20 câu trắc nghiệm Tiếng Anh 12 Unit 6. Cultural Diversity -Reading and Writing - iLearn Smart World có đáp án

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Physical contact (1) ______ vary culture by culture, which makes different taboos in various countries. In the Middle East, saying hello with a warm hug is widely considered a cultural norm. However, it’s (2) ______ to have physical contact between unrelated men and women in public. In France and Italy, cheek kissing is (3) ______ among friends and relatives, and the number of kisses varies depending on the region. In South Korea, shaking someone’s hand could be professional in business, but the physical contact of romantic relationships in public is (4) ______. On the contrary, Thai people generally have a more relaxed attitude toward physical contact, (5) ______ lots of foreign tourists find friendly and approachable. In short, it’s imperative to fully understand what to do and not to do in different nations.

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Vietnamese Tet or Tết Nguyên Đán is considered (6) ______ annual celebration in Vietnam. Specifically, the first three days of the Lunar New Year are the most sacred time (7) ______ clearly through different customs, and common taboos (8) ______. Therefore, foreign tourists should remember what to do and not to do in Vietnam.

(9) ______ are closed during the first day of the Lunar New Year. Some foreign tourists whose motorbikes suddenly broke down couldn’t get help from any mechanics on the first day of Tet last year. Therefore, you’d better have your motorbike or car serviced carefully before Tet.

When invited over to someone’s house during the Tet holidays, put on some nice clothes with bright colors. It’s taboo (10) ______ because black is for funerals. After a meal, you can offer to help with the dishes, but it’s forbidden to break any dishes or bowls. Moreover, using a broom to sweep up the dirt (11) ______ to be bad luck.

The more you travel, the more you can learn. Enjoy your trip and happy Lunar New Year.

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Taboos vary culture by culture and reflect the diverse values and belief systems in different nations. It is essential to understand taboos to create cross-cultural understanding and avoid unintentional offense.

In many Asian cultures, there are some taboos related to the feet. In countries like Thailand or Japan, exposing the soles of one’s feet is considered disrespectful because the feet, the lowest part of the body, are considered dirty. On the contrary, the head is regarded as the most sacred part, and touching someone’s head, especially elders, is taboo.

In the Middle East, it’s offensive to discuss the subjects of sexuality or religious beliefs. Openly expressing your viewpoints on religious matters could cause serious trouble. Moreover, physically touching the opposite gender intentionally or unintentionally is forbidden.

In Western societies, it’s taboo to ask about other people’s incomes. How much a person earns is a secret that he’s not willing to discuss. In addition, body shaming which is to give a negative comment on a person’s appearance and health is extremely rude. In some European countries, it is considered illegal.

In general, African cultures often have taboos related to ancestral practices and social harmony. Disrespecting the old or breaking traditional customs might be disapproved or legally punished.

As the world has become more and more interconnected, the ability to comprehend diverse cultural norms becomes an essential skill. By being highly aware of different taboos, people can engage in a cross-cultural workplace effectively.