have a completely different meaning in other parts of the world. For example, the circle__9__ made with three raised fingers means "OK" in the United States. But it is not universal. In Brazil, Greece and Germany it is a __10__ gesture showing disrespect and in Japan it means "money"！

　　In many Asian cultures, it is not appropriate for men and women to touch in public. Therefore, displays of affection such as__11__ hands or kissing are not__12__. In some parts of Asia, __13__， it is common for people of the same sex to hold hands as a sign of__14__.

　　Greetings vary according to the country and the sex of the people involved. In the West, it is appropriate to shake hands when you__15__someone for the first time and both men and women can__16__ a handshake. In Indonesia, for example, a man will not offer a handshake to an Indonesian woman__17__ they are in a business situation.

　　If you want to avoid making__18__ mistakes when you travel to other countries, you should__19__ their basic culture codes before you leave. If you do this, you are less likely to__20__ people.

　　语篇解读：文章主要讲述了肢体语言在不同国家有不同含义。肢体语言会给他人留下对你的总体印象，也会显示出你的情绪。

　　1．A.namely　　　　　　　　 B．particularly

　　C．importantly D．practically

　　解析：选B　namely意为"也就是，换句话说"；particularly意为"特别地，尤其"；importantly意为"重要地"；practically意为"实际地"。前文提到面对面交流比电话交流效果好，下文列举了一个特别的情况：试图向别人推销东西的时候。故选B项。

　　2．A.imagination B．description

　　C．expression D．impression

　　解析：选D　imagination意为"想象"；description意为"描述"；expression意为"表达"；impression意为"印象"。肢体语言会给他人留下对你的总体印象。故选D项。

　　3．A.lie B．talk

　　C．act D．conduct

　　解析：选A　lie意为"撒谎"；talk意为"说"；act意为"行动"；conduct意为"表现；管理"。根据上文的"it will also show your emotions"可知，肢体语言会反映人的情绪，故此处指让你的身体撒谎很难。故选A项。

　　4．A.polite B．shy

C．sincere D．ready