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单元达标检测
UNIT 10 CONNECTIONS
第一部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
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Just as slang words, table manners, and other common customs vary greatly from place to place, so do rude gestures. The last thing you want to do when traveling to a new place is to offend (冒犯) the locals. Here are some hand motions you’ll want to be careful about making.
Iran
What might seem to Americans like a universally positive gesture is not, in fact, universal. “Unfortunately, in Iran and neighboring countries, the thumbs-up is the same as the middle finger!” explains Dana Hooshmand, an author for Discover Discomfort. In America, the middle finger is the one showing disrespect; in Iran, it’s the thumb. So, bear in mind that you should avoid making this sign to Iranians.
Malaysia
As a little kid, you might have been blamed for pointing with your index finger, especially if you dared pair the gesture with laughter. This is especially true in Malaysia. As a result, employees at Disney parks are trained to avoid doing this. Instead, if they must, they use two fingers or, the common alternative is to point with your thumb (particularly the right thumb).
Thailand
In the USA, patting someone’s head can be a sweet gesture, and messing someone’s hair is a playful one. But in Thailand, they can be a serious insult. The head is considered “the most sacred (神圣的) part of the body”. So keep your hands away from others’ heads to avoid disrespect.
Taiwan,China
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