Post-reading Activities I. Reading for the Main idea—Skimming Skim the reading and choose the best answer to the following question.

( )What is the main idea of the reading? (A) A gift should be wrapped in red because red is a lucky color for Chinese people. (B) It is really embarrassing to give a wrong gift. (C) Gift-giving customs differ around the world, and it is important to look into them before giving a gift. (D) A bottle of wine will never be an ideal gift for Muslims. C

II. Reading for Details—Scanning Scan the reading and choose the best answer to each of the following questions.

( ) 1.Why do Westerners usually open their gifts in front of the givers? (A) To show they have received the gifts. (B) To let others know how expensive the gifts are. (C) To show how much they value the gifts. (D) To look into gift-giving customs. C

( ) 2.Why is a bottle of wine not considered an ideal gift for Muslims? (A) Because it’s too expensive. (B) Because they like whisky more. (C) Because it doesn’t cost much. (D) Because Muslims don’t drink alcohol. D

( ) 3.Why is a silver letter opener not considered an ideal gift in some cultures? (A) Some people don’t write letters, so they don’t need it. (B) Because people may cut their fingers when using it. (C) Because some people only use knives to open a letter. (D) Because it implies that a relationship is about to be cut. D

( ) 4.Why is a beautiful leather purse not considered an ideal gift to Hindus? (A) Because they think it is too expensive. (B) Because they don’t like purses. (C) Because they don’t use purses made of leather. (D) Because they prefer small key rings. D

( ) 5. According to the reading, which of the following is TRUE? (A) Gifts for Westerners are usually wrapped in red because it is a lucky color. (B) For Westerners, the wrapping of a gift can be very simple because it is not important for them. (C) A gift in a shopping bag without wrapping isn’t really appreciated by Westerners. (D) For Westerners, it is embarrassing to open a gift in front of the giver. C

III. Topics for Discussion 1.If you are going to give a gift to a Hindu or a Muslim friend, what kind of gift will not be suitable?

III. Topics for Discussion 2. When you choose a gift for your best friend, what do you care about most?