We often say，"When in Rome，do as the Romans do." Knowing different ways of life in different countries can help us enjoy our stay there better.Here are some students talking about the eating habits（習(xí)慣）in their own countries.

In China	A round dining table is more popular than a square one.People mainly use chopsticks to eat.The important comer sits next to the host （主人）on the right side.There are many taboos such as playing with chopsticks or pointing chopsticks at others.Also，never stick（插入） chopsticks in the centre of a bowl of rice.
In America	Most Americans agree that good home cooking is better than restaurant food.If you are invited，you need to arrive on time.It's polite to speak highly of the hostess for the wonderful meal.After the meal，the host may ask you to the living room for something like fruit cake with tea or coffee.
In Japan	You need to say " Thanks" before and after a meal.It's OK to make some noises when you eat noodles.Making some noises is not rude but a way to show that the dish tastes really good.
In India	It's known that Indians traditionally eat with right hands.Even today，Indians still keep the way of eating.So they often wash hands before and after eating.It's impolite and unhealthy to eat with the left hand.

What should we do when visiting the foreign countries？Ask the local people for help，watch them carefully and try to do what they do.

（1）What does the underlined word "taboos" probably mean in Chinese？

D

D

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A.方法
B.益處
C.習(xí)慣
D.禁忌
（2）What can we learn about the different eating habits in the four countries？

D

D

A.Chinese people only use chopsticks to eat.
B.We must leave at once after meals in America.
C.We should tell the Indians not to eat with hands.
D.We can make noises when eating noodles in Japan.
（3）Where does the text probably come from？

B

B

A.A notice.
B.A magazine.
C.A science report.
D.A history book.