Question

【题目】 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】

这是一篇说明文。手势是每种文化的“无声语言”。我们用手指或移动身体的另一部分来表示我们想说的话。了解每个国家的肢体语言是很重要的，否则我们可能会被误解。文章主要介绍了美国一些常用的手势语。

【1】

细节理解题。根据第二段中The handshake must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness.可知握手必须有力。如果握手软弱无力，那是软弱或不友好的信号。由此可知，在美国，如果你被介绍给一个陌生人，你应该有力地和他握手。故选C。

【2】

细节理解题。根据第三段中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.可知当两个人交谈时，他们通常站在大约2.5英尺远的地方，并有一定的角度，所以他们不是面对面的。当一个人站得太近时，美国人会感到不舒服。由此可知，在美国，不要站得太近的行为是可以接受的。故选D。

【3】

细节理解题。根据第四段中For Americans, thumbs-up; means yes, very good, or well done.可知对美国人来说,竖起大拇指意思是是的，非常好，或者做得很好。由此可知，当你的美国朋友对你竖起大拇指时，他实际上是在表达他对你的满意。故选C。