Question

Whatever the situation, you need to understand gestures(手勢). Many gestures that we use are universal(通用的). Some of them can create wrong meanings to others. Using the wrong gesture could get you into trouble when you communicate with foreigners. Be careful with these gestures：
The ‘thumb up’ sign—In Italy, Germany and Greece, this sign simply means the number one. In Russia the meaning of this expression is ‘good’ or ‘well done’. In Egypt and Iraq, it means perfect or very good. It is widely used between people. But in Iran it is traditionally an obscene(不正經的) gesture.
The ‘OK’ sign—Often used to mean agreement, but it is considered rude in Brazil, southern Italy, Germany and Greece. In Japan, this gesture is a sign of money. In southern France it is used to show that something is worthless.
The victory sign—With the index finger and middle finger rose to form a V. It means victory or peace. Be careful about using it in Britain, however, if the palm is facing toward you, the gesture is considered obscene.
Snapping your fingers(打響指)—Some might use this gesture to get someone’s attention. In France and Belgium it sends a bad message. You would never snap your fingers to get a waiter’s attention.
Hands in the pockets—This is commonly seen in daily life. In Finland, Sweden, France, Belgium, Indonesia and Japan, putting your hands in your pockets would be considered impolite in a business meeting.
The meaning of gestures is not universal. Use these tips to prevent a cultural misunderstand. When in doubt, the best advice would be to ‘keep your hands to yourself.’
小題1:In which country does the ‘Thumb up’ NOT mean good or well done?

A．In Italy.

B．In Russia.

C．In Egypt.

D．In Iran.

小題2:When you want to get a waiter’s attention in France, __________.

A．you can use the ‘OK’ sign

B．you can’t put your hands in the pockets

C．you can’t snap your fingers

D．you can use your fingers to form a V

小題3:Which sign means impolite in a business meeting?

A．The ‘OK’ sign.	B．The victory sign.
C．Snapping your fingers.	D．Hands in the pockets.

Answer 1

小題1:D
小題2:C
小題3:D

試題分析：這篇文章主要講不同的手勢意義不一樣，很多手勢是通用的，但是在不同的國家，相同的手勢意義不一樣。因此，要小心使用手勢。
小題1:細節理解題。根據 But in Iran it is traditionally an obscene(不正經的) gesture.句意：但是在伊朗，豎起大拇指是不正經的手勢。由此可知在伊朗這個手勢的意思是不好的。故選D。
小題2:推理判斷題。根據 In France and Belgium it sends a bad message. You would never snap your fingers to get a waiter’s attention.句意：在法國和比利時，打響指傳遞一個不好的信息。你不能用打手指來吸引服務員的注意。可知應選C。
小題3:推理判斷題。根據In Finland, Sweden, France, Belgium, Indonesia and Japan, putting your hands in your pockets would be considered impolite in a business meeting. 句意：在芬蘭、瑞典、法國、比利時、印度尼西亞和日本，舉行商業會議時，把手插在口袋里會被認為是不禮貌的。故選D。