Question

根据短文内容, 从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项, 选项中有两项为多余选项。

Travel Manners

Every culture has its own unwritten list of behavior that is acceptable. Every society also has its taboos, or types of behavior that are considered a violation of good manners.

The word taboo comes from the Tongan language and is used in modern English to describe verbal and nonverbal behavior that is forbidden or to be avoided.   1.  They tend to be specific to a culture or country, and usually form around a group’s values and beliefs. What is considered acceptable behavior in one country may be a serious taboo in another.

Verbal taboos usually involve topics that people believe are too private to talk about publicly, or relate to one’s manner of speaking. In many cultures, for example, it is considered bad manners to discuss subjects such as sex or religion in public. In some countries, the volume of one’s voice may annoy people. 2.

3. For example, one of the biggest differences among many Western Asian, and African cultures is the use of eye contact. In the US, people make eye contact when they talk to others.   4. In many Asian and African cultures, however, children are taught to lower their eyes when talking to their elders, or those of higher rank, as a way to show respect.

Certain gestures made with the hands can have very different meanings depending on the country you are in. Crossing your middle finger over your forefinger is the sign for good luck in many western countries. 5. Also, in some Asian countries, moving your hands a lot while talking, or ‘talking with your hands’, is considered unsuitable.

Behavior that is acceptable and non-offensive in one culture can be highly offensive in another. When visiting a foreign country, be aware of some of the basic differences, as this will help to ensure a more enjoyable trip.

A．Nonverbal taboos usually relate to body language.

B．In Vietnam and Argentina, however, it is a rude gesture.

C．In spite of what some people may think, taboos are not universal.

D．Cancer is a taboo subject and people are frightened to talk openly about it.

E．Learn a country’s customs so that you don’t hurt the local people unconsciously.

F．They might think that someone who is speaking or laughing loudly is rude or aggressive.

G．If a person avoids eye contact, others might think they are being dishonest or unconfident.

Answer

1.C

2.F

3.A

4.G

5.B

【解析】

试题分析：本文主要讲不同国家习俗方面的禁忌，肢体语言、手势语的不同运用。

1.C考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。上句是对taboo的定义，下句讲他们倾向于一个国家一种文化的特殊性，通常形成一个团体的价值观和信仰。所以之间用一些人认为禁忌是不通用的，故选C.

2.F考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段主要讲一些人对禁忌的看法，一些私人问题不能在公共场合谈论，不能声音太大。上句讲一些国家，声音的大小会惹恼别人。下句要说理由：因为他们认为大声说笑是粗鲁的好斗的，F项符合句意，故选F.

3.A考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段主要讲眼神在不同文化下有不同的要求，属肢体语言，A项：不用语言的禁忌通常和肢体语言有关符合文意，故选A.

4.G考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。本段都在讲眼神的运用，G项符合文意，故选G.

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考点：考查社会生活类短文阅读。