have different meanings have been studied.Not knowing what a particular gesture means in different countries can be 6.confusing (confuse). However, 7.regardless of the differences of body language in different cultures, there is one form of body language that enjoys universal 8.recognition (recognize) - the smile.

　　Ⅴ.阅读理解

　　People from different places have different gestures.But there are few common gestures in the whole world.They have difference in meanings and expressions from place to place.

　　The Ring.This gesture is made by touching the tip of thumb by the tip of the index finger. It is one of the most common gestures in the whole world.This gesture has different meanings in different places.The general meaning of this gesture is "OK" or "All Correct". In the USA it means OK.The Japanese understand money or coin by this gesture. At the same time this gesture means "Worthless" in France, Belgium and Tunisia. In Arab countries the same gesture signals a threat.

　　The Thumbs Up.This gesture is done by folding four fingers, with the thumb not being folded and keeping standing. In Australia, the USA, South Africa, Singapore and New Zealand this sign is used while asking for a lift.The most common meaning of this gesture is "OK" or "Good". In Europe it means "One"．

　　The V­Sign.This V­Sign is done by the index finger and mid finger, while folding the other three fingers.In Australia, New Zealand and the UK it means "Up Yours"．In the USA it expresses Two. Germans express victory by this and French people express peace.

　　This world is a theatre of numerous cultures.Due to some basic human instincts, there are many common gestures around the world. A good knowledge of these cross­cultural gestures can help us to deal and communicate with people from various nations in a cross­cultural environment.

　　语篇解读：本文主要介绍了一些相同的手势在不同的国家地区代表着不同的含义。

　　1. Which of the following pictures shows the Ring?

　　解析：选A　细节理解题。从第二段"This gesture is made by touching the tip of thumb by the tip of the index finger."可知答案。

　　2．If you give the gesture of the Ring in an Arab country, people will probably________.

　　A．be happy to see it　　　　 B．feel frightened

　　C．laugh at you D．get excited about it

解析：选B　细节理解题。从第二段最后一句"In Arab countries the same gesture