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5 of the Most Interesting Customs in the World
Switzerland—Honesty shopping
There are little shops in the middle of the Swiss Alps that allow you to buy your fresh cheese, milk, bread, honey, and butter without anyone to watch you. In fact, no one watches these shops because they are owned by farmers who are out taking care of the animals.
South Korea—NOT tipping
Tipping is in the blood for someone who is raised in the United States along with many other European countries. But in South Korea, employees in the food service industry are given fair wages and take pride in their work, and it is insulting to attempt to tip them.
Iceland—Christmas Eve books giving
People puzzle over the eternal question of Christmas gifts. Iceland has solved this problem with the Christmas Eve tradition of giving a book. After everyone unwraps the books, they spend the evening reading together.
Japan—Pushers on the subway
Japan's subway is crowded during rush hours. But instead of settling for the inefficiency that personal space demands, Japan has "pushers". They are exactly what they sound like-employees whose only job during rush hour is to push more people onto the train.
Russia—Offering vodka
It is the custom to welcome new friends with shots of vodka. What better way to break the ice than with some stomach- warming shots of this Russian tradition? That's something we can all toast to, or, as they say in Russia, "Na zdorovye!".
21. In which of countries is it a tradition to give books as a Christmas gift?
A. Japan. B. South Korea. C. Russia. D. Iceland.
22. What can we learn from the text?
A. It is a tradition for Swiss to welcome guests with vodka.
B. No one watches you shop in Switzerland because people are busy.
C. "Pushers" in Japan help you get off the train faster.
D. Tipping is in the blood for people in South Korea.
23. Who might be the target readers?
A. Those who intend to travel in their home country.
B. Those who want to study abroad.
C. Those who are interested in diverse customs around the globe.
D. Those who are fond of natural sceneries.
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了世界上最有趣的5个习俗的情况。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Iceland—Christmas Eve books giving部分中“People puzzle over the eternal question of Christmas gifts. Iceland has solved this problem with the Christmas Eve tradition of giving a book.(人们对圣诞节礼物这个永恒的问题感到困惑。冰岛用圣诞前夜送书的传统解决了这个问题)”可知，冰岛有送书作为圣诞礼物的传统。故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“There are little shops in the middle of the Swiss Alps that allow you to buy your fresh cheese, milk, bread, honey, and butter without anyone to watch you. In fact, no one watches these shops because they are owned by farmers who are out taking care of the animals.(在瑞士阿尔卑斯山的中部有一些小商店，你可以在没有人看管的情况下买到新鲜的奶酪、牛奶、面包、蜂蜜和黄油。事实上，没有人去看这些商店，因为这些商店的主人都是外出照顾动物的农民)”可知，在瑞士没有人看你购物，因为人们都很忙。故选B。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章标题“5 of the Most Interesting Customs in the World(世界上最有趣的5个习俗)”结合文章主要介绍了世界上最有趣的5个习俗的情况。可推知，本文的读者对象为对不同文化传统感兴趣的读者。故选C。
