1、UNIT 4 BODY LANGUAGESection Assessing Your Progress & Video Time基础测评. 根据句意及汉语提示写出正确单词1. The data can be (解释) in many different ways.2. There were two shooting (事件) near here last night, which shocked the local people.3. Details of the murder were (揭露) by the local paper.4. She asked the shopkeeper t
2、o (阐明) what he meant.5. The bed seemed to (占据) most of the room.6. Some patients experience high levels of (焦虑).7. The (冲突) between the two countries finally caused a war.8. I would like to (询问) if there is any discount available on entrance tickets for students.9. Culture plays a large part in (非言语
3、的) communication.10. There is a (趋势) for this disease to spread in families.答案:1. interpreted2. incidents3. revealed4. clarify5. occupy6. anxiety7. conflict8. inquire9. nonverbal10. tendency. 用方框中所给短语的适当形式填空by contrast, in favour of, make inferences, break down, straight up, in other words, stare at
4、, call on, adjust to, react to1. They asked him to leave. , he was fired.2. These rules tell us how a sentence is into phrases.3. You cant change what happened, but you can change how you it.4. Many people would prefer to see him step aside a younger man.5. I cant you this afternoon since I have som
5、ething urgent to deal with.6. When you look at their new system, ours seems very old-fashioned .7. I would a clear sky filled with stars rather than a TV set.8. It took her a long time to living alone in America.9. The girl had her bedroom before her mother came back.10. We must through given facts
6、instead of our imagination.答案:1. In other words2. broken down3. react to4. in favour of5. call on6. by contrast7. stare at8. adjust to9. straightened up10. make inferences. 用所给词的适当形式填空1. People get job satisfaction from different factors, such as social(interact) with colleagues.2. The film received
7、 a (favour) review.3. We are looking for someone who is (rely) and hard-working.4. We took a (slight) more direct route.5. There is little (assess) of the damage to the natural environment.6. He felt (embarrass) at being the centre of attention.7. If you are (distract), you are not able to concentra
8、te on anything.8. She could not help (weep) because of disappointment.9. Please stop making the noiseits very (annoy).10. I couldnt finish my work with all the noises (go) on.答案:1. interaction2. favourable3. reliable4. slightly5. assessment6. embarrassed7. distracted8. weeping9. annoying10. going提升测
9、评. 阅读理解A“When studying foreign languages, dont forget about body language,” Anne Merritt said.Something as simple as a gesture can show friendliness in one culture, embarrassment in another, impatience in the third. Even silence means different things in different places. If you want to avoid making
10、 some mistakes when travelling abroad, you should pay attention to the following.TouchBritain, along with many countries in northern Europe and the Far East, has a non-contact(不接触的) culture. In those countries, there is very little physical contact in peoples daily talks. Even touching someones arm
11、by accident is the reason for an apology. However, in the high-contact cultures of the Middle East, Latin America, and southern Europe, the physical touch is a big part of daily life.Whats more, there are different standards for the touch. In much of the Arab world, men hold hands and kiss each othe
12、r in greeting, but would never do the same with a woman. In Thailand and Laos, it is a taboo(禁忌) to touch anyones head, even childrens. In South Korea, elders can touch younger people with force when trying to get through a crowd, but younger people cant do the same.Eye contactIn most Western countr
13、ies, frequent eye contact is a sign of confidence and attentiveness(专注). We may think that a conversation partner who looks away is either not listening to us or lying. Of course, this is not the standard around the world.In many Asian, African, and Latin American countries, the unbroken eye contact
14、 would be considered impolite and rude. These cultures consider avoiding eye contact a sign of respect for bosses and elders. In these parts of the world, children wont look at an adult who is speaking to them, and nor will employees look at their bosses.1. Which of the following about the British p
15、eople is TRUE when they are talking?A. They avoid eye contact.B. They often touch the others arms.C. They avoid physical contact.D. They favour a close physical touch.解析:细节理解题。根据Touch部分第一段中“Britain, along with many countries . In those countries, there is very little physical contact in peoples dail
16、y talks.”可知,在英国,人们交谈时通常避免身体接触。答案:C2. How do people in southern Europe like the physical touch?A. Unnecessary.B. Impolite.C. Dangerous.D. Common.解析:细节理解题。根据Touch部分第一段中“However, in the high-contact cultures .and southern Europe, the physical touch is a big part of daily life.”可知,在欧洲南部,身体接触很常见。答案:D3. W
17、hat should we avoid doing in Thailand?A. Touching a kids head.B. Touching someones arm.C. Shaking hands with children.D. Patting old people on the back.解析:细节理解题。根据Touch部分第二段中“In Thailand and Laos, it is a taboo to touch anyones head, even childrens.”可知,在泰国和老挝,我们要避免触摸任何人的头,即使是孩子的头也不行。答案:A4. What does
18、 this text mainly tell us?A. How to have a good time abroad.B. The importance of body language.C. How to communicate with foreigners.D. An introduction to some body language.解析:主旨大意题。通读全文可知,本文主要介绍了在不同国家的日常交流过程中应该注意的一些肢体语言,故选D。答案:DBThere is one language that is used in every country in the world. The
19、 people who use it are young and old, short and tall, thin and fat. It is everybodys second language. It is easy to understand, although you cant hear it. It is sign language.When you wave to a friend who is across the street, you are using sign language. When you nod to someone, you are saying, “I
20、want to be friendly.” But you are not using speech; you are using sign language. When you raise your hand in class, you are saying, “Please ask me. I think I know the correct answer.”Babies who cant talk can point at things. They are using sign language. A policeman who wants to stop traffic holds u
21、p his hand. He is using sign language.Many years ago, a French priest, Charles Michel de LEpee, became interested in education for deaf people. He invented a finger alphabet, which is still in use today. People can make signs for letters and spell words with their hands, and deaf people can read and
22、 understand them. Soon there were schools for the deaf in many countries. There are many universities for the deaf in the US now.The actors in the Theatre of Deaf dont spell every word. Sometimes they use hand signs. When they put two hands together, it means sandwiches. They can make a roof with th
23、eir hands when they want to show a house. One finger in front of an actors mouth can mean “be quiet”. You can talk to people who are behind windows that are closed. And when you go swimming with your friends, you can have conversations underwater.5. What can we learn about sign language from para-gr
24、aph 1?A. It is a language used in a few countries.B. It is a way to express ideas without words.C. It is only used by the deaf.D. It can be easily heard.解析:推理判断题。根据第一段中“It is easy to under-stand, although you cant hear it. It is sign language.”可推知,手语是不借助语言表达想法的一种方式。答案:B6. What will you do if you wan
25、t to express “I am very friendly.”?A. Raise your hand.B. Put one hand onto the other.C. Nod to the person.D. Make a roof with your hands.解析:细节理解题。根据第二段中“When you nod to someone, you are saying, I want to be friendly.”可知答案。答案:C7. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?A. Hand signs a
26、re more important than finger signs. B. There is only one university for the deaf in the US.C. Charles Michel de LEpee invented sign language.D. Babies can communicate by using sign language.解析:细节理解题。根据第三段中“Babies who cant talk can point at things. They are using sign language.”可知答案。答案:D8. What is t
27、he passage mainly about?A. An introduction to sign language.B. The importance of sign language.C. A famous priest in France.D. How to use sign language.解析:主旨大意题。本文主要介绍了手语,具体到它的使用人群、一些常见的手语表达以及聋哑人所使用的手语,故选A项。答案:ACFour Body Language Tips for SuccessHave you ever been drawn to someone who looks confide
28、nt and successful at work? Theres something about them that you cant easily find. 9 Here are four specific techniques to set up for ongoing success, especially in the workplace.10 Youve heard how dogs pick up on sounds that the human ear cant hear. Well, it turns out that we pick up on certain tone
29、too, human to human. Simply speaking, lower, richer tones are more pleasing to us than higher, thinner ones.Take on a powerful pose. Research by social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows that standing or sitting in a certain way causes immediate changes in your body chemistry. 11 Besides, it can influence
30、 how others respond to you.Make eye contact, but not too much. There is such a thing as too much eye contact. You dont want to be rude, but you also want to look like you care. Always be sure to use more eye contact when you are listening than when you are speaking.Use your hands to improve speech.
31、If you want to get your point across more effectively, try using some hand gestures while you speak.12 Speech-associated gestures have been thought to help listeners stay focused and attentive.Now you can be the person appearing more successful in and out of the boardroom. Rememberits not always wha
32、t you say verbally that activates your listeners. 13A. Lower tones matter.B. Mind your tone of voice.C. This can make you appear more confident.D. It is time for your body to do some of the talking.E. Using hand gestures is always a great way to appeal to your listeners.F. Body language is an import
33、ant factor in making a strong first impression.G. Not only will they make yourself understood, they also keep the listeners engaged.9. 解析:根据文章标题Four Body Language Tips for Success可知,本文是说明肢体语言的重要性的,故选F,起到提示下文的作用。答案:F10. 解析:根据下文“Simply speaking, lower, richer tones are more pleasing to us than higher,
34、 thinner ones.”可知,该段主要说明语调的高低,故选B项“注意你的语调”。答案:B11. 解析:根据空后的“Besides, it can influence how others respond to you.”可知,空格处也是说明好的坐姿和站姿的正面影响,故选C。答案:C12. 解析:根据空格前的“while you speak”和空格后的“listeners”可知选G。答案:G13. 解析:根据上句“. its not always what you say verbally that activates your listeners.”可知,语言不总是能吸引听众,有时应该借
35、助肢体语言,故选D。答案:D. 微写作 利用本单元所学词汇翻译句子并连句成篇。1. 许多青少年使用手机作为交流的工具。2. 他们忙于盯着屏幕看好几个小时,几乎不动。3. 对手机着迷引起注意力分散和焦虑。 4. 有些人甚至和父母产生了矛盾。5. 教育学家要求青少年减少使用手机的时间。 提示:黑体部分用本单元词汇表达。1. _2. _3. _4. _5. _答案:1. Many teenagers employ phones as a tool of interaction.2. They occupy themselves in staring at the screen for several
36、 hours and barely move.3. Being addicted to phones distracts them and causes anxiety. 4. Some of them even have conflict with their parents.5. Educators call on teenagers to lower the time of using phones. 连句成篇(请将以上句子连成一篇50词左右的英语短文)。_答案:Many teenagers employ phones as a tool of interaction. They occupy themselves in staring at the screen for several hours and barely move. Being addicted to phones distracts them and causes anxiety. Some of them even have conflict with their parents. Therefore, educators call on teenagers to lower the time of using phones.