Learning to communicate well is a skill you will use all your life. You need this skill in your personal life to express your feelings to friends and family members. You need to be able to communicate well in school, too. Your future job success may also depend on your ability to communicate.
Kinds of Communication
There are two main kinds of communication. The first kind is verbal communication(语言交流). It includes the use of words to send information. Speaking and writing are both forms of verbal communication.
Go Green—Green Technology
Have you ever considered computers to be green technology? Think about all the trees needed to make paper for books and your written activities. The ability to transfer (转移) the written tasks to a computer makes it quite an environmentally friendly invention.
Nonverbal communication(非语言交流) includes any means of sending a message that does not use words. Your appearance, body language and the way you react are all forms of nonverbal communication.
Global(全球的) Connections—Communication Differences
Western cultures value direct eye contact(交流) and train kids to "look people in the eye". But Japanese, African, and many Latin American cultures avoid eye contact to show respect.
Community Connections—Good Manners
It is easy to have good manners if you try to think of others first. If someone new joins your group of friends or moves into your neighborhood. Make a self-introduction first. Make him or her feel welcome. Help someone who needs a hand. Hold the door open for the person behind you.
Being an Active Listener
Communication is a two-way process. Sometimes you are the sender and sometimes you are the receiver. To receive the messages clearly, it helps to be an active listener. Active listening is a communication skill in which the listener shows a clear understanding of what a person is saying. You can do this in several ways.
Repeat what you think the speaker is saying.
Let the speaker know you are listening by nodding or shaking your head.
If the message you receive is not clear, ask questions.
Listen before answering.
Do not interrupt(打断). Allow the speaker to finish what he or she has to say.
1. Please translate the underlined(划线的) sentence into Chinese. (将文中划线句子译成汉语）2. Why are computers mentioned when talking about verbal communication?(根据文章内容回答问题）
3. Which good nonverbal communication behaviors are given in the passage? (列两条即可)
4. In the passage, the underlined word "this" refers to(指)
5. After reading the passage, what do you think of your communication skills? Why do you think so?
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【推荐1】Parents are the most important people in our life. They influence our lives in so many ways. They teach us almost everything about living, give us strength of character and make us who we are. It is because of them that we become able to do our duties. The things that we are able to do are actually their gifts to us. Right from taking care of us when we are young to guiding us whenever we need their advice, they are always there by our side.
All we can do for them is to give them love and happiness and try to make them feel proud of us. First of all, you need to follow all the good things they taught you when you were very young. It could be about eating healthily or exercising in a regular way, or it could be about helping anyone who needs help.
Not make complaints is also a good way. So don't complain about what you don't have. Learn to appreciate (感激) and love what your parents give you; you may not know the struggles they go through in order to give
you that.
Thirdly, you also need to start making your own decisions wisely and confidently. In other words, take control of your life by deciding what will be good or bad for you. Let them see that you are able to do all kinds of things without asking others for help.
More importantly, you should try to be a good person. Be polite and respectful to your family and friends. When they give you advice or a suggestion, you'd better take their ideas into consideration. Try to work as hard as you can and be modest with what you have achieved. Anyway, seeing you grow into a good person will surely make your parents proud.
Making your parents feel proud of you | ||
What your parents can do for you | ●They teach you how to make a living and develop a strong character. ●Your ●They are always there to look after you and guide you. | |
feel proud of you | Follow what you were taught. | ●Develop a healthy habit as your parents told you. ●Help anyone in need. |
| Don't complain. | Appreciate and to you by your parents. | |
| Make decisions on your | Make your own decisions wisely and with to show you are able to deal with everything. | |
| Be a good person. | ●Treat others politely and respectfully. ●Listen to your parents' advice. ●Work hard and not to be too proud of your achievements. | |
According to a new survey, student safety has become a big problem. Nearly 50% of students say they are worried about robbery(抢劫) on the way to and from school. Now in many big cities of China, many schools start a new lesson: self-protection. Students like this lesson because there are no exams or boring classes. And they can learn how to save lives and know how to stop danger before it really happens.
Lin Li, a teacher from Yantai and a self-protection expert(专家) , gives young students advice on how to deal with danger.
If you are in a traffic accident
If a car hurts you, you should remember the car number. If it is a bicycle, try to call your parents before you let the rider go. This is because you don't know how seriously you are hurt.
If it is raining hard and there is lightning
Don't stay in high places and stay away from trees. Stay away from forms of metal. Lightning is electricity and metal is a conductor of electricity.
When there is a fire
Get away as fast as you can. Put wet things on your body and try to find an exit. Do not take the lift.
If someone is drowning
You need to get them out of the water first and press on their chest(胸腔). If you can't swim, don't get into the water. Cry out for help. Remember that danger is never as far away as you think. Take care of yourself at all times !
If you are robbed(抢劫)
Keep calm. If you cannot cry for help or run away, give the robber your money. Try to remember what the robber looks like and tell the police later.
| Best title: Students’ safety | |
| Danger | Students’ safety |
| Traffic accident(s) | ◆If hit by a car, you’re supposed to remember the car ◆If hit by a bike, call your |
| Raining with lightning | ◆Stay at ◆Stay away from forms of |
| Fire | ◆Don’t take the ◆Find an |
| Drowning | ◆Pull the drowning men out of the water and press on their ◆If you can’t swim, just shout “ |
| Robbery | ◆Keep ◆Remember the robber’s |
Reviewing (复习) is an important part of study. It helps you remember what you have learned. The best way to do this is to review every school day. Here is some advice on how to review well.
Find your place.
找到一个合适的地点非常重要。 Somewhere you feel most comfortable works best. It should also be a quiet place. That helps you put all your heart (心) into your review work.
Take your time.
It’s a good idea to make reviewing part of your study plan. Don’t review for too long. Make sure that you review for no more than two hours at a time, and that you take breaks every half an hour or so. This will keep you fresh and able to take in information.
Stay organised (有条理的).
It can be very helpful to stay organised. If you take notes, organise them by subject or time. That way when you prepare for an exam, you can easily find the right notes to help you.
Check your progress (进展).
At the end of each review, check your notes carefully. It can help you know how much you have reviewed and understood. You could also use review cards to record (记录) your review progress.
1. 回答问题：
What’s the best way to remember what you have learned?
2. 将文中划线的汉语句子译成英语。
3. 将文中划线的英语句子译成汉语。
4. 回答问题：
What does the underlined word “them” refer to?
5. 回答问题：
How many pieces of advice does the writer give?
Rocky neighbours
Avebury is near the far more famous Stonehenge (巨石阵). What is interesting about it is that a village has grown up around a collection of stones, unlike Stonehenge, which stands alone. Avebury and Stonehenge are just two of about 1,300 stone circles all over the UK. Many of them are in fantastic locations.
Stone circles through history
Some of them are UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) sites, and several have local stories connected to them. For example, the Merry Maidens in West Cornwall is a group of 19 stones. According to the story, they were young women maidens who became stones for dancing on a Sunday. This story shows some of the effects of Christianity (基督教) in the fourth and fifth centuries AD.
When and why?
Early historians thought that the stone circles were temples (寺庙) for the Druids, the priests (牧师) of people who arrived in the UK in about 500 BC. Later research has shown that they are far older than that-at least 4, 000 years old. Stonehenge could have been built 5,000 years ago. Some experts believe they acted like calendars and have shown that some stones line up with sunrise or sunset on the longest and shortest days of the year. Others believe they were places for the dead bodies of the local rich and powerful.
Can I see one?
We may never know their original purpose, but each one leaves the visitor with a strong sense of the shortness of our existence in the sea of history. There are groups of stone circles and other prehistoric monuments (历史遗迹) throughout the British Isles, so wherever you are staying, you must make at least one to be part of your tour.
Title: Stone Circles in the UK
| Avebury VS Stonehenge | Avebury is far A village has developed around the stones in Avebury |
| Cultural background | Some are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Several are related to local stories. For example, the Merry Maidens — a group of 19 girls were |
| Time and | Early historians: They were temples for the Druids in about 500 BC. Later research: over 4000 years old; Some believe they acted like calendars, others think they were tombs of the local rich and powerful. |
| Conclusion | They show the shortness of our existence in the history. You should |
Wild land of romance
What are the best words to describe Latin America? It could be called a “wild” and “happy” land.
Latin America has a lot of natural beauty. There are volcanoes, high mountains and large grasslands in Latin America. It also has the world’s biggest rainforest － the Amazon. The rainforest is home to many of the world’s strangest plants and animals. There are books and movies that tell exciting stories about the Amazon.
People in Latin America have open and romantic hearts. They are usually easy-going. They like to happily sing and dance.
Dances like the samba, rumba, cha cha and tango all come from Latin America. The music is cheerful and the dancers hold each other tightly. People become closer to each other by dancing together.
Singing is also a talent for many Latin Americans. Many singers there are internationally famous. Shakira from Colombia and Rihanna from Barbados are famous Latin American musicians. Their music usually has strong rhythms, which is a tradition in Latin music.
Would you like to go to Latin America and enjoy its sights and sounds?
Carnivals
Latin Americans know how to have fun. They hold world-famous carnivals. From late January to early March is the carnival season. People dress in colorful clothes, hold parades, and have a good time. Brazil’s Carnival is the biggest carnival in the world. Lots of people join it every year.
Xi in Latin America
From Nov 30 to Dec 1, the 13th Group of 20 summit took place in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Argentina and took part in the summit. Later, he went to Panama, another country in Latin America.
Xi spoke highly of the rich culture of Latin America. He encouraged Chinese teenagers to go to Argentina for soccer training. He also said that he hopes China, Argentina and Panama can work together more in the future.
Quick facts
Latin America includes more than 30 countries and areas. They are all in the south of the United States in the American continent. Latin America starts from Mexico in North America. Then, it goes through the Caribbean and down into South America.
Many people in Latin America are mixed-blood. Natives, Africans and Europeans have lived together in Latin America for more than 400 years.
Most Latin American countries speak Spanish, but people in Brazil speak Portuguese. A few of the smaller countries speak some other languages as well.
1. What kinds of natural beauty are there in Latin America?
2. Which dance genres come from Latin America according to the passage?
3. What is the time period of the carnival season?
4. Where did the 13th Group of 20 summit take place?
5. What language do Brazilians speak?
People born under Aries (白羊座)won’t be happy if they have to work from 9 am every day They don’t like regular jobs even they’re given much money .If they’re asked to work in this way, they’ll be angry and careless with details. 58They want new and different tasks and want to be needed by others. So you’d better let them work on their own or let them help and lead other works.
People born under Taurus (金牛座)are the best workers. They’re honest and hard-working. When they work, they follow the rules until the work is finished .Because they’re so careful, some may appear to work a little slowly, but they’ll always finish the work. They’ll happily and gladly be ordered to do dirty work, but they need to get paid.
59People born under Gemini (双子座) may have difficulty in playing attention to one thing for a long time. They love to talk with others and change their ideas. They can be powerful enough to make others believe them easily. So you should stop getting into any arguments with them because they’ll surely win. They hate to study in the office all day and work for a long time.
56和57小题为根据短文内容简要回答问题。58和59小题为将文中划线句子翻译成汉语。60小题为请给短文拟一个恰当的标题。
1. Why will people under Aires be angry if we ask them to work from 9am?
2. What are people born under Taurus like?
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There are a lot of overhead bridges in Singapore. In the places where traffic is very heavy and crossing the road is not safe. These bridges can make people cross roads safely. Overhead bridges are used in very much the same way as zebra crossings.
The overhead bridges are more useful, though people have to climb up a lot of steps. When people use an overhead bridge, they do not hold up traffic. But when they cross a busy road using a zebra crossing, traffic is held up. This is why the government has built many overhead bridges to help and keep traffic moving at the same time.
The government of Singapore has spent a lot of money building these bridges. Some overhead bridges even have traffic lights on them. For their own safety, people should use them. Old people may find (A) it a little difficult to climb up and down the steps, but it is still much safer than walking across the road with all the moving traffic.
Overhead bridges are very useful. People, old and young, should always use them. This will help stop accidents from happening.
1. What can overhead bridges help people do?2. 从文中找出与下列句子意思相同或相近的句子。
If people use overhead bridges, they will do something good to the traffic.
3. Why don’t old people like using overhead bridges?
4. 将文中划线句子翻译成汉语。
The overhead bridges are more useful though people have to climb up a lot of steps.
5. (A)处划线部分it 指代的是
6. 为这篇文章拟一个合适的标题。
Wood’s cycad is a striking plant, tall with a green crown and bright orange cones. Found in a Zululand forest in 1895, it is the only cycad of its kind, and a male. “The loneliest plant in the world, right here,” a guide tells visitors touring the Durban Botanic Gardens in South Africa. Without a female it will never reproduce, though measures have been taken to make clones of it.
Cycads date from the time of the dinosaurs. But some of the kinds might not be around much longer. They are the world’s most threatened plant group. South Africa’s cycads, most of which are found nowhere else in the world, are especially endangered. All cycads are dioecious（雌雄异株的）, so that seed production is no longer possible with the rarest of the species. And surprisingly, it is those who love the cycad most that pose the biggest danger—collectors who want exotic varieties for their private gardens. Slow-growing adult cycads, some hundreds of years old, sell for tens of thousands of dollars. “People see them as a status symbol,” says the senior gardener Phakamani Xaba. In fact, 25 of South Africa’s 38 cycad species are threatened with extinction. Two of the world’s cycad species have been wiped out in the wild since 2003. With wild stocks diminishing, thieves have turned to breaking into protected gardens and reserves.
To prevent theft, plants have been fitted with microchips, but thieves use X-ray scanners to find them and hack them out. Rare cycads are now sprayed with special invisible paint. Scientists are testing radio frequency identification tags on cycads that could send out alerts.
The major difficulty in stopping the illegal trade is the fact that leaves removed for transport, it is difficult to distinguish the trunk of an endangered species from one that is legal to sell. A DNA database, using gene sequences, is being tested to help with identification.
Xaba says it is probably too late to save some cycad species. He feels sad that collectors are almost never caught. For extreme collectors, rarity only makes a cycad more desirable.
Fortunately, some governments have been aware of the problem. Take South Africa as an example, strict regulations on the illegal trade of rare cycads are being implemented.
根据短文，在下面表格中填入恰当的内容完成摘记，每空不超过三个单词。
| Cycads: The | |
| A typical | Wood’s cycad has only one |
| Present situation | •The number of the wild cycads is •Two cycad species have died out and twenty-five are at risk of extinction. |
of the situation | •Cycads are dioecious, which makes it hard for the rare ones to fertilize. •Cycads face the serious problem of |
| Difficulty in conservation | |
of conservation | •Scientists use technologies to save cycads such as putting •Governments make special |
Wild animals in the neighborhood
Sometimes people might see wild animals in unusual places. A coyote might appear on a city street, and bears may show up on porches.
Raccoons often empty rubbish bins in human neighborhoods (人类居民区). They come to the human’s world to find food. Usually these animals live in the trees and forests of the world, but lately, changes in these areas have caused animals to find new ways to feed and house themselves.
The problems for animals start when the people use animal land to build human homes. As the population of the world grows, more and more houses and buildings spring up. Developing land makes animals living in the area move out. When an animal’s home is destroyed (遭到破坏), it has to find a new place to live.
Destroying the homes of animals causes several problems. One problem is the extinction (灭绝) of some species. For example, eagles need a place to nest and lay eggs. If eagles do not have places to live, they will stop laying eggs. So, people would miss the beauty of the eagle.
The destruction of animal homes causes other problems. One is the movement of animals into human areas. Coyotes that cannot find food in the desert will search anywhere for something to eat. Coyotes are hunters and must find food wherever it might be. When bears cannot find enough food to eat in the forest, they may look for food from human homes. Sometimes running into a bear can be dangerous.
Many people know saving animal homes is important. Some governments understand the need to stop destroying animal homes. One state’s laws (法律) make builders replace trees they cut down by planting about 100 million new trees every year. Trees also clean the air and help keep pollution from getting into the waterways.
Children can also make a big difference in keeping animal homes safe. One group of students in a city borrowed a piece of land and asked the city to pass laws to protect it. The government agreed, so now it is not allowed to build on the land. The students use the land to plant trees and grow gardens.
Humans and animals share this earth. Sometimes we run into their homes, and sometimes they run into ours. We have to learn as much as we can about the animals we share the world with. And we also should learn how to keep the delicate balance (微妙的平衡) between the huge needs of human population and the laws of nature.
1. According to the passage, why do wild animals come to human neighborhoods?2. What do you think of wild animals in human neighborhoods? Why do you think so? (In about 40 words)
3. What should we do to get on well with wild animals?
