Question

【題目】

Sometimes, using hand gestures can be more informative and convenient than using words, especially when you can’t speak someone else’s language. But before you head out into the world using the hand gestures you already know, you may want to do some research first to find out what signs are acceptable — and where.

V for Victory?

In Asia, "V" stands for victory. But in Western countries, it can mean peace, too. When you make the sign, be sure to have the front of your palm facing outward. Showing people the back of your hand is an impolite gesture in the UK.

L for Loser.

The letter "L", made with your thumb and index finger, stands for "Loser" and is an insult. So it’s best to avoid making this sign.

Blah-blah-blah!

This gesture looks like a talking mouth. It is often used to describe someone who is talking too much and doing too little. It’s also a little rude.

Fingers Crossed.

Crossing the index and middle fingers is used to wish for good luck. Students might make this sign before an exam. Of course, it doesn’t actually help!

ILY Sign.

This really nice hand gesture is from American Sign Language. It combines the letters "I" "L" and "Y" to mean "I love you".

Counting with Fingers.

And finally, for the most useful signs — how to count the numbers from one to ten. Notice how English-speaking countries use both hands instead of one. So the next time you go to a market in the US, remember to use these signs to bargain.

【1】How many gestures are mentioned in the passage?

A.3.B.4.C.5.D.6.

【2】When a young man falls in love with a beautiful lady, which of the following signs he may make to her?

A.B lah-blah-blah.B.Fingers Crossed.C.ILY Sign.D.Counting with Fingers.

【3】When you make the sign "V", it’s to show people the back of your hand in the UK.

A.ictoryB.peaceC.politeD.rude

【4】Lily is hanging out with her mother in the mall now. They may use the sign when shopping.

A.VB.Counting with FingersC.Fingers CrossedD.L

【5】According to the passage, which is TRUE?

A.It’s best to avoid making "L" sign because it is an insult.

B.Crossing the index and your thumb fingers is used to wish for good luck.

C.ILY Sign is often used to describe someone who is talking too much and doing too little.

D.You can make "V" gesture anywhere because it always stands for victory.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】C

【3】D

【4】B

【5】A

【解析】

文章大意：有時，使用手勢比使用文字更能提供信息和方便，特別是當你不能說別人的語言時。但是在你用你已經(jīng)知道的手勢走向世界之前，你可能想先做一些研究，找出哪些手勢是可以接受的，以及在哪里。

【1】細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文中“V for Victory? L for Loser. Blah-blah-blah! Fingers Crossed. ILY Sign. Counting with Fingers.” “V代表勝利？我是失敗者。嗚嗚嗚嗚！手指交叉。我簽名。用手指數(shù)數(shù)�！笨芍�，文章中提到了6個手勢，故答案為D。

【2】細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文中“ILY Sign.This really nice hand gesture is from American Sign Language. It combines the letters "I" "L" and "Y" to mean "I love you".” 我簽名。這個很好的手勢來自美國手語。它把字母“I”“L”和“Y”組合起來表示“我愛你”�？芍�，當一個年輕人愛上一位美麗的女士時，他可以對她做ly簽名標記，故答案為C。

【3】細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文中“When you make the sign, be sure to have the front of your palm facing outward. Showing people the back of your hand is an impolite gesture in the UK.” 當你做標志時，一定要讓你的手掌正面朝外。在英國，向人們展示你的手背是不禮貌的舉動�？芍�，故答案為D。

【4】細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文中“Notice how English-speaking countries use both hands instead of one. So the next time you go to a market in the US, remember to use these signs to bargain.” 注意說英語的國家如何使用雙手而不是一只。所以下次你去美國市場時，記得用這些標志來討價還價�？芍�，莉莉現(xiàn)在和她媽媽在商場里閑逛。他們購物時可以使用“.用手指計數(shù)”這個標志。故答案為B。

【5】細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文中“The letter "L", made with your thumb and index finger, stands for "Loser" and is an insult. ” 用拇指和食指寫的字母“L”代表“失敗者”，是一種侮辱�？芍�，A. It’s best to avoid making "L" sign because it is an insult.是正確的；根據(jù)文中“Crossing the index and middle fingers is used to wish for good luck.” 交叉食指和中指是用來祝好運的。可知B. Crossing the index and your thumb fingers is used to wish for good luck.是錯誤的；根據(jù)文中“Blah-blah-blah!This gesture looks like a talking mouth. It is often used to describe someone who is talking too much and doing too little” 嗚嗚嗚嗚！這個手勢看起來像一張會說話的嘴。它常被用來形容一個人說得太多做得太少。可知，C. ILY Sign is often used to describe someone who is talking too much and doing too little是錯誤的；.根據(jù)文中“In Asia, "V" stands for victory. But in Western countries, it can mean peace, too” 在亞洲，“V”代表勝利。但在西方國家，這也意味著和平�？芍�，D. You can make "V" gesture anywhere because it always stands for victory.是錯誤的，故答案為A。