t permit people to show affection in public places."可知。

　　3．Which of the following is TRUE?

　　A．Chinese people often kiss on the street.

　　B．In all countries public affection is permitted.

　　C．In many countries, men shake hands when they greet each other.

　　D．Americans are not as polite as people in other countries.

　　解析：选C　细节判断题。由文中"In most countries, men don't kiss ...on the back."可知大部分国家的男士的见面问候方式以握手或互拍背部为主。

　　4. Which of the following is NOT true?

　　A．Social customs are different in different countries.

　　B．Customs in the United States permit public affection.

　　C．Customs in some countries don't allow people to show affection in public places.

　　D．Women in South America never touch each other.

　　解析：选D　细节判断题。由原文知南美的女性朋友常常"walk arm in arm"。

　　B

　　The British have been historically known for their stiff (僵硬的) upper lip and "blitz spirit" as shown during the German bombings of World War Ⅱ. This grin­and­bear­it attitude in the face of adversity (逆境) or embarrassment lives on today.

　　As a nation, the British tend not to appear terribly lively when they speak. This does not mean that they do not have strong emotions; merely that they do not choose to put them on public display. They generally don't show their feelings very openly, and, unless you know someone well, they may not appreciate it if you put your arm around their shoulder. Kissing is most often for family members in the privacy of home, rather than in public. You'll see that the British prefer to maintain a few feet of distance between themselves and the person to whom they are speaking. If you have insulted (冒犯) someone, their facial expression may not change.

　　The British will not necessarily give you a tour of their home and, in fact, may keep most doors closed. They expect others to respect their privacy. This extends to not asking personal questions. The question "Where are you from？" may be viewed as an attempt to "place" the person on the social or class scale. Even close friends do not ask pointedly personal questions, particularly concerning one's financial situation or relationships.

The British are a bit calmer in their body language and hand gestures while speaking.