In today's society， understanding the cultural differences between different countries is conducive to better communication。 （ ）

Stretch your thumb and index finger to make a right angle. In the United States, the gesture indicates a pistol. In China, it means the number 8. What does this mean? A: Some gestures exist only in specific cultures and are therefore not understood by people from other cultures. B: Different countries use gestures to express numbers in different ways. C: Different cultures have different emphasis and application of gestures. D: The same gesture may cause cultural misunderstanding in different cultures.

The different communication styles of a culture can cause serious ( understand) ______. A: understand B: understands C: understanding D: misunderstanding

有的手势在不同的文化中表达的意思完全相反。 A: In different cultures, some gestures have entirely differentmeanings. B: In different cultures, some hand positions have entirely different meanings. C: In different cultures, some gestures have entirely same meanings.

What brought you to this course. You expect __________________ . A: to improve your understanding of other people and their cultures, B: to understand differences in communication and culture between China and English-speaking countries C: to diminish intercultural misunderstanding and conflicts through learning barriers to intercultural communication, D: to better understand your own culture as well as that of the English-speaking countries