语音讲解：
　　　(点击右键“另存为”可下载语音)

　　Conversation A

　　Doug and Susan are Americans. They are talking in the university library.

　　Doug:Say, how’s your World Culture class going?

　　Susan:Really well. We’re learning about body gestures1 around the world.

　　Doug:I traveled to Japan last summer. Did you learn about eye contact2 in Asia?

　　Susan:Yes! In Japan, unlike America, it’s rude3 to make direct eye contact during conversation.

　　Doug:Right. When I was in Japan, I had to pretend4 I was shy, so people wouldn’t get angry at me!

　　Conversation B

　　Susan:Here’s something else: The Japanese sometimes close their eyes and nod while you’re talking to them.

　　Doug:That happened to me! I thought the guy was falling asleep in front of me!

　　Susan:Actually,5 it meant he was thinking about what you were saying.

　　Doug:Really? Well, next time I fall asleep in class, I’ll just tell the teacher I’m listening-- Japanese style!