Paula：In some 3.________ (religion) centres wearing hats is considered impolite.Many western people also think you should remove your hat while dining 4.________ in a more formal setting.

　　Emily：You said money is off limits (禁止谈论的) as well.Can you offer a(n) 5.________ (explain)?

　　Paula：In some parts of Asia，salary (薪水) is an acceptable conversation topic，but in the West，people get very 6.________ (comfort) when discussing money.

　　Emily：That makes sense.

　　Paula：OK ...a couple of more important points.In some Asian societies，when you meet someone and you notice they have put 7.________ weight，you might say "You've gained weight！" But in the West 8.________ is almost never appropriate to comment on someone's appearance.

　　Emily：It's not a criticism.

　　Paula：In the West it 9.________ (view) as a criticism.So don't comment on weight.

　　Emily：Maybe I can 50.________ (simple) say "You look well."

　　Paula：That would be perfect.

　　【语篇解读】　本文是一则艾米丽和葆拉关于西方文化的对话。

　　1．解析：设空处引导限制性定语从句修饰topics，且在从句中作主语，故填that/which。

　　答案：that/which

　　2．解析：设空处作后置定语修饰sign，sign与ask之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，且ask所表示的动作与谓语动作同时发生，故填asking。

　　答案：asking

　　3．解析：设空处作定语修饰centres，故填religious。

　　答案：religious

　　4．解析：根据语境可知"while dining"与"in a more formal setting"之间是选择关系，故填or。

　　答案：or

　　5．解析：其前有冠词修饰，故填名词形式explanation。

　　答案：explanation

　　6．解析：设空处作表语，且根据"In some parts of Asia ...acceptable conversation topic"和"but in the West"可知，设空处表示"不舒服的"，故填uncomfortable。

答案：uncomfortable