1.Before you visit other countries,there are some taboos (禁忌)you need to pay attention to,or you may have unpleasant experiences.The following are taboos in three countries,Singapore,Japan and France.
Singapore |
You can get fined for a lot of things in Singapore,including feeding birds,spitting (吐痰)and smoking in public,eating or drinking on buses or trains. |
Japan |
You're not supposed to wear your shoes in someone's house,but you are not supposed to take your shoes off outside the house,either.There is a small area inside the door called a "genkan" where you should take off your shoes. |
France |
French people don't like it when you talk about money.If you give up your job because of the pay,you should never say the number of the money you are paid.Money is considered to be a "dirty" topic in France. |
(1)Which of the following things can you do in Singapore?
A.Smoke at home.
B.Spit in the zoo.
C.Drink on the bus.
D.Feed birds on the street.
(2)Where can you take off your shoes in Japan?
A.In the house.
B.In the bathroom.
C.In a "genkan" .
D.Outside the house.
(3)If you want to give up your job in France,what CAN'T you say to your boss?
A.My home is too far away from the office.
B.Being a bank clerk is not suitable for me.
C.Sir,I want to change a working environment.
D. $500 a month is not enough to support my family.