
Exercises for Text A
A. Choose the best answer according to the text.
1. Gifts are givenwhen ________.
A. a business meeting begins
B. a job interviewis taking place
C. a person meets another
D. a person wants to say thanks to someone
2. When attendinga party, you may present your gift to your host ________.
A. after the partyis over
B. before the party is over
C. once the introductions are made
D. when you are going to leave
3. Which rule of gift giving is NOT included in the text?
A. Do not give liquor as presents.
B. Be sure that your gift does not require too much attention.
C. Be modest with your gift.
D. Be careful ingiving alcoholic drinks.
4. Which one istrue about giving flowers?
A. Roses are not good for presents.
B. Cut flowers must be put in a vase.
C. Flowers are always nice gifts.
D. Be careful ingiving roses because they are for close relationships.
5. Which of the followingthings is a good cultural gift for Chinese to present to Westerners?
A. A silkscarf.
B.Chocolate.
C.Flowers.
D. Wine.
B. Complete the list of do’s and don’ts in gift giving according to Text A.

C. Make a dialogue with your partner according to the situation described below.
Tom is invited by his foreign teacher John Norton to dinner at home on Saturday evening. He feels that he should bring some gift to Mr. Norton but does not know what to buy. Sally, one of Tom’s good friends, gives him some advice. Work with your partner and fill in the blanks with the information from the text or other sources. Then read the conversation aloud in class. (“T” stands for Tom and “S” for Sally).
S: You look worried, Tom. What’s up?
T: Nothing serious. I just wonder what I shall give to Mr. Norton as a present when I go to his home this Saturday evening.
S: Oh, I see. Don’t buy any expensive gift . Mm, how about something to eat or drink?
T: Yeah, I can give him a bottle of hard liquor.
S: Oh, no. You must be careful in giving alcoholic drinks . Do you know what Mr. Norton drinks usually?
T: No, I don’t. Ah, I’ve got it. How about some flowers? Everyone likes them. I can get some roses…
S: Stop, stop. Roses are certainly not for Mr. Norton! They are for personal relationships .
T: You are right! But can you give me some useful advice?
S: OK, OK … Perhaps a cultural gift would be nice.
T: Such as …?
S: Such as paper-cuts and dyed paintings .
T: Right! Thank you ! That’s it! I’ll give a paper-cut to Mr. Norton. Thank you so much!
S: It’s my pleasure .
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