1. (2024九上·宜州期末) 根据语篇内容，选择最佳选项。
Jill Smith will go to Mexico and Brazil on business next month. Now she'slearning about some local customs.
Mexico
Brazil
Meeting and greeting
Women pat（拍）each other on the right arm,while men shake hands.
Men shake hands, while women generally kiss, starting with the left side of their face.
Gift giving
If invited to a person's house, bring a small gift such as sweets or flowers.
White flowers are a good gift,but purple and red ones should be avoided.
If invited to a person's house, bring a small gift in yellow or green wrapping（包装）.
Avoid giving handkerchiefs（手帕），scissors, or anything purple or black.
Time (for a meal)
30 minutes late
15—30 minutes late
Table manners
Only eat traditional food with hands.
Keep your hands above the table,but not elbows.
It's polite to leave food on the plate.
Be prepared for a meal that may last long.
Make sure your hands are always above the table, but keep your elbows down.
Eat each kind of food with a fork and knife.
Eat up all the food on your plate.
Spend some time eating; don't rush off.

（1） How do women greet in Brazil?

A . They kiss. B . They shake hands. C . They pat each other on the right arm.
（2） What should Jill bring if she is invited to a business partner's house in Mexico?

A . Red flowers. B . White flowers. C . Yellow flowers.
（3） What time had Jill better arrive if Helen invites her to a meal at 7:00 pm?

A . At 6:50 pm. B . At 7:00 pm. C . At 7:30 pm.
（4） Which of the following is NOT true?

A . In both countries people keep hands above tables while eating. B . In both countries people should leave some food on the plate. C . In both countries people should spend enough time enjoying a meal.
（5） In which part of the newspaper can we find the passage?

A . International Cultures. B . American Natural Scenes. C . Healthy Food & Cooking.

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Mexico	Brazil
Meeting and greeting
Women pat（拍）each other on the right arm,while men shake hands.	Men shake hands, while women generally kiss, starting with the left side of their face.
Gift giving
If invited to a person's house, bring a small gift such as sweets or flowers. White flowers are a good gift,but purple and red ones should be avoided.	If invited to a person's house, bring a small gift in yellow or green wrapping（包装）. Avoid giving handkerchiefs（手帕），scissors, or anything purple or black.
Time (for a meal)
30 minutes late	15—30 minutes late
Table manners
Only eat traditional food with hands. Keep your hands above the table,but not elbows. It's polite to leave food on the plate. Be prepared for a meal that may last long.	Make sure your hands are always above the table, but keep your elbows down. Eat each kind of food with a fork and knife. Eat up all the food on your plate. Spend some time eating; don't rush off.