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South Korea
While many South Koreans prefer Westernstyle weddings in which the bride wears a white wedding dress, some couples are still carrying out the “Pyebaek” — a South Korean wedding custom.
The Pyebaek is held after the official ceremony, and is when the bride pays respects to her parentsinlaw for the first time. The new couple bow deeply before the parents, and they exchange jujube (枣) and chestnuts (栗子) — symbols for children and good fortune.
— Sujean Park, HuffPost South Korea
Japan
For Japanese weddings, it's customary for guests to bring cash as a gift for the new couples. The amount depends on the guest's relationship to the couple — on average, friends would give D|S300, and family members may give up to D|S1,000.
The bills should be unfolded, freshly printed. They're typically put in a special envelope signed by the guest. Guests leave the envelopes at a reception desk at the ceremony and receive wedding favors in return.
— Ryan Takeshita, HuffPost Japan
Brazil
In Brazilian weddings, the best man cuts the groom's tie into several pieces and sells them to the wedding guests at whatever price they choose to pay for it. The money that's collected usually goes toward the couple's honeymoon.
Brazilian weddings wouldn't be complete without pastries called “bemcasados”， or “happily married”. These are tiny sweet cakes with a condensed milk (炼乳) filling that are meant to bring good luck to the new couple.
— Andrea Martinelli, HuffPost Brazil
语篇解读：本文主要介绍了韩国、日本、巴西三个国家的婚礼习俗，其中包括新娘的穿着、礼金的数额以及婚礼的必备食品等。
1．In South Korean weddings, ________.
A．only Westernstyle weddings are favored
B．the couple must both wear a white dress
C．the bride shows respects to her parents
D．some couples still observe their traditions
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据South Korea的内容第一段中的“... some couples are still carrying out the ‘Pyebaek’ — a South Korean wedding custom.”可知，尽管西式婚礼受到推崇，但是一些人仍然遵循韩国的婚礼习俗，故选D项。
2．Why do people make pastries in Brazilian weddings?
A．To share the new couple's stories.
B．To raise money for the new couple.
C．To show their excellent cooking skills.
D．To express good wishes to the new couple.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据Brazil的内容第二段“... wouldn't be complete without pastries ... are meant to bring good luck to the new couple.”可知，在巴西人们制作这些糕点是为了向新人表示祝福。
3．What's the purpose of writing this text?
A．To share some wedding customs around the world.
B．To tell people how to make preparations for weddings.
C．To show the different customs between different countries.
D．To check how much you know about wedding customs.
解析：选A 写作意图题。本文主要介绍的是世界上三个国家不同婚礼上的不同习俗，是为了传播知识，故A项正确。
