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Passage One
篇章一
Body language, especially gestures, varies among cultures.
肢體語言，尤其是手勢，在不同文化中不盡相同。
For example, a nod of the head means "yes" to most of us.
比如說，對大多數人來說，點頭意味著"贊同"。
But in Bulgaria and Greece a nod means "no" and a shake of the head means "yes".
但是在保加利亞和希臘，點頭卻意味著"否定"，反而搖頭表示"贊同"。
Likewise, a sign for OK, forming a circle with our forefinger and thumb, means zero in France and money in Japan.
同樣的，用食指和拇指所表示"OK（行或好）"的手勢，在法國表示"零"，而在日本表示"錢"。
Waving or pointing to an Arab business person would be considered rude because that is how Arabs call their dogs over.
招手，或者用手指著阿拉伯商人會被視為一種無禮的手勢，因為這種手勢是用來叫小狗的。
Folded arms signal pride in Finland, but disrespect in Fiji.
交叉手臂在芬蘭表示驕傲，但是在斐濟卻被視為無禮。
The number of bows that the Japanese exchange on greeting each other, as well as the length and the depth of the bows, signals the social status each party feels towards the other.
日本人見面時，鞠躬的個數、鞠躬的時長、以及彎腰的深度都表明了雙方對彼此社會地位的認可。
Italians might think you're bored unless you use a lot of gestures during discussions.
如果在討論聊天中，你做出很多手勢，意大利人才不會覺得你感到厭煩了。
Many American men sit with their legs crossed with one ankle resting over the opposite knee.
許多美國男士坐著時，都會把一只腳的腳踝搭在另一只腳的膝蓋上。
However, this would be considered an insult in Muslim countries, where one would never show the sole of the foot to a guest.
然而在穆斯林國家，這種姿勢會被認為是一種羞辱，因為在穆斯林人不會把腳底露給客人看。
Likewise, Americans consider eye contact very important, often not trusting someone who is afraid to look you in the eye.
相似的是，美國人認為眼神交流是很重要的。他們會覺得一個不敢跟你對視的人是不值得信任的。
But in Japan and many Latin American countries, keeping the eyes lowered is a sign of respect.
但是在日本和拉美國家，把視線放低一些會表達出一種尊重。
To look a partner full in the eye is considered a sign of ill breeding and is felt to be annoying.
而直直地盯著對方看會顯得沒有教養，也會讓人覺得惱怒。
Questions 16 to 18 are based on the passage you have just heard.
根據你剛才聽到的篇章，回答16至18題。
Question 16.What gesture do Bulgarians and Greeks use to express negative responses?
問題16.保加利亞人和希臘人用什么手勢表達否定？
Question 17.What is likely to offend Arab business people?
問題17.做什么有可能冒犯阿拉伯商人？
Question 18.What is considered to be impolite in Muslim countries?
問題18.在穆斯林國家，做什么是不禮貌的？
