like shadow puppetry.
D. When Wang began to learn shadow puppetry.
4.What does the underlined phrase “hand down” mean in the fifth paragraph
A.传承 B．提高 C．酷爱 D．放弃
5.Which of the following statements about Wang Haiyan is TRUE
A. She learned all by herself to make shadow puppets.
B. She didn't master the carving skill until she was 43.
C. She expected more young people to spread shadow puppetry.
D. She was more interested in cartoon series than shadow puppetry.
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