In England recently three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited . About five minutes later, the bus they wanted came along. They were just going to get on when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way . Someone shouted at them. The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreigners seem all at sea and looked embarrassed (窘迫的 . No one had told them about the British custom (习惯)of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus .

  Learning the language of a country isn't enough. If you want to have a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India, you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesn't agree. But in many parts of India a shake of the head means agreement. Nodding (点头) your head when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty .

  In that country, you shake your head to mean 'yes'— a nod means 'no' . At a meal in countries on the Arabic Peninsula, you will find that your glass is repeated refilled as soon as you drink up . If you think that you have had enough , you should take the cup or glasses in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.

  In Europe it quite usual to cross your legs when you are sitting talking to someone even at an important meeting. Doing this in Thailand, however, could bring about trouble . Also, you should try to avoid (避免)touching the head of an adult (成人) ——it's just not done in Thailand .

1.The British people tried to push the three gentlemen out of the way, because the gentlemen______

A.were foreigners                        B.didn't have tickets

C.made a loud noise                       D.didn't line up for the bus

2. According to the article, if you want to have a pleasant journey in a foreign country, you should ____ 

A.learn the language of the country

B.understand the manners and customs of the country

C.have enough time and money

D.make friends with the people there

3.In India it is considered impolite ___________.

A.to use the right hand for passing food at table.

B.to pass food with the left hand.

C.to eat food with your hands.

D.to help yourself at table.

4.To cross one's legs at an important meeting in Europe is _______.

A.a common (平常的) habit                 B.an important manner

C.a serious (严重的) trouble                 D.a bad manner

 

阅读理解。
     Have you ever spoken or acted before the public? Have you got stage fright c怯场)? Many people
have such an experience but they feel differently about it.  Some are just a little nervous,  others become
dizzy (眩晕 WJ).  It's hard to tell why these feelings happen.  Anyway, stage fright is a common problem and you can overcome (克服) it. To overcome stage fright you need to do lots of work.  It takes time.  
But it will pay off in  . the end. The first step is facing the fact you have stage fright. Then what? Here are
somc steps toward a speaking success story.
     Soon you have to give a speech in class.  But you are worried about it.  What should you do?
      * Try practicing at home.  Then,  even if you become nervous, at least your opening sentences will
be right.
      * Before you go on stage,  try listening to relaxing music or breathing deeply.  This may help you
feel better.
      * Dress smartly.  This will give you confidence.
      * Once you are up on stage,  pick out the most friendly face in the audience.  Look into the person's
eyes from time to time and speak as if you are talking directly to that person.
        * Write down the key points of your speech on small cards.  But don't hold your notes in your
hand.  Put them on a table near you instead.
        * If you are trembling,  stand against a table or move your legs and move about a little.
根据短文内容 ,判断句正  (T)误  (F) .
(     ) 1. Many people have the experience of stage fright and they feel the same about it.
(     ) 2. It's very easy to overcome stage fright and it doesn't take a long time.
(     ) 3. Listening to relaxing music or breathing deeply before you go on stage may help  you feel better.
(     ) 4. When you are on stage, it's not right to look into any other person's eyes.
(     ) 5. Dressing smartly is also important to get a speaking success story.

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