In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are (1)_______ and difficult to understand. The graceful act of bowing, is the traditional greeting. However, they have also adopted the western custom of shaking hands, but with a light grip. Meanwhile, to (2)_______ respect for their customs, it would flatter them to offer a slight bow when being introduced. Avoid hugging and kissing when greeting. It is considered rude to stare. Prolonged direct eye contact is considered to be (3)_______ or even intimidating. It is rude to stand with your hand or hands in your pockets, especially when greeting someone or when addressing a group of people. The seemingly simple act of exchanging business cards is more complex in Japan (4)_______ the business card represents not only one's identity but also his (5)_______ in life. Yours should be printed in your own language and in Japanese. The Japanese are not a touch -oriented society; so avoid open displays of affection, touching or any prolonged form of body contact. Queues are generally respected; especially in crowded train and subway stations where the huge volume of people causes touching and pushing.
Điền vào số 1
A. simply
B. easy
C. cheap
D. complex
Đáp án D
Giải thích: "In summary, for most visitors, the Japanese are complex and difficult to understand." (Nói tóm tắt thì đối với hầu hết các du khách, người Nhật rất phức tạp và khó hiểu.)
Lưu ý: Ta thấy sau chỗ trống cần điền có liên từ 'and' mang ý nghĩa liệt kê, nối những từ có ý nghĩa, chức năng ngữ pháp tương đương nhau. ⇒ Ta chọn 1 từ có nghĩa gần với 'difficult'.