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A greeting is a way of saying "Hello" to someone. People in different countries greet each other in different ways. Here are some.
World Greetings
Philippine |
The everyday greeting for friends is a handshake for both men and women. Men sometimes pat each other on the back. |
Japan |
When people meet for the first time, they usually bow. In business, people also shake hands. In formal situations, people often exchange business cards. When you give a business card, give it with two hands. This is polite. Special note: In Japan, a smile can have different meanings. It usually means that the person is happy, or that the person thinks something is funny. But it can also mean that the person is embarrassed. |
New Zealand |
Usually, both men and women shake hands when they meet someone for the first time. Fun fact: If you see two people pressing their noses together, they are probably Maori. The Maori are the native people of New Zealand. This is their traditional greeting. |
Brazil |
Men often shake hands when they meet for the first time. When women meet, they kiss each other on the cheek. Women also kiss male friends to say hello. When you shake hands, look at the person in the eyes. This shows interest and friendliness. |
1.In this passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned?
A.Kisses. B.Hugs. C.Bows. D.Handshakes.
2.Of the five pictures above (a, b, c, d and e), which is the same way to greet each other in the four countries?
A.a B.b C.c D.d
3.Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.Both men and women shake hands in Brazil when they meet.
B.Japanese won't smile until they feel very happy.
C.The Maori often press their noses together to greet each other.
D.In Philippine, people shake hands only when they meet for the first time.
A.if | B.when | C.after | D.until |
In the old days, the Olympic Games were religious(宗教的)activities. Greece held the first Olympic Games in the eighth century B.C. The Games lasted just for one day and there were only races. Only men could be in the races. Women had no right(权利)to take part in the Olympic Games until 1912.
The Olympic Games were stopped in the fourth century. Then they started again in Athens in 1896. This was the beginning(开始)of the modern Olympics. Since then, the Olympics Games have been held every four years. The Olympic rings are a symbol of the Olympic Games. There are five rings, and they stand for the five parts of the world. The colors of the rings are blue, yellow, black, green and red. You can find at least one of these colors in the flag of each country in the world.
The IOC(国际奥委会)makes rules for the games, so all the athletes have the same chance to win. Winning in the Olympics is a great honor. An athlete who wins at the Olympics is the best in the world. “Faster, higher, stronger”is the motto of the Olympics.
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The motto of the Olympic Games: “ Faster, higher, 1. ” A symbol of the Olympic Games: the Olympic 2. The five rings means the five parts of the 3. One of the colors of the rings: 4. The beginning of the modern Olympics: 5. 6. could not take part in the Olympic Games until 1912. |
The Winter Olympics are also called the White Olympics. At this time, many colorful stamps are published (发行) to mark (标志) the great Games. The first stamps marking the opening came out on January 25, 1932 in the United States for the 3rd White Olympics. From then on, publishing stamps during the White Olympics became a rule.
During the 4th White Olympics, a set of stamps were published in Germany in November 1936. The five Olympics rings were drawn on the front of the sportswear. It was the first time that the rings appeared on stamps celebrating the White Olympics.
In the 1950's, the stamps became more colorful. When the White Olympics arrived, the host countries (东道国) as well as the non-host countries published stamps to mark the Games. China also published four stamps in February 1980, when Chinese sportsmen began to take part in the White Olympics.
Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics. Altogether 14,500 million stamps were sold to raise (筹集) money for this sports meeting.
Different kinds of sports were drawn on these small stamps. People can enjoy the beauty of the wonderful movements of some sportsmen.
【小题1】The White Olympics and the Winter Olympics are different games.
【小题2】The Winter Olympics are held every four years。
【小题3】Only the host countries can publish stamps to mark the Games.
【小题4】In November 1936,the five Olympics rings were first drawn on the front of the sportswear.
【小题5】Japan is the only Asian country that has ever held the White Olympics.
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