1 . Have you ever watched a silent television show and tried to predict how the characters were feeling according to their body language? The ability to understand people’s body language is a skill that’s almost born inside of us.     1    . This skill develops as we grow older, which is called non-verbal communication.

Body language helps us communicate what we’re feeling without saying much at all. Think about a time when you were very angry. Did you clench (咬紧) your teeth? Did your palms get sweaty when you were anxious? In most cultures, these cues (线索) that reveal emotional states are quite common. But gestures have specific meanings across different cultures. Take touch for example.     2    . In India, however, the ideal way to greet someone is by touching their feet, not by shaking their hand.

In some places, gestures meaning hellos and goodbyes and touches indicating friendship and love are all the same. But the problem arises because some gestures have vastly different meanings in different cultures. For example, the “OK” symbol is used as a superb symbol in India, but in Turkey, this symbol is considered offensive (冒犯性的).     3    .

So, what should we do? Should we not use gestures at all? Of course not.     4    . No matter how much we try to stop ourselves, we will end up communicating non-verbally in some way or another.

    5    , you’d better make a quick Google search or turn to a comprehensive book to better interact with the locals, and avoid offending them during your stay!

A．It was a very kind and thoughtful gesture.

B．So, the next time you decide to travel to another country

C．When you flash the “OK” sign there, you’re asking for a fight.

D．They also use a system of sounds and body language to communicate.

E．Even the smallest children can figure out when their mothers are mad.

F．Gestures are something that comes with the language of communication.

G．A general way of saying “Hello” in western culture is a brief handshake.

2 . When it comes to making a good impression, you can say all the right things. But it won’t be helpful until they are accompanied with the right body language.

    1    . Weak handshakes can make you seem anything but confident. Your handshake should be firm but not too tight, because you won’ t impress anyone by giving them a painful hand.

Pay attention to how much you’re blinking (眨眼).     2    . If you find yourself blinking a lot, try to slow it down.

Maintain a proper amount of eye contact. By maintaining eye contact with the persons you’re talking to — or meeting for the first time — you’re letting them know that you’re paying attention to what they are saying. Eye contact is good.     3    .

Keep your hands quiet. When you are nervous, it’s common for you to keep touching things with your hands.     4    . They can make you seem anxious or unsure of yourself.

Talk with your hands, if it’s appropriate! If you’re enthusiastic about something you re speaking about, feel free to gesture. Just don’t overdo it.

Widen your stance. If you want to appear confident when you’re meeting someone, stand your ground! If you keep your feet close together, or crossed, you re more likely to be considered nervous or insecure.     5    . It will show everyone around you that you feel sure of yourself.

A．Shake hands properly

B．Instead, stand with your feet apart

C．Rapid blinking can make you look nervous

D．Feel free to casually look at something else

E．But nonstop staring can make the speaker feel uncomfortable

F．Not only are you paying attention, but you’re interested in it as well

G．So avoid touching your hair or adjusting your clothing too frequently

5 . A few years ago, I was giving a presentation to the CEO of a company. Through the entire meeting time, the CEO sat at the conference table with his arms tightly crossed without a smile. I was sure that he was not satisfied, but later his assistant told me her boss was impressed with my presentation. Suddenly, I realized that, it was his usual behavior.     1     Here are three more: ignoring the context, finding meaning in a single gesture, comparing with a proper culture.

First, context is king. The same nonverbal gestures can take on totally different meanings in different contexts. You can’t really make sense of someone’s nonverbal message unless you understand the circumstances behind it. For example, if you yawn in a staff meeting because you were up early for an international business call, let people know why you’re tired.     2    

Then, people are constantly trying to evaluate your state of mind by monitoring your body language. But often they will assign meaning to a single nonverbal gesture. Generally speaking, people take more notice of any sign that indicates you’re in a bad mood and not to be approached.     3     So, you may be more comfortable standing with your arms folded across your chest, but others judge that single gesture as resistant and unapproachable.

When I talk about culture, I’m referring to a set of shared values that a group of people hold.     4     More importantly, they are the kind of criteria by which people judge others. We all have cultural biases that regard some nonverbal behaviors as normal and right and others as strange or wrong. What’s proper and correct in one culture may be ineffective or even rude in another.

    5     Understanding them, and trying not to make the same ones, will help you display your nonverbal ability.

A．Such values affect how members of the group think and act.

B．Nonverbal signals are very common in our daily life.

C．These are people’s most common mistakes when they read your body language.

D．As with me, when people don’t know your usual behavior they can easily jump to the wrong conclusion.

E．Without this context, you’ll look like you’re just bored.

F．If they don’t know the context, embarrassment will appear.

G．This is because the human brain pays more attention to negative messages than it does to positive ones.

6 . My interest in body language began with a professor of mine at university. He mentioned “Pinocchio” to me one cold morning after saying that I always rubbed my nose when giving excuses for being late to his courses. Actually, when someone tells a lie, the person’s blood rushes to the nose and the extra blood makes it itchy (发痒的). This little example of non-verbal communication inspired me to become a body language expert. Now, I earn my living by training people in non-verbal communication. Knowing when someone is lying and knowing how to persuade people you’ re telling the truth are two of the most important skills you’ll ever learn.

I have spent a lot of time studying the ways the human body gives more reliable information than the words we speak. The words say one thing but the body may say something completely different. We know that crossed arms can be seen as either defensive (防御性的) or aggressive (攻击性的), but what about facial expressions, postures and gestures? All of these say a lot and can only be understood if you know how to make sense of the signs.

Business clients are always in need of my services and I try to improve their confidence by teaching them about body language. I give advice about handshakes, which should always be firm and steady, and I teach the importance of personal space. They may seem like minor matters, but these codes of behaviour can be the key to making or breaking a business deal.

My working life gives me a great deal of satisfaction. I feel that I’ m providing a public service, but it is a service that has had its downside. Whenever I meet someone new and I tell them what I do for a living, they immediately put their guard up and they’re no longer relaxed. They quite literally freeze in the attempt to hide all the signals that they think I’ m reading. It makes life difficult at times, but I consider it a small price to pay for a job I enjoy so much.

1. What is the author’s purpose of mentioning his professor?

A．To describe his professor’ s success.	B．To explain why he chose his career.
C．To show his professor’s study of the “Pinocchio” effect.	D．To introduce what impressed him most during his career.

2. Why does the author think non-verbal communication is important?

A．It usually tells the real story.	B．It always benefits one’ s career.
C．It plays an important part in persuading people.	D．It provides people with great career opportunities.

3. Why do people react in an unnatural way when knowing the author’s profession?

A．They dislike his services.	B．They think he is too proud.
C．They consider him unreliable.	D．They believe he is studying them.

4. What can we learn about the author from the text?

A．He thinks little of minor gestures.	B．He travels the world giving advice.
C．He is happy with his work.	D．He is good at pretending.

7 . We all know that most communication is nonverbal, but did you know that the same body language can mean something totally different based on culture?     1    .

Eye contact

Long eye contact is a sign of confidence and attentiveness (用心) in most Western countries. However, in many African, Asian and Latin American countries, unbroken eye contact can be seen as aggressive. In the Middle East, eye contact is only between people of the same sex.     2    .  

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“Rules” on physical contact are very complex and usually differ. But in general, people from high contact cultures such as Southern Europe tend to stand close when speaking.     4    . Those from medium contact cultures stand quite close when speaking and will occasionally make physical touch, while those from low contact cultures stand farther apart and generally avoid physical touch.

Hand gestures

    5    . Using the “OK” sign is not OK in Brazil, Greece, Spain or Turkey. And if you want to tell someone they did a good job in Greece or the Middle East, do not use the thumbs-up sign. And in most of Asia, curling (弯曲) your index finger to signal someone over is fine for dogs, but not for people — especially in the Philippines, where you could be punished under the law.

A．They also tend to touch often

B．Physical contact and distance

C．Complex and different cultures

D．Let’s take a look at some examples

E．Otherwise, it’s completely inappropriate

F．Hand gestures are necessary in communication

G．A usual hand gesture in one country could be inappropriate in another

8 . 肢体语言在人与人的交流中起着非常重要的作用，请用英语对肢体语言作一个简单的介绍。应包括如下要点：
1.肢体语言很重要，有共性；
2.文化背景不同，肢体语言的含义也不同；
3.跨文化交流时一定要注意肢体语言的使用，以免造成误解。
注意：词数80左右。
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9 . How to Use Body Language in Interviews

When was the last time you went to an interview? How did it go?     1     However, one important thing to think about is your body language, as it can really help you get a job. Here are some handy tips for you.

Greetings

When greeting the interviewer, simple, look them in the eye and introduce yourself in a strong confident voice. Also, remember that in most English-speaking countries, a firm handshake is seen as a sign of trust; and a weak handshake could make you appear disinterested.     2    

Breathing

One way to calm your nerves is through breathing.     3     During the interview, experts also recommend breathing in when the interviewer asks you a question, and then speaking while breathing out. This will help keep you calm and give you a strong confident-sounding voice.

Voice

    4     Also, smile when possible so your voice sounds warm and friendly. When responding, or making a comment, pause for a while to show you are thinking about what the interviewer has said, To get the perfect tone, do some humming (哼唱) exercises before the interview to relax your voice : mmm.….

Goodbye

At the end of the interview, smile, shake the interviewer’s hand and thank them for their time, while maintaining eye contact the whole time. Also, say how interested you are in the position.     5     Even if the interviewer appears cold and distant, it doesn’t mean they don’t like you. So, always leave on a positive note (语气).

A．While sitting, you need to appear relaxed.

B．Try to avoid guessing what they think of you.

C．There are lots of things lo remember and prepare.

D．Speak calmly and explain things slowly and carefully.

E．Use hand gestures while speaking so you appear confident.

F．Just before the interview, take 10 deep breaths to calm you down.

G．Experts recommend waiting for the interviews to reach out their hand first.

10 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The key to success in both personal and professional relationships lies in your ability to communicate well. It’s not the words that you use but your body language that speaks the     1     (loud). Body language is the use of physical behaviors and expressions to communicate nonverbally (非语言的), often done unknowingly.

Whether you’re aware of it or not, when you interact with others, you     2     (give) and receiving wordless signals. All of your nonverbal behaviors — the gestures you make, your posture, your tone of voice, how much eye contact you make — send strong messages. They can put people     3     ease, build trust, and draw others towards you, or they can offend, confuse, and weaken what you’re trying to convey. Sometimes, they can give people some kind of     4     (warn).

In some     5     (instance), what comes out of your mouth and     6     you communicate through your body language may be two totally     7     (differ) things. If you say one thing, but your body language says something else, your listener will feel that you’re being     8     (honest). If you say “yes” while shaking your head no, for example. When     9     (face) with such mixed signs, the listener doesn’t know whether to believe you     10     not.