【推荐2】COVID - 19 outbreak drives the general public to take measures to protect themselves. In many Asian countries it’s _______ to see people wearing masks (口罩) in public.
However, this practice is almost unheard-of in many Western countries.
In many Asian countries, people with colds are _______ to wear masks to prevent others from getting sick. Some people with allergies (过敏症) feel that wearing masks helps them breathe better. Masks have _______ become a fashion accessory (配饰). Some people like the mysterious _______ masks give them, while others enjoy the feeling of privacy they provide in public.
However, in most Western countries, masks are only worn by hospital workers and _______. If you wear one in public, people might find it unusual or may worry that you have a terrible disease. What’s more, masks aren’t usually thought as a way to _______ illness. Instead, more attention is paid on hand washing, and people who are sick are encouraged to stay home.
In addition in _______ like France, Italy, and Austria, it is actually against laws to wear a mask in public. The laws try to stop people from hiding their faces for public safety. This is _______ wearing a mask would make it more difficult for the police to find a criminal. Some countries _______ wearing masks only in high-rick situations, such as public events or protests. In others, wearing a mask anywhere in public could very well result in a fine (罚款).
As you can see, masks are treated very ________ in Asia and the West. While cultural differences like these are important to avoid, we should all try to understand and respect each other no matter what.
1. A.common | B.difficult | C.special | D.comfortable |
2. A.refused | B.remembered | C.encouraged | D.disagreed |
3. A.still | B.also | C.instead | D.yet |
4. A.sound | B.taste | C.smell | D.look |
5. A.patients | B.students | C.teachers | D.players |
6. A.develop | B.reach | C.prevent | D.find |
7. A.villages | B.towns | C.cities | D.countries |
8. A.although | B.because | C.unless | D.until |
9. A.allow | B.accept | C.study | D.believe |
10. A.easily | B.importantly | C.differently | D.carefully |