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黑龙江省哈尔滨市道外区2024年中考二模英语试题
Certain things you do at one place might be totally OK. But you do the same thing in another place and it does not come through at all or it might even be totally misunderstood.
To start with, attention is paid to personal space by Finns (芬兰人) a lot. When waiting in line, they keep one meter or more from each other. If you are standing too close to someone while talking, you will notice that the other person is trying to get a bit further away from you.
For them, eye contact (接触) is not very common, even when talking to friends and family. It might be a sign of rudeness in other cultures not to look each other in the eye when talking. In Finland it is simply just the opposite.
Also, touching strangers in Finland is not allowed. They might feel uncomfortable. For most Finns, physical contact while talking even among friends is not common. They do not give kisses on the cheek when greeting each other.
Finns do not talk about their salaries (薪水) and it is very impolite to ask even friends about how much they earn. No one comments (评论) about each other's appearance or clothes unless someone asks for an opinion.
Anyway, as the saying goes, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. "Next time you travel to Finland, remember these rules.
A. Second, do not make eye contact with Finns. B. Because of all these, Finns are often considered unfriendly. C. Here are some rules you should know about when you are in Finland. D. Mostly the greeting is saying hi or shaking hands. E. Physical contact might make the other person feel uncomfortable. F. It is simply considered a part of their personal space. |
Chopsticks are an important tool to have meals in China.
When were chopsticks invented?
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Most people believe that Chinese invented chopsticks. There are many stories about the inventor of chopsticks. Someone says that Jiang Ziya, a wise man, created chopsticks. Actually, no one knows for sure. We can only say that the inventor was a clever ancient Chinese.
What shape are chopsticks?
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How are chopsticks used?
Many people think it's difficult to use chopsticks. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Hold them between the thumb and other fingers. The key is to hold one piece tight and move the other to control movement and force. Remember, practice makes perfect.
Chopsticks are also one important part of Chinese culture. In China, it is polite to pick up food for the old. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} And never make your chopsticks stand straight in a rice bowl. Don't use chopsticks to hit the side of your bowl, either.
A. In fact, it's not. B. Who invented chopsticks? C. This shows respect to the nature. D. Chopsticks first appeared in ancient China. E. But it's impolite to point at others with them. |
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