II. Read the following passage and mark correct answer to each of the questions. (1.0 point)
Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of good Today, will. Originally; however, the practice of shaking hands has a more practical purpose.
Shaking hands originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man "came on" a stranger, he would automatically reach for his often sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside. Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons, and clasped" them". This was the beginning of the handshake.
The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the Orient, people have, for centuries, clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some South Seas islands greet by rubbing noses.
Question 36. At first the purpose of shaking hands was.........
A. to show a good relationship with each other.
B. to show that there were no weapons in hands.
C. to show that both parties were ready for a fight.
D. a gesture of good will.
Question 37. The word "them" refers to........
A. the two parties' weapons
B. the two parties' left hands
C. the two parties
D. the two parties' right hands.
Question 38. According to the passage, the practice of shaking hands.......
A. was used to extend greetings
B. used to be popular, but now it is out of date.
C. is replaced by other customs in some countries.
D. is considered not to be very polite.
Question 39. The phrase 'came on' in the second paragraph can be best replaced by..........
A. waited for
B. visited
C. attacked
D. happened to meet.
Question 40. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the handshake?
A. It happened for the first time very long time ago.
B. It is a gesture of good will D. It is one of the social custom.
C. It is very popular all over the world
D. It is one of the social custom
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