Unit 10 You're supposed to shake hands. 补全短文专练（精编word版 带答案）

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Unit 10 You're supposed to shake hands.补全短文专练
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In Western countries, you should be careful when giving gifts. Never give a gift in a job interview or at a business meeting.1.　　　　 or as a “thank you” for special invitations or events. When arriving at a special social gathering(聚会), you may give your gift to the host once the introductions are made. With gift giving, a few rules should be given much attention to.
　　　 Do not buy too expensive gifts. A small but delicate(精致的) gift is a good choice. A special food from your country, a bottle of wine, candies, flowers are the best if you do not know the host very well, but be certain that your gift will not draw much attention.
3.　　　　You can usually say something like, “I hope you will like it.” when you offer your gift.
4.　　　　 A bottle of wine is usually all right if you know your host drinks wine, but hard alcohol, such as whisky(威士忌) should only be given as a gift when you know the host well and are certain that he would welcome such a gift.
A small cultural gift from your country is usually very proper. 5.　　　　 A nice card with it will be better.
A.Be modest(不太贵的) with your gift.
B.It's impolite to take no gift,
C.Be careful of giving alcohol.
D.Make sure that your gift is packaged nicely.
E.You should not add another matter to the host.
F.Gifts are usually given during special holidays,
B
　　The weather has a strong influence on people. 6.　　　　　
In August, it is very hot and wet in the southern part of the United States. People there easily have heart trouble and other kinds of health problems during this month. In the Northeast and the Middle West, people have more heart trouble after the weather changes in February or March.
The weather can also influence intelligence. For example, in a 1983 report by scientists, the scores of some college students were very high during a storm, but after the storm, their scores were 10% lower. 7.　　　　 Very hot weather, on the other hand, can make it lower. Students in many schools of the United States often do badly in the exams in the hot months of the year (July and August).
The weather also has a strong effect on people's feelings. 8.　　　　 They usually feel cold during these months. Therefore, they might feel depressed during cold weather. In hot summer weather, on the other hand, fat people may feel unhappy. According to the report, at about 18℃, people become stronger. Low air pressure makes people feel free, but it also increases forgetfulness. People leave more bags and umbrellas on buses and in stores on low pressure days. 9.　　　　 People feel best at a temperature of about 18℃ with 65 percent humidity(湿度).
10.　　　　 This is according to a recent study carried out by scientists from Pennsylvania State University, the US. They found that wider noses are more common in warm and wet weather, while narrower noses are more common in cold and dry weather.
A.Storms can help people have more intelligence.B.The weather can never influence the speed of thinking.C.Winter may be a bad time for thin people.D.There is “perfect weather” for work and health.E.The weather sometimes plays a key role in shaping our noses.F.It influences health, intelligence, feelings, and even the appearance.
C
Take a look at teenagers around you, dressed in baggy pants, drinking soft drinks such as Coke, and reading Japanese cartoons. Whether you are in Beijing or Hong Kong, you will get the same impression. 11.　　　　
It sounds convenient that people throughout the world speak the same language, dress in clothes of the same style, eat the same food and play the same games. If the world was like this, you wouldn't feel strange in any corner of the world. But just imagine living in such a strange world. 12.　　　　
The variety of food that people can taste, the colorful and stylish clothes that we dress in and different languages we speak are all part of the various cultures that our ancestors left us. These differences represent their creativity and talent. 13.　　　　When you travel to other places, you want to see different things. When you talk to foreigners, you expect to listen to interesting stories. These differences in culture make life colorful.
14.　　　　 Many different cultures are disappearing. In most big cities around the world people wear the same clothes. Fast food stores are everywhere. Hollywood movies are kicking traditional performing arts out of our lives. The colors of our life are fading away.
There is a joke that even the panda and zebra want to live a colorful life. 15.　　　　
A.How can we live in a world with different cultures
B.But should we copy others or should we maintain our differences
C.So let's take action to protect our colorful culture before it becomes as simple as black and white.
D.How dull and colorless it would be!
E.And we all enjoy different cultures in our daily life.
F.But the whole world is shrinking into a small village as globalization takes effect.
D
　Whether you love mornings or not, they’re a fact of life. If you hate them, here are some ways to make them less awful. If you’re a morning person, these tips can make mornings even better!
16.　　　　. Be sure to get enough sleep. Most people need seven or eight hours of sleep to feel their best during the day. If you must get up at 5 or 6 a.m., go to bed early to get your eight hours. When you get enough sleep, you won’t feel sleepy. You can get out of bed on time. That will make your day better, too.
　　Turn on some music in the morning. Play any tune you like. It doesn’t matter. 17.　　　　. You’ll feel much happier as you start the day.
A good breakfast can make your day. 18.　　　　. Your body is out of fuel(燃料) by morning. You need some to help you control your blood sugar. That affects your energy for the day.
Don’t watch TV or read a newspaper first in the morning. Your brain is fresh and ready to work on new things. Don’t fill it up with negative(消极的) information about the world and its problems. Instead, read something inspiring(鼓舞人心的) or uplifting. 19.　　　　.　
Avoid answering QQ or WeChat first. Use morning time to get some exercise, eat breakfast and enjoy life. Check QQ or WeChat last before you leave your house. Then you’ll only have time to check the most important messages. 20.　　　　.
Every day is a new day—enjoy it!
A.As your mother said, breakfast is the most important meal of the day
B.Your day will start better if you take time for the important things
C.A good morning starts the night before
D.Just turn on something that makes you feel good
E.This will give you positive thoughts to start your day
E
　Handshaking is a kind of silent language, which is especially more important in China, although it is a form of greeting in many countries around the world. It is the common manner on most social occasions as an expression of greeting when people meet or say goodbye to each other. Besides, handshaking is also a way to express congratulations, thanks and encour-agement to others. Generally, you can make a simple speech and then shake hands with each other. 21.　　　　.
As for the question who should offer his hand first, there are some basic rules you should follow. Generally speaking, the elder, the teachers,the women, the married should reach out their hands first. If you have to shake hands with more than one person, you should continue shaking hands with them.22.　　　　.
23.　　　　. However, when they say goodbye to each other, it is the guest who should offer his hand first.
What’s more, if someone volunteers to shake hands with you, you must reply to him or her at once.24.　　　　.
Then how to shake hands with others Generally, you should pay much attention to the time and strength. 25.　　　　. Three to five seconds is the best, not more than 30 seconds. Handshaking should be simple and light, without any effort.
A.That’s to show you are polite
B.You can hold out your hands first
C.At the same time you can exchange greetings
D.It is wrong to shake hands too long or too short
E.When the host meets the guest, he should shake hands first to show his welcome
F.You need to shake hands from the elder to the young, from the nearest to the furthest
F
When autumn arrives, the sweet smell of sugar-roasted chestnuts(栗子) usually fills the air.
　　26.　　　　Attracted by the mouth-watering aroma(香气), many passers-by tend to stop and buy bags of shiny chestnuts on their way to school or work.
　　Yet, it’s not only Chinese people who enjoy eating chestnuts. 27.　　　　All over the streets of Paris, the smell of smoky sweetness seems to say that one doesn’t have to walk far to buy this tasty snack.
　　Chestnuts are always served to Americans during Christmas. 28.　　　　The festival nut has been popular in the US for a long time. However, in the early 1900s, a tree-killing disease spread across the US, wiping out nearly every American chestnut tree within 40 years. 29.　　　　
　　Though famous for being served as a treat for the end-of-year holidays, chestnuts are now also used as an ingredient in many dishes. 30.　　　　They even use them to create beer or soup.
　　Chestnuts have been eaten by humans for a long time. In the past, chestnuts were a food that satisfied the poor as well as the rich.
A.And in the US, chestnuts are a must for the holidays.
B.US people often use chestnuts to make sauces or jams.
C.In China, chestnuts are usually cooked in black sand on a stove(炉子).
D.Luckily, chestnut trees were reintroduced to the country over the following decades.
E.In Paris in winter, for example, chestnut sellers can be found in every corner of the city.
G
There is something different in this week’s blog. Let’s look at some birthday customs around the world.
Harry Baker, Perth, Australia
It’s my birthday next Wednesday. I’m going to be 10 years old. 31.　　　　 in my country. My mom is going to make me a huge plate of fairy bread. It’s a snack. We make it with bread, butter, and colorful sugar called “Hundreds and thousands”.
Jim Dixon, Montego Bay, Jamaica
I love birthdays! They are a lot of fun. Here in Jamaica, we have an old custom. 32.　　　　 Guess what we do We throw flour(面粉) at our friends! It’s my best friend’s birthday tomorrow. 33.　　　　 I’m going to buy a lot of flour to throw at him.
Victoria Smith, London, the UK
My grandmother is going to be 100 years old in June. She’s very excited because she’s going to get a special letter from the Queen. The Queen sends a letter to every person who reaches 100. 34.　　　
Jiang Li, Beijing, China
In my country, we celebrate birthdays with a special type of food. Noodles are a sign of long life for us. This year, I’m going to make some “long life noodles” for all my friends. 35.　　　　 and have a great evening!
A.I’m going to the store soon.
B.It’s a tradition that makes people very happy.
C.We like to surprise people on their birthdays.
D.We’re going to eat them together
E.We always eat fairy bread on our birthdays
H
A Greeting is a way of saying “Hello” to someone. People in different countries greet each other in different ways.36.________
In the United States，people usually shake hands. The handshake has an interesting origin. 37.________ Shaking the person's right hand while looking him or her in the eye is the usual way.
Handshakes are also common in other parts of the world，including Britain and Russia. In
Russia，a man often holds another man's hand very strongly during the handshake. Most people in New Zealand also greet each other by shaking hands. 38.________
In other countries, such as France and Belgium, hugging and kissing are more common when two people meet. In those cultures，people kiss each other on the cheek(面额). 39.______ In Saudi Arabia，men might hug and kiss each other(but not with a woman) on the check. In some Eastern countries，including Japan，bowing is the traditional way of greeting people. 40.________ People there usually stick out their tongues to greet others.
A. The following are some examples.B. The strangest custom,though,is probably in Tibet,China.C. The number of kisses is different from country to country.D. It started long ago as a way of showing people that you weren't carrying a weapon.E. However,the Maori people in New Zealand greet each other by pressing their noses together.
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The first impression is very important when you attend an interview.41.　　　　They may know you by your appearance, attitude and manners.
A friendly smile when you walk into the room is important.42.　　　　
When you introduce yourself, make eye contact with the interviewer. Some interviewers offer a handshake, but others don’t.
Try to be as natural as possible.43.　　　　The way you sit, walk, use your voice and show feelings on your face is all part of your body language. It makes the interviewers know how you feel about yourself. Are you feeling positive about yourself Your abilities Your interest in the job
Speak clearly and loudly enough. Show interest and warmth in your voice. When you speak, look at the interviewer.
44.　　　　If you don’t understand a question, ask the interviewer to repeat or explain.
Almost everyone is nervous in a job interview. 45.　　　　But they expect you to try to control your nervousness.They expect you to show confidence in your ability to do the job.
At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for her or his time.
It’s a good idea to send a short thank-you letter right after the interview.
A.Listen to questions carefully.
B.But pay attention to your body language.
C.A smile shows a confident and positive attitude.
D.You will never get a second chance to make the first impression.
E.Interviewers know that they don’t expect you to be completely relaxed.
F.Interviewers often make a decision in the first three minutes of the interview.
Unit 10 You're supposed to shake hands.补全短文专练
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