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The COVID﹣19(新冠肺炎)outbreak is changing people's traditional habits such as greetings and customs. People in different countries have had some new and creative choices. Knowing about this could help us understand their cultures and communicate with each other.

France

Newspapers have been filled with advice over how to replace(取代)handshaking and kissing on the cheek.Now looking into a person s eyes can satisfy as a greeting.

Romania

Martisor Festival marks the beginning of spring when the flowers and talismans(护身符)are handed out.But the government has told people to hand over the flowers and talismans without kissing.

Iran

A video has become popular.It shows that three friends are meeting.Two of them are wearing masks(口罩).Hands in their pockets, they tap their feet against each other as a greeting.

China

People are called on to greet each other through the Internet and not to get together if possible.They can join their hands together in a sign of greetings instead of shaking hands when they meet.

Australia

People are not advised to shake hands.And instead,they can give each other a pat on the back."I won't say 'Don't kiss', but you could be exercising a degree of care with whom you choose to kiss," said an officer.

(1)How are Chinese people called on to greet each other?   

A.

By greeting online.

B.

By handing out talismans.

C.

By tapping feet.

(2)In which country are people advised to pat on the back?   

A.

Romania.

B.

Iran.

C.

Australia.

(3)Which of the following is TRUE?   

A.

Nobody wears masks in the video from Iran.

B.

Shaking hands is not advised in China or France.

C.

People in Romania welcome spring with only flowers now.

(4)What may be the common traditional greeting way in some European countries?   

A.

Kissing on the cheek.

B.

Joining hands together.

C.

Looking into the eyes.

(5)According to the passage, what influence can COVID﹣19 have on people's life?   

A.

People might change their social behavior.

B.

People might value their traditional festivals more.

C.

People might spread cultures in different countries.

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