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When you can't use words to express your idea，you can make a gesture and people will usually understand what you are trying to say．Here are some examples of using gestures in the UK．
The Wave（挥手）
The wave is the most common gesture．To greet each other or to say goodbye，most people raise their hand and move it from side to side．One famous wave is made by the Queen．You can watch a video to see how Her Majesty（女王陛下） does her tasteful （高雅的）wave．
The V Sign
You may just he trying to spread peace and love，but if you are in the UK，please pay attention to where your hand is facing．Let the back of your hand face yourself，or it becomes an impolite gesture．
Pointing
This is not used as an insult（侮辱），but it is an impolite action when in public．Doing this can cause people to get angry，and even they'll just walk away from you．
46．What does the underlined word gesture mean？A．
A．手势
B．装饰
C．态度
47．Cis the most common gesture．
A．Pointing
B．The V sign
C．The Wave
48．What can the V Sign NOT spread？C．
A．Impoliteness
B．Peace and love
C．Friendship
49．Pointing is anA action when in public．
A．impolite
B．honest
C．important
50．What is the best title（标题）of this passage？B．
A．Polite Gestures
B．Gestures in the UK
C．One Famous Wave．
