1．What's the writer's purpose in writing this passage?

　　A．To tell us the meaning of some gestures in different countries.

　　B．To explain why some gestures are hard to understand.

　　C．To explain why a gesture means different things in different countries.

　　D．To suggest that we know better about other countries.

　　A　[作者意图题。通读全文，可知作者主要向我们介绍了一些手势在不同国家的含义，故选A。]

　　2．According to the passage，which of the following gestures may embarrass your German friend?

　　A．　 B．　　　C．　　　D.

　　B　[细节理解题。根据第二段的"In Latin America and Germany，this gesture is obscene."可知B项的手势会让德国的朋友感到尴尬。]

　　3．When you are with a Japanese friend，it is OK for you to ．

　　A．put your feet on the table

　　B．pass him an item with both hands

　　C．put your hands on your hips

　　D．curl your index finger

　　B　[细节理解题。根据第三段的"Pass an item to someone with one hand.In Japan this is very rude.Even a very small item such as a pencil also must be passed with two hands."可知应选B。]

　　4．Which of the following old sayings shows the meaning of the writer's suggestion in the last paragraph?

　　A．Every coin has two sides.

　　B．The early bird gets the worm.

　　C．Where there is a will，there is a way.

D．When in Rome，do as the Romans do.