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1、 Please (连接) your phone to the Wi-Fi first.
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2、 In her email, Wang Yao (强调) the importance of helping children in need.
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3、 In some cultures, (直接的) eye contact is considered impolite if it lasts too long.
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4、 This is one of the most (amaze) discoveries in recent years.
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5、 Teachers' (suggest) helped the students finish tasks better.
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6、 She is a (shy) girl and she is afraid to talk with strangers.
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7、 The (meaning) of gestures is not always the same.
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8、 When he listened to Mr Dino, Danny kept (nod) and realised his mistake.
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9、 阅读短文,回答问题
Body language is an important part of communication. It includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture. Sometimes, what we say with our words is different from what our body is saying. Understanding body language can help us know how people really feel.
For example, when someone crosses their arms, they might feel defensive or bored. If a person avoids eye contact, they could be nervous or shy. On the other hand, smiling and nodding usually show that someone is interested and engaged in the conversation.
In different cultures, body language can have different meanings. In some countries, nodding your head means "yes", but in others, it might mean "no". That's why it's important to learn about cultural differences when communicating with people from other places.
Last week, Li Ming had an interesting experience. He was talking to an exchange student from the UK. The student kept looking at his watch while Li Ming was speaking. Li Ming felt a little confused and thought the student was bored. Later, he learned that in some cultures, people look at their watches to show they are paying attention to the time, not because they are bored. Li Ming was surprised by this cultural difference.
His teacher, Ms. Wang, explained that body language can be confusing sometimes. "What seems rude in one culture might be polite in another," she said. Li Ming found this fascinating. He decided to learn more about body language so he could communicate better with people from different countries.
Now, Li Ming pays more attention to his own body language too. He tries to smile more and keep eye contact when talking to others. He feels more confident when he understands what others are "saying" without words.
(1)、What does body language include according to the passage?A、Words and sentences B、Tone of voice and volume C、Writing and reading D、Gestures, facial expressions, and posture(2)、If someone crosses their arms, what might they be feeling?A、Happy and excited B、Defensive or bored C、Interested and engaged D、Surprised and confused(3)、Why was Li Ming confused when talking to the exchange student?A、The student kept looking at his watch. B、The student spoke too fast. C、The student didn't say anything. D、The student smiled too much.(4)、What did Li Ming learn about cultural differences in body language?A、All cultures use the same body language. B、Looking at a watch always means someone is bored. C、The same gesture can have different meanings in different cultures. D、Nodding means "yes" in every country.(5)、How does Li Ming feel now about understanding body language?A、He feels more confused than before. B、He thinks it's not important. C、He feels more confident when communicating. D、He wants to stop learning about it. -
10、 阅读短文,回答问题
①Most of the time, a dog wags (摇摆) its tail to show that it's friendly. The dog is saying, "I feel happy!"
②This dog is having fun. How can you tell? The dog's tail is in the air. Its ears are up. It seems to be smiling.
③This dog is scared. How can you tell? It is hiding. It is saying, "I feel afraid."
④Some dogs use other ways to show they are scared. They may drop their tails between their legs. They may make their ears flat. They may bark. These dogs are also saying, "I feel afraid."
⑤This dog is angry. How can you tell? It is making a deep sound called a growl (咆哮). It is showing its teeth. It is saying, "____" You should never play with a dog that is angry. It might bite (咬).
⑥Young dogs like to play together. They may growl. They may roll (滚) in the grass and bite each other. It may seem like these dogs are fighting. But don't worry. That is just the way that young dogs play. It is also a safe way to learn about fighting. Dogs need to know how to protect themselves from other animals.
⑦Now you know how to watch and listen. You can look at dogs' ears and tails. You can look at how dogs stand. You can listen to the sounds dogs make. Now you can understand how dogs talk!
(1)、What does a dog usually do when it feels happy?A、It may roll in the grass. B、It may wag its tail. C、It may make a deep sound. D、It may drop its tail between its legs.(2)、What does the underlined word "scared" probably mean in Paragraph 3?A、happy B、sad C、afraid D、shy(3)、Which of the following can be put in ____?A、I am hungry. B、Let's have fun! C、Come and play with me. D、Stay away from me!(4)、Why does the writer tell us never to play with an angry dog?A、Because it might bite. B、Because it might play with you. C、Because it might show its teeth. D、Because it might make a deep sound.(5)、What's the structure of the passage?A、
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11、 阅读短文,回答问题
In many cases, you may find yourself or somebody faking (假笑) a smile in photos. Why can one easily discover a fake smile and why does it seem so difficult to give a real smile in photos?
Scientists have found that a real smile is featured by two main muscle (肌肉) movements. When we smile, we lift our mouth upwards and cause the skin around our eyes to gather into folds. These muscle movements are usually absent in the case of a forced smile, especially when the smile is small. Our brains are highly skilled at telling the differences in muscle movements. That's why though trying to fake a real smile can be hard, discovering it on someone else is a piece of cake.
One of the most common reasons why you look unnatural in photos is an increased awareness of your appearance. The worry about posture, hair, and makeup can add to the stress, killing the chances of a real smile. A smile looks best when it comes naturally. Warm and welcoming smiles come along with warm and welcoming body language, but when you're in front of the camera, trying too hard to perform can make your body language appear stiff (僵硬的) and far from welcoming.
Besides, facial expressions are not always understood in the same way. A smile can mean different things in different cultures. For example, a wide smile that seems welcoming to some may appear fake and dishonest. This may also influence how people feel about your smile in photos.
However, we shouldn't let this trouble us too much. So, if you want to smile naturally before the camera, perhaps the simplest trick is to give your brain a real reason to feel happy.
Maybe recall a joyful moment or just think back to a funny story you read… that should work!
(1)、How does the writer begin the article?A、By asking questions. B、By giving examples. C、By listing numbers. D、By telling stories.(2)、What is a real smile connected with?A、Personal characters. B、Educational backgrounds. C、Muscle movements. D、Professional achievements.(3)、What is a reason for people's unnatural smiles?A、They fail to hide their feelings. B、They are tired of taking photos. C、They care too much about their looks. D、They are weak in performing tricks.(4)、What may help you give a real smile according to the writer?A、Recalling a strange story. B、Practicing smiles in the mirror. C、Improving your expression abilities. D、Thinking of a humorous moment.(5)、What is the main idea of the passage?A、To introduce the reasons for unnatural smiles in photos and how to smile naturally. B、To explain why it's easy to fake a smile and hard to show a real one in photos. C、To tell us different cultures have different understandings of smiles. D、To show the importance of real smiles in our daily life. -
12、 完形填空
Eye contact means looking into another person's eyes. It is a very important part of body 1 . You may avoid looking someone in the eye when talking with them because you are shy. But in many 2 , eye contact is the key to good communication. You can show friendliness, interest and understanding through eye contact.
Eye contact can mean 3 things in different places. For example, in northern Europe, direct eye contact is a sign that you are truly 4 in what the other person is saying. If you look down and avoid eye contact, a northern European may think you are not listening to 5 they are saying.
However, in many Asian countries, looking down when talking with a(n) 6 person, like a teacher or a parent, is polite. These differences can 7 problems. Suppose that an East Asian woman meets a person from northern Europe for the first time. If she 8 direct eye contact during the conversation, the northern European may think her behaviour is 9 . He or she may even believe that the woman is lying, or that she is not confident. In 10 , the East Asian woman is most likely showing respect and being polite.
Avoiding eye contact can cause problems, but too much eye contact is not polite 11 . In many countries, looking at other people for a long time is impolite. This may make them feel 12 .
Eye contact plays an important role in communication. Maintaining eye contact makes it 13 to build an emotional connection with the other person. Psychologists study eye contact to learn more about 14 the brain works, and doctors may nowadays look at eye contact to 15 illnesses and other health problems.
(1)A 、 language B 、 contact C 、 communication D 、 expression(2)A 、 cases B 、 countries C 、 ways D 、 places(3)A 、 same B 、 different C 、 similar D 、 important(4)A 、 interested B 、 interesting C 、 shy D 、 polite(5)A 、 what B 、 that C 、 which D 、 who(6)A 、 young B 、 older C 、 strange D 、 foreign(7)A 、 solve B 、 cause C 、 find D 、 meet(8)A 、 makes B 、 gives C 、 avoids D 、 keeps(9)A 、 polite B 、 normal C 、 strange D 、 friendly(10)A 、 fact B 、 short C 、 total D 、 general(11)A 、 too B 、 either C 、 also D 、 neither(12)A 、 comfortable B 、 happy C 、 uncomfortable D 、 excited(13)A 、 harder B 、 easier C 、 slower D 、 faster(14)A 、 what B 、 why C 、 how D 、 when(15)A 、 identify B 、 create C 、 cause D 、 avoid -
13、 The movie was so ____ that many people felt ____ after watching it.A、confusing; confused B、confused; confusing C、confusing; confusing D、confused; confused
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14、 Staying up late ____ your body tired and weak.A、makes B、make C、made D、making
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15、 Tom enjoys ____ basketball with his friends every weekend.A、play B、playing C、to play D、played
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16、 He finished ____ his homework before dinner.A、do B、does C、doing D、to do
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17、 ____ is good for our mind and body.A、Relax B、Relaxes C、Relaxed D、Relaxing
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18、 —Could you please help me take care of my pet fish while I'm away?
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19、 —Would you mind my using your computer for a while?
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20、 —I'm going to climb the mountain tomorrow.
—____ The weather report says it will be rainy.
A、Sounds great! B、Be careful! C、I'm sorry to hear that. D、Good luck!