B. Fill in the blanks.

Last night I went to see a war film. I got there very early. There was nothing to do, so I sat and (1) ______________ for twenty minutes. Finally, the seats around me filled up, and the movie began. The children behind me were so noisy that I couldn't
hear the actors. I turned around, (2)__________________ and said, "Shhh...." The stopped talking and were quiet after that. The film was very exciting. Several times I was so
nervous that I started to (3) ________________.You probably want to know if it had a happy ending. Yes, the good guys won, of course. In the last scene,
the general (4)_________________ to his soldiers. The war was over. Everyone could go home. After the movie, I saw some friends who were waiting to see the next show. When they asked if I liked the film, I (5)_____________.And you know what? I think you'd like it, too!

DISCUSSION

1. A library is one place where we might see one of the gestures in this unit. Which gesture is it? Where else might we see that gesture?

2. We learned that the sound "Shhh...." can mean "Silence" or "Be quiet." In some Arab countries, it is considered impolite to say this sound to another person. Is it all right to say this sound in your country? What sound do you say to mean "Be quiet"?

3. The victory sign became popular during World War II because Winston Churchill, the leader of Great Britain at that time, frequently used it. Why do you think the fingers are held in this way?

4. What is the difference in meaning between the OK sign and the victory sign?

5. Are the gestures in this unit used in the same way in your country? Explain.

UNIT 10

THE HAND (3)

RE READING

When someone can't hear what another person is saying, he or she often puts one hand behind an ear. By cupping your ear, you catch sound waves, and you can hear better. Cupping the ear also signals that other people should speak louder or repeat something.

Would you repeat that, please?  

When you are angry, you might close your hands tightly to form fists. This is called clenching your fists. (At the same time, you might close your mouth tightly and clench your teeth.) Sometimes, we use this gesture to help ourselves control our own actions. For example, you might clench your fists very tightly to keep from hitting someone.

Was I parked there too long, Officer?  

To slap means to hit with the open hand. Adults sometimes slap children, but it is usually very insulting for one adult to slap another. In fact, when we are insulted, we can say, "That was a slap in the face."

However, when two friends, especially two male friends, meet each other, one of them might slap the other on the back. This is always done in a friendly way, never to cause harm or pain. Sometimes people slap each other on the back in congratulations. For example, a soccer player might slap a teammate on the back after the teammate makes a goal.

Long time no see! What have you been doing with yourself?  

A pat is a very soft slap. Giving someone a pat on the back means "Congratulations," "You did a good job," or "I appreciate what you did."

Another way to show appreciation is to give someone a big hand by clapping and cheering.

Usually, many people join together to give a performer a big hand.

To give someone a hand can also mean "to help someone." There is an old joke about a man who had fallen into a ditch. He asked a musician who was walking by to give him a hand. The musician clapped.

If you understand that joke, you have learned a lot about English gestures and expressions. You studied hard, and you have done very well. You deserve a pat on the back and a big hand!

EX EXERCISES

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