Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
INTERNATIONAL GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS
The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around since the beginning of human beings. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and traditions.
In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the hostess would prefer to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift for the hostess. In Viet Nam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess, children or elders of the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color is unlucky and associated with funerals in this country. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in some countries you should not open the gift in front of the giver and in others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift.
Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented. Different cultures have different customs regarding how a gift should be offered - using only your right hand or using both hands, for example. Others have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for instance, it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. The recipient would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy.
Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will help you to avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship.
The phrase “associated with" is closest in meaning to ____.
A. connected with
B. familiar with
C. informed of
D. similar to
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
In some Asian countries, the groom and bride ____ their wedding rings in front of the altar.
The British usually pay a lot of ____ to good table manners and are expected to use knives, forks and spoons properly.
Viet Nam is a country situated in Asia, where many mysteries and legends ____.
Wedding ceremonies are ____ now than they used to be in the past.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
This is ____ wedding party I’ve ever attended.
Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never ____ the floor during the first three days of the New Year.
Chocolates and flowers are by far ___ presents for mothers on Mother's Day in the UK.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
The American are less formal in addressing their bosses than the South Korean.
Chuseok is one of ____ celebrations in the Korean calendar when Koreans give thanks to nature.
In some Asian families, parents tend to have far ____ control over their children than those in some American families.
In the past, the ____ and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the wedding.
In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object ____ their choice.
