Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Today, in many parts of the world, it is customary for people to shake hands upon meeting as gesture of goodwill. Originally, however, the practice of shaking hands had a more practical purpose.
Shaking hands originated in medieval times. In those days, when a man came on a stranger, he would often automatically reach for his sword with his right hand, in case he had to use the weapon to defend himself. Sometimes, both parties found themselves circling around each other, weapons in hand, until it was mutually agreed that the weapons could be laid aside. Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons and clasped them. This was the beginning of the handshake.
The custom of shaking hands is not a universal one. In the Orient, people have, for centuries, clasped their own hands in front of them upon meeting to show that they held no weapons. In France, a custom developed in which people who met would kiss each other on both cheeks. The natives of some South-sea islands greet by rubbing noses.
At first ,the purpose of shaking hands was ________________.
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Lời giải:
Báo saiGiải thích: Then, the two parties extended their right hands to show they had no weapons and clasped them. This was the beginning of the handshake. => Sau đó, hai bên đưa tay phải ra để thể hiện rằng họ không có vũ khí và nắm chặt tay nhau. Đây là sự khởi đầu của cái bắt tay.
Tạm dịch: Lúc đầu, mục đích của việc bắt tay là ________________.
A. để thể hiện mối quan hệ tốt đẹp với nhau
B. để cho thấy rằng không có vũ khí trong tay.
C. để cho thấy rằng cả hai bên đã sẵn sàng cho một cuộc chiến.
D. một cử chỉ thiện chí