In Taiwan, we should know the cultural taboos first before we give others gifts. We can’t send othersclocks because the sound of the word “clock” is like “the end” in Chinese. Giving a clock as a giftsounds like “saying good-bye forever” in Chinese. Umbrellas shouldn’t be gifts, either. The sound ofthe word “umbrella” is like the word “separate.”   If we give a green hat to a man, he will be angry. Wearing a green hat means a man’s wife hasanother boyfriend. When we give knives, the relationship between us will break.   In fact, some people don’t care about the taboos. But what should they do if they care abouttaboos? When they get clocks or umbrellas as gifts from their friends, they can give one dollar to theirfriends. It means they buy clocks or umbrellas from their friends.  taboo:禁忌 relationship:關係
【題組】45. What does “giving a clock” sound like in Chinese?
(A)Running away.
(B) Losing a job.
(C) Saying good-bye forever.
(D) Cutting off something.