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Everybody knows that words can carry messages. People communicate(交流)with words. Books, magazines, TVs, radios and films all help us to communicate with others. They all help us to know what is going on in the world and what other people are thinking about.
Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you put up your hand in class, the teacher knows you want to say something or ask a question. You shake your head, and people know you are saying “No”. You nod and people know you are saying “Yes”.
Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library.
Signs on doors tell you where to go in or out. Have you ever noticed that there are a lot of signs around you and that you receive messages from them all the time?
People can communicate in many ways without words. For example, an artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, the sea and many other things.
阅读短文, 判断正误(T/F)。
从方框中选择最佳选项完成对话, 有两项多余。
a. Is it polite to speak loudly at table?
b. Would you please tell me something about it?
c. It's really nice of you.
d. Never drink too much during a dinner.
e. But do remember not to laugh all the time.
f. What should I do when I start eating?
g. I don't know what I should do.
A: Hi, Mr. Smith. Tomorrow I'm going to a formal western dinner party for the first time.
B: Sure. First, when you sit down at the table, take your napkin, unfold it and put it on your lap.
A: What does dinner start with?
B: A small dish.
A:
B: You should keep the knife in your right hand and the fork in your left. Don't take more food than you need. It's polite to finish eating everything on your plate.
A:
B: No. You should try to speak quietly and smile a lot.
A: What should I do when I drink to someone's health?
B: You should raise your glass and take a sip.
A: Thanks a lot.
B: You're welcome.
