The speed and convenience of modern travel m

eans that destinations that used to take a long time to travel to can now be reached quickly and easily.Even though "faraway" countries may now seem closer thanks to air travel, they may still be different from your home country.Therefore, it is important to adapt your behavior. so that you don't insult or offend the local people.The following are some fundamental rules that will make communication easier and your trip more enjoyable.

First, never raise your voice in order to make yourself understood.If you do not know the word for something in the local language, or cannot make yourself understood verbally, try drawing a picture or pointing to an object.Remember, though, that pointing directly at a person can be highly offensive in some cultures.If you have to point something out, do so by gesturing towards the object, with the palm of your hand flat, facing upward, and your fingers outstretched.Before you travel, try learning some basic words or phrases of the local language.Most useful are those that express gratitude and politeness such as words for please, thank you, and may I, as well as basic greetings.

Second, consider the main religion of the country you plan to visit and read about any taboos related to clothing, especially if you plan to visit places that are considered sacred.As a precaution, bring conservative clothes, such as shirts or T-shirts that cover your shoulders, and long trousers.Avoid topics of conversation that you think may be sensitive.If a topic is sensitive in your own culture, it will more than likely be the same in other cultures.Feel free to show interest in the history and customs of the place you are visiting, but don't ask too many questions about why things are done in a certain way; you may offend the local people.Keep in mind that in many cultures, displaying affection in public is considered taboo.Kissing on the street or in public places is unacceptable behavior. and should be avoided.If you are unsure of how to behave, watch the local people and copy them—if they don't behave in a certain way, you probably shouldn't either.

Finally, if you are travelling on business or plan to stay with a host family and you wish to take a gift, do some research.The idea of the perfect gift varies greatly from country to country, and one of the easiest ways to offend somebody is to give the wrong gift.In China, it is taboo to give clocks and fans.The Chinese word for "fan" has a similar sound to the word for "separation", while the sound for "clock" is similar to that of "death." In Japan, gifts should never be given in sets of "four", as the sound of the word "four" in Japanese is similar to the sound of the word meaning "death."

The opening of gifts is also treated very differently around the world.In many Western countries, do not be surprised if your hosts immediately tear the wrapping paper from a gift in great excitement.They will then tell you how wonderful the gift is, even if they do not like it! In most Asian countries, it is considered impolite to open gifts in front of the gift-giver for fear of offending the person.

Wherever you go in the world, always be tolerant of the local customs.Avoid being critical; try instead to show respect for the values of the country you are in, even if you do not necessarily agree with them.

1.What is the topic sentence of the first paragraph？（）

A.The first sentence.

B.The second sentence.

C.The third sentence.

D.The fourth sentence.

2.In some cultures, all of the following can be highly offensive except（）

A.Pointing directly at a person.

B.Raising your voice in order to make yourself understood.

C.Pointing to an object with the palm of your hand flat, facing downward.

D.Trying drawing a picture.

3.All of the f0llowing are taboos mentioned in the third paragraph except（）

A.Conservative clothes.

B.Sensitive topics.

C.Displaying affection in public.

D.Kissing on the street or in public places

4.What does the fourth paragraphs mainly talk about？（）

A.Western taboos in giving gifts.

B.Taboos in giving gifts.

C.Chinese taboos in giving gifts.

D.Japanese taboos in giving gifts.

5.What is the topic sentence in the fifth paragraph？（）

A.The first sentence.

B.The second sentence.

D.The last sentence.

C.The third sentence.