1、Unit 4Exercise 1 (建议用时：15分钟)阅读理解A Sometimes people add to what they say even when they dont talk.Gestures are the“silent language”of every culture.We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we want to say.It is important to know the body language of every country or we may be mi
2、sunderstood.In the USA，people greet each other with a handshake in a formal introduction.The handshake must be firm.If the handshake is weak，it is a sign of weakness or unfriendliness. Friends may place a hand on the others arm or shoulder.Some people，usually women，greet a friend with a hug.Space is
3、 important to Americans.When two people talk to each other，they usually stand about two and a half feet away and at an angle (角度)，so they are not facing each other directly.Americans get uncomfortable when a person stands too close.They will move back to have their space.If Americans touch another p
4、erson by accident，they say, “Pardon me”or“Excuse me”Americans like to look at the other person in the eyes when they are talking.If you dont do so，it means you are bored，hiding something，or are not interested.But when you stare at someone，it is not polite.For Americans，thumbsup means yes，very good，o
5、r well done.Thumbsdown means the opposite.To call a waiter，raise one hand to head level or above.To show you want the check，make a movement with your hands as if you are signing a piece of paper. It is all right to point at things but not at people with the hand and index finger(食指)Americans shake t
6、heir index finger at children when they scold them and pat them on the head when they admire them.Learning a cultures body language is sometimes confusing.If you dont know what to do，the safest thing to do is to smile.语篇解读本文介绍了学习身势语在跨文化交流中的重要性。1If you are introduced to a stranger in the USA，you shou
7、ld _.Agreet him with a hugB. place a hand on his shoulderCshake his hand firmlyDshake his hand weakly解析：细节理解题。根据第二段前三句可知，在美国，当相互介绍的时候，与对方握手要用力，否则会被视为不友好，故C项最佳。答案：C2Which behavior is acceptable when people talk to each other in the USA?AFacing each other directly.BTouching each other.CNot looking at
8、the other person in the eyes.DNot standing too close.解析：细节理解题。根据第三段第三、四句可知，美国人谈话时不会站得太近。由第三段内容可知其他三项即“直面对方，互相触摸以及眼睛不看对方”都不是恰当的行为。答案：D3When your American friend gives you a thumbsup，he may _.Aexpress his satisfaction with youBshow his anger at youCshow his rudeness to youDexpress his worries about yo
9、u解析：细节理解题。根据第四段第一句可知，对美国人来说，竖起拇指意味着“干得很好”，拇指朝下表达意思相反。答案：ABApart from speeches，in my point of view，we can use our eyes to express ourselves.And through ones eyes, we can read sorrow, happiness, encouragement，and many other emotions.Eyes are always the most direct organs to reveal our thoughts.Until n
10、ow I still remember an experience, which happened when I took part in a singing contest at the age of nine.It was the power of my mothers eyes that encouraged me to go for it.I had shown great interest in singing before that, but I was too shy to sing in public.So one day my mother took me to sign u
11、p for the singing contest.With my mothers company and encouragement，I was determined to meet that challenge.Standing on the stage, I suddenly found I had become the focus of all attention.I got so nervous that I couldnt even keep my eyes open.When it was my turn to be introduced to the audience and
12、sing, I became even more nervous.I felt my legs were shaking and my memory seemed to have left meI couldnt remember anything.Searching for help, I met my mothers eyes which were sparkling with encouragement and strong power.It seemed that they were speaking to me，“Take it easy.You can do it! Ill alw
13、ays be with you！”I read the message in her eyes and at that moment I got my confidence back and began to sing my song.When I came down from the stage, she came up to me, saying，“Great！Im proud of you！”and gave me a big hug.At that moment，I saw her eyes filled with tears of joy.Sometimes, you see，jus
14、t a look of encouragement from a loved one can make a shy person brave.语篇解读本文讲述了作者在一次唱歌比赛中妈妈的眼神鼓励了作者。4Whats the authors purpose of telling us about her unforgettable experience?ATo prove that we can express ourselves through our eyes.BTo explain that our eyes are an important part of our body.CTo sh
15、are her unforgettable experience with us.DTo tell us how she became brave.解析：主旨大意题。作者通过讲述在一次比赛中妈妈用眼神对自己的鼓励说明，眼睛最能表达人们的情感。文章第一段提出作者对眼睛的看法，然后第二段通过描述自己的亲身经历来证明自己的观点。答案：A5According to the passage we know that _.Athe author wasnt interested in the singing contest at allBthe author was nervous because she
16、 couldnt see her motherCthe author didnt do well in the singing contestDthe author got confidence from her mothers eyes解析：细节理解题。从第二段倒数第四句可知，是妈妈的眼神鼓励了作者，使她找回了自信，完成了比赛，故D项正确。由第二段第三句排除A项；作者紧张是因为她很害羞，排除B项；比赛结束后，妈妈为她在舞台上的表现而拥抱她，可以看出作者在舞台上的表现应该还算不错，排除C项。答案：D6What does the underlined word “reveal” in the f
17、irst paragraph mean?AGive away.BGive up.CGive in.DGive out.解析：词义猜测题。从第一段可以看出，从人的眼晴里，我们可以看出一个人的情感和想法等，因此reveal的意思与give away“泄露”最为接近。答案：A7Whats the best title for the passage?AHow to express ourselvesBEncouraging eyesCA singing contestDConfidence and success解析：主旨大意题。文章开头点出作者对眼睛的观点，然后通过事例说明这一观点，最后一句又点明观点，首尾呼应，主题明确，因此B项最贴切。答案：B
