Question

Choose the best option to fill in each blank: 

In the western customs (1) _____ hands is the customary form of greeting, but in China a nod of the head or slight bow is sufficient. Hugging and kissing when greeting are uncommon. Business cards are often (2) _____ and yours should be printed in your own language and in Chinese. Also, it is more respectful to present your card or a gift or -any other article using (3) _____ hands. The Chinese are enthusiastic applauders. You may be greeted with group clapping, even by small children. When a person is applauded in this practice it is the custom for that person to return the applause or a “thank you.” (4)­­_______walking in public places, direct eye contact and staring is uncommon in the larger cities, especially in those areas accustomed to foreign visitors. (5) _____, in smaller communities, visitors may be the subject of much curiosity and therefore you may notice some stares.

1. A. taking                B. shaking             C. grasping                D. hugging
2. A. exchanged        B. changed                 C. transferred            D. converted
3. A. pair                    B. couple                   C. double                   D. both
4. A. When                B. Because                 C. So                           D. Although

5. A. Moreover         B. Furthermore         C. However               D. Whatever

Answer 1

1/ B

2/ A

3/ D

4/ A

5/ C

 

Answer 2

1. A. taking                B. shaking             C. grasping                D. hugging
2. A. exchanged        B. changed                 C. transferred            D. converted
3. A. pair                    B. couple                   C. double                   D. both
4. A. When                B. Because                 C. So                           D. Although

5. A. Moreover         B. Furthermore         C. However               D. Whatever