1、Unit 4Body language.阅读The mysterious science of reading gestures is explained using practical explanations and clear images.Gestures are products of both genetic(遗传的) and environmental influence.Understanding our gestures is not as difficult as some people would have you believe.All human beings use
2、 them and so actually have a “built-in” ability to recognize and read them.Fingers crossedGenerally this means “wishing for good luck or fortune”.Another explanation could be seen as “heres hoping”.The gesture probably has Christian origins where the gesture was believed to get away from evil.As suc
3、h,people believe that crossing the fingers when telling a lie somehow gets away from the evil of the lie.Some historians believe that crossing your fingers is a hidden or secret way of making the Christian sign of crossa way of defeating evils.As a gesture it has both good and bad meanings.Luck or l
4、ies.Waving the first fingerMothers and teachers are common users with this hand gesture.In general,it is used to warn a single person.It is a change of the “you” gesture.If translated into language it would say “Stop whatever you are doing and pay attention to me.I am your superior and I am warning
5、you!” Classified as a “silent” parent to child gesture,it is completely unacceptable in a professional environment where it will be interpreted (诠释) as both rude and domineering(盛气凌人的).Some psychologists believe that it has a meaning of the whip.1.What can we infer from the first paragraph?A.Reading
6、 gestures is a secret.B.Gestures are formed in daily life.C.Some people make reading gestures difficult on purpose.D.It is hard to explain gestures by images.2.What does a Christians crossing his fingers mean?A.Showing he isnt lucky. B.Wishing to succeed.C.Getting rid of the evil of the lie.D.Crossi
7、ng the street.3.What is the purpose of your mums waving her first finger?A.To wish for good luck.B.To stop you.C.To praise you. D.To help you.4.Why isnt waving the finger used in a formal occasion?A.Because it is rude. B.Because it is friendly.C.Because it is surprising. D.Because it is helpful.语篇解读
8、:本文是说明文,主要介绍了两种手势语。答案及剖析:1.C推理判断题。根据第一段尤其是第三句“Understanding our gestures is not as difficult as some people would have you believe.”可知,有人故意让我们相信,理解手势语很困难,其实并不是这样。2.C细节理解题。根据第二段第三、四两句可知,一个基督徒交叉手指,就是想在说谎时摆脱恶魔。3.B细节理解题。根据第三段中的If translated into language it would say “Stop whatever you are doing and pay
9、 attention to me.”可知,摇动食指,是阻止你继续做现在正在做的事情。4.A细节理解题。根据第三段中的“it is completely unacceptable in a professional environment where it will be interpreted (诠释) as both rude and domineering(盛气凌人的).”可知,正式场合下,挥舞食指非常粗鲁。.七选五How to calm down at workThe workplace can be a stressful place.Anxiety,conflict,bad mana
10、gement and overwork can lead to frustration and stress.1.Keep something you like to look at within sight.A photo of a loved one or a favorite personal souvenir is the best example.Keep such an item somewhere you can glance at it whenever you wish to do so.2.Take a moment to engage your body.If youre
11、 unable to leave your work area,stand and stretch for a moment.Muscle tension exercises can also help you calm down.3. For instance,start by squeezing all of your face muscles as tightly as you can for twenty seconds and slowly releasing them.Write down the reason why you are upset.4.Getting your th
12、oughts and feelings out on paper can help clarify the issue youre having.Writing down your thoughts can even help you determine the best way to address your frustration or anxiety and move forward.5.If you and another co-worker are constantly frustrated with one another,set up a time to speak with h
13、im or her.Say something like,“Hey,Sarah,lets sit down sometime soon and chat to make sure were on the same page about our upcoming project.”A.Turn to your workmates for help.B.Communicate with your workmates.C.A vase of flowers on your desk is another good example.D.Focus on one particular muscle or
14、 a muscle group at a time.E.Here are the steps you can take to help you calm down at work.F.Engage your body by rolling your head,shoulder,and ankles while sitting.G.The best way to figure out exactly whats bothering you is to write it down.答案:1-5ECDGB.完形填空My husband is a football fan.In the past,he
15、 would pay $40 for the HD edition (高清特辑) of the 1 whenever they were on.I often got angry and had words with him 2 I thought a program that only lasted two hours was not worth the money.My husband said the picture was much better on HD channels (频道).I didnt believe it at first and didn t give it a t
16、ry for a long time.But later I decided to 3 this myself.I looked through some of the HD channels and 4 that we had HDTBS and TLC.I started watching programs like House Hunters on those channels instead of the 5 ones.I must 6 that the HD channels were indeed much more pleasing to the eye.Everything w
17、as much 7 and the color was much truer.I 8 to go back to the other old channels once but I just could no longer stand them.I preferred the new ones!One day,my husband came into the room and said laughingly,“I see you have 9 given in and watched the better picture quality.” I didnt argue because I kn
18、ew he was right and I should have let myself see what he meant instead of just 10 him.That taught me a lesson:Sometimes you need to listen to others.It may help you keep up with the development of 11.On Feb.17,2009,all stations were transmitting (传送) high quality signals.All of the shows looked as g
19、reat as the one I had 12 above.It was really a(n) 13 memory for me,as well as for many others at that time,I believe.So I want to tell all of you not to 14 trying new things around you.Give them a(n) 15 and you will have a completely new experience and even a new life.1.A.games B.movies C.pictures D
20、.performances2.A.but B.before C.unless D.because3.A.check B.change C.explain D.describe4.A.made up B.found out C.dreamed of D.thought about5.A.new B.boring C.common D.strange6.A.admit B.reply C.prove D.promise7.A.quieter B.larger C.closer D.brighter8.A.tried B.agreed C.refused D.pretended9.A.simply
21、B.finally C.suddenly D.frequently10.A.fighting withB.laughing at C.keeping away fromD.looking down upon11.A.history B.education C.technology D.entertainment12.A.created B.studied C.avoided D.mentioned13.A.colorful B.peacefulC.unpleasantD.unforgettable14.A.risk B.fear C.consider D.practice15.A.choice
22、 B.excuse C.chance D.direction语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。多年前,作者的丈夫付费看高清频道,作者视其为浪费,后来自己也尝试之后发现其优点很多。答案及剖析:1.A根据My husband is a football fan.可知,作者的丈夫是个足球迷,所以应该会花钱购买足球比赛(games)的高清特辑来看。2.D根据语境及句意可知,作者生气并和丈夫争吵是因为(because)她认为只有两小时的节目不值得去花钱。前后是因果关系。3.A根据I looked through some of the HD channels.可知,作者决定自己核实(check)一下丈夫所说的
23、高清频道是否真的好。4.B根据.we had HDTBS and TLC.可知,作者浏览之后发现了(found out)这两个频道。5.C根据语境可知,作者开始在高清频道收看节目,而不是那些普通的(common)频道。6.A根据后文的.the HD channels were indeed much more pleasing to the eye.可知,作者通过对比后,发现自己必须得承认(admit)高清画面确实看起来更好。7.D根据the color was much truer.可知,这里在夸赞高清频道的优点:事物看起来更明亮(brighter),色彩也更真实。8.A根据后文的.but
24、I just could no longer stand them.可知,作者试图(tried)再去看以前的普通节目,却再也忍受不了了。9.B根据.watched the better picture quality.可知,作者的丈夫是说作者终于(finally)屈服了,选择看高清节目了。10.A根据上文的I often got angry and had words with him.可知,作者先前还因为此事与丈夫争吵(fighting with),现在觉得当初不应该。11.C作者从这件事中认识到,听取他人的建议也许能够帮助你紧跟科技(technology)的发展。12.D根据语境可知,自2009年2月17日之后所有的节目都能像作者之前提到(mentioned)的那个节目一样看高清版本了。13.D根据语境可知,所有节目都能高清转播的那天对作者和其他很多人来说是一段难忘的(unforgettable)回忆。14.B作者通过自己的事例告诉我们,不要害怕(fear)尝试新事物。15.C给新事物一次机会(chance),你就会得到一次全新的体验,甚至是全新的生活。
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