Understanding body language is important in life. Whether you’re a businessman or a shop clerk, you have to know how to communicate effectively with them.
•Laugh to really make a connection.
Laughter signals the important form of connection between two people. Laugh when you want to really connect with someone in a business sense or a personal sense.
•Lift your chin up.
When you lift your chin up, you display a great amount of pride, confidence, and dominance.
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When trying to build relationship with someone speaking to you, nod your head on occasion when the person says new things. This is a huge sign showing that you are in agreement with them and that you are listening and accepting what they are telling you. It creates a great bond in conversation when the listener is nodding their head and displaying that they are really listening.
•Gently touch the person on the arm.
| A．Nod your head. |
| B．Uncross your legs. |
| C．By keeping it up you show you’re content with yourself and secure in who you are. |
| D．Therefore, it’s essential that you understand what you’re saying beyond just the words. |
| E．Communication is what life is all about, and your body communicates almost everything! |
| F．By gently touching someone you are speaking with on the arm, you build the feeling of trust. |
| G．Laughing and getting someone else to laugh can be extremely beneficial when it comes to communicating effectively! |
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【推荐1】Americans love their national parks. Last year, these lands attracted 331 million people. Visitors expect to be provided with roads, bridges, restrooms and more. The more people come, the more it costs to keep up the infrastructure(基础设施).
Unfortunately, the funds needed are not enough. The national parks have a backlog(积压未办之事) of more than $11 billion in things that need to be repaired or replaced. The Interior Department has proposed a solution: higher fees.
The increase would apply at 17 of the most popular parks, including Yellowstone and Acadia, during peak months. Currently, a seven-day pass costs $25 or $30 for a carload of parents and kids. Under this proposal, the fee would rise to $70 for each vehicle, with each motorcycle charged $50 and cyclists $30 per person.
That $70 may sound steep, but for a family of four spending a week inside, it works out to $2.50 per person per day. A one-day ticket at the gate for Great America, by comparison, costs $54.99 for children and $74.99 for adults. And let’s not even talk about Walt Disney World. For most people, the additional cost would be a tiny part of their total outlay(费用). Studies show that entrance fees make up only 1.2 to 1.5 percent of visitors’ total trip expense.
The proposed change would yield $70 million, a 34 percent increase. And visitors may be consoled(安慰的) to know that 80 percent of each fee they pay will go to the park they visited.
Nature provides Americans with the wonders of these parks for free. But making them accessible and enjoyable for millions of people costs money and the administration has a sound idea for how to get it.
1. What is the function of the first paragraph?| A．To lead to the topic of the text. |
| B．To display the needs of Americans. |
| C．To show how much Americans love traveling. |
| D．To tell how much Americans love national parks. |
| A．The equipment is old. | B．They are lacking in money. |
| C．So many visitors come. | D．The pollution is too serious. |
| A．The entrance fees are low. | B．Effect of the proposal is obvious. |
| C．The increase is not that much. | D．Opinions on the proposal are different. |
| A．It is acceptable to make the change. |
| B．Parks must be open to people for free. |
| C．Visitors should know where the money goes. |
| D．More services should be provided for visitors. |
【推荐2】There is a well-respected higher education system in the UK with some of the top universities and research instructions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, sometimes it can be confusing.
October is usually the busiest month in the college calendar. Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.
However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect (前景) of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking (令人焦虑不安的). Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?
Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.
Here are some top advice from past students on how to survive Freshers’ Week:
•Learn rules. Make sure you know British social etiquette (礼节). Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.
•Be kind. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.
•Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely you’ll be to meet new people than if you’re someone who never leaves his room.
•Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.
So with a bit of clever planning and effort, Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your experience to next year’s new recruits.
1. Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the passage?| A．October is generally the busiest month for universities. |
| B．It’s a good idea to put a doorstop in your door. |
| C．A bit of planning can make Freshers’ Week easier. |
| D．The first week of your every year at university is called Freshers’ Week. |
| A．the newcomers usually miss the days living at home |
| B．most of the students in the UK spend three years in universities |
| C．many freshers are worried about how to fit university life |
| D．all the new students will make new friends and join certain clubs |
| A．courses | B．freshers | C．neighbors | D．challenges |
| A．tell the newcomers how to make a new start in universities |
| B．introduce something about higher education system of the UK |
| C．discuss something about the Freshers’ Week in the UK |
| D．advise the freshmen how to behave well in the beginning |
【推荐3】You may think that sailing is a difficult sport, but it is really not hard to learn it. You do not need to be strong. But you need to be quick. And you need to understand a few basic rules about the wind.
First, you must ask yourself, “Where is the wind coming from? Is it coming from ahead or behind or from the side?” You must think about this all the time on the boat. The wind direction tells you what to do with the sail.
Let’s start with the wind blowing from behind. This means the wind and the boat are going in the same direction. Then you must always keep the sail outside the boat. It should be at a 90° angle to the boat. Then it will catch the wind best.
If the wind is blowing from the side, it is blowing across the boat. In this case, you must keep the sail half way outside the boat. It should be at a 45°angle to the boat. It needs to be out far enough to catch the wind, but it shouldn’t flap (摆动). It shouldn’t look like a flag on a flagpole. If it is flapping, it is probably out too far, and the boat will slow down.
Sailing against the wind is not possible. If you try, the sail will flap and the boat will stop. You may want to go in that direction. It is possible, but you can’t go in a straight line. You must go first in one direction and then in another. This is called tacking (抢风行驶). When you are tacking, you must always keep the sail inside the boat.
1. What should you consider first while sailing?| A．Sailors’ strength. | B．Wave levels. | C．Wind directions. | D．Size of sails. |
| A．The boat | B．The wind. | C．The sail. | D．The angle. |
| A．Move in a straight line. | B．Allow the sail to flap. |
| C．Lower the sail. | D．Tack the boat. |
【推荐1】Certainly, there are many non-verbal cues that have completely different meanings in different cultures. One of the most important means of non-verbal communication in any culture is eye contact.
Eye Contact in Western Europe
On the one hand, the European customs of eye contact—especially in such countries as Spain, France and Germany—are similar to those in the United States. It is considered proper and polite to keep almost continuous eye contact with another person.
On the other hand, Europeans often avoid eye contact in crowded public situations—such as while walking through a busy downtown or riding public transportation.
Eye Contact in the Middle East
As you can see, it is important to know what eye contact communicates before you visit a new culture.
| A．Be careful not to make eye contact with women. |
| B．And this is especially true in business conversations. |
| C．Such a returning eye contact will be considered impolite. |
| D．All Middle Eastern cultures cannot be grouped into one class. |
| E．Before you travel, you’d better check out about the country you plan to visit. |
| F．Yet, in a country like France, a stranger may feel quite free to look at others. |
| G．What’s more, Middle Eastern cultures have strict rules regarding eye contact between the sexes. |
Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you put up your hand in class, the teacher knows that you want to say something or ask a question. You shake your head, and people know you are saying “No”. You nod and people know you are saying “Yes”.
Other things can also carry messages. For example, a sign at the bus stop helps you to know which bus to take. A sign on the wall of your school helps you to find the library. Signs on doors tell you where to go in or out. Have you ever noticed there are a lot of signs around you and you receive messages from them all the time? People can communicate in many ways without words. For example, an artist can use his drawings to tell about beautiful mountains, seas and many other things.
1. Choose the best title for this passage.
| A．Ways for Communication. | B．The Best Way for Communication. |
| C．The Only Way for Communication. | D．Words Can Carry Messages. |
| A．With words only | B．Only without words. |
| C．Either with words or without words. | D．Just by using different kinds of signs. |
| A．A cry for help | B．A smile on your face | C．Making a face | D．Nodding your head |
【推荐3】Different countries have different greeting customs. Read this article to know more about the greeting customs in different cultures, and make sure you greet people in the right way next time you visit one of these countries.
France
French people greet each other with a handshake, but close friends kiss each other on both cheeks when they meet. They do this gesture when meeting and before leaving.
Korea
In Korea, it is a sign of respect(尊敬) for people to bow when greeting each other. In Korea, a bow is followed by a handshake. However, Korean women do not shake hands with western men, instead, they bow slightly.
Brazil
Kissing women on the cheek is a common way of greeting. In a formal situation, a handshake is often done to show respect. Men should shake hands before and after meeting, and once they have become familiar(熟悉的) with each other, a light hug is often given to each other.
Ghana
In a social situation, it’s polite to greet everyone in the room. A handshake is used in greeting, and one palm (手掌) must directly touch the other palm. It’s considered disrespectful to touch the back of the hand.
1. Two close French friends will kiss each other on the when they meet.| A．hand |
| B．cheek |
| C．neck |
| D．arm |
| A．Touch the palm |
| B．kiss on the cheek |
| C．bow on each other |
| D．give a light hug |
| A．Greeting Customs in Different Cultures |
| B．How to Behave Politely |
| C．All Bad Ways to Greet People |
| D．Friends Should Greet Each Other |
