We are always using body language in our daily life. When we have a conversation with someone, we may be using more body language than words. However, the same body language may mean different things in different countries. That’s why people sometimes do not understand each other correctly. Pointing to one part of the body can mean differently in different cultures. For example, in the USA people point to their heads when they think someone is clever. However, in Europe it means ‘He or she is stupid or something is wrong with his or her head’. In our Chinese culture, nodding(点头) our head up and down means ‘yes’ and shaking our head from side to side means ‘no’. However, in parts of India, Greece and Turkey, it means just the opposite. In England or the USA, when you raise your hand and make a circle with the thumb(大拇指)and the second finger, it means ‘You’re all right or Everything is OK’. However, if we do this in France or Belgium, it means ‘You’re worth zero’. In Greece or Turkey, we should not make this gesture(手势). Or we are thought to be very rude.

The meaning of gestures can also change over time. In the 1960s, the V sign meant ‘peace’. However, during World War II, it meant ‘victory’. In Greece, it is a very insulting(污辱性)sign.

Though the meaning of body language is different, there are some expressions having the same meaning throughout the world, such as smiling and crying.

1.In England, if people point to their heads it means they think someone is ______.

A. clever B. stupid C. headache D. angry

2.In India, if one nods his head up and down, it means he _______.

A. doesn’t agree B. agree C. is happy D. is sad

3.In France, if you raise your hand and make a circle with the thumb and the second finger, it means _______.

A. you are clever B. everything is OK

C. it is true D. you are worth nothing

4.Which country’s body language is most different from our usual thinking?

A. France B. England C. Greece D. India

5.V sign meant __________ about forty years ago.

A. victory B. killing C. festival D. peace

Once, there happened a shipwreck(船难). All the people on the ship died except a man. He couldn’t swim. But luckily, he was washed up on a small lonely island with the help of a wooden door. He prayed(祈祷) for God to save him instead of doing something. He watched the sea day and night for help every day. But none seemed to appear.

At last, he felt disappointed. He managed to build a little wooden house to protect himself from the wind and sunshine, and to store his few things such as clothes and tools. But then one day, after looking for food, he arrived home and found his little house on fire. The smoke rolled up to the sky. The worst thing had happened. Everything was lost in the fire. He cried with anger.

“God, how could you do this to me? Why can’t you help me when I need you most?”

He didn’t know what to do and fell asleep with anger and sadness.

Early the next day, however, he was awakened(唤醒) by the sound of a ship that was coming to the island. It came to save him. Luckily, he was saved. On the way home, he asked, “How did you know I was here?” “We saw your smoke sign.” they replied.

It is easy to get discouraged(气馁的) when things are going bad. But we shouldn’t lose heart. Changes and chances are just around us. If we hold on straight to the end, we will see the success and sunshine in our life.

根据短文内容判断正、误。(正确的涂A,错误的涂B)

1.After a shipwreck, all the people died but only a man swam to a small lonely island.

2.At first, the man did nothing but pray for God.

3.The man found a little wooden house to protect him from the wind and sunshine.

4.The man was saved by a ship because people saw the fire he set.

5.From the story we have learned that we shouldn’t give up no matter what happens.

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