Some people think that when adults are talking, it is not polite of children to jump （）.

______ , it is often considered impolite to interject a remark when people are talking. (无论在什么文化背景下).

Gestures are the silent language of every culture. It is important to know the body language of every country, or we may be【B1】______. In the US, people greet each other with a handshake in a【B2】______discussion. The handshake must be firm. If the handshake is weak, it is a sign of unfriendliness or【B3】______. Friends may place a hand on the others arm or shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet each other with a hug. Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about 2.5 feet away and at an angle, so they are not facing each other【B4】______. Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close. Americans like to look at the other in the eyes when they are talking. If you dont do so, it means you are bored, hiding something, or are not【B5】______. When you【B6】______someone, however, it is not polite. For Americans, thumbs up means "yes", "very good" or "well done". Thumbs down means the opposite. To call a waiter, one might【B7】______one hand to head level or above. To show you want the check, make a movement with your hands as you are signing a piece of paper. It is all right to【B8】______things but not at people with the hand and index finger. Americans shake their index fingers at children when they scold them and pat them on the head when they【B9】______them. Learning a cultures body language is sometimes【B10】______. If you dont know what to do, the safest thing to do is to smile.

【B1】

It’s not polite to ______ a person while he is talking with others.

A. involve

B. interrupt

C. interview

D. interpret

195. Arabs consider it extremely bad manners to start talking business immediately. Even the busiest government officials always take extra time to be polite and offer refreshments. No matter how busy you are, you should make time for this hospitality. The conference visit is a way of doing business throughout the Arab world. Frequently, you will have to discuss your business in the presence of strangers, who may or may not have anything to do with your business. Do not be surprised if your meeting is interrupted several times by people who come into the room unannounced, whisper, or speak softly to the person with whom you are talking, and leave. Act as though you do not hear, and never show displeasure at being interrupted. When an Arab says “yes”, he may mean “maybe”. When he says “maybe”, he probably means “no”, you will seldom get a direct “no” from an Arab because it is considered impolite. Instead of “no”, he will say “inshallah”, which means, “if God is willing”. On the other hand, ‘‘yes” does not necessarily mean “yes”. A smile and a slow nod might seem like an agreement, but in fact, your host is being polite. An Arab considers it impolite to disagree with a guest. [共5题]

(1) The main purpose of this article is to explain ________.

(A) why you need extra time when you visit Arab countries

(B) how to be polite when doing business in the Arab world

(C) why Arab officials are so busy

(D) what Arabs say when doing business

(2) According to the passage, which of the following would be considered polite?

(A) You leave angrily because of interruptions.

(B) You demand an immediate decision.

(C) You refuse a cup of tea and show pictures of your product right away.

(D) You look out of the window while a stranger comes in to speak with the host.

(3) From the passage, we know that ________.

(A) when an Arab wants to say “yes”, he often says “maybe”

(B) all Arab seldom disagrees with a guest to his face

(C) when an Arab agrees, a smile and a slow nod will be given

(D) “inshallab” is an English word

(4) Which of the following is NOT an Arab custom?

(A) To dislike being interrupted during their meeting.

(B) Often to give you a vague answer.

(C) Seldom to say “no” directly.

(D) Seldom hesitate to start talking business in the presence of strangers.

(5) The writer of this passage has probably ________.

(A) never been to the Arab world

(B) been against the Arab customs

(C) worked in the Arab world

(D) liked the Arab customs

It is not polite for people to say that somebody is fat.