选择性必修一Unit4 Ⅰ. Fill in the blanks within the context. LISTENING TO HOW BODIES TALK Expository writing We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our interactions 1._____ other people. We can learn a lot about 2._____ people are thinking by watching their body language. Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings. Just like spoken language, body language 3._____ (vary) from culture to culture. The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is 4. a_____ to the culture you are in. For example, making eye contact—looking into someone’s eyes—in some countries is a way to display interest. In other countries, by contrast, eye contact is not always 5. a_____ of. For example, in many Middle Eastern countries, men and women are not 6._____ (social) permitted to make eye contact. In Japan, it may demonstrate respect to look down when 7._____ (talk) to an older person. The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone who witness another person 8._____ (employ) the gesture might think it means money. In France, a person encountering an 9._____ (identity) gesture may interpret it as meaning zero. However, you should avoid 10._____ (make) this gesture in Brazil and Germany, 11._____ it is not considered polite. Even the gestures we use for “yes” and “no” 12._____ (different) around the world. In many countries, shaking one’s head means “no”, and nodding means “yes”. By 13._____ (compare), in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have the opposite meaning. There are also differences in how we touch each other, how close we stand to someone we are talking to, and how we act when we meet or part. In countries like France and Russia, people may kiss their friends 14._____ the cheek when they meet. Elsewhere, people favour shaking hands, bowing 15._____ the waist, or nodding the head when they meet someone else. Some gestures seem to have 16._____ same meaning everywhere. Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means “sleep”. A good way of saying “I am full” is moving your hand in 17._____ (circle) over your stomach after a meal. Some body language has many different uses. Perhaps 18._____ (good) example is smiling. A smile can help us get through difficult situations and find friends in 19._____ world of strangers. A smile can break down 20.b_____. We can use a smile to apologise, to greet someone, to ask for help, or to start a conversation. Experts suggest 21._____ (smile) at yourself in the mirror to make yourself feel 22._____ (happy) and stronger. And if we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing better than 23._____ (see) the smiling face of a good friend. HOW DO I KNOW MY STUDENTS Expository writing As an 1.e_____ , people often ask me how I know what is going on in the minds of my students. Many student ... ...
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