| In United States it is not customary to
telephone someone very early in the morning. If you call him early in the day,
while he is shaving or having breakfast, the time of the call shows that the
matter is very important and requires immediate attention. The same meaning is
attached to telephone calls made after 11:00 p. m. If someone receives a call
during sleeping hours, he assures it is a matter of life or death. The time
chosen for the call communicates its importance. In social life, time plays a very important role. In United States, guests tend to feel they are not highly regarded if the invitation to a dinner party is extended only three or four days before the party date. But this is not true in all countries. In other areas of the world, it may be considered foolish to make an appointment too far in advance because plans which are m A. wait longer than in other countries B. apologize for being late for 40 minutes C. are more polite than people in other countries D. give an explanation for being a little bit late [单项选择]When you speak, write a letter, or make a telephone call, your words carry a message. People communicate (1) words. But do you know sometimes people also (2) without words A smile on your face shows you are happy (3) friendly and tears in your eyes tell (4) that you are (5) . When you (6) your hand in class, the teacher (7) you want to say something or ask questions. You (8) your head and people know you are saying "No", (9) if you nod, people know you are saying "Yes".
Other things can also (10) messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop (11) you to know (12) bus to take, and a sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library. Signs on the doors (13) you where to go in or out. Have you (14) noticed that there are a lot of (15) around you and that you receive messages from them all (16) ti A. helps B. makes C. lets D. leads 我来回答: 提交
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