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YDT DENEMELERİ Ortaöğretim Genel Müdürlüğü 2. DENEME

42. The underlined word ‘they’ in the passage refers to
41. - 43. soruları aşağıdaki parçaya göre cevaplayınız. ----.
A) cultures
Across the globe, the practice of greeting one another
varies greatly, which shows how each culture has its B) regions
own special way of doing things. In Japan, bowing is a C) customs
common form of greeting that signifies respect and being
humble. The depth of the bow often indicates the level of D) groups
respect. On the other hand, in many Western cultures, a
strong handshake is the standard greeting, symbolising E) greetings
confidence and openness, though some regions or groups
may have their own customs. In some Middle Eastern
cultures, they can be more personal, often involving
a series of questions about family and well-being.
This reflects a deep-seated value placed on personal
relationships and being nice to others. These different
greeting customs not only help with social interactions but
also serve as a window into the cultural priorities of each
society. That shows how even simple acts can have deep
meaning and importance.

43. What is the passage mainly about?
41. According to the passage, in Japan, how deep
someone bows shows ----. A) The historical origins and development of various
greeting practices across cultures
A) the age and social status of the person bowing
B) The comparison between Japanese and Western
B) how much respect they are giving greeting customs and their meanings
C) the relationship between the two individuals C) The variations in greeting customs around the world
greeting each other and their cultural significance
D) how long the duration of the greeting is D) The use of handshakes in Western societies as a
symbol of confidence
E) the importance of an occasion
E) The importance of bowing in Japanese culture and
its role in showing respect

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