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As COVID-19 broke out and spread in the world, many countries are changing their social habits to reduce the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus(新型冠状病毒）.Here are some of the ways that greeting habits are changing around the world.
China
Loudspeakers tell people not to shake hands but to make the traditional gongshou gesture(a fist in the opposite palm)to say hello.
France
France is famous for its romantic greetings.They touch each other's cheeks and make a kissing sound. But now, this habit may be coming to a stop. News papers in France have begun publishing advice on how to replace kissing on the cheek. French etiquette(礼仪）expert Philippe Lichtfus said that simply looking into a person's eyes can be enough as a greeting.
Spain
The outbreak could also hit one of Spain's most important traditions---in the week before Easter, known as Holy Week,the faithful(信徒）queue up to kiss the hands or feet of sculptures of the Virgin Mary and the saints,seeking their protection. It's said that the ceremony could be banned.
Iran
Traditionally,people in Iran shake hands to greet one another.But today,a video has been popular in Iran. Showing three friends meeting, hands in their pockets and two of them wearing masks, tapping their feet against each other as a greeting.
1. Many countries are changing their social habits to
A. develop the relationship between countries
B. attract more visitors around the world
C. reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19
D. show respect for other countries
2. People in China are told to greet through
A. gongshou B. eye contact
C. foot tapping D. hand kissing
3. What activity could be banned in Spain?
A. Easter celebrations B. The Holy Week ceremony
C. Spanish music festival D. The Marathon event
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。随着新冠病毒-19在世界范围内的爆发和传播，许多国家正在改变其社会习惯，以降低新冠病毒传播的风险。短文介绍了世界各地问候习惯正在改变的一些方式。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“As COVID-19 broke out and spread in the world, many countries are changing their social habits to reduce the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus”（随着新冠病毒-19在世界范围内的爆发和传播，许多国家正在改变其社会习惯，以降低新冠病毒传播的风险）由此可知，许多国家正在改变其社会习惯，以降低COVID-19传播的风险。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据China中的“Loudspeakers tell people not to shake hands but to make the traditional gongshou gesture(a fist in the opposite palm)to say hello.”（广播告诉人们不要握手，而要做传统的“拱手”手势(拳头放在另一只手掌上)来打招呼。）由此可知，在中国，人们被告知要通过拱手来打招呼。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Spain中的“The outbreak could also hit one of Spain's most important traditions---in the week before Easter, known as Holy Week. It's said that the ceremony could be banned.”（ 此次疫情还可能冲击西班牙最重要的传统之一，即复活节前的一周，也就是圣周。据说这个仪式可能会被禁止。）由此可知，圣周仪式可能或被禁止。故选B项。
