II. Read the text and fill in the missing sentences (A–F). There is one extra sentence that you do not need to use. Text: “Actions speak louder than words,” we say in English. This is certainly true when judging someone’s character. Sometimes, instead of words, we use actions or gestures to say something. 1) ___. Americans, like other nationalities, have their own “body language” which may not be so easy to learn. Body language is a part of kinesics — a study of facial expressions, eye contact, gestures and even the way you stand or sit. Psychologists, linguists and communication experts say that body language sends a “silent message” to others. For example, direct eye contact is very important for Americans. 2) _. Of course, body language differs across cultures. In many cultures, especially in the Far East, looking down or lowering the eyes is a sign of respect. In these cultures, Americans might seem too bold or aggressive with their direct eye contact. In some countries, like France, Holland and the United States, making a gesture with the palm of the hand facing up, bending the fingers back two or three times, means “Come here”. 3) _. In Italy and Tunisia, for example, the same gesture must be made with the hand facing down to say “Come here”. Gestures can cause serious misunderstandings. For example, Bulgarians are well-known for their “yes” gesture. 4) _. To show “no” Bulgarians make a movement with the head which looks like “yes” to people not from Bulgaria. Some Polish gestures can be easily misunderstood in other cultures. In Poland, when you want to wish someone good luck, you hold your thumbs inside your hand, making a fist. 5) ___. He might think you are making a fist and it looks like you are an enemy. Sentences: A. That can be impolite or mean ‘Go away’ in other countries. B. The other person doesn’t know you are holding your thumbs. C. However, gestures can be misunderstood in cross-cultural situations. D. That means that a part of learning a language is learning the gestures, too. E. They shake their head from side to side which means ‘no’ in most other countries. F. If a person does not look an American in the eye, he may not trust the person or feel ...

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II. Read the text and fill in the missing sentences (A–F). There is one extra sentence that you do not need to use. Text: “Actions speak louder than words,” we say in English. This is certainly true when judging someone’s character. Sometimes, instead of words, we use actions or gestures to say something. 1) ___. Americans, like other nationalities, have their own “body language” which may not be so easy to learn. Body language is a part of kinesics — a study of facial expressions, eye contact, gestures and even the way you stand or sit. Psychologists, linguists and communication experts say that body language sends a “silent message” to others. For example, direct eye contact is very important for Americans. 2) _. Of course, body language differs across cultures. In many cultures, especially in the Far East, looking down or lowering the eyes is a sign of respect. In these cultures, Americans might seem too bold or aggressive with their direct eye contact. In some countries, like France, Holland and the United States, making a gesture with the palm of the hand facing up, bending the fingers back two or three times, means “Come here”. 3) _. In Italy and Tunisia, for example, the same gesture must be made with the hand facing down to say “Come here”. Gestures can cause serious misunderstandings. For example, Bulgarians are well-known for their “yes” gesture. 4) _. To show “no” Bulgarians make a movement with the head which looks like “yes” to people not from Bulgaria. Some Polish gestures can be easily misunderstood in other cultures. In Poland, when you want to wish someone good luck, you hold your thumbs inside your hand, making a fist. 5) ___. He might think you are making a fist and it looks like you are an enemy. Sentences: A. That can be impolite or mean ‘Go away’ in other countries. B. The other person doesn’t know you are holding your thumbs. C. However, gestures can be misunderstood in cross-cultural situations. D. That means that a part of learning a language is learning the gestures, too. E. They shake their head from side to side which means ‘no’ in most other countries. F. If a person does not look an American in the eye, he may not trust the person or feel ...

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Перевод задания: Прочитайте текст и вставьте пропущенные предложения (A–F). Одно предложение лишнее.

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Sometimes, instead of words, we use actions or gestures to say something. That means that a part of learning a language is learning the gestures, too. Americans, like other nationalities, have their own “body language” which may not be so easy to learn.
Иногда вместо слов мы используем действия или жесты, чтобы что-то сказать. Это означает, что изучение жестов тоже является частью изучения языка. У американцев, как и у представителей других национальностей, есть свой «язык тела», который может быть не так-то легко выучить.
For example, direct eye contact is very important for Americans. If a person does not look an American in the eye, he may not trust the person or feel comfortable.
Например, для американцев очень важен прямой зрительный контакт. Если человек не смотрит американцу в глаза, тот может не доверять ему или чувствовать себя некомфортно.
In some countries, like France, Holland and the United States, making a gesture with the palm of the hand facing up, bending the fingers back two or three times, means “Come here”. That can be impolite or mean ‘Go away’ in other countries.
В некоторых странах, например во Франции, Голландии и США, жест ладонью вверх и сгибание пальцев два-три раза означает «Иди сюда». В других странах этот жест может быть невежливым или означать «Уходи».
For example, Bulgarians are well-known for their “yes” gesture. They shake their head from side to side which means ‘no’ in most other countries.
Например, болгары известны своим жестом, означающим «да». Они качают головой из стороны в сторону, а в большинстве других стран это означает «нет».
In Poland, when you want to wish someone good luck, you hold your thumbs inside your hand, making a fist. The other person doesn’t know you are holding your thumbs. He might think you are making a fist and it looks like you are an enemy.
В Польше, когда хотят пожелать кому-нибудь удачи, большой палец прячут в кулак. Другой человек не знает, что вы спрятали большой палец. Он может подумать, что вы сжимаете кулак, и решить, будто вы настроены враждебно.

Лишнее предложение: C (“However, gestures can be misunderstood in cross-cultural situations.” — «Однако в межкультурном общении жесты могут быть неправильно поняты»). Это уже выражено в следующем абзаце текста.

Ответ: 1 — D, 2 — F, 3 — A, 4 — E, 5 — B. Лишнее предложение — C.