C Different Customs and Cultures If an American is satisfied with you, he will put his thumb and forefinger1 into a circle. That means OK. But in Brazil, the very sign is considered to be rude. In Poland, a guest usually presents flowers to his hostess. The number must be an odd2(奇数) one. Besides, the hostess isn’t expected to remove the cover of the bunch of flowers. And usually, red rose is a sign of love. Usually we nod to express our agreement and shake our heads to show disapproval3. To our heads to show disapproval. To our surprise these body movements mean the opposite in Bulgaria.(保加利亚) The differences in customs and cultures in the world are really noticeable4. We should learn more about them to avoid them to avoid embarrassment(窘迫). Then, would you please remember: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
46. In Poland, if a man gives some odd red roses to woman as a present, it means that he _____.
47. If a Brazilian puts his thumb and index(食指) into a circle, it shows that he _____ you.
48. In Poland, it is _____ for the hostess to remove the cover of the bunch of flower somebody presented to her.
49. In Bulgaria, if a man nods, it means that he _______ with you.
50. The sentence “When in Rome, do as the Romans do” means that _______.
D The English author (writer), Richard Savage5, was once living in London in great poverty. In order to earn (make) a little money he had written the story of his life, but not many copies of the book had been sold in the shop, and Savage was living from hand to mouth. As a result of his lack of food he became very ill, but after a time, because of the skill of the doctor who had looked after him, he got well again. After a week or two the doctor sent a bill to Savage for his visits, but poor savage hadn’t any money and couldn’t pay it. The doctor waited for another month and sent the bill again. But still no money came. After several weeks be sent it to him again asking for his money. In the end he came to Savage’s house and asked him for payment6, saying to Savage, “You know you owe your life to me and I expected some gratitude7 (thankfulness) from you. ” “I agree,” said Savage, “that I owe my life to you, and to prove to you that I am not ungrateful for your work I will give my life to you.” With these words he handed to him two copies entitle8, THE LIFE OF RICHARD SAVES.
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