A
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 signing 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.
21The passage is mainly to say that .
A.gestures don’t mean anything while talking
B.gestures can help us to express ourselves
C.we can learn a language well without body language
D.only American people can use gestures
答案:B
解析:主旨大意题。全文围绕文章的第一段尤其是第二句话展开叙述,即文章主旨是手势作为一种“沉默的语言”可以帮助人们进行沟通交流。故选B项。
22If you are introduced to a stranger from the US,you should .
A.greet him with a hug
B.place a hand on his shoulder
C.shake his hand firmly
D.shake his hand weakly
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据文章第二段第一、二、三句话可知,在美国的正式场合人们之间相互问候时要有力地握手,否则会被视为不友好。故选C项。
23According to the passage which is TRUE in the US?
A.People should show their friendship by facing each other directly.
B.People should show their friendship by touching each other.
C.People should say “Pardon me.” to each other when they are talking.
D.People would get uncomfortable if you stand too close to them.
答案:D
解析:细节理解题。根据文章第三段第三句可知,当两个人站得太近时,美国人会感觉不舒服;根据本段第二句可排除A项;根据本段第五句可排除B、C两项。由此确定答案为D项。
24When your American friend gives you the thumbs-up,he,in fact, .
A.shows his rudeness to you
B.shows his anger to you
C.expresses his satisfaction to you
D.expresses his worries about you
答案:C
解析:细节理解题。根据文章第四段第一句可知,在美国对你竖起大拇指意思是对你很满意,夸奖你做得好。故选C项。
