天津市和平区2022-2024年中考英语一模试题分类汇编：任务型阅读

天津市和平区 2022-2024年中考英语一模试题分类汇编 任务型阅读 2024年天津市和平区中考一模英语试题 七、任务型阅读(本大题共5小题, 每小题1分, 共5分) 阅读下面短文, 根据短文内容回答问题或完成句子。 Giving gifts is a tradition as old as mankind itself. It has always been a part of our society. When you give a gift to someone, it tells them that they are special to you. We give and receive gifts for many occasions(场合), like birthdays, Mother's Day, etc. In fact, gift-giving is so necessary to our world that many countries developed interesting traditions around it. Here are some of the most interesting ones. Japan When giving a gift in Japan, you should be very careful. It is not good to surprise them, as they will be embarrassed if they cannot immediately return something to the gift giver. The gift is usually given in private, and it is not common to open it immediately. South Korea In South Korea, it's very rude to give or receive a gift using only one hand, especially if it is the left hand. You must always use both hands. Korean New Year's greeting cards or gifts are never with a mainly red color, as it is used for announcing funerals(宣告葬礼). Also, don't give gifts that come in sets of four as they stand for death there. India When giving a gift in India, you should always use your right hand. Using the left hand is impolite as that hand is considered unclean, If giving money in India, try to give a sum( 金 额 ) that ends with 1. Odd numbers( 奇 数 )are seen as very lucky in India. The number l is especially lucky as it means a new beginning. Russia In Russia, you should never give someone yellow flowers as yellow is the symbol of ending a relationship or betrayal(背叛) . As COVID-19 has changed our life greatly, many gift givers choose to send gifts online instead of sending gifts in person. 71. When you give a gift to someone, it tells them that __________________. 72. In Japan, it's common to give gifts _____________ rather than in public. 73. You can't use one hand, especially the _____________ to give or receive a gift in South Korea. 74. In I