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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide (24) _______ 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 is 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 (25) ______ 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 (26) __________ 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, (27) _____. 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 (28) __________ as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship.
(Source: http://www.giftypedia.com/International_Gift_Customs)
Câu hỏi:(24) ___________
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A.
exercise
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B.
practice
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C.
work
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D.
task
Lời giải tham khảo:
Đáp án đúng: B
Đáp án B
CHỦ ĐỀ CULTURE
Kiến thức về từ vựng
A. exercise /'eksəsaiz/ (n): sự tập luyện, bài tập luyện, sự vận dụng
B. practice /'præktis/ (n): thói quen, lệ thường, sự thực hành
C. work /wɜ:k/ (n): sự làm việc, việc, công việc
D. task /'tɑ:sk/ (n): nhiệm vụ, công việc
Tạm dịch: The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around since the beginning of human beings.
(Truyền thống tặng quà là một tập quán trên toàn thế giới được cho là có từ khi con người bắt đầu.)
Hãy trả lời câu hỏi trước khi xem đáp án và lời giải -
A.
Câu hỏi này thuộc đề thi trắc nghiệm dưới đây, bấm vào Bắt đầu thi để làm toàn bài
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- Gifts (25) ______ symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects should be avoided.
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