1、Unit 4Body languageWarming Up & Reading词汇知识自主学习. 根据语境用正确的单词填空1. a written statement 一份书面声明2. trade association 贸易协会3. school dormitory 学校宿舍4. go to canteen 去餐厅5. international flight 国际航班6. kiss her cheek 亲吻她的脸颊7. at the crossroads 在十字路口8. greet guests迎接客人9. represent officially官方代表10. approach the
2、little boy靠近这个小男孩11. misunderstand my complaint误解我的设诉12. dash against向猛冲13. a curious reporter一位好奇的记者14. a major factor一个主要的因素15. adult education成人教育16. spoken English英语口语17. most likely 最可能的. 选词填空in defence, kiss sb. on the cheek, close to, in general, on the contrary, defend. . . against. . . , ma
3、jor in, be likely to1. Before her daughter goes to school every morning, the mother always kisses her on the cheek. 2. Because time was limited, he talked about his plan in general. 3. I suppose your student doesnt understand you. On the contrary, he understands me very well. 4. When he goes out at
4、night, he usually takes a knife in defence. 5. He joined the PLA to defend our country against the enemy. 6. Major in science or engineering, youll have no trouble finding work. 7. Close to the school there was a beautiful park with many trees around it. 8. She is likely to come by air tonight, but
5、Im not sure. . 翻译下列课文原句, 并观察黑体部分1. The first person to arrive was Tony Garcia from Colombia, closely followed by Julia Smith from Britain. 第一个到达的人是来自哥伦比亚的托尼加西亚, 紧随其后的是来自英国的朱莉娅史密斯。2. Not all cultures greet each other the same way, nor are they comfortable in the same way with touching or distance bet
6、ween people. 各种文化背景下人们互致问候的方式不尽相同, 身体接触和相互间距离的程度也并不一样。3. However, people from places like Spain, Italy or South American countries approach others closely and are more likely to touch them. 不过, 来自西班牙、意大利和南美等国的人会站在离别人很近的地方, 而且可能会(用身体)接触对方。4. These actions are not good or bad, but are simply ways in w
7、hich cultures have developed. 这些行为无所谓好坏, 它们不过是文化发展的不同方式。根据给出的构词规则完成下面空格。1. mis+vt. vt. misunderstand 误解mislead误导mistake弄错misuse误用mistreat虐待2. in+n. 介词短语in general总的来说; 通常in place在适当的位置in need需要in case万一in turn依次; 轮流阅读精析合作学习Task 1框架宏观建构: 整体理解Task 2文本微观剖析: 细节探究1. 根据文章细节信息完成下列问题。(1)Whats the purpose of
8、 the second paragraph?A. To give examples of mistakes the international students make. B. To give examples of cultural differences in body language. C. To show how surprised we are by their different behavior. D. To show how important body language is. (2)In which of the following countries do peopl
9、e greet each other in the same way?A. Spain and Italy. B. China and Japan. C. Canada and Colombia. D. France and Jordan. (3)From the text, we know that _. A. people are likely to keep the same distance in different countriesB. men from Muslim countries often stand close to others to shake handsC. pe
10、ople from the same culture may greet each other in different waysD. body language plays an unimportant part in our life and communication(4)What can we learn from the passage?A. Never too old to learn. B. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. C. Four eyes see more than two. D. Every country has its own
11、 customs. (5)From the text, we can infer that people _. A. are facing multicultural communication problemsB. are trying to make progress in English learningC. need to know more people and make friends with themD. are doing business with each other答案: (1)(5)BACBA2. 根据文章内容完成空格。 Communication: no probl
12、em?Part 1Para. 1Another student and I, (1)representing(represent) our universitys student (2)association(associate), met this years international students. Part 2Para. 2The first person (3)to arrive(arrive)was Tony, closely (4)followed(follow) by Julia. When Tony approached Julia, she put up her han
13、ds as if (5)in defence. Part 2Para. 3Ahmed came closer to ask a question and then shook (6)my(I) hand. (7)On the contrary, Ahmed simply nodded at the girls. Part 3Para. 4I learn more about (8)cultural(culture)“body language”. Most people greet each other by (9)shaking(shake) hands. Part 4Para. 5(10)
14、In general, studying international customs can help avoid difficulties in todays world of cultural crossroads!3. 运用语句知识解构课文中的长难句。译文: 等了半个小时之后, 他们的航班到了, 我看见几个年轻人走进了等候区, 他们好奇地向四周张望。译文: 他们握了握手, 并且在对方的脸颊上每边吻了两下, 因为这是法国的习俗, 成年人见到熟人就是这么做的。译文: 现在世界上大多数人见面要握手相互问候, 但有些文化(背景的人)也采取另外一些寒暄方式, 比方说, 日本人就更愿意鞠躬。Task
15、 3阅读思维升华: 主题实践1. 结合课文主题回答下列问题。(1)Do you think body language is important?Why?Yes, I think so. Because it plays an important role in communication, especially for those who lose the power of speech. (2)Whats the main idea of the text?The text is mainly about different body language in different count
16、ries. In order to avoid difficulties in todays world of cultural crossroads, we had better study international customs. 2. 结合课文主题使用本单元词汇与句型, 根据提示写一篇50个词左右的短文。(1)去年夏天我代表(represent)学校去英国交流学习。(2)英国的朋友知道我的航班(flight)并到机场迎接(greet)我。(3)他们好奇(curious)我的穿戴就向我靠近(approach)。(4)看到这些我就给他们打“不”的手势(gesture)。(5)结果他们笑了
17、, 显然我误会(misunderstand)了他们的意思。Last summer I represented our school to England for study. My British friends knew my flight, so they greeted me at the airport, where they were curious about what I was wearing and approached to me. Seeing this, I gave them the gesture of no. As a result, they laughed.
18、Obviously I misunderstood what they meant. 要点精研探究学习1. greet vi. &vt. 迎接; 问候*She liked to be home to greet Steve when he came in from school. 她喜欢待在家里迎接放学回家的史蒂夫。*They exchanged greetings and sat down to lunch. 他们相互致意后便坐下吃午饭。greet sb. with. . . 用迎接; 用向某人打招呼greeting(常用复数形式)问候; 祝贺; 贺词【熟词生义】The morning su
19、n greeted us as we came out on deck. 当我们登上甲板, 朝阳呈现在我们眼前。(vt. 呈现在前, 映入眼帘)(1)语法填空。He greeted (greet) all the performers warmly as they arrived. He greeted me in the street with a friendly wave of the hand. Please give my greetings (greet) to Miss Macleod. (2)(2019全国卷)We were first greeted with the bar
20、king by a pack of dogs, seven to be exact. 迎接我们的首先是一群狗的叫声, 确切地说是七条狗。2. represent vt. 代表; 象征; 描绘; 展示*(2019全国卷)This indicates that there is a certain way quantity is represented in their brains. 这表明在它们的大脑中有某种表达数量的方式。*She represents her mother as/to be the kindest mother in the world. 她把她的妈妈描绘成世界上最好的母亲
21、。*As a representative of resettled people, I support the construction of the project. 作为移民代表, 我支持该项目的建设。(1)represent. . . as/to be. . . 宣称为; 把描绘成represent sth. to sb. 向某人说明某事; 向某人传达某事represent oneself as/to be. . . 自称是(2)representative n. 代表adj. 典型的; 有代表性的a representative of. . . 的典型代表 represent易错提醒
22、represent 作“向描述/表达”讲时, 不能直接跟“人”作宾语, 常用结构为“represent sth. to sb. ”或“represent to sb. sth. ”。有类似用法的单词还有explain, suggest, announce, guarantee等。(1)写出下列句子中represent的含义。He was chosen to represent our school at the meeting. 代表The carvings represent a hunting scene. 描绘In this painting the cat represents evi
23、l and the bird, good. 象征(2)语法填空。The young man represents himself as an artist. Let me try to represent my ideas to you in another way. He was elected the representative (represent) of people to attend the meeting. 3. association n. 社团; 联系; 联想*The book was published in association with(= together wit
24、h) British Heritage. 这本书是与英国传统出版社联合出版的。*I dont like you associating with those people. 我不喜欢你和那些人混在一起。*I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood. 我总是将烘焙的味道与我的童年联系起来。(1)in association with 与有关/联合(2)associate v. 使发生联系; 使联合(1)语法填空。Our association (associate) with him goes back four years.
25、 The doctor was associated (associate)in the childs mind with pains. I have gained a lot by associating(associate) with him. (2)People always associate Hangzhou with the West Lake. 提起杭州, 人们就联想到西湖。 (3)Hearing that song, I always associate it with my visit to Hawaii. 听到那首歌, 我就会联想到我的夏威夷之行。4. approach v
26、t. &vi. 接近; 靠近; 走近n. 接近; 方法; 途径*As Teachers Day was approaching, our class decided to hold a party to celebrate the important day for a change this year. 随着教师节的临近, 今年我们班决定换一种方式举行一场晚会来庆祝这个重要的节日。*The job market has changed and our approaches to finding work must change as well. 就业市场变了, 我们找工作的途径也要改变。ap
27、proach sb. about sth. 找某人商量某事an approach to (doing) sth. (做)某事的方法/途径at the approach of在快到的时候make approaches to sb. 想接近某人; 想与某人打交道approachable adj. 可接近的; 友好的【易混辨析】approach指待人接物或思考问题的方式、方法、态度。常用approach to sth. means指实现目的的任何手段, 或使用某种交通工具的方式。常用by means ofmethod指有条理的、系统的办法, 特别指新的办法。常用method ofway使用范围很广,
28、 但较多地用在具体的事情上或口语中。常用way of doing/way to do【熟词生义】*It might be possible to approach the problem in a different way. 以其他方式解决问题是可能的。(vt. 处理, 对付)*The charity approached several stores about giving food aid. 该慈善机构接洽了多家商店以提供食品援助。(vt. 向提出要求, 与接洽)(2020浙江高考)So I approached our uninvited guest slowly and, thro
29、ugh the fence, sprayed him in the face. 于是我慢慢地走近这位不速之客, 隔着栅栏, 朝他脸上喷了些水。(1)语法填空。(2018北京高考)As I approached (approach) mile 23, I could see my wife waving a sign. The best approach to building (build) up your body is to do exercise every day. All the approaches to the airport were blocked by the police
30、. The population of this province has grown to more than twice what it was in 1949. The figure is now approaching (approach) 74 million. (2)Did Mary approach you about/on lending her some money?玛丽找你商量过有关借钱给她的事吗?5. defence n. 防御; 保卫*She stepped back appearing surprised and put up her hands, as if in
31、defence. 她后退了几步, 看上去有些吃惊, 并且举起了双手, 好像是在自卫。*All our officers are trained to defend themselves against knife attacks. 我们所有的警察都接受过自卫训练, 能够对付持刀袭击。(1)in defence (of. . . )保卫()(2)defend sb. /sth. from/against sb. /sth. 保护某人/某物免受某人/某物的伤害(3)defend oneself against sth. 为自己辩护(1)语法填空。(2018浙江高考)One of Steins jo
32、bs is defending (defend) an industry behind the plastic shopping bag. (2)Mr Green stood up in defence of (为了保卫) the 16-year-old boy, saying that he was not the one to blame. (3)Our duty is to defend our country/motherland from/against (保卫国家不受) its enemies. 6. major adj. 主要的*In fact, I want to major
33、in English in college and to be a bridge between China and the world. 事实上, 我想在大学主修英语, 这样我就能成为连接中国和世界的桥梁。*The majority of people interviewed prefer TV to radio. 大多数接受采访的人都喜欢看电视多于听收音机。(1)major in主修(2)majority n. 多数; 大半in the majority占大多数(3)minoradj. 较小的; 次要的minorityn. 少数; 少数民族in the minority占少数(2019浙江
34、高考)California has lost half its big trees since the 1930s, according to a study to be published Tuesday and climate change seems to be a major factor. 周二公布的一项研究显示, 自20世纪30年代以来, 加利福尼亚州已经损失了一半的大树, 气候变化似乎是一个主要因素。(1)语法填空。The major (major) problem at present is how to overcome all the difficulties. She m
35、ajors (major) in history. That is to say, her major is history. (2)The majority (major) of working women are in low-paid jobs. 大部分工作女性处于低薪的岗位。7. likely adj. 可能的*The tension between the two countries is likely to remain. 两国之间的紧张局面可能持续。*Delayed flight could happen but its not likely at the moment. 航班误
36、点的情况有可能发生, 但在目前看来似乎不太可能。be likely to很可能; 有希望It is likely that . . . 有可能(1)(2018全国卷)Its more likely that (更可能) none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging. (2)You are likely to suffer from bad health if you keep smoking. 如果继续吸烟, 你的身体健康很可能会受到损害。(3)She is very likely to ring me
37、tonight. =It is very likely that she will ring me tonight. 她今晚很有可能给我打电话。【知识延伸】likely指从外表、迹象上进行判断, 有可能发生。既可以用人也可以用物作主语。It is likely that . . . 或Sb. /Sth. is likely to. . . possible指客观上有可能, 但往往含有希望很小的意味。不能用人作主语。It is possible (for sb. ) to do sth. 或 It is possible that . . . probable可能性比possible大, 表示“
38、很可能, 十有八九”。也不能用人作主语。Its probable that. . . , 不能用于Its probable for sb. to do sth. 这一结构。【补偿训练】选择上述单词填空。(1)It is possible for me to change jobs, but I am not sure. (2)Im likely to be very busy tomorrow. (3)It is probable/likely/possible that he will set a world record. 8. in general 总的来说; 通常*In general
39、, women can expect to live six or seven years more than men. 一般来说, 女人比男人多活六七年。*Generally speaking, I am very satisfied with this job. 总体上说, 我对这项工作很满意。generally adv. 普遍地; 通常; 大体上generally speaking总体而言; 一般而言(2019北京高考)Meanwhile, with her parents help, Moore is generally able to live a normal teenage li
40、fe. 同时, 在她父母的帮助下, Moore总的来说能度过正常的少年时期。语法填空。(1)Generally speaking (speak), we enjoyed the trip. (2)Everyone is buying more clothes but in general we are not spending more money on them. (3)It is generally (general)true that the darker the fruit the higher its iron content. 9. Not all cultures greet e
41、ach other the same way, nor are they comfortable in the same way with touching or distance between people. 各种文化背景下人们互致问候的方式不尽相同, 身体接触和相互间距离的程度也并不一样。【句式解构】not all表示部分否定, 意为“并非所有的都”。*Every instrument here is not good. 这里的仪器并不都很好。*All that glitters is not gold. =Not all that glitters is gold. 发光的不一定都是金
42、子。当not与all, both, every, everybody, everyone, everything, always等词连用时, 往往表达部分否定的意思。*Both (the) windows are not open. 两扇窗子并不都开着。(1)(2018全国卷)Not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time. 译: 不是所有的城市在长时间内发展缓慢。(2)(2018天津高考)Not everybody can do thatit takes years of experience. 译: 不是每一个人都能做, 这
43、需要多年的经验。(3)Such a thing is not to be found everywhere. 这种事并非随处可见。(4)All people dont like to bargain. 并非所有的人都喜欢讨价还价。【要点拾遗】1. curious adj. 好奇的*Suddenly the girl quieted down and curiously began looking all around. 小女孩儿突然安静了下来, 用好奇的眼光开始观察四周。*It is good to be curious about the world around you because I
44、 think curiosity is the best teacher. 对你周围的世界感到好奇是件好事, 因为我认为好奇心是最好的老师。*The little boy, out of curiosity, took the radio set apart. 出于好奇, 这个小男孩儿把收音机拆零散了。(1)curious adj. 好奇的be curious about sth. 对某事感到好奇be curious to do sth. 极想做某事(2)curiosityn. 好奇心out of curiosity出于好奇meet/satisfy ones curiosity满足某人的好奇心
45、with curiosity=curiously好奇地curiously adv. 好奇地; 奇妙地(2020全国卷)Filled with curiosity, the artist packed his bags and left. 怀着好奇心, 艺术家收拾行囊离开了。(1)语法填空。Curiously (curious) enough, the same thing happened again a year later exactly. Chinese students are curious about the school life of American students. Im
46、 curious to know (know) how many satellites have been sent to space up to now. (2)Out of curiosity (curious), the man followed the guide into the hall. 出于好奇, 这个人跟着导游进了大厅。2. The first person to arrive was Tony Garcia from Colombia, closely followed by Julia Smith from Britain. 第一个到达的是从哥伦比亚来的托尼加西亚, 随后
47、紧跟着的是英国的朱莉娅史密斯。【句式解构】句中不定式to arrive作定语, 修饰The first person, 与The first person之间存在逻辑上的主谓关系。被修饰词为序数词、形容词最高级时, 常用不定式作后置定语。*The general manager was the first to sign the contract. 总经理领衔签署合同。*Steve hurried through the test, and was the first to hand in his paper. 史蒂夫很快完成了测验, 并且第一个交上了答卷。*(2020全国卷)The plum
48、 trees are the first to flower even as the snow is melting. 雪还在融化, 梅花是第一个开花的。动词不定式作定语(1)有很多名词常可用不定式作定语。常见的有ability, chance, promise, attempt, way, desire等。(2)当名词被first, second等序数词以及形容词的最高级或者the last, the only等修饰时, 其后常用不定式作定语。(3)若不定式是一个不及物动词, 或者不定式所修饰的名词或代词是不定式动作的地点、工具等时, 不定式后面要有必要的介词。*It was the fir
49、st play to win all three of these major awards. 它是赢得所有这三项大奖的第一部戏剧。*The next thing to do is to relax yourself completely. 下一步要做的事情是完全放松你自己。*I had a chance to visit the Great Wall last month. 上个月我有机会游览了长城。*I have something important to tell you. 我有要事相告。(1)语法填空。He was the first to climb (climb) the mou
50、ntain peak. At least they have a real chance to find(find) work. This is the best way to work (work) out this problem. (2)She has only a little room to live in. 她只有一个小房间居住。【拓视野观天下】1. The Partnership on AI (PAI) said in a statement on Tuesday that Baidu had, in recent years, evolved into a diverse te
51、chnology conglomerate, with ventures in autonomous driving, smart assistance and AI platform services. 人工智能合作组织(PAI)在周二的一份声明中表示, 近年来百度已发展成为一个多元化的科技企业集团, 在自动驾驶、智能辅助和人工智能平台服务方面都有相关业务。2. AI represents a new era. Cross-national and cross-discipline cooperation is inevitable. 人工智能代表了一个新时代。跨国家、跨学科合作是必然的。3
52、. China currently has around 235 airports, but with many lacking the capacity to sustain the coming increase in passenger numbers and flights, government officials estimate around 450 airports will be needed across the country by 2035. 中国目前有大约235个机场, 但是由于乘客数和航班数在不断增长, 这些机场的承载力面临饱和。所以, 中国政府预计2035年全国机
53、场数量将需要450个。4. Chinas approach to cooperation with other countries is characterized by honoring commitments and upholding justice. It is not self-gain at the expense of other countries. 中国对外合作讲信重义, 绝不以牺牲别国利益为代价发展自己。课时检测素养达标 . 单句语法填空1. Tom opened the door for Lucy and greeted (greet) her with cries of
54、 welcome. 2. The young man, who represented (represent) Chinese team, took part in the Asian Games held in Incheon. 3. She patted me on the shoulder with a smile on her face. 4. As I approached (approach) the house, I noticed a light upstairs. 5. Were trying to raise awareness about the environment
55、in general and air pollution in particular. 6. Its nearly eleven oclock and the headmaster is likely to walk (walk) in at any moment. 7. Cigarette smoking has been associated with lung cancer. 8. She is curious to know (know) what is happening. 9. We have a communicative approach to teaching (teach)
56、 languages. 10. A government spokesman made a statement (state) to the press. . 介、副词填空1. Property insurance helps you to defend against natural disasters, in front of which humans appear too small. 2. Its close to showtime now. Lose no time!3. In general, the northerners are keen on dumplings while
57、the southerners are fond of rice. 4. She would never sing, nor would she dance. 5. I am very curious about other culture and different social customs. . 完成句子1. The reporter is curious to know whether the official is involved in the case. 那个记者很想知道此案是否牵连那位官员。2. He represented himself to be/as a friend
58、 of us, but now we know the truth. 他自称是我们的朋友, 但现在我们知道真相了。3. They are likely to be fired by the company just because of their fault. 由于他们的过失他们可能会被公司解雇。4. As winter is approaching, the weather becomes cold. 冬天临近, 天气转冷。5. Not all my friends know English. 我的朋友并不是都懂英语。. 课文短文改错Yesterday, another student a
59、nd I, represent our universitys association, went to the Capital International Airport meet this years international students. There is six international students coming to study at Beijing University in the all. From him and other international friends, I learnt more about body language. Not all cu
60、ltures greet each other the same way, nor are they comfortably in the same way with touching or distance between people. People not only communicate with speaking language but also express their feelings using unspoken “language” through physical distance, actions or posture. Most people around the
61、world now greet each other by shake hands. Not all member of a culture behave in the same way. Generally speaking, studying international customs can certain help avoid difficulties in todays world of cultural crossroads. 答案: 1. 第一句的representrepresenting。2. 第一句的meet前加to。3. 第二句的iswere。4. 第二句的the去掉。5.
62、 第三句的himthem。6. 第四句的comfortablycomfortable。7. 第五句的speakingspoken。8. 第六句的shakeshaking。9. 第七句的membermembers。10. 第八句的certaincertainly。课时素养评价十Unit 4Warming Up & Reading. 单句语法填空1. Soon afterwards he made his first public statement (state) about the affair. 2. At the meeting they discussed three different
63、 approaches (approach) to the study of maths. 3. She majors in history. However, the majority (major) of her friends major in science. 4. There must have been some misunderstanding (understand). I didnt order the piece of equipment. 5. You can chat with foreigners frequently to improve your spoken (
64、speak) English. 6. All flights (fly) to New York today are delayed because of the bad weather. 7. Her facial (face) expressions tell you how she feels. 8. Children are curious about animals and show great curiosity (curious) about how they live. 9. At the meeting, she expressed her satisfaction, rep
65、resenting (represent) her university. 10. The defence (defend) lawyer made a great impression on the jury. . 选词填空represent . . . as . . . , never, in defence of, major in, close to, the approach of, be likely to, in general1. Never had she been so confused. 2. Evidence has been found through years o
66、f study that childrens early sleeping problems are likely to continue when they grow up. 3. My son majors in economics at Beijing University. 4. She represents herself as an expert in English. 5. The approach of winter brings cold weather. 6. He joined the army in defence of his country. 7. It was r
67、aining heavily. As little Mary felt cold, she stood close to her mother. 8. In general, most teenagers now listen to pop music. However, John prefers classical music. . 单句改错1. Facing up to your problems rather than running away from them is the best approach to work things out. (workworking)2. An ap
68、ple fell from the tree and hit him on his head. (histhe)3. All the policemen have been trained to defence themselves from the sudden attacks. (defencedefend)4. He majored at Literature at Harvard University. (第一个atin)5. General speaking, life is not easy. (GeneralGenerally). 完成句子1. Not all people li
69、ke entertaining programs on TV, particularly aged men. 并非所有人都喜欢电视娱乐节目, 尤其是老年人。2. Out of curiosity, he went to the river, but he slipped into it. 出于好奇, 他向河边走去, 却滑了进去。3. Two rescue workers came to his defence when the accident happened. 当事故发生时, 两名救援人员保护了他。4. The majority of workers find it quite hard
70、to live on the amount of money they earn. 大多数职工都觉得很难靠他们挣得那点钱生活。5. There seems to be some misunderstanding about the matter. 对于这个问题似乎有些误解。6. In general, a man of confidence is full of optimism throughout his life. 总的来说, 一个自信的人在一生中都会是乐观的。7. What is the best approach to learning foreign languages?学习外语的
71、最好途径是什么?8. His fans represented him as a true hero. 他的粉丝把他描绘成真正的英雄。. 阅读理解AWhat is body language? Body language is a term used to describe the method of communication using body movements or gestures instead of spoken language or other communication. Body language also includes many movements that mo
72、st people pay no attention to, such as winking(眨眼)and slight movements of the eyebrows and other facial expressions. Perhaps body language is one of the most powerful forms of human expression, which makes up 50% or more of what we are communicating to other persons. If you wish to communicate effec
73、tively, besides the words, you can use your body to say what you mean. Also, body language is one of the easiest ways for you to tell whats really going on in a conversation with another person. The body language that you observe from other people will tell you whether or not those people are tellin
74、g you the truth, or whether there is something more thats not being said. Watch, look and observe. Sometimes you can tell more by a persons body language than his words. Besides, body language can be used for all sorts of things, such as showing confidence and winning respect in any situation. You c
75、an use body language to make people less nervous and make friends quickly persuaded and influenced. 【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文。作者通过对身体语言的描写, 告诉我们什么是身体语言, 身体语言的功能以及重要性, 同时可以让同学们体会到身体语言是我们生活中不可缺少的一部分。1. Whats the main idea of Paragraph 1?A. The definition of body language. B. The importance of body language. C. T
76、he occasions to use body language. D. The ways to understand body language. 【解析】选A。段落大意题。根据第一段What is body language? Body language is a term used to describe the method of communication using body movements or gestures instead of spoken language or other communication. 可知, 作者先问了一句什么是身体语言, 下面就是回答身体语言
77、是一个术语, 用来描述用肢体动作或手势代替口头语言或其他交流的一种交流办法。第一段都是在围绕身体语言是什么来描写, 所以可以看出第一段是在讲述身体语言的定义。2. Which of the following is true of body language?A. Its always noticed by talkers in conversations. B. Its more powerful than words in communication. C. Its the easiest way to make people less nervous. D. Its helpful to
78、 tell the real meaning behind words. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第二段If you wish to communicate effectively, besides the words, you can use your body to say what you mean. 可知, 如果你希望进行一场有效的交流, 除了话语之外, 你还可以通过你的肢体动作来表达你的想法, 所以可以看出肢体语言对话语背后的真正含义是有帮助的。3. Why are people advised to observe the body language?A. To show c
79、onfidence. B. To communicate easily. C. To draw more attention. D. To understand properly. 【解析】选D。细节理解题。根据第三段The body language that you observe from other people will tell you whether or not those people are telling you the truth, or whether there is something more thats not being said. 可知, 通过观察其他人的
80、身体语言, 你可以辨别出那些人是否在对你说真话或者是否有其他的意思但是对你有所保留, 所以可以推测出观察身体语言对正确理解话语意思有帮助。4. Which are people advised to observe the body language?A. Sports and Education. B. Diet and Health. C. Language and Culture. D. Science and Technology. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。通过阅读短文可知, 本文主要是围绕身体语言进行的描述, 所以能够建议我们观察身体语言的人只可能是与语言和文化有关的人, 其他选项
81、都与身体语言无关。B(2020苏州高一检测)I first met Paul Newman in 1968, when George Roy Hill, the director of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, introduced us in New York City. When the studio didnt want me for the filmit wanted somebody as well known as Paul he stood up for me. I dont know how many people would ha
82、ve done that; they would have listened to their agents or the studio powers. The friendship that grew out of the experience of making that film and The Sting four years later had its root in the fact that although there was an age difference, we both came from a tradition of theater and live TV. We
83、were respectful of craft(技艺) and focused on digging into the characters we were going to play. Both of us had the qualities and virtues that are typical of American actors: humorous, aggressive, and making fun of each other but always with an underlying affection. Those were also at the core(核心) of
84、our relationship off the screen. We shared the brief that if youre fortunate enough to have success, you should put something back he with his Newmans Own food and his Hole in the Wall camps for kids who are seriously ill, and me with Sundance and the institute and the festival. Paul and I didnt see
85、 each other all that regularly, but sharing that brought us together. We supported each other financially and by showing up at events. I last saw him a few months ago. Hed been in and out of the hospital. He and I both knew what the deal was, and we didnt talk about it. Ours was a relationship that
86、didnt need a lot of words. 【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者与Paul Newman之间的深厚友情。当制片人不想让作者参演电影时, Paul Newman站出来为作者说话, 两人因此而建立了深厚的友谊。在此后的很多年里, 两人一直相互扶持, 相互鼓励, 因此两人的深厚友情维系了很多年。5. Why was the studio unwilling to give the role to author at first?A. Paul Newman wanted it. B. The studio powers didnt like his agent. C
87、. He wasnt famous enough. D. The director recommended someone else. 【解析】选C。推理判断题。根据第一段的“When the studio didnt want me for the film it wanted somebody as well known as Paul”制片人不想要我, 他想要当时比较出名的演员Paul, 因此, 可知作者当时还不是很有名。6. Why did Paul and the author have a lasting friendship?A. They were of the same ag
88、e. B. They worked in the same theater. C. They were both good actors. D. They have similar characteristics. 【解析】选D。推理判断题。根据第二段的“Both of us had the qualities and virtues that are typical of American actors: humorous, aggressive, and making fun of each other but always with an underlying affection. Th
89、ose were also at the core of our relationship off the screen”可知, 作者与Paul之间有着相似的性格特征, 这让他们的友谊天长地久。7. What does the underlined word “that” in Paragraph 3 refer to?A. Their belief. B. Their care for children. C. Their success. D. Their support for each other. 【解析】选A。词义猜测题。根据“We shared the brief that if
90、 youre fortunate enough to have success, you should put something back我们都有这个信仰: 如果你有幸获得成功, 你应该有所回馈。”“he with his Newmans Own food and his Hole in the Wall camps for kids who are seriously ill, and me with Sundance and the institute and the festival”是作者举的例子, 因此“sharing that brought us together”中that指
91、代前面提到的信仰。8. What is the authors purpose in writing the text?A. To show his love of films. B. To remember a friend. C. To introduce a new movie. D. To share his acting experience. 【解析】选B。主旨大意题。根据最后一段“I last saw him a few months ago. Hed been in and out of the hospital. He and I both knew what the dea
92、l was, and we didnt talk about it”可知Paul已经去世了, 再结合前文“I first met Paul Newman in 1968”, 可推断作者写文章是为了怀念这位朋友。故选B。. 阅读填句Body Language Tips for Lifting Your ConfidencePractise smiling. Smiling not only makes you more attractive, it also improves your health. Smiling slows the heart and relaxes the body. 1
93、 It also can trick you into feeling happy, even when you feel as youre smiling. Pay attention to posture. Good posture is essential for avoiding back and neck pain, preventing muscle aches, and keeping your bones and joints in proper alignment(排成直线). Good posture also reflects a confident manner to
94、others. 2Have a strong handshake. A strong handshake is a common sign of confidence and everyone should have one. 3 Whether or not you feel confident, a strong handshake will lift your feelings and make others see. Dress for confidence. Dressing confidently is more than being in style. Its about fee
95、ling good and being self-confident in all situations. 4 You can gain your confidence about yourself when you dress appropriately for the occasion. 5A proper direct look into others suggests youre truthful and friendly. It shows a sense of confidence and makes the other person feel more positive and
96、connected to you. However, too much of such body language can send the signal youre aggressive or maybe even a little strange. A. Practice eye contact. B. Stop being too nervous. C. A sweaty weak one has the opposite effect. D. It can improve your ability to perform tasks. E. Its also about sending
97、the right message to the people you are with. F. Crossing your legs away from another person can suggest you dislike them. G. Stand straight with shoulders back and head held high and you will look self-confident. 【文章大意】本文是说明文。介绍了体态语对提高自信心的一些有益做法和应该避免的事情。1. 【解析】选D。根据设空上下句Smiling slows the heart and
98、relaxes the body. _It also can trick you into feeling happy, even when you feel as youre smiling. 可知, 微笑能够给人带来诸多的好处, 它可以提高你执行任务的能力。故选D。2. 【解析】选G。根据本段标题Pay attention to posture以及设空上文内容可知, 好的姿势能够给人带来自信, 显然站直, 肩膀向后, 头抬高, 你会看起来自信。故选G。3. 【解析】选C。根据本段标题中的关键词strong结合选项C中信息weak可知, 本段介绍握手的力度所展示的意义, 显然出汗、虚弱的人握
99、起手来有相反的效果。故选C。4. 【解析】选E。根据设空上句Its about feeling good and being self-confident in all situations. 可知, 衣着讲究能让人拥有自信的感觉, 且也能够向你的同伴传达正确的信息。故选E。5. 【解析】选A。根据设空下文的第一句A proper direct look into others suggests youre truthful and friendly. 可知, 正确地直视他人表明你是诚实和友好的。显然本段介绍眼睛的体态语言情况。故选A。. 完形填空I remember clearly the
100、last time I cried. I was 12 years old, in the seventh grade, and I had 1 for the junior high school basketball team. I walked into the 2; there was a piece of paper on the wall. It was a cut list. The boys whose names were on the list were 3 to keep on coming to 4. The boys whose names were not on t
101、he list had been 5; their presence was no longer 6. I had not known the cut was coming that day. I stood and 7 at the list. The list had not been made with a great deal of 8: the names of the very 9 players were at the top, and the other members of the team were listed in what appeared to be a desce
102、nding (下降) order of basketball skills. I kept looking at the 10 of the list, 11 that my name would appear if I looked hard enough. I 12 myself together as I walked out, but when I got home I began to 13. For the first time in my life, I had been told 14 that I wasnt good enough. Sports meant 15 to a
103、thletic people at that age; if you were on the team, it put you in the desirable group. If you were not, you 16 as well not be alive. All these years later, I remember it 17 I were still standing right there in the gym. I dont know how the 18 worked in matters like this; I dont know what went on in
104、my head following that day. But I know that my 19 has been so strong ever since then; I know that for all of my life since that day, I have done more work than I had to be doing, and 20 more hours than I had to be spending. I dont know if all of that came from a determination never to allow myself t
105、o be cut againbut I know its there. And clearly its there in a lot of other successful people, too. 【文章大意】本文是一篇记叙文。作者上七年级的时候, 参加学校篮球队的选拔比赛, 结果却被淘汰。从遭到淘汰那天开始, 作者的决心变得十分强烈。他付出了很多努力, 花费了大量的时间, 目的就是不让自己再次被淘汰。而许多成功人士也都有这个决心。1. A. picked upB. picked outC. tried outD. took up【解析】选C。根据第一段中的“there was a piec
106、e of paper on the wall. ”和第二段中的“It was a cut list. ”可知, “我”参加了初中学校篮球队的选拔考试。try out for报名参加的选拔。2. A. classroomB. gymC. hallD. office【解析】选B。根据下文的“All these years later, I remember it _I were still standing right there in the gym. ”可知“我”当时走进了体育馆。 3. A. persuadedB. forbiddenC. admittedD. welcomed【解析】选D。
107、根据常识和语境可知, 名字在名单上的同学是已经通过了选拔考试的, 能够参加接下来的练习。句意: 名单上有名字的那些同学受到欢迎并继续参加练习。persuade劝说; forbid禁止; admit承认; welcome欢迎。4. A. competitions B. challenges C. practicesD. shows【解析】选C。根据上文语境可知, 作者参加的是校篮球队的选拔考试, 通过了选拔考试的同学当然是继续参加练习。competition竞争, 比赛; challenge挑战; practice练习; show表演。5. A. cutB. forgotten C. moved
108、D. offered【解析】选A。根据上文的“It was a cut list. ”可知选A, 名单上没有名字的那些学生就被裁(淘汰)掉了。cut切, 割, 削减, 停止; forget忘记; move搬迁, 移动; offer主动提供。6. A. desiredB. interested C. recordedD. suggested【解析】选A。他们的存在不再被需要。desire要求, 希望得到; interest使感兴趣; record录制; suggest建议, 表明。7. A. criedB. laughed C. staredD. wondered【解析】选C。根据上文的“I h
109、ad not known the cut was coming that day. ”可知, 名单的公布出乎“我”的意料, 所以“我”站在那儿, 盯着名单看。stare at盯着, 凝视。8. A. expectationB. consideration C. inspectionD. satisfaction【解析】选B。根据下文的“the names of the very _players were at the top, and the other members of the team were listed in what appeared to be a descending o
110、rder of basketball skills. ”可知, 名单给出的顺序很简单, 显然列举名单的人并没有精心考虑过。expectation期待, 指望; consideration考虑; inspection视察, 检查; satisfaction满意, 满足。9. A. bestB. lucky C. experiencedD. old【解析】选A。根据下文的“the other members of the team were listed in what appeared to be a descending order of basketball skills. ”可知, 最好的
111、球员的名字在最上面, 其他球员的名字按篮球技术水平的高低依次排列。10. A. bottomB. back C. middleD. top【解析】选A。“我”一直看着名单的底部。bottom底部, 末端。11. A. doubtingB. hoping C. recognizingD. searching【解析】选B。“我”一直看着名单的底部, 抱有一线希望地想, 如果使劲看, 我的名字就会出现。doubt怀疑; hope希望; recognize识别, 认出; search搜索。12. A. lostB. pushed C. carriedD. held【解析】选D。根据上下文语境可知, 作
112、者没有通过学校篮球队的选拔, 内心非常难过, 但还是强打着精神走出了体育馆。hold myself together努力控制自己, 使自己免于神经(或精神)上的崩溃。13. A. planB. cry C. regretD. recover【解析】选B。句中的but表明了上下文的转折关系: 尽管“我”强打精神走出了体育馆, 但是一到家就“哭”了起来。14. A. kindlyB. exactly C. officially D. secretly【解析】选C。因为选拔的结果是用名单公示出来的, 所以选C, “我”被正式告知, “我”不够优秀。kindly友善地; exactly确切地; off
113、icially正式地, 官方地; secretly秘密地。15. A. somethingB. anything C. nothingD. everything【解析】选D。运动对于那个年龄的运动员来说, 意味着一切。something某事, 某物; anything任何事; nothing无事, 无物; everything一切。16. A. couldB. need C. shouldD. might【解析】选D。如果你在队里, 你就是有价值的; 如果你不在队里, 那还不如死去。might as well不妨, 倒不如。17. A. as far asB. as long as C. as
114、 ifD. even if【解析】选C。这么多年以后, “我”还记得这件事, 就好像“我”仍然站在那个体育馆里。as far as直到, 远到, 就而言; as long as只要; as if好像, 仿佛; even if即使, 虽然。18. A. dreamB. game C. luckD. mind【解析】选D。根据下文的“I dont know what went on in my head following that day. ”可知选D, 我不知道大脑对类似这种事情是如何处理的。19. A. curiosityB. determination C. patienceD. conf
115、usion【解析】选B。根据下文的“I dont know if all of that came from a determination never to allow myself to be cut again”可知选B, 但是我知道从那时起我的决心就一直非常强烈。curiosity好奇; determination决心; patience耐心; confusion混淆, 困惑。20. A. got overB. put offC. set alongD. put in【解析】选D。我知道从那天起在我的一生中, 我做过的工作比需要做的更多, 我为之投入的时间比需要的更多。get over克服; put off 推迟; set along开始; put in提出, 提交, 投入(时间或精力等)。
