Abstract:Interpretation is a vital and necessary means of communication among nations. Cultural exchange,an indispensable part of interpretation,mainly refers to communication of different cultures among nations and peoples with different cultural backgrounds. Effective exchanges of cultures necessitate not only much attention to the shared cultures,especially the shared etiquettes,but also a good command of the unique cultural elements of a nation in such fields as religion,food,gestures and numbers. Key words:interpretation;cultural exchange;practice