《2025年新编基础训练九年级英语全一册人教版》

Ⅲ. 阅读理解。(文化差异)
Each culture has its special ways of greeting people. Let's take a look.
The US
People in the US often shake hands with people they have just met. How the handshake began is uncertain, but most would agree that it is quite a good way to greet each other. In the past, the shaking of the right hand showed that the person was not carrying anything dangerous.
But today, things are different. According to a report, many American people now greet each other with their elbows (肘部). With only a little touch, the elbow greeting makes the hands free, which is good news.
France
France is famous for its special greeting ways. They touch others' faces and make a kissing sound. For them, it tells others, “We trust and care about each other. ” However, as the disease has spread all over the world, this greeting is now banned in the country. Newspapers are filled with advice on how to take the place of the famous French kiss on the face.
India
Most people in India perform a namaskar (合十礼) as a greeting. People need to place their hands together with a bow (鞠躬). But some young people's greeting habits have changed because of their experiences of studying abroad. They like to offer a handshake and a kiss today.
16. It's clear that ______ according to the greetings in the US.
A. how the handshake began
B. handshake used to be a good way to greet people
C. shaking hands is better than greeting with elbows
(B)
17. What does the underlined word “banned” probably mean?
A. Encouraged.
B. Stopped.
C. Welcomed.
(B)
18. Some Indians with experiences of studying abroad like to ______.
A. shake hands or offer a kiss
B. greet each other with elbows
C. place their hands together with a bow
(A)

答案： 16.B 17.B 18.A