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阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空，并将答案填写在答题卡的相应位置上。

Not knowing ___1.____ a particular gesture means in different countries or culture can be ____2.___ （confuse）．People do not realize how much significance a gesture can have ____3.____ it is misunderstood．To non-Germans, an American _____4._____ （tour） at a German hotel giving an “ OK” sign by making a circle with his index finger and thumb is “ saying” everything is fine．____5.______, for Germans, that particular gesture can cause offence （冒犯） and is certainly not appropriate.

Over the years, scientists have studied hundreds of gestures．They note that in some countries, ____6.____ Australia, ____7._____ is considered rude not to look someone directly in the eyes as they speak ____8.____  in other countries like Japan, lowering your eyes _______9._____ （be） a sign of respect．Studies have shown that if people are aware of the different ways that gestures are interpreted; They are more likely to have _____10._____ （good） cultural experiences.