Question

    Body language is the “silence language” of every culture. 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 or 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 the other person in the eye 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.

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.Suppose you are meeting a customer from United States, how will you greet him?

A.Greet him with a hug B.Stare at him

C.Place a hand on his arm D.Shake his hand firmly

2.If you stand too close to Americans, they will ________.

A.face you directly B.move back

C.Say “Pardon me” D.stare at you

3.Which of the following statements is True according to the text?

A.Americans stand side by side when talking with friends.

B.Americans show their respect by shaking hands weakly.

C.Americans say “Excuse me” to each other when talking.

D.Americans like to look the other person in the eye when talking.

4.If you know nothing about a culture’s body language, you can ________.

A.listen carefully with no expression B.hide your opinions

C.smile D.stare at others

Answer

1.D

2.B

3.D

4.C

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了肢体语言是每一种文化的“沉默语言”。了解每个国家的身体语言很重要，否则我们可能会被误解。同时介绍了美国一些常见的肢体语言。

1.细节理解题。根据第二段中In the United States, people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction. The handshake must be firm.可知，在美国，人们在正式的介绍中握手问候对方。握手要有力。由此可知，假设你要会见一位来自美国的客户，你可以通过坚定地握他的手来问候。故选D。

2.细节理解题。根据第三段中Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close. They will move back to have their space.可知，当一个人站得太近时，美国人会感到不舒服。他们会向后退来保持距离。由此可知，如果你站得离美国人太近，他们会后退。故选B。

3.细节理解题。根据倒数第二段第一句Americans like to look the other person in the eye when they are talking.可知，美国人在谈话时喜欢直视对方的眼睛。由此可知，美国人说话时喜欢直视对方的眼睛。故选D。

4.细节理解题。根据最后一段中If you don't know what to do, the safest thing to do is to smile.可知，如果你不知道该怎么做，最安全的方法就是微笑。由此可知，如果你对一种文化的身体语言一无所知，你可以微笑。故选C。