题目内容
阅读下面短文,按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求,在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
Not knowing ___1____ a particular gesture means in different countries or culture can be ____2___ (confuse).People do not realize how much significance a gesture can have ____3____ it is misunderstood.To non-Germans, an American _____4_____ (tour) at a German hotel giving an “ OK” sign by making a circle with his index finger and thumb is “ saying” everything is fine.____5______, for Germans, that particular gesture can cause offence (冒犯) and is certainly not appropriate.
Over the years, scientists have studied hundreds of gestures.They note that in some countries, ____6____ Australia, ____7_____ is considered rude not to look someone directly in the eyes as they speak ____8____ in other countries like Japan, lowering your eyes _______9_____ (be) a sign of respect.Studies have shown that if people are aware of the different ways that gestures are interpreted; They are more likely to have _____10_____ (good) cultural experiences.
1.what 2.confusing 3.until 4.tourist 5.However
6.like 7.it 8.while 9.is 10.better
