Câu hỏi:
04/11/2021 911Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.
The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide (26) ______ 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 (27) ______ 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 (28) ______ 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, (29) ______. 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 (30) ______ as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship
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Trả lời:
Đáp án A
Kiến thức : Đọc điền từ
Giải thích:
Xét các đáp án:
A. embarrassment (n): sự làm lúng túng, sự làm bối rối
B. enjoyment (n): sự thích thú
C. appearance (n): sự xuất hiện
D. confidence (n): sự tự tin
Căn cứ vào nghĩa chọn đáp án A
Thông tin: Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will help you to avoid any awkwardness or (30) __ embarrassment __ as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship
Tạm dịch: Hiểu được những truyền thống và phong tục tập quán, cũng như dành thời gian để chọn một món quà thích hợp, sẽ giúp bạn tránh bất kỳ sự lúng túng hoặc bối rối khi bạn tìm cách xây dựng một mối quan hệ giữa các nền văn hóa tốt hơn
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