【推荐1】Have you ever had the experience of talking to someone and you think they are lying? Well, you are not alone. We’ve all had that feeling. But did you know that there are several things you can look for to see if you are being lied to?

Sometimes you can tell if a person is lying by observing what they do with their body. When people are lying they tend not to move their arms, hands or legs very far form their body. They don’t want to take up very much space because they don’t want to be noticed. Sometimes a person who is lying will not look you in the eyes. Other times people who lie try to look at you in a strong way because they want to convince you they are telling the truth.

Liars also use deflection. For example, if you ask a liar the question“did you steal Fatima’s bag?”，they may answer with something like“Fatima is my friend, why would I do that?”in this situation the person is telling the truth, but they are also not answering the question. They are trying to deflect your attention. Liars may also give too many details. They may try to over-explain things. They do this because they want to convince you of what they are saying.

Often when a person is lying, they do not want to continue talking about their lie. If you think someone is lying, quickly change the subject. If the person is lying, they will appear more comfortable because they are not talking about their lie any longer. A little later, change the subject back to what you were talking about before. If the person seems uncomfortable again, they may be lying.

It’s very hard for a liar to avoid filling silence created by you. He or she wants you to believe the lies being woven; silence gives no feedback on whether or not you’ve bought the story. If you’re a good listener, you’ll already be avoiding interruptions, which in itself is a great technique to let the story unfold.

Just because a person is showing these behaviors, it doesn’t mean they are lying. They might be shy or nervous. But if you think someone is lying, you might want to use some of these techniques. Hopefully, you won’t need to very often.

1. By saying“Liars also use deflection.”，the writer means that liars may ______.

A．tell great stories	B．change tone of voice
C．ask a question in reply	D．avoid direct answers

2. According to the passage, a person could be lying if he or she ___.

A．offers more information than necessary

B．appears to be shy or nervous

C．changes the subject of the conversation

D．speaks very fast and vaguely

3. Which of the following can be learned from the passage?

A．liars always try to avoid direct eye contact when they tell lies

B．we can make people lie by changing the subject in a conversation

C．liars are often expansive in hand and arm movements while talking

D．we make liars uncomfortable by giving no feedback in a conversation

4. The passage mainly talks about ____.

A．who deceives us	B．why people tell lies
C．how to detect lies	D．what to do with liars

【推荐2】When she graduates from Columbia University next year with a master’s degree in Public health, Eric Wheeler is hoping to get a job in international reproductive(生殖) health. The 26-year-old post-graduate has always wanted to work in public service. But public service doesn’t pay much, and her two-year program at Columbia costs about $50,000 a year with living expenses. She has a scholarship from Columbia that covers just $4,000 a year and has taken out loans to pay for the rest. She worries that she will spend years paying back her student loans and not have money left over to put away in an IRA. Wheeler is wondering what she can do to ease the pain of being in debt. Is there anything she can do to handle the debt?
The good news is that in 2007, Congress recognized that there were so many students in Wheeler’s position that it passed the College Cost Reduction and Access Act. There were two programs established by this act that Wheeler should look into.
The first is the income-based repayment plan, which allows lower-income graduates with a lot of debt to reduce their monthly payments. Depending on a graduate’s income and level of debt, the program, which goes into effect on July 1, could limit his or her annual educational loan debt repayment to 15 percent of discretionary income(可随意支配的收入)，said Peter Mazareas, vice chairman of the College Saving Foundation.
The second is the public service loan forgiveness plan, in which the federal government will forgive the remaining debt of borrowers who make 10-year loan payment while working full time in public-service jobs. But the graduate must have a certain loan which is listed in the plan. Depending on the level of debt Wheeler ends up with and how much she repays over 10 years, Mazareas said she could end up with about $75,000 of her debt forgiven. “ Typically, it is projected that a borrower who performs public service under this program will repay only about one-fourth to one-half as much money as a borrower who does not”, he said. He also pointed out that public service is broadly defined and includes any government and nonprofit organization job.
1. How much debt will Erin Wheeler be probably in when she graduate?

A．$ 8,000	B．$92,000
C．$75,000	D．$ 50,000

2. Which of the following is true about the College Reduction and Access Act?

A．The programs in the act take effect in 2008.

B．The act only aims to help college students who are in debt.

C．There are two helpful programs in the act.

D．The graduates who work in public service benefit the most.

3. How can people benefit from the first plan mentioned in the passage?

A．The interest of the debt will be lowered.

B．The total amount of debt could be reduced.

C．The income tax will be cut down.

D．People will have more time to pay back the debt.

4. Why does the author say Erin wheeler should look into the second plan in the act?

A．Because she plans to work in public service.

B．Because she will have a master degree.

C．Because she will be heavily in debt upon graduation.

D．Because she has borrowed money from the federal government.

5. What’s the main idea of the passage?

A．The total expense in American universities is too high.

B．The federal government is trying to relieve graduates from heavy debt.

C．The US government encourages students to choose public service jobs.

D．There are a lot of different programs to help students pay their tuition.

【推荐1】Hi, everybody! Welcome to our newly-opened Richards Cinema Bookstore!
Now let me introduce to you some of the new film books in our store.
Are you Chinese film fans? OK, here comes the latest 25 New Takes about Chinese films. It is a collection of 25 fresh readings of different Chinese films from the 1930s to the present. In recent years, Chinese films are very popular in the States, such as Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon, Hero, and Flowers of Shanghai.
Do you like French films? Well, here is The French Cinema Book. It covers French films from the 1890s to the beginning of the 21st century. It is written for all lovers of French cinema: students and teachers, specialists and fans, and so on.
Maybe you are Indian film fans and star-chasers. Then here is Encyclopedia (百科全书) of Indian Cinema. The book is a complete introduction to all the best Indian films. It also offers a full list of names of the famous and successful film stars in the past ten years. You know, the Indian film industry is the largest in the world after our Hollywood.
If you like British films, we have The British Cinema Book. It is a good review of British cinema. This book contains a good many nice pictures.
In our bookstore, you can also find books about Mexican, Japanese, Australian, German and Italian films.
Well, please help yourselves to some coffee or tea, and have a good time here!
1. The speaker of the passage is most probably _______.

A．the author of 25 New Takes

B．the manager of the cinema bookstore

C．a tourist in the cinema bookstore

D．a reader of Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema

2. How many Asian countries does the speaker refer to when he talks about the film books?

A．Two.

B．Four.

C．Three.

D．Nine.

3. Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage？

A．Indian cinema is second only to Hollywood.

B．The French Cinema Book covers over a century's French films.

C．Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon is well received in the States.

D．The British Cinema Book includes a complete list of names of stars.

【推荐3】These Children’s Books Written by Celebrities(名人) Are Perfect for Your Little Kids

Kelly Clarkson Wrote a Book Inspired by Her Daughter

When Kelly Clarkson wrote River Rose and the Magical Lullaby, she named the main character after her young daughter. The story follows Rose, who finds herself in a magical dream world, guided by the voice of her mother. Writing the book offered the American Idol winner a new challenge. She said, “It’s so helpful with learning.”

Jim Carrey Is on a Roll with This Book

Jim Carrey’s 2013 book, How Roland Rolls, however, is very much for the little ones. The winner of the 2013 Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Award, How Roland Rolls is about a wave who worries about what will happen when he finally hits the beach. His fear disappears when he realizes he’s more than just a wave, but he’s the entire ocean! Coming up, this horror film star isn’t trying to scare(使害怕) any kids with her book.

Jamie Lee Curtis Has Been Writing Since the 1990s

You might know her best from the Halloween series movie. This Is Me is a story about immigration(外来移民). Curtis says she has no political intentions with her book, saying, “Every person has an immigrant story about their ancestors, and we’re losing that. I thought it was important to connect that thread back to who we are.”

Steve Martin’s Books Prove He’s a Comedian for All Ages

You may have ever read one of his books, like Shopgirl. If you’re a fan of his and you have kids, you’ll be happy to know that now your kids can read his books, too. Since getting into children’ literature, Martin has written and published several books, including Late for School and The Alphabet From A to Y with Bonus Letter Z. Each letter of the alphabet is paired with a poem by Marin.

1. Which book describes a character that is not a human being?

A．This Is Me.	B．Late for School.
C．How Roland Rolls.	D．River Rose and the Magical Lullaby.

2. What can This Is Me remind readers of when they read it?

A．Their roots.

B．Their dreams.

C．Their children.

D．Their school life.

3. Who wrote a book about the English alphabet?

A．Jim Carrey.

B．Steve Martin.

C．Kelly Clarkson.

D．Jamie Lee Curtis.