Brazil Kissing women on the cheek is a common way of greeting. In a formal situation, a handshake is often done to show respect. Men should shake hands before and after meeting, and once they have become familiar with each other, a light hug is often given to each other. Ghana In a social situation, it's polite to greet everyone in the room. A handshake is used in greeting, and the palm must directly touch the palm of the other. It's considered disrespectful to touch the back of the hand. The Philippines There are several ways of greeting people in the Philippines. An elderly person places his or her right hand on the forehead of a child to \and family members greet each other with a kiss on the cheek. Friends greet each other with a polite nod or a handshake. （1）Mike kisses a French boy Jim on the cheek, they may ______. A. meet for the first time B. be close friends C. be in a social situation D. be in a formal situation
（2）In Brazil, it is very common to _____ between good friends.
A. shake hands B. kiss on the cheek C. bow to each other D. give a light hug （3）Which of the following is about Ghana? A. Friends can give a light hug to each other. B. People can give a nod or handshake. C. It's impolite to touch the back of the hand. D. Family members can greet each other with a kiss. 【答案】 （1）B （2）D （3）C
【解析】【分析】本文介绍了不同的国家有不同的问候习俗，了解更多不同文化中的问候习俗，确保下次你用正确的方式问候别人。
（1）推理题。根据close friends kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet亲密的朋友见面时会亲吻对方的双颊可知， 迈克亲吻一个法国男孩吉姆的脸颊，他们可能是亲密的朋友 ， 故选B。
（2）细节题。根据 a light hug is often given to each other 可知， 在巴西，好朋友之间轻轻拥抱一下很常见 ， 故选D。
（3）细节题。根据 It's considered disrespectful to touch the back of the hand 可知，在加纳触摸手背是不礼貌的 ， 故选C。
【点评】考查阅读理解。本文涉及细节题、推断题，细节题要注意从文中寻找答案；推断题需要联系上下文，推断出需要的信息。
初中中考英语完形填空和阅读理解20（附带答案解析）1
