1 . Hand gestures can be used to communicate while speaking. There are many universal hand signs; such as holding up an index finger to speak or interrupt, putting a finger to the lips to ask for silence.     1    . But there are some hand gestures that might mean something different in another country.

Many differences.

    2    . This gesture consists of creating a circle with the thumb and index finger with other fingers extended. In most of the English-speaking cultures, it means ‘ok’. In Australia it means ‘zero’ while in many Western countries it actually means ‘three’ and in China it is a way to indicate ‘seven’.

Gestures with variation.

This sign has the index and middle finger extend up to make a ‘V’. But there is a big difference in its meaning depending on which way the palm is facing. Palm Facing Out:     3     Palm Facing In: The sign is an insult similar to giving the middle finger, particularly in the UK and South Africa.

Harmless or offensive?

In the USA, the gesture of using your index finger to beckon someone to come to you is not a welcome gesture in Asia. In the Philippines, this should only be used to beckon dogs.     4    .

    5    

Of course it helps to prepare before you visit a country. But if you forget or make a sign out of habit, just remember to smile and apologize. And perhaps with an explanation, most people will be understanding.

A．Prepare and take care.

B．The masters of hand gestures.

C．There are so many well-known gestures.

D．It is highly offensive to use it with humans.

E．Originally this sign communicated Victory.

F．These are generally understood all over the world.

G．The following gesture has more than just one alternative meaning.

2 . 阅读下面材料, 在空格处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Whenever Prince George steps out for an engagement, like on the royal tour of Canada, or poses for    1    (office) photographs, he only ever wears shorts,     2     has long confused royal watchers.

According to William Hanson,     3    expert in ceremony, there’s a very good reason for this—and it has nothing to do with fashion, but rather a royal tradition that     4     (date) back to the sixteenth century. A new born baby would be dressed     5    a gown for their first year or two. Then he was “breeched (穿裤礼)” and wore articles of clothing like shorts. The usual custom is that a boy graduates to trousers around eight years old.

With time    6    (change), middle class boys began to wear trousers but they     7     (consider) suburban(土气的) by the upper. Hanson explains,“    8     is a very English thing to dress a young boy in shorts.” The British upper are always keen to hold on to tradition, and this also silently marks them out from “the rest”. However, as for William and Kate, the     9    (decide) to dress George in shorts is     10       (likely) down to tradition than a class issue.

3 . The latest additions to its World Heritage （遗产）list. The following are some of the recent additions.

Churches of the Pskov School of Architecture（(Russia）)

The structures, many of which are churches, were all designed by the Pskov School of Architecture. It was a leading school of building design in the country, especially in the 15th and 16th centuries. Some elements common to Pskov architecture date back to the 11th century.

Babylon（(Iraq）)

The ancient city of Babylon is gaining World Heritage Site status. The city was once a main tourist site before Iraq suffered several wars. The 4, 300-year-old city is where dynasties have risen and fallen since the earliest days of settled human civilization. UNESCO Says the site "offers a look into one of the most influential empires of the ancient world".

Writing-on-stone（Canada）

Canada^ Writing-on-stone monument has a large number of protected rock paintings and rock carvings. Some of them are 2, 000 years old. The markings were left by Blackfoot Native Americans, who lived in parts of Western Canada and the far northern United States. The land that makes up Writing-on-Stone is filled with rock posts that have been formed into "spectacular shapes" by erosion （侵蚀）.

Party and Ilha Grande（Brazil）

The historic coastal town of Party and the island Ilha Grande are already popular places for visitors to Brazils Rio de Janeiro state. Party was the final stop along the Gold Route, along which gold was shipped to Europe in the 1600s. The area is also home to a huge number of animals, some of which are in danger now.

1. What do we know about the buildings in Pskov?

A．Their designs came from the same school.

B．They are merely churches.

C．They are a group of ancient schools.

D．Their paintings are about 2,000 years old.

2. What can we learn from the Writing-on-Stone monument?

A．It is the best-preserved monument in Canada.

B．It enjoys great popularity with visitors.

C．It reflects the culture of the natives.

D．It was formed by nature.

3. What can visitors see in Paraty and Ilha Grande?

A．Shipping activities.

B．Coastal scenery.

C．Gold mining equipment.

4 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。

Chinese Kung Fu is an important part of traditional Chinese culture. It is probably one of the     1    (early) and longest lasting sports in the world,    2     uses both strength and brain. Over its long history, Kung Fu    3    (develop) as a unique combination of exercise, self-protection and art.    4     dates back to ancient times when people used tools    5     (fight) against wild animals and gradually got experience in self protection.

    6    (normal), an athlete in sports like track and field and ball sports retires in his or her 30s. Besides, injuries at a young age can affect our ability to keep    7     (do) exercise in later life. In Chinese Kung Fu, however,it is    8     different story. It    9    (say) that Kung Fu not only exercises your physical body but also trains your spirit and your mind. And we can continue later in life when our    10    (body) weaken.

5 . New arrivals to China often get the impression that Chinese people spend all of their time working. Yet，people in China devote quite a bit of time to leisure（休闲）.

Surprisingly，the Chinese love to relax. They love to spend their time taking care of flowers，raising birds and other pets. Chinese people are also fond of leisurely games，like the Chinese game Mahjong. The Chinese also love to play cards to pass the time. It is a national sport almost as widespread as petanque in France.

The Chinese have many ways to idle（休闲），including gossiping or chitchat，which is seen as a true art. Taking a walk and doing some light reading are also considered as idleness. If a person does all of these things，they are definitely an idler.

Busy people should also have free time. When at work，Chinese people often say that they need to “steal some time” from work.

Taoism（道教）teaches that people should improve moral character through relaxation，and be happy to lead a simple and honest life. This is why Chinese people believe so strongly in enjoying a carefree and relaxed life.

Poet Tao Yuanming set up a way of life that emphasizes a balanced country life. In a sense，his way is both earthy and spiritual. It has given us a way to be relaxed and well，while being balanced and carefree.

In China，having a life that is too full is not a sign of wisdom. It is only when things are empty that they can be filled. Hopefully，this information will remind people to rest a little and make room for free time in a busy life.

1. What does the underlined word “petanque” most probably refer to?

A．an animal	B．a person
C．a sport	D．a flower

2. What is the writer’s impression of Chinese people?

A．They simply work all the time.	B．They have many ways to relax.
C．They don’t know how to enjoy life.	D．They question a balanced country life.

3. Which of the following is the best title of the text?

A．Spiritual Happiness

B．Impression of China

C．Leisure in China

D．Wisdom of the Chinese

6 . Body language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It speaks _______ than words. According to specialists, our bodies send out more _______ than we realize. In fact, non-verbal communication takes up about 50% of what we really_______. And body language is particularly _______ when we attempt to communicate across cultures. Indeed, what is called body language is so _______ a part of us that it's actually often unnoticed. And misunderstandings occur as a result of it. _______, different societies treat the _______ between people differently. Northern Europeans usually do not like having _______ contact even with friends, and certainly not with _______People from Latin American countries ________, touch each other quite a lot. Therefore, it's possible that in ________, it may look like a Latino is ________ a Norwegian all over the room. The Latino, trying to express friendship, will keep moving________ The Norwegian, very probably seeing this as pushiness, will keep ________ --- which the Latino will in return regard as ________

Clearly, a great deal is going on when people ________. And only a part of it is in the words themselves. And when parties are from ________ cultures, there's a strong possibility of________.But whatever the situation, the best ________ is to obey the Golden Rule: treat others as you would like to be ________.

1.

A．further

B．harder

C．louder

D．straighter

2.

A．invitations

B．feelings

C．messages

D．sounds

3.

A．discover

B．hope

C．receive

D．mean

4.

A．difficult

B．immediate

C．misleading

D．important

5.

A．far

B．long

C．much

D．well

6.

A．For example

B．However

C．In short

D．Thus

7.

A．connections

B．distance

C．greetings

D．trade

8.

A．bodily

B．eye

C．telephone

D．verbal

9.

A．enemies

B．neighbors

C．relatives

D．strangers

10.

A．by all means

B．in a similar way

C．in other words

D．on the other hand

11.

A．silence

B．experiment

C．conversation

D．trouble

12.

A．disturbing

B．following

C．guiding

D．helping

13.

A．away

B．closer

C．faster

D．in

14.

A．backing away

B．coming out

C．going on

D．stepping forward

15.

A．carelessness

B．coldness

C．friendliness

D．weakness

16.

A．laugh

B．talk

C．think

D．travel

17.

A．different

B．European

C．Latino

D．rich

18.

A．curiosity

B．excitement

C．misunderstanding

D．nervousness

19.

A．advice

B．chance

C．result

D．time

20.

A．noticed

B．pleased

C．respected

D．treated