30.What makes barbecue different from other food in Chinese's view A.It's rich in favors. B.It is served with delicate dishes. C.It helps keep people connected. D.It requires a more reserved and polite atmosphere. 31.The last paragraph talks about A.BBQ is favored by Americans B.the bond between Chinese and Westerners C.the lifestyle of people in the United States D.the difference between Chinese BBQ and American BBQ D I am a product of mixed cultures (dad is Arab,mom is American),and I have grown up with cultural differences all my life.This has made me very conscious of watching what people do in different cultures around the world.Cross cultural understanding is really necessary if you want to get along with people from other places. It is very common,and not considered rude to ask a person's age in Japan when you meet them for the first time.The Japanese language is a rich and complex language that has different words to use depending on the age or the person you are talking to.Therefore,it's important for people to know your age range so as not to offend (you by showing you less respect than you are due. Hand gestures and signals are always better to use only in your home country where you understand what they mean.In Turkey,for example,allowing your thumb to protrude between your second and third finger in a fist is extremely rude.Also,don't make an "OK"gesture, unless you mean to call someone a fool. Don't touch anyone's head in Malaysia,especially babies.Pointing is also considered rude in Malaysia,where directions are normally given with an open hand. Giving gifts in China can get you into trouble.Certain gifts in China can cause great offence,such as giving cut flowers,which is only done at funerals.Giving a clock is seen as bad luck since the words“giving a clock”sound just like the words“attending a funeral'”.A gift of shoes would be interpreted as giving a gift of evil.Nothing is expected to be associated with the word“four”because it sounds like the word“death”. 32.Why do Japanese like to ask others'ages A.To avoid being offensive.B.To satisfy their curiosity. C.To show their concerns. D.To get further communication. 高二英语SLK·第6页（共10页）
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