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Physical contact (1) ______ vary culture by culture, which makes different taboos in various countries.
norms
normal
normality
normally
However, it’s (2) ______ to have physical contact between unrelated men and women in public.
usual
taboo
acceptable
recommended
In France and Italy, cheek kissing is (3) ______ among friends and relatives, and the number of kisses varies depending on the region.
shocking
rude
common
weird
In South Korea, shaking someone’s hand could be professional in business, but the physical contact of romantic relationships in public is (4) ______.
encouraged
discouraged
welcomed
appreciated
On the contrary, Thai people generally have a more relaxed attitude toward physical contact, (5) ______ lots of foreign tourists find friendly and approachable.
which
that
who
whom
Vietnamese Tet or Tết Nguyên Đán is considered (6) ______ annual celebration in Vietnam.
more important
the more important
most important
the most important
Specifically, the first three days of the Lunar New Year are the most sacred time (7) ______ clearly through different customs, ...
who honors traditional values
whom honors traditional values
when traditional values are honored
where traditional values are honored
..., and common taboos (8) ______.
will avoid them strictly
must be strictly avoided
need to avoid them strictly
would be strictly avoided
(9) ______ are closed during the first day of the Lunar New Year.
Most shops
Most of shops
More shops
The most of the shops
It’s taboo (10) ______ because black is for funerals.
that wears black clothes
which is wearing black clothes
of wearing black clothes
to wear black clothes
Moreover, using a broom to sweep up the dirt (11) ______ to be bad luck.
that is widely believed
to be widely believed
is widely believed
being widely believed
Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
The Diversity of Worldwide Taboos
The Importance of Understanding Worldwide Taboos
The Origin of Worldwide Taboos
The Ways to Understand Worldwide Taboos
The word ‘vary’ in paragraph 1 is opposite in meaning to ______.
come from
be different
remain the same
develop with
The word ‘it’ in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
health
appearance
comment
body shaming
The word ‘ancestral’ in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
relating to old traditions
relating to past family members
relating to a community
relating to a behavior
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
It’s taboo to touch someone’s head in many Asian cultures.
People of the same gender are not allowed to touch each other in the Middle East.
Breaking some traditional customs could be illegal in Africa.
Understanding different taboos helps people work in a cross-cultural environment.
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph.
a. I learned that in a restaurant, you should show the chef you enjoyed the meal by finishing it.
b. Italian people are proud of their diverse cuisine, a crucial aspect of their culture.
c. Then, the waiter asked me if there was a problem with the dish.
d. However, when I was in Italy, sometimes I couldn’t finish the food on my plate because I got full.
e. Their daily dishes like pizza and spaghetti have exceptional tastes that vary region by region.
b - e - c - a - d
b - e - d - c - a
e - c - a - b - d
e - b - c - d - a
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph.
a. It’s rude to them, and they think you’re a very lazy person.
b. The Germans don’t like to see people’s hands in their pockets during a conversation.
c. Germany is an interesting nation, but there are some rules that tourists need to understand.
d. They’re more interested in facts and figures in a casual conversation, which seems weird to foreigners.
e. Besides, the Germans generally don’t like small talk, so you might find it hard to gossip.
c - b - a - e - d
b - a - c - e - d
c - b - e - d - a
b - a - e - d - c
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph.
a. Cơm tấm, a common choice for breakfast, is a rice dish served with pork ribs, fried egg and fish sauce.
b. In other words, the two specialties are popular enough to become the local pride for generations.
c. There are lots of delicious dishes in Ho Chi Minh City that fascinate lots of foreign tourists.
d. In addition, bánh mì is a unique kind of sandwich served with different ingredients like pork or fish.
e. Tourists can try the two specialties in many places in Ho Chi Minh City.
d - a - c - e - b
c - a - d - e - b
b - a - c - d - e
c - a - d - b - e
Choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph.
a. Avoid crossing in the dark, and cross slowly, watching out for all kinds of vehicles on the street.
b. The traffic in some big cities in Vietnam could be a bit chaotic, especially during office hours.
c. It’s also a good idea that foreign tourists raise their hands in the air to signal that they are crossing the street.
d. They should follow these tips to cross the street safely in big cities like Ho Chi Minh City.
e. Foreign tourists generally get scared of the huge number of vehicles in the street.
b - e - d - a - c
e - a - d - b - c
b - a - c - d - e
d - b - a - e - c