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    When we have a conversation with someone, we may be using more body language than words. However, the same body language may mean different things in different countries. (A)sometimes, that's, understand, correctly, why, don't, each other, people. Pointing to one part of the body can mean differently in different cultures. For example, in the USA people point to their heads when they think someone is clever. However, in Europe it means “He or she is stupid or something is wrong with his or her head”. In our Chinese culture, nodding our head up and down means “yes” and shaking our head from side to side means “no”. However, in parts of India, Greece and Turkey, it means just the opposite. In England or the USA, when you raise your hand and make a circle with the thumb and the second finger, it means “You're all right or everything is OK”. However, if we do this in France or Belgium, it means “You're worth zero”. In Greece or Turkey, we should not make this gesture. Or we are thought to be very rude.

    The meaning of gestures can also change over time. In the 1960s, the “V” sign meant “peace”. However, during World War Ⅱ, it meant “victory”.

    (B)Though the meaning of body language is different, there are some expressions having the same meaning throughout the world, such as smiling and crying.

    If you ears are working well, you hear sounds all the time. You can't switch（关掉）your ears off, even when you are asleep.

Listening

    When you really want to listen to something, you tell brain to focus on that sound. If your ears are healthy and are both working well, they can turn down other sounds while you focus on what you want to hear. If one ear isn't working __________ the other, they can't do this as well. If you hearing cells（细胞）have been damaged by too much loud noise or music, what you want to hear can get mixed up and lost in the other sounds around. With healthy ears you can choose what you want to listen to, but you can't choose what you hear.

Understanding

    Your brain deals with the received sounds and tells you what they mean. Some people have problems understanding what they are hearing because their ears don't work well and they don't hear all the sounds. They brain does not get enough information to understand the messages or they may be mixed up.

Selective（选择的）hearing

    Lots of mums and dads think that kids have this “problem”. They think that you select what you are going to hear and what you can't hear! Many mums say that dads do this, too. In fact, this is something we may all do to try and make our lives a bit easier. Some children wrote what they liked to hear and what they didn't like to hear.

    Do you like sports? Are you getting enough exercise? Well, if you want an easy way to exercise, try walking.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#}There are no special instructions (操作指南), and there are no rules. You just walk— left, right, left, right. See. It's easy.

    {#blank#}2{#/blank#}You don't need to Spend money on expensive clothes and equipment (器材). All you need is a pair of good shoes.

    {#blank#}3{#/blank#}You can go with a friend. Walk and talk. You can also do something you enjoy by yourself. Listen to music, think about life ，relax and so on.

    {#blank#}4{#/blank#}It makes you feel good, sleep better and helps to manage your weight (管理你的体重). It's an easy way to get the exercise you need to stay healthy.

    {#blank#}5{#/blank#} It's raining? Take an umbrella. When it's sunny, use sunglasses. If it's hot, take some water with you. It's cold? Don't worry. Walking can make you feel warm. And walking in the snow is of great fun!

    Do you want to walk? Don't wait! Just do it!

    Surfing the Internet can help open students' eyes and get more knowledge. As a teacher, I encourage my students to use the Internet. In class those students who surf the Internet understand lessons better than the others. Besides, people can use the Internet to write letters or stories and send emails. Many students communicate with their friends online. You can also make friends by chatting on QQ. It's cheaper than calling somebody far away and it's much quicker. Nearly one third of young people surf the Internet for fun. They like to listen to music, watch films, and go to their favorite stars' websites. But can the Internet cause problems? Some of my students who used to study well at school are now failing exams. Because they spend a lot of time playing computer games.

{#blank#}1{#/blank#}⑴My name is Sara. I'm from Russia. I'm interested in meeting new people and seeing different cultures. I'm learning French，so I'm looking for a friend who can speak French.

{#blank#}2{#/blank#}⑵I'm Jerry. I am 29 and I am from Germany. I am a friendly and easygoing person. I'm interested in poems now，so I want to find a pen pal who likes writing poetry.

{#blank#}3{#/blank#}⑶My name is Linda. I'm from India. My friends always say that I'm really kindhearted. I like to know more about different people from different countries. I would like to make friends with Americans most.

{#blank#}4{#/blank#}⑷I am Sam and I am 21 years old. I'm Italian. I love animals and doing sports. My friends say that I am a shy and friendly boy. I am looking for true friends who are fun to be with and like to talk a lot.

{#blank#}5{#/blank#}⑸I am Knoll, I am from Japan. I love travelling, and I have been to the USA, Korea and Hong Kong. I love music and watching TV. I want to make friends with those who are from the USA, because I'm planning to study there after college.

Hi Amy,

    You asked me for some information about eating out in Lichfield. Well, eating out in Lichfield is great. Lichfield has a number of really good restaurants and the best one is Steak House. It's the best because it has the thickest steaks, the freshest salads and the best French fries. You need to get there before 7:00 p.m.to get a table, because it gets crowded after that.

    If you want something cheaper, you can go to Fish House. It's better than many other restaurants, and it is really great for people who like fish. The servings are the biggest in town. And it's easier to get a table than at Steak House. But Steak House is more convenient, because it's closer to the center of the city than FishHouse. Hamburger House is popular with teenagers, but older people might like other restaurants. In fact, it has the best service in Lichfield.

Yours,

Tina

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