In Thailand, you can touch others' head.

to see if you are still interested in the package tour for Thailand？ Today is the last day to make a reservation.

M Oh, really？ I'm still interested but I need to ask my friend if he still is. We had planned on traveling together. Let me call you back later. Is that all right？

W Sure, I'll be here until 4:30. Call me back by then so we can finalize your reservation.

M All right, I'll call before lunchtime if I can contact my friend.

Who is Mr. Wells talking to？

A．A friend

B．A travel agent

C．A Thai tourist

D．A postal clerk

听力原文： Learning the language of a country isn't enough. If you want to find out about the manners of your foreign friends, you will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own.

A visitor to India must remember that it is not polite for people to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man obviously shaking his head at another to show that he is disagreeing. But in many parts of India a rotating movement of the head is to show agreement. In Bulgaria you shake your head to show "yes" and nod your head to show "no".

In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs while sitting and talking to someone, even at an important meeting. But doing this will cause anger in Thailand. Also touching the head of an elderly person in Thailand is very impolite.

Knowing about manners is useful when you are traveling, but you also need to know the language used to express the manners.

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A．It is important to master a foreign language.

B．Crossing one's leg is impolite manner.

C．It is important to master the language of a country as well as the manners there.

D．Touching the head of an elderly person in Thailand is very polite.

reign friends, you will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own.

A visitor to India should remember it is impolite there to use the left hand for passing food at the table.The left hand is for washing yourself.Also in India, you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he is disagree ing.But in many parts of India a side-to-side movement of the head is to show agreement.In Bulgaria you shake your head to show "yes"—a nod shows "no".

In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs while sitting and talking to someone, even at an impor tant meeting.But doing this could cause offence to a Thailander.Touching the head of a grown-up is also not done in Thailand.

Knowing about manners is useful when you are traveling, and you also need to know the language used to express the customs.

1.If you are staying in India, you'd better().

A.not use your left hand to pass food at the table

B.use your left hand to pass food at the table

C.not use your left hand to wash yourself

D.use your left hand at all times

2.To shake your h ead means “Yes” ().

A.in India

B.in Europe

C.in Bulgaria

D.in Thailand

3.You can easily make a Thailander angry by().

A.touching his head

B.crossing your legs while talking to him

C.shaking your head

D.nodding your head

4.The wri ter thinks that to know about a country well one must().

A.know the language of the country

B.know the manners of the country

C.know the manners better than the language

D.know both the language and the manners

5.We can learn from the passag e that().

A.different countries have different manners

B.the manners in Thailand are the same as those in India

C.one should be careful not to cross legs in Europe

D.one should not touch a grown-up's head in India

ation on the sign attached to the concrete post and decided which bus to take. About five minutes later the bus they wanted came along. They prepared to board it. Suddenly there was a clamor behind them. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted insulting remarks about foreigners. The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreign gentlemen looked puzzled and embarrassed. No one had told them about the British custom of queuing for a bus so that the first person who arrived at a bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.

Learning the language of a country isn't enough. If you want to ensure a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your hosts. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man apparently shaking his head at another and assume that he is disagreeing. But in many parts of India a rotating movement of the head is a gesture that signifies agreement or acceptance. Nodding your head when offered a drink in Bulgaria is likely to leave you thirsty. In that country you shake your head to signify "yes" a nod indicates "no". Arabs are known for their sumptuous hospitality. At a meal in countries on the Arabian Peninsula, you will find that any drinking vessel is repeatedly refilled as soon as you drain it. The way to indicate that you have had enough is to take the cup or glass in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.

In Europe it is quite usual to cross your legs when sitting talking to someone even at an important meeting. Doing this when meeting an important person in Thailand, however, could cause offence. It is considered too informal an attitude for such an occasion. Also when in Thailand avoid touching the head of an adult—it's just not done

In India the left hand is supposed to be used for ______.

A．passing food at table

B．washing oneself

C．shaking hands

D．offering drinks to guests

"It is better to give than to receive"; "Beware of Greeks (ancient, of course) bearing gifts". Gifts are a fundamental element of culture and our lives as social creatures. They are also an important part of our business relationships.

There are occasions when giving a gift surpasses spoken communication, since the message it offers can cut through barriers of language and cultural diversity. Present a simple gift to your host in a foreign country and the chances are he or she will understand you perfectly, though you may not understand single word of each other's languages. It can convey wealth of meaning about your appreciation of their hospitality and the importance you place upon the relationship.

Combine the act of giving with some knowledge of and sensitivity to the culture of the recipient and you will have an invaluable chance to earn respect and lay the foundations of a durable and mutually beneficial business relationship.

For all countries, take account of climate, especially in regard to clothing. Some gifts can be ruined by extremely hot or humid climates, possibly causing their receiver considerable anguish. Consider the kinds of products that are abundant in the country and try for something that is uncommon there. Think about the level of language skills: a book with hundreds of pages of English text may be at best useless, at worst embarrassing, to a person with limited English. Inform. yourself as much as possible about local customs, rules and etiquette, especially to do with wrapping, presenting, superstitions, taboos and, importantly, custom. The following is a brief account of the etiquette of gift-giving in some countries of Asia.

For Thailand, gifts should not be wrapped or packaged in black. Modest gifts, like ties, scarves and key rings are much appreciated. Traditionally, sharp objects like knives or even letter openers are not given as gifts.

Laos bas virtually no cultural taboo items. It would be difficult to offend with virtually any gift. Gifts are normally exchanged at the beginning of meetings with Japanese and should be given and received with both hands. It is seen as impolite to give an unwrapped gift. The emphasis should be on high quality, though not necessarily expensive items.

There are no special gift-giving customs in Vietnam but the Vietnamese are enthusiastic gift givers and like very much to receive them as well. Liquor and wine can be problematic for reasons pertaining to Viet- namese tastes rather than morality or religion.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the importance of giving gifts？

A．Gifts can help you to express your gratitude to your host in a foreign country.

B．Gifts are always more expressive than words.

C．Gifts may help start a long and sound business relationship.

D．Gifts play an important role in human relations.

- I've heard that you are going to Thailand？

- Yes, I'll leave on Sunday.

- That's great! _______

- Thank you!

A：Have a nice journey!

B：Watch out!

C：How are you!

D：You are so smart!

B: Likewise．Take a seat, please．How about a cup of tea？

A: Sure．Thank you．It seems your business is prosperous．There are many customers here.

B: Yes, it's not too bad．Our sales are going up year after year．And we still have a large potential production capacity.

A: Well, what do you think of choosing a commission representative or agent abroad to promote your sales？

B: That's a good idea．So far, we have several agents abroad.

A: We are willing to be your agent in Thailand for hand-held tools．What do you think？

B: That sounds good.

A : Then , what's your usual commission rate for your agents？

B: Usually, we give a commission of 3% to our agents.

A: 3% is too low, I think．You see, we have a lot of work to do in sales promotion such as advertising on radio or TV, printing booklets, leaflets, catalogues and so on．It all costs money．3% is not enough.

B: Don't worry．We'll allow you a higher commission rate if your sales score a substantial increase.

A: You mean to say.--

B: Now, if you sell US ＄2 million worth of hand-held tools annually, we can only allow 3% commission．If the annual turnover exceeds US ＄5 million, you can get 5% commission．What do you think of that？

A: It sounds OK．Then how do you pay the commission？

B: We may deduct the commission from the invoice value directly or remit it to you after payment.

A: All right．If it's okay, we would like to sign an agency agreement with you immediately.

B : Think it over．We hope to keep a good business relationship with you.

A: Thank you for your help.

What can we learn about the clinical trial in Thailand？

A．It is as modest as the original prediction.

B．It shows the people who carry out the trial are modest.

C．It is less successful than the original prediction.

D．It is modest compared with the advertisement.

A、their dresses are similar

B、their architectures are similar

C、their languages can be mutually understood

D、they use different alphabets

Japan is setting up companies in countries like Malaysia and Thailand because

A．they can manufacture better cars.

B．investment has increased in recent years.

C．labour is much cheaper there.