内容正文:
Topic 8 语言与文化
Day 1 语法选择
体裁:说明文
主题:肢体
语言
词数:235
难度:★★★☆☆
正确率: /10
People don't just use words to communicate. In fact, some researchers say that less than 50% of a spoken 1 real meaning is in the words. They say that most of the meaning in the message comes from 2 the speaker uses the tone(音调) of voice and body language.
Body language includes the expression on the speaker's face, gestures(手势), and the position 3 the speaker's body. Just as there are many different languages spoken around the world, there are many ways for people 4 body language. For example, gestures have different meanings in different cultures. Making a “thumbs up” sign in America 5 “Great!”, while in Arab cultures, this gesture is rude. And in India, 6 listeners want to show that they understand the speakers, they will shake their heads. In many Western countries, a similar gesture means “no”.
There are also gestures that have similar meanings in many places. One of 7 gestures is a big smile. It is a sign of friendship or good will around the world. Also, in most cultures, using an open hand to gesture towards something 8 polite or friendly.
However, the person's culture background isn't the only factor(因素) that can influence his or 9 use of body language. Time and place also play 10 important part. If the person has a bad day or if a meeting takes place in a crowded place, the body language a person uses may be very different from usual.
( B )1. A. message B. message's C. messages
( B )2. A. what B. how C. when
( C )3. A. with B. on C. of
( B )4. A. use B. to use C. using
( C )5. A. mean B. meant C. means
( A )6. A. if B. but C. though
( C )7. A. common B. more common C. the most common
( C )8. A. considers B. considered C. is considered
( C )9. A. herself B. hers C. her
( B )10. A. a B. anC. the
短语练习
1. 小于;少于 less than
2. 摇头 shake head
3. 一个……的象征 a sign of
4. 发生 take place
句子翻译
1. 事实上,他已经从国外旅行回来了。(in fact)
In fact, he has returne