题目
Body language, especially gestures, varies among cultures. For example, a nod of the head means "yes" to most of us. But in Bulgaria and Greece a nod means "no" and a shake of the head means "yes". Likewise, a sign for OK, forming a circle with our forefinger and thumb, means zero in France and money in Japan. Waving or pointing to an Arab business person would be considered rude because that is how Arabs call their dogs over. Folded arms signal pride in Finland, but disrespect in Fiji. The number of bows that the Japanese exchange on greeting each other, as well as the length and the depth of the bows, signals the social status each party feels towards the other. Italians might think you're bored unless you use a lot of gestures during discussions. Many American men sit with their legs crossed with one ankle resting over the opposite knee. However, this would be considered an insult in Muslim countries, where one would never show the sole of the foot to a guest. Likewise, Americans consider eye contact very important, often not trusting someone who is afraid to look you in the eye. But in Japan and many Latin American countries, keeping the eyes lowered is a sign of respect. To look upon firmly in the eye is considered a sign of ill breeding and is felt to be annoying. 1. What gesture do Bulgarians and Greeks use to express negative responses? 2. What is likely to offend Arab business people? 3. What is considered to be impolite in Muslim countries?1 A Nodding one's head.B Waving one's hand.C Holding up the forefinger.D Turning the right thumb down.2 A Looking away from them.B Forming a circle with fingers.C Bowing one's head to them.D Waving or pointing to them.3 A Looking one's superior in the eye.B Keeping one's arms folded while talking.C Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest.D Using a lot of gestures during a conversation.
Body language, especially gestures, varies among cultures. For example, a nod of the head means "yes" to most of us. But in Bulgaria and Greece a nod means "no" and a shake of the head means "yes". Likewise, a sign for OK, forming a circle with our forefinger and thumb, means zero in France and money in Japan. Waving or pointing to an Arab business person would be considered rude because that is how Arabs call their dogs over. Folded arms signal pride in Finland, but disrespect in Fiji. The number of bows that the Japanese exchange on greeting each other, as well as the length and the depth of the bows, signals the social status each party feels towards the other. Italians might think you're bored unless you use a lot of gestures during discussions. Many American men sit with their legs crossed with one ankle resting over the opposite knee. However, this would be considered an insult in Muslim countries, where one would never show the sole of the foot to a guest. Likewise, Americans consider eye contact very important, often not trusting someone who is afraid to look you in the eye. But in Japan and many Latin American countries, keeping the eyes lowered is a sign of respect. To look upon firmly in the eye is considered a sign of ill breeding and is felt to be annoying.
1. What gesture do Bulgarians and Greeks use to express negative responses?
2. What is likely to offend Arab business people?
3. What is considered to be impolite in Muslim countries?
1
A Nodding one's head.
B Waving one's hand.
C Holding up the forefinger.
D Turning the right thumb down.
2
A Looking away from them.
B Forming a circle with fingers.
C Bowing one's head to them.
D Waving or pointing to them.
3
A Looking one's superior in the eye.
B Keeping one's arms folded while talking.
C Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest.
D Using a lot of gestures during a conversation.
1. What gesture do Bulgarians and Greeks use to express negative responses?
2. What is likely to offend Arab business people?
3. What is considered to be impolite in Muslim countries?
1
A Nodding one's head.
B Waving one's hand.
C Holding up the forefinger.
D Turning the right thumb down.
2
A Looking away from them.
B Forming a circle with fingers.
C Bowing one's head to them.
D Waving or pointing to them.
3
A Looking one's superior in the eye.
B Keeping one's arms folded while talking.
C Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest.
D Using a lot of gestures during a conversation.
题目解答
答案
1 A
2 D
3 C
2 D
3 C
解析
本题考查对跨文化肢体语言差异的理解。核心思路是通过快速定位关键信息，匹配问题与原文对应内容。破题关键在于：
- 明确问题中的文化背景（如“Bulgarians and Greeks”“Arab business people”“Muslim countries”）；
- 锁定对应段落中的具体描述（如“nod means 'no'”“waving or pointing”“show the sole of the foot”）；
- 排除干扰选项，注意不同文化中相同动作的不同含义。
第1题
问题：保加利亚人和希腊人用什么动作表示否定？
关键句：原文第一段提到“in Bulgaria and Greece a nod means 'no'”。
答案：A（Nodding one's head）。
第2题
问题：什么行为可能冒犯阿拉伯商人？
关键句：原文第二段指出“Waving or pointing to an Arab business person would be considered rude”。
答案：D（Waving or pointing to them）。
第3题
问题：什么行为在穆斯林国家被认为是不礼貌的？
关键句：原文第四段说明“this would be considered an insult in Muslim countries, where one would never show the sole of the foot to a guest”。
答案：C（Showing the sole of one's foot to a guest）。