—Because I ____ run fast and play most ball games well.
—No. Mary lost one last week. Maybe it's ____.
—He ____ goes by bus or takes the subway.
—Sorry. I ____ up late to watch the football game.
People use body language to send messages 1 each other. It is very 2 because it can help people make themselves easily understood when talking with others.
Different countries have different body language. For example, in some countries, people 3 to say goodbye. But be careful! In Greece, waving is not at all polite! In fact, it's very 4 . In Russia and France, people kiss each other when they meet, but men in China or Australia shake hands instead (替代) of 5 . South Americans sometimes hold your arm 6 they talk to you, so you can't move away! 7 in Britain many people don't like other people to touch them at all. People in the Middle East like standing 8 each other when they are talking, but North Americans must keep a distance (距离) when they are talking. They need more personal space.
When you are in a foreign country, it is very important to 9 the customs (习俗). It will help you communicate with people and make your stay there much more 10 and pleasant.
Mark Twain was a great American writer. He was also famous for his humour (幽默). Many people enjoyed talking with him because he liked telling interesting stories to make them laugh all the time.
One day Mark Twain was going to a small town because of his writing. Before he was going to leave, one of his friends said to him that there were always a lot of mosquitoes (蚊子) in the town and told him that he'd better not go there. Mark Twain waved his hand and said, "The mosquitoes are no relatives (亲戚) of mine. I don't think they will come to visit me."
After he arrived at the town, Mark Twain stayed in a small hotel near the station. Some visitors came to his hotel. They went into his room and quite a few mosquitoes flew about them. The waiters felt very sorry about that. "I'm very sorry. There are too many mosquitoes in our town," one of them said to him.
Mark Twain, however, made a joke, saying to the waiter, "The mosquitoes are very clever. They knew my room number. They didn't come into the wrong room." What he said made the waiters and his visitors laugh heartily.
But that night Mark Twain slept well. Do you know why? That was because all the waiters in the hotel were trying to drive the mosquitoes away for him during the whole night.
Positive body language can tell you a lot about how someone is feeling. It shows that they're interested in you and the conversation.
A relaxed posture shows a sense of comfort and ease. If someone sits comfortably and breathes calmly, he may be free from stress（压力）. He will leave you an impression that encourages you to share a lot with him.
Arms relaxed also shows that the person is easy to get along with. For example, when you're talking to the host at a party, and the host uncrosses his arms and opens his hands, you must feel welcomed.
Proper eye contact is necessary in a pleasant conversation. Looking into the other person's eyes shows that you're really interested in what they are saying. However, staring at others too long can be considered impolite. So proper eye contact also means looking away sometimes to avoid staring.
Nodding along is a way of showing that you're really listening. When you nod while someone else is talking, it lets them know that you agree with what they're saying and understand their meaning.
Smiling is an effective way to be kind and honest. Everyone loves being around people who always have a smile on their face.
Using positive body language can make communication much smoother and bring great things in return. The proper use of body language in communication with people will lead to some surprising results!
①That future is almost here. "I think it's going to happen in ten years… and hopefully much, much faster," said Sebastian Thrun in 2021. At that time, his young company Kitty Hawk Corporation was working on developing a flying car known as eVTOL, or Electronic Vertical Take-Off and Landing vehicle (车辆).
②Flying to work or school sounds unbelievable. Not only is it fun to fly, but "there would never be traffic again, because the sky is very, very large," says Thrun. He also thinks eVTOLs could be greener than common cars. "We go much faster, we go in a straight line, we fly on less energy," he says.
③So far, though, flying cars haven't taken off as a product. Will their day come? There are still many problems to solve. Their high price means most people won't be able to afford one. So, some companies are developing them as air taxis that people could pay to ride. The main problem with flying cars is safety. Accidents in the air are dangerous to both the passengers and anyone on the ground beneath. To make eVTOLs safer, many developers are aiming to make them self-flying—no human pilot required.
④Another problem is space. Most aircraft need long runways to take off and land. Lifting straight up and down like a helicopter solves this problem. But eVTOLs still need special spaces, called vertiports, for take-off and landing. Finding places to put these could be tricky, especially in crowded cities. But maybe some could go on top of buildings.
⑤What do you think? Would you enjoy riding to school or to visit a friend in a self-flying taxi? Are flying cars a good idea, or should we find other ways to get around in the near future?
①high price ②take-off and landing space
③air traffic jam ④safety
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Anyone who has seen The Sound of Music, the Oscar-winning movie, knows the famous city of Salzburg in Austria. The musical movie was filmed in and around the city. To enjoy the amazing city, you only have to walk through the alleys (小巷).
The sound of music in Salzburg are not just from the famous film. Mozart, one of the greatest musicians, was born here, and the city is proud of him. You'll hear Mozart's music all over the city. And you can visit Mozart's birthplace, learn about his childhood and even try the chocolate named for him: a Mozart ball! Don't miss visiting the Salzburg Residenz, which was the rulers' palace in the past. It was here that Mozart performed for the first time in his life.
A visit to Salzburg in December must include time in the Christmas markets, which can be found here and there. Visit the marketplaces for a hot drink. Then enjoy the beautiful handiwork for sale.
Salt was so important to the city of Salzburg that the city was named for it. This "white gold" brought wealth to the rulers. You can visit the Hallein Salt Mine (矿), one of the oldest in the world. Take a train ride into the mountain, where miners will explain the mining process (过程). Then enjoy a boat ride across an underground lake.
These are just a few of the enjoyable places in this small Austrian city. There are much more waiting for you to explore. Make sure to plan a trip to this breathtaking city. Its history and culture will excite your senses.
In modern society (社会), people are getting busier and busier. It seems that everyone is in a h. After a long and tiring day, what do people often do to relax themselves? Being immersed (沉浸) in music is a good way.
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A: Excuse me. I need to go to the post office.
B: The post office? It's near the bookshop, but it's a little far from here.
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B: Let me see. It's about five kilometers away. You can go there by bus.
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B: You can take the No. 22 bus.
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B: Go down this street and turn right at the traffic lights.
A: Thank you very much.
B: You're welcome.
A．Is there a bookshop near here?
B．Then you can see it on your left.
C．How far is it from here?
D．Where is the bus stop?
E．I want to buy some books there.
F．Can you tell me how to get there?
G．Which bus can I take?
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