北师大版高中英语模块7--Unit19 lessons3-3

[00:00.79]They note that in some countries like Australia
[00:03.30]Canada and England,
[00:04.99]it is considered rude not to look some directly
[00:07.61]in the eyes as they speak
[00:09.75]while in other countries like Japan and Korea,
[00:12.67]lowering your eyes is a sign of respect.,
[00:15.80]Studies have shown that if people are aware
[00:18.10]of the different ways
[00:19.34]that gestures are interpreted¹,
[00:21.26]they are more likely
[00:22.38]to have better cultural experiences.
[00:24.85]Across the globe,
[00:26.12]different nationalities wave,call, confirm,
[00:29.35]point things out,
[00:30.77]and show their appreciation² differently.
[00:33.45]However, regardless of these differences,
[00:35.91]experts agree that there is one form
[00:37.85]of body language
[00:38.92]that enjoys universal recognition-the smile.
[00:42.61]It is understood in every culture
[00:44.45]and every country, making it an extremely
[00:46.87]valuable traveling aid.
[00:48.72]Tourists find many opportunities to use it-
[00:51.65]to apologise for doing something inappropriate;
[00:54.77]to show that they are confused or lost;
[00:57.10]to ask for help;
[00:58.37]or just to indicate that they don't know
[01:00.09]what to buy in a food market!
[01:02.21]Smiling has a high success rate
[01:04.54]so don't be afraid to use it."
[01:06.31]It makes the user³ as well as the observer⁴
[01:08.69]feel good,"
[01:10.24]and that means more successful cultural
[01:12.56]experiences for everyone.
[01:13.74]

1 interpreted   

v.解释( interpret的过去式和过去分词 )；理解；把…理解为；演绎（按自己的感觉演奏音乐或表现角色）

参考例句：

• He quickly interpreted to us what the Russian was saying. 他很快把那个俄国人所说的话翻译给我们听。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• The figure of the Ancient Mariner has been variously interpreted. 对于《古舟子咏》中的人物，一直有着各种各样的理解。 来自《简明英汉词典》

2 appreciation   

n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨

参考例句：

• I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
• I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。

3 user   

n.用户，使用者

参考例句：

• The company is the biggest user of oil.该公司是最大的石油用户。
• The umbrella keeps the rains off the user.雨伞使撑伞人免受雨淋。

4 observer   

n.观察家，观察的人，观察员

参考例句：

• I can see you're a careful reader as well as a careful observer.我能看出你既是一位细心的读者，又是一位观察者。
• I want to attend the conference only as an observer.本人只作为观察员身份参加会议。