Ⅴ. 阅读理解
Since the Zhou Dynasty (1046 BCE—256 BCE), a complete etiquette system has been set. Today, many of these rules are not as strict (严格的) as before. However, some are still followed on important occasions (场合) and are thought of as good examples of good manners.
Walking Etiquette
① In ancient China, while walking with someone with a higher status (地位) or an old person, one should lower one's head, bend down, and walk a little bit behind them. If three people walk together, the elder or a teacher should be in the middle. One should bow down and walk fast using smaller steps when passing by an elder or a teacher.
Sitting Etiquette and Seating Rules
② Everyone should be sitting in a proper position (位置) at dining tables. It is based on their titles, ranks, or ages. If someone doesn't know the exact position, they should wait and follow the host's lead. The best seat is the one that faces the east or the door. Hosts usually sit facing the west.
Bow, and Fist - and - Palm Salute (抱拳)
③ Bow, in Chinese Yi Li or Zuo Yi, means having their hands folded (折叠) in front in different ways. Today, however, the simplest Zuo Yi gesture is good enough, as well as nodding, smiling, and handshaking.
④ The Fist - and - Palm Salute is another type of Yi Li, with the fist's right hand covered by the left hand. It first appeared in the army when people held weapons (武器) while showing respect to others.
So,
people always use the left hand to cover the right hand that holds weapons.
1. In ancient China, which place should your teacher be when walking with you and your classmate?
A. In the middle.
B. On the left.
C. On the right.
D. At the back.
2. Where can we put the sentence “The seating order is still widely used in family and business dinners.” in the passage?
A. ①
B. ②
C. ③
D. ④
3. Which of the following pictures CORRECTLY describes “the Fist - and - Palm Salute”?
4. Why is the underlined sentence included in the last paragraph?
A. To give an example.
B. To set the order.
C. To add more information.
D. To show a result.
5. What may the writer talk about in the following paragraph?
A. Another kind of Chinese etiquette.
B. Another kind of Western etiquette.
C. Differences among the three kinds of etiquette.
D. Differences between Chinese and Western etiquette.
