Body language is one of the most powerful means of communication.{#blank#}1{#/blank#} people around the world show all kinds of feelings, wishes and attitudes that they might never speak aloud.

The most universal facial expression is the smile. People usually smile to show happiness and make people feel comfortable.But sometimes it doesn't always mean that we are truly happy, however, smile around the world can be false, hiding other feelings like anger, fear or worry.{#blank#}2{#/blank#} However, the general purpose of smiling is to show good feelings.

     From the time we are babies, we show unhappiness or anger by frowning.{#blank#}3{#/blank#} Making a fist and shaking it almost means that someone is angry and threatening another person.

     There are many ways around the world to show agreement ,but nodding the head up and down is used for agreement almost worldwide.{#blank#}4{#/blank#} 

How about showing that I am bored? Looking away from people will make me appear to be uninterested. However, if I turn toward and look at someone or something, people from almost every culture will think that I am interested. If I roll my eyes and turn my head away, I most likely do not believe what I'm hearing or don't like it.

Be respectful to people is subjective, based on each culture. but in general it is probably not a good idea to give a hug to a boss or teacher.{#blank#}5{#/blank#}with so many cultural differences between people .it is great to have some similarities in body language. We can often be wrong about each other. So it is an amazing thing that we understand each other as well as we do.

1. A.Most people also understand that shaking the head from side to side means disagreement or refusal.
2. B.There are unhappy smiles, such as when someone “loses face” and smiles to hide it.
3. C.It is often even more powerful than spoken language.
4. D.People around the world show how their feelings in quite different ways.
5. E.Standing at a little distance with open hands will show that I am willing to listen.
6. F.In most places around the world, frowning and turning one's back to someone shows anger.

    Few words are spoken more often every day on the streets of Britain than "I'm sorry". This phrase has become such a common response(反应) that it has taken on a lot of meanings.

    Saying "Sorry" means to apologize(道歉). This is simple and easy to understand. We learn it both as a native speaker and as a student of foreign languages.

    But in Britain, it takes on another meaning. It is a cultural expression. Imagine this: a man walks down the street, looking down at his phone. A woman is walking in the opposite direction, towards the man. She sees him, but she can't get out of the way in time. The man bumps (碰撞) into the woman. Who should say sorry? Naturally, the man should say sorry, because it was he who wasn't looking where he was going. Yet in Britain, it is common for both to apologize.

    It is known that British people, like most people, do not enjoy conflict(冲突).So to quickly calm the situation, British people will apologize to each other.

    Other times it may sound funny to hear "sorry". Some of my friends say it at restaurants, as they ask the waiter: "Sorry, but can I order another drink?" It is not to apologize, but just to express that we need the waiter. In Britain, sorry doesn't always mean exactly what you think.

    Cara Lang is 13. She lives in Boston, Massachusetts, US. Last Thursday, she didn't go to school. She went to work with her father instead. Every year, on the fourth Thursday in April, millions of young girls go work. This is Take Our Daughters to Work Day. The girls are between the ages of 9 and 15. They spend the day at work with an adult, usually a mother, father, aunt, or uncle. They go to offices, police stations, laboratories, and other places where their parents or other family members work. Next year, the day will include sons, too.

    The Ms. Foundation, an organization for women, started the program about ten years ago. In the U.S, many women work outside the home. The Ms. Foundation wants girls to find out about many different kinds of jobs. Then, when the girls grow up, they can choose a job they like.

    Cara's father is a film director. Cara says," It was very exciting for me to go to the studio with my dad. I saw a lot of people doing different jobs." Many businesses have special activities for girls on this day. Last year, Cara went to work with her aunt at the University of Massachusetts. In the engineering department, the girls learned to build a bridge with toothpicks and Candy. In the chemistry department, they learned to use scales. They learned about many other kinds of jobs, too.

    Right now, Cara does not know what job she will have when she grows up. But because of Take Our Daughters to Work Day, she knows she has many choices.

China is known as the birthplace of tea,and it has a long history of growing and enjoying this magical plant. 

One famous type of tea is Pu'er,from Yunnan Province. There are two kinds of Pu'er teas: raw and ripe. Raw Pu'er is bitter at the beginning but gets better with age,while ripe Pu'er is made in a special way that gives it a rich flavor(味道). Pu'er tea has been traded since the Tang Dynasty, and it became very popular during the Qing Dynasty. 

Another special tea is Enshi Yulu,a green tea shaped like pine needles,only produced in Enshi City, Hubei Province. This tea has a lovely green color and a delicious,smooth taste. It has been around since the Tang Dynasty and is still enjoyed today for its health benefits. 

Jasmine tea is popular in Fujian Province. It has a lovely floral aroma(花香). The tea was first created during the Song Dynasty and became a favorite of the royal family during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. 

Longjing tea, a famous green tea from Hangzhou,is known for its appearance,aroma,and taste. It has been prized since the Tang Dynasty and was even offered as a gift to the emperor during the Qing Dynasty. White Peony tea,a type of white tea from Fujian province,is another example of China's rich tea culture. It is valued for its health benefits and pleasant flavor

Tea has been used in China for thousands of years. As trade along the Silk Road grew,tea spread all over the world,becoming an important part of many cultures. So,on this World Tea Day, May 21*, let's enjoy the beauty and importance of tea,and the role it has played in shaping our world. 

Most of us think the telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Beil. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}

In fact, an Italian named Antonio Meucci was officially recognized（认定）as me inventor a few years ago. Who is Meucci and why wasn't he known for his invention at the time? 

Antonio Meucci was born in Italy in 1808. He studied engineering and drawing. During his studies, Meucci started to experiment with electricity. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}When two places were connected with wire, people in those places could hear each other talk. 

In 1850, Meucci and his wife, Ester, moved to New York. Meucci was worried about his wife, because she had become very ill. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}To solve this problem, he connected metal cables between his home and his workshop. This way, they could talk to each other conveniently. 

Meucci invited a group of people to see his new invention. They listened in amazement as the voice of a singer was heard through the wires. 

{#blank#}4{#/blank#} Even worse. Meucci never applied for a patent（专利）on his invention. Meanwhile, Alexander Graham Bell was working on the same idea and in 1876 the patent for the telephone was given to him. 

In 2002, more than a century after Meucci's death, his work was finally recognized by the government. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}