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Traditional Marriage Ceremonies
Belgium
The groom (新娘) comes to the bride' s (新娘) house and gives her flowers. They
go to the church and the man is inside when the bride's father brings her to her
future husband. When they come out, the family throws rice on them.
Germany
Some days before the wedding, friends and relatives
bring old porcelain (瓷器)
and kitchenware to throw on the ground in front of the bride and groom. This is
supposed to grant them a happy, lucky life; that's why this evening event is called
Polterabend—the evening with lots of broken porcelain. The Polterabend often develops
into an informal and casual party.
El Salvador
When a wedding is celebrated, the wedding ceremony
service starts without the bride. The groom and all the people who have been invited
to the ceremony are waiting for her during the service. A group of seven men goes
to the bride's home. The bride and her family are waiting for seven white cars which
accompany the bride's car until they arrive at the church.
Japan
The couple drinks Japanese rice wine in front
of a priest (牧师).
First, the bride drinks the wine from a small cup. Next, the bride passes the cup
to the groom and he also drinks the wine from the cup. They drink three times. This
means that they make a commitment to love each other forever.
Turkey
When a girl gets married, all her female friends
write their names inside her bridal shoes. After the wedding ceremony, if someone's
name has been rubbed off and can't be read anymore, it means this person is going
to get married next.
(1)
Why do people throw porcelain before the wedding ceremony in Germany?
A . To enjoy a casual party.
B . To respect the guests present.
C . To wish the couple good luck.
D . To start the wedding party.
(2)
In which country does the wedding ceremony start while the bride isn't there?
A . Belgium.
B . Germany.
C . El Salvador.
D . Turkey.
(3)
What ceremony implies the new Japanese couple's promise of a life-long love?
A . Drinking wine three times.
B . Throwing rice to their guests.
C . Writing their names in the shoes.
D . Going to the church first with a priest.
答案: C
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