1、UNIT 4 课下题型练(一)Reading and Thinking.阅读理解AWhen you move, gestures say as much about you as what comes out of your mouth.Jenny Smith, 34, an assistant vicepresident at a bank in New York, was interviewing candidates(申请人) for a position which required a person with good communication skills.One candida
2、te in particular stood out, but not in a good way.While she could have been very intelligent, her body language sent out very different messages.Her handshake was more of a finger shake, and her eye contact was weak.To Jenny, what the candidate said didnt matter because her body language said everyt
3、hing：she wasnt suitable for the position.The candidate may have been quite appropriate (合适的), but she didnt manage to get that across.So our body language may not do us justice.But there are some signals which are very common and are worth a thousand words.For example, a handshake can say much more
4、than “hello, nice to meet you”The most important part of a handshake is palmtopalm contact.Its even more important than how strong your handshake is.The palmtopalm contact makes people seem honest：it seems to say “I am sincere (真诚的)”A weak handshake when the palms dont touch makes you seem unfriendl
5、y and insincere.But people sometimes use body language to give each other the wrong impression.Somebody who has a firm handshake may pretend to be sincere, and somebody with a weak handshake may just be a bit shy and nothing more.Body language can also be overdone.While eye contact gives an impressi
6、on of friendliness, too much eye contact or eye contact which is too intense (十分强烈的) can make people feel uncomfortable.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要通过一个面试者的故事说明肢体语言在日常生活中的重要性并对肢体语言做了相应的介绍。1The candidate for the job failed because Ashe wasnt clever enoughBshe used improper body languageCshe said the wrong thin
7、gsDshe expressed a bad attitude解析：选B细节理解题。根据第四段前两句可知，应聘者因没有用合适的肢体语言而导致面试失败。2When you shake someones hand, you should Ahold his hand with great strengthBmake frequent eye contactCsay something sincereDmake good contact with his/her hand解析：选D细节理解题。根据第五段中的“The most important part of a handshake is palm
8、topalm contact.Its even more important than how strong your handshake is.”可知，当你和别人握手时，应采用合适的力度控制手部之间的接触。3According to the sixth paragraph, our body language Amay give other people the false ideaBis much more important than what you sayCtells other people what you really likeDis ignored by most peopl
9、e解析：选A细节理解题。根据第六段首句“But people sometimes use body language to give each other the wrong impression.”可知，我们的肢体语言有时会给对方错误的印象。4What is the main purpose of the text?ATo help readers get a better job.BTo show why handshakes are important.CTo introduce body language to readers.DTo explain what the right co
10、mmunication skills are.解析：选C写作意图题。作者通过一个面试者的故事向读者介绍了如何正确使用肢体语言。BMeeting people from another culture can be difficult.From the beginning，people may send the wrong signal.Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.Different cultures stress the i
11、mportance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree.For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust.Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in “small talk”， usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job.In man
12、y European countries, like the UK or France，people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures.I once made a speech in Thailand.I had expected my speech to be a success and start a
13、 lively discussion, instead there was an uncomfortable silence.The people present just stared at me and smiled.After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too much.In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too
14、many words are unnecessary.Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems.Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values.However, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly.We think that they are rude.In fact, this is just because one culture start
15、s discussions and makes decisions more quickly.People from different parts of the world have different values, and sometimes these values are quite against each other.However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.
16、语篇解读：本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了世界上的文化差异问题，通过举例做了具体阐述，并提出了解决方法。5Whats the probable meaning of the underlined word “stress” in Paragraph 2?ADraw special attention to.BIgnore.CLaugh at.DGet close to.解析：选A词义猜测题。根据第二段第二句可知，在一些国家里，直到形成了相互信任的关系，人们才会开始做生意。说明在不同的文化中，人们或多或少都强调建立联系的重要性。该词意为“强调，重视”，故A项正确。6The author ment
17、ions his experience in Thailand to show that Athe English prefer to make long speechesBpeople from Thailand are quiet and shy by natureCeven talk and silence can be culturally differentDtoo many words are of no use解析：选C推理判断题。第三段第一句“Talk and silence may also be different in some cultures.”是本段的中心句，告诉我
18、们在不同的文化中，交谈和沉默的含义不尽相同。接着作者列举了在泰国的经历，正是为了证明这一观点。故C项正确。7According to the text, how can people from different cultures understand each other better?ABy accepting different habits.BBy recognizing different values.CBy sharing different ways of life.DBy speaking each others languages.解析：选B细节理解题。根据文章最后一句“H
19、owever, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.”可知，如果我们能够更好地理解不同国家的价值观，我们就会更好地相互学习。故B项正确。8What would be the best title for the text?ACrossCultural DifferencesBMulticultural EnvironmentCHow to Understand Each OtherDH
20、ow to Build Up a Relationship解析：选A标题归纳题。本文是一篇议论文，主要讨论了世界上的文化差异问题。文章第一句“Meeting people from another culture can be difficult.”引出问题，第24段做具体解释，最后一段提出解决的方法。文章并没有提到B项内容，C、D项只是文章中的部分内容。A项是本文的中心思想。故选择A项。COne of the simplest and the most effective forms of communication involves nothing more than the moveme
21、nt of facial muscles.What am I talking about？Smiling！Everyone understands what a smile means, and everyone also understands what a frown means.In fact, these two basic facial expressions can be recognized across countries, across the world and across the globe, regardless of the language spoken or t
22、he culture lived in.Moreover, hugs are so beautiful！When you give someone a hug or someone comes up and gives you a hug, this simple act of a hug can “speak” volumes (清楚表明) about how much you care for the other person, how much love you want to share with the other person, how much you have missed t
23、he other person.This hug has so much to say, and yet there never has to be any words spoken.And, who needs to say the words “yes” or “no” when a movement of the head says the same thing？These basic examples show just how powerful body language can be.Just knowing how to read and use body language ef
24、fectively makes it really easy to see why it is not always a bad thing to be lost for words.Body language in the world of love is a very common thing and sometimes the only thing.And, most of the time, body language is the very first words “spoken” before any words.The old saying is “love at first s
25、ight”， not “love at first word”Across a crowded room, their eyes meet and linger, he winks at her, and she raises an eyebrow.The connection is made without any words needed.These displays of body language say it all.In fact, sometimes they can say more than words can.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了微笑、皱眉、拥抱等肢体
26、语言在人们交流中扮演的重要角色。9How many kinds of body language are mentioned in the first two paragraphs?ATwo.BThree.CFour. DFive.解析：选B细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词the first two paragraphs定位到前两段。文中前两段分别提到微笑、皱眉以及拥抱三种肢体语言。10The author thinks it isnt a bad thing to be lost for words because Asilence is usually better than wordsBb
27、ody language can save much timeCbody language can be more effectiveDtoo many words may bring some trouble解析：选C细节理解题。根据题干中的关键词be lost for words定位到第三段的最后一句。根据文中第三段的最后一句可知，肢体语言能代替口头语言更有效地传达信息。故选C项。11The last paragraph talks about body language used Abetween two people in loveBbetween two good friendsCb
28、etween family membersDbetween close relatives解析：选A细节理解题。根据最后一段第一句“Body language in the world of love is a very common thing and sometimes the only thing.”和下文的介绍可知，最后一段讲的是两个相爱的人之间的肢体语言。.阅读七选五Every day, in hundreds of ordinary situations, actions speak far louder than words.We talk with our mouths, bu
29、t we communicate with our facial expressions, our tone of voice and our whole body. 1 When we can read what others are saying unconsciously, we can deal with things at work and at home before they become problems.By understanding how to use body language, you can communicate more effectively.Here is
30、 how： 2 Throughout the day, notice details about the way you speak, gesture and move.When standing, keep your shoulders straight, your body open and your weight balanced on both feet.Work on your handshake. 3 The handshake most likely to show confidence is firm and dry, with strength but not too muc
31、h pressure.Use eye contact.Eye contact is very important in forming an impression of someone.You should have the ability to keep direct eye contact if you want to be taken seriously.But some people feel uncomfortable when it is too strong. 4 Be yourself.Nonverbal (非语言的) messages come from deep insid
32、e you, from your own sense of selfrespect.If you are comfortable with yourself, it shows. 5 They always give others a deep impression.AUse hand gestures carefully.BPay attention to your body talk.CA mirror can be useful to examine facial expressions.DPeople who know who they are have a relaxed way o
33、f talking and moving.EIn the business world, the handshake shows important messages about power.FUnderstanding body language is one of the most useful skills you can develop.GTo avoid this problem, change your focus so that you look at somewhere between the eyes and the chin.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了我们的
34、面部表情、语调和眼神交流等肢体语言在日常交流中的作用。1选F下一句所讲的“当我们能读懂别人下意识中表达的内容，我们就可以提前解决许多工作和家庭中的问题”，是理解别人肢体语言的好处。F项(理解肢体语言是人们能掌握的最有用的技能之一)是本段主题句。2选BB项中的body talk能包含下面两句中所提到的说话方式、手势、动作和站姿。故B项为本段主题句。3选E根据关键词handshake可定位E项。本段的主题句提出要练习握手，E项解释了这样做的原因，起到承上启下的作用。4选G空前提到当目光十分强烈时有的人会感到不舒服。此处应该提出解决这个问题的办法。由G项中的关键信息To avoid this problem, focus, look at和between the eyes and the chin可知G项为正确答案。5选D根据本段第一句可知，本段主题为“做自己”。第二句中的your own sense of selfrespect和第三句中的comfortable with yourself与D项中的know who they are相呼应。故D项符合语境。
