创意阅读答案book_1-b.doc

Answers to Creative Reading Unit One Understanding the text Part A: comprehending the text 1 they gave the clocks to Chinese and the phrase “give a clock” sounds like “make a funeral arrangement”. 2 Because they symbolize the cutting (i.e. the end) of a relationship. 3 Things from your own place that are difficult to get locally in the place where you are visiting. 4 With both hands. 5 To show modesty; they do not want to appear greedy by accepting immediately. Part B: completing a table Gifts Do Not Give To… Unsuitable Gifts Because… Clocks Wine Gifts showing “4” Scissors Flowers Leather Handkerchiefs Clothing Chinese Muslims Japanese,Koreans and Chinese Latins and Asians Asians Indians Some other places Women sounds like “make a funeral arrangement” alcohol is against their religion unlucky number sign of cutting/ending the relationship seen as inappropriately romantic cows are revered by Hindus sign of sadness seen as inappropriately intimate Part C: interpreting the text 1 they can strengthen business relationship 2 they may be seen as inappropriately romantic 3 wrapped and presented correctly 4 they don’t want the donor to lose face if the gift is not appropriate. 5 remember the country’s religion, avoid giving things that are not appropriate, and choose the wrapping paper carefully. Developing your skills Part A: relating information in a text to one’s own experience Gifts Appropriate Inappropriate Reasons 1 √ They are use in funerals 2 √ If a man is said to be wearing a green hat it means that his wife has had sex with another man since her marriage 3 √ Usually a gold ring is given to someone who is very familiar to you like a lover or family member 4 √ Because of impact from Western culture, Chinese people may consider this too intimate or that is symbolizes romance 5 √ 6 √ 7 √ In the past combs were sometimes given by women to their fiancés as engagement gifts 8 √ Gift-receivers Gifts 1 pen 2 clothing 3