The idea of what shaking the head means is no...

The idea of what shaking the head means is not always the same in different countries. Maybe some visitors would be surprised when they first come to India. When they talk to an Indian, they would find he would often shake his head. The visitors might think that the Indian doesn’t like what they say. But in fact, they would be completely wrong.

Indians always shake their heads when they talk to others. It doesn’t mean “No”. If someone wants to visit India, he should know this, or he will be in trouble.

One day, a foreign officer went to India on business. He hired a car and asked an Indian to drive him. When he told his driver to take him to his office, the Indian shook his head at once. The officer said again and the driver shook his head again. At last the officer, of course, got angry.

“How dare you refuse my order?” he shouted, “Drive me to my office at once!”

The driver answered in quite a loud voice, too. “Yes, sir!” But to the officer’s surprise, the driver shook his head at the same time.

The car started and the foreign officer was now too surprised to say a word. He thought about it for a while, and then he nodded with a smile, “‘No’ means ‘Yes’ here!”

1.What does shaking one’s head mean all over the world?

A. Yes.    　　     　 B. No.             C. Glad.            D. Yes or No.

2.What should you do in India if you agree with somebody?

A. Shake your head.　　　　　　　　　　 B. Nod your head.

C. Speak in a loud voice.　　　　　　     D. Say it again and again.

3.Why did the officer go to India?

A. He went there to visit his friend.        B. He went there to buy a car.

C. He went there to learn driving.        D. He went there because of his job.

4.Why did the officer get angry?

A. Because the driver didn’t understand him.

B. Because the driver still shook his head after he said again.

C. Because the driver didn’t like the officer.

D. Because the driver didn’t answer in a loud voice.

5.What can we learn from the story?

A. When you are in India, you should always shake your head.

B. You shouldn’t shake your head if you’re a driver.

C. Shaking head will make others get angry.

D. Different countries have different customs.

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①The meaning of shaking the head is not always the same in different countries. Maybe some visitors would be surprised when they first came to India. When talking to an Indian, he would often shake his head. The visitors might think that the Indian did not like what they said. But, in fact, they would be completely(完全地)wrong.

Indians always shake their heads when they talk to each other. It does not have the same meaning as “No”. If someone wants　 ②　 (visit) India, he should know this, or it will give him some trouble.

One day,  a foreign officer went to __③___on business.  He leased a car and hired an Indian to drive it. When he told his driver to send him to his office, the Indian shook his head at once. The office said again,  and the driver

shook his head again. At last, the office, of course, got angry.

"Why do you refuse my order?" he shouted. "Drive me to my office

at once!"

The driver answered in quite loud voice, too.  "Yes,   sir! " But to the officer's surprise, the driver shook his head at the same time. The car started, and the foreign officer was now too surprised to say a word. He thought about it for a while, and then ④he nodded with a smile, “‘No’ means ‘Yes’ here! ”

1.写出句①的同义句。

Sometimes the meaning of shaking the head is _____ in different countries.

2.用②处所给词的适当形式填空。

If someone wants _____(visit) India, he should know this, or it will give him some trouble.

3.根据短文内容在③处填入一个合适的国家名。

One day, a foreign officer went to _____on business.

4.将句④翻译成汉语。

_______________________________________________________

5.根据短文内容回答问题。

What does shaking head mean in India, yes or no?

It means _____.

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What does ____one’s head mean in China? It means agreement.

A. nodding B. nod C. shaking D. shake

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Which of the following is NOT good manners in the UK?

A.Shake your hand when they meet you for the first time

B. Be polite enough to wait till it is your turn.

C. Keep your voice down in public

D. Push in before others while people are waiting the line.

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根据短文内容及首字母提示，填写所缺单词，使短文意思完整。

Indians always shake their heads when they talk to others.It does not have the same meaning as our “No”.If someone wants to visit India,he should know this or it will give him some t1..

One day,a foreign officer went to India on b2..He hired(雇用)a car and an Indian driver.When he told his driver to take him to his office,the driver shook his head at once.The officer r3.his order and the driver shook his head a4..At last,the officer,of course,got a5..

“How dare(敢)you r6. my order?”he shouted,“Drive me to the office at once!”

The driver answered in a very loud v7. too.“Yes,sir.” But to the officer’s surprise ,the driver shook his head at the s8. time.

The car started and the officer was now surprised that he couldn’t s9. a word.He thought about it for a while and nodded with a smile,“ ‘No’ m10. ‘Yes’ here!”

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What does the woman mean?

A. The exam will be easy for her.

B. The exam is not important for her.

C. She hasn’t prepared for the exam yet.

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1.He _______(shake) my hand and led me into the hall.

2. This sign means people 　　　　　 (warn) not to park cars here.

3. – Where’s your mum? – Oh, she 　　　　 (pick) grapes in the garden.

4.Mary as well as her classmates _______(practice) speaking English every morning.

5. Anyone ________(punish) if they break the law any time.

6.The guide advised us not to risk 　　　　　　 (stay) out late at night.

7.It’s really bad for people _______(litter) everywhere.

8. Oh, my god! Little John seems to be sad. I guess something _______(happen) to him.

9. – I didn’t see you at the meeting yesterday. Why?

– Because I _______(wait) for an old friend from the USA.

10. All the leaflets _______(hand) out to the people in the street yesterday.

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What is small talk? It means that the conversation is about some little things, which are not important. You can make a small talk while waiting in line at the store, or waiting for the bus or the elevator. Though the topics in small talk are not important, small talk itself is very important. It makes people relaxed, it breaks the silence, it shows friendliness(友谊) and good manners(行为), and it makes the time quickly.

In small talk, it is important to remember to smile and keep the conversation relaxed. It’s also good to show a sense of humor(幽默). You can talk about the weather, an interesting story in the news or on TV, a sports event, a play or a movie, or you can ask those parents about their new babies.

What shouldn’t you talk about? Well, you shouldn’t talk about politics(政治) or religion(宗教). Also, you should not talk too long on a topic(话题) or ask questions that are too personal. Give other people a chance to speak and listen to what they say.

阅读短文内容，回答下列问题。

1.What does small talk mean?

2.Is small talk important? Give one example.

3.What should you remember when you make a small talk with other people?

4.Can you talk about the weather in small talk? Why?

5.What shouldn’t you talk in a small talk?

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The word “hobby” is an interesting word. What does hobby mean? A hobby is not a job or a school subject.___ 1._Maybe it is no need for you, but you enjoy doing it, just for fun. __2.___.___3.___For example, many people are fond of making model planes, keeping pets, listening to music or dancing. But some people have funny collections, like the pictures of the most beautiful flowers, the world’s most stupid ideas, etc. People take up hobbies__4.__So no matter what(无论) hobbies they are, they are very popular in people’s eyes.

However, not all hobbies are good for us. Some students love chatting on the Internet instead of playing outside. We all should know that’s bad for our health. __5._They will make our life colorful and meaningful.

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The seahorse is a very strange fish. Do you know what its head looks like? It looks like a horse. Of course it is not as big as a horse. You can pick it up with one hand. It swims with its head up and tail down.

This strange looking fish often remains still. It will hang on to a bit of weed (海草)with its tail. Then when a small fish swims by, the seahorse will suddenly jump and eat it up.

Mother seahorse lays eggs(产卵).These eggs are kept in Father's pouch(育儿袋).When the eggs hatch, the babies pop out of the pouch into the sea.

1.The seahorse is ______.

A. a small horse　　 B. a fish

C. an egg　 　　　　　 D. a sea

2.The seahorse swims with ______.

A. its tail up high　　 B. its head down

C. its tail down　　 　　 D. its nose down

3.Baby seahorses are ______.

A. hatched from eggs

B. born in mother's pouch

C. born in father's pouch

D. hatched from horses

4.A seahorse eats ______.

A. sea weed　 　　 B. small fish

C. water 　　　　　 D. nothing

5.A seahorse is ______.

A. bigger than a horse

B. the same size as a horse

C. as big as a horse

D. much smaller than a horse

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