Question

【題目】 Sometimes people add to what they say even when they don't talk. Gestures are the “silent language” of every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we want to say. It is important to know the body language of every country or we may be misunderstood.

In the United States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness. Friends may place a hand on the other's arm or shoulder, some people, usually women, greet a friend with a hug.

Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two and a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to have their space. If Americans touch another person by accident, they say, “Pardon me.” or “Excuse me.” Americans like to look at the other person in the eyes when they are talking. If you don't do so, it means you are bored, hiding something, or are not interested. But when you stare at someone, it is not polite.

For Americans, thumbs-up; means yes, very good, or well done. Thumbs-down means the opposite. To call a waiter, raise one hand to head level or above. To show you want the check, make a movement with your hands as if you are singing a piece of paper. It is all right to point at things but not at people with the hand and index finger. Americans shake their index finger at children when they scold them and pat them on the head when they admire them.

Learning a culture's body language is sometimes confusing. If you don't know what to do, the safest thing to do is to smile.

【1】If you are introduced to a stranger in the USA, you should _________.

A.greet him with a hugB.place a hand on his shoulder

C.shake his hand firmlyD.shake his hand weakly

【2】Which behavior is acceptable when people talk to each other in the USA?

A.Facing each other directly.B.Touching each other.

C.Not looking at the other person in the eyes.D.Not standing too close.

【3】When your American friend gives you the thumbs-up, he, in fact,_________.

A.shows his rudeness to youB.shows his anger to you

C.expresses his satisfaction to youD.expresses his worries about you

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】D

【3】C

【解析】

這是一篇說明文。手勢是每種文化的“無聲語言”。我們用手指或移動身體的另一部分來表示我們想說的話。了解每個國家的肢體語言是很重要的，否則我們可能會被誤解。文章主要介紹了美國一些常用的手勢語。

【1】

細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段中The handshake must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness.可知握手必須有力。如果握手軟弱無力，那是軟弱或不友好的信號。由此可知，在美國，如果你被介紹給一個陌生人，你應(yīng)該有力地和他握手。故選C。

【2】

細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段中When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two and a half feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other directly. Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close.可知當(dāng)兩個人交談時，他們通常站在大約2.5英尺遠(yuǎn)的地方，并有一定的角度，所以他們不是面對面的。當(dāng)一個人站得太近時，美國人會感到不舒服。由此可知，在美國，不要站得太近的行為是可以接受的。故選D。

【3】

細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段中For Americans, thumbs-up; means yes, very good, or well done.可知對美國人來說,豎起大拇指意思是是的，非常好，或者做得很好。由此可知，當(dāng)你的美國朋友對你豎起大拇指時，他實際上是在表達(dá)他對你的滿意。故選C。