Did you know that body language accounts for(...

Did you know that body language accounts for(占) over 90% of a conversation? That’s 1._______communicating face-to-face is always better than a telephone conversation-2. _______(especial) if you are trying to sell something!

Your body language will give others a general 3._______(impressive) of you and it will also show your emotions. It’s very difficult to make your body lie. It’s easy to tell the difference between a genuine(真诚的) smile of pleasure and a false smile. So if you understand body language codes, it is usually possible to know4._______someone really means, whatever they may be saying with words.

However, not all of our body language is universal, it’s different from one country to 5._____and they can lead to6.______(misunderstand). Even simple gestures may have a 7._______(complete)different meaning in other parts of the world.

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Can you think of some cases ________ people can communicate only by means of body language?

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Did you know that, in 2016, over 18 million people attended classical concerts in Germany? That’s more people than those who went to main league football matches! Earlier this year, Germany continued its celebration of classical music with the opening of a new concert hall in the heart of Hamburg. Germans are incredibly proud of it and it’s the first thing I show to my friends when they come to visit.

Known as the ‘Elphi’ by the locals, the Elbphilharmonie is a beautiful tower of glittering glass sitting atop an old warehouse by the banks of the river Elbe. The plaza(露天广场)is open to the public an from the middle of the city’s tallest building, you can gaze across the harbour, miles of rooftops and passing ships below.

The main concert hall seats over 2000 people and is one of the most advanced music venues in the world. Two smaller concert halls are used for jazz, world and contemporary music. In addition, if you’re unbelievably rich, you can buy one of the 45 luxurious apartments lying within the building.

Construction began in 2007 with a budget of €241 million and a two-year period. Fast forward ten years, the building eventually opened with a final price tag of over 800 million!

I consider myself very lucky that the Elbphilharmonie opened during my time living in Hamburg, but unfortunately I haven’t yet been able to attend a concert. Everything is sold out for six months! For now, I’m content to visit the plaza to enjoy the impressive view over the docks and see the innovative architecture up close. Hopefully one day soon, I’ll be lucky enough to grab a last-minute concert ticket!

1.What does “it” in Paragraph 1 refer to?

A. Germany　　 B. Hamburg

C. A new concert hall　　 D. Its celebration of classical music

2.What is Elbe?

A. A hall　　 B. A river

C. A tower　　 D. A warehouse

3.What can we learn from the last two paragraphs?

A. The new concert hall can hold 3000 people at least

B. The construction of the new concert hall is perfect

C. It took a longer time and more money to build the concert hall

D. The majority of audience are likely to pay for the luxurious apartments

4.What happed after the Elbphilharmonie opened?

A. I was invited to visit it

B. Few concerts have been held

C. The performance was well received

D. People find it easy to get concert tickets

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Body language is the “silence language” of every culture. It is important to know the body language of every country, or we may be misunderstood.

In the United States, 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 other’s arm or shoulder. Some people, usually women, greet a friend with a hug.

Space is important to Americans. When two people talk to each other, they usually stand about two or a half feet away and at an angle, 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 person by accident, they say “Pardon me” or “Excuse me”.

Americans like to look the other person in the eye when they are talking. If you don’t do so, it means you are bored, hiding something, or are not interested. But when you stare at someone, it is not polite.

Learning a culture’s body language is sometimes confusing. If you don’t know what to do, the safest thing to do is to smile.

1.Suppose you are meeting a customer from United States, how will you greet him?

A.Greet him with a hug B.Stare at him

C.Place a hand on his arm D.Shake his hand firmly

2.If you stand too close to Americans, they will ________.

A.face you directly B.move back

C.Say “Pardon me” D.stare at you

3.Which of the following statements is True according to the text?

A.Americans stand side by side when talking with friends.

B.Americans show their respect by shaking hands weakly.

C.Americans say “Excuse me” to each other when talking.

D.Americans like to look the other person in the eye when talking.

4.If you know nothing about a culture’s body language, you can ________.

A.listen carefully with no expression B.hide your opinions

C.smile D.stare at others

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Everyone knows that you can study the English language for years and still not understand a native speaker of English.

Well, here’s a secret for you: a lot of British people can’t understand each other either! Apart from the different regional accents across the country, language can also differ (不同) among age groups. The words and pronunciations used by young Britons can be very different to those used by adults. This is called “yoof” culture.

The word “yoof” is a slang (俚语) spelling of “youth”. Some people consider “yoof” to be a negative (消极的) term, since its pronunciation is easier than “youth”. Other people see the term as positive, because it describes how young people are creating their own language, concepts (观念) and identity.

When parents find it difficult to understand their children, the children can say more things without the censorship (审查) of their parents. In this way, young people are starting to find freedom, independence and self-expression.

They are creating a “yoof culture”. It is impossible to come up with a complete list of words used by yoof. By the time the list was completed, it would be out of date. New words come and go like fashions.

By A.J. Dalton

1.The point of the article is _____.

A. to list words used by yoof

B. to introduce UK yoof culture

C. to give advice on how to communicate with native English speakers

D. to explain why it is hard for British people to understand each other

2. According to the article, children are creating a “yoof culture” _______.

A. to stay cool among their peers

B. to draw more attention from their parents

C. to avoid interference of their parents in their lives

D. to keep up with the fast pace of modern society

3. According to the article, which of the following is TRUE?

A. The variety of regional accents in the UK is an obstacle to communication.

B. Some people consider the term “yoof” positive because it is easier to pronounce than “youth”.

C.A few vocabularies used by yoof are going to be collected in dictionaries.

D. Yoof culture is getting popular all around the English speaking countries.

4. By saying “Sorted!”, yoof probably means ______.

A. “I’m very tired.”           B. “I understand.”

C. “You got it wrong!”      D. “I don’t care!”

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We all know what a brain is. A doctor will tell you that the brain is the organ of the body in the head. It controls our body’s functions, movements, emotions and thoughts. But a brain can mean so much more.

A brain can also simply be a smart person. If a person is called brainy, he is smart and intelligent. If a family has many children but one of them is super smart, you could say, “He’s the brains in the family.” And if you are the brains behind something, you are responsible for developing or organizing something. For example, Bill Gates is the brains behind Microsoft.

Brain trust is a group of experts who give advice. Word experts say the phrase “brain trust” became popular when Franklin D. Roosevelt first ran for president in 1932. Several professors gave him advice on social and political issues(问题)facing the U.S. These professors were called his “brain trust”.

These ways we use the word “brain” all make sense. But other ways we use the word are not so easy to understand. For example, to understand the next brain expression, you first need to know the word “drain”. As a verb, to drain means to remove something by letting it flew away. So a brain drain may sound like a disease where the brain flows out the ears. But, brain drain is when a country’s most educated people leave their countries to live in another. The brains are, sort of, draining out of the country.

However, if people are responsible for a great idea, you could say they brainstormed it. Here, brainstorm is not an act of weather. It is a process of thinking creatively about a complex topic. For example, business leaders may use brainstorming to create new products, and government leaders may brainstorm to solve problems.

If people are brainwashed, it does not mean their brains are nice and clean. To brainwash means to make some accept new beliefs by using repeated pressure in a forceful or tricky way. Keep in mind that brainwash is never used in a positive way.

1.According to the text, if you’re the CEO of Bai Du you can be called 　　 .

A. the organ of Bai Du　　 B. the brains behind Bai Du

C. the brain drain of Bai Du　　 D. Bai Du’s brain trust

2.Roosevelt successfully won the election probably because 　　 .

A. he was the brains behind America　　 B. he got the help of word experts

C. he was smart at giving advice　　 D. he got his brain trust

3.From the passage, we can infer that 　　 .

A. brainy and brainwash are never used in a negative way

B. brainstorming is not a good choice for a political leader for lack of creativity

C. a country suffers a “brain drain” when educated people move to other countries

D. to drain a lake means to fill it with a lot of water

4.The author explains the “brain” expressions by 　　 .

A. using examples　　 B. making comparisons

C. making comments　　 D. analyzing origins

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Isalella: Mathew, do you know much about body language in countries around the world?

Mathew: Sure. I’ve picked up a few things from travelling around1.business. What’s up?

Isalella: Well, I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn’t stop 2.(bow)! I didn’t know what to do.

Mathew: Do you bow back?

Isalella: No, I tried to shake her hands, but her hand was so limp(无力的).

Mathew: Well, Japanese typically(典型地))bow 3.greet) each other. She might4. (offend) by your strong hand-shake.

Isalella: But she was in America! Shouldn’t she have known that strong handshakes in America show 5.(confident) and respect?

Mathew: Things are different in Japan. You know, in some countries, making eye contact with others　 6. (consider) rude.

Isalella: Is that why she wouldn’t look at me in the meeting?

Mathew: I think it’s7. (high) possible.

Isalella: The meeting really didn’t go down well at all. I think I need to study intercultural communication(跨文化交流))8.I have another meeting with someone from9. country.

Matthew: That’s a good idea. When you don’t know much about other cultures, even the 10.(simple) thing can offend someone.

Isalella: That’s so true. It’s great that we see eye to eye on this.

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Looking fashionable feels good. However, did you know that doing so could be extremely bad for the planet?

Making clothes requires lots of energy. For example, cotton fields have to be watered. Jeans must be dyed (染色) and then dried. According to scientists, making 1 kilogram of clothes produces 23 kilograms of greenhouse gases on average.

However, clothes are spending less time in shops and at homes than ever. Consumers (消费者) today keep almost every article of clothing only half as long as they did 15 years ago. That causes a large amount of waste.

Some clothing companies and designers have realized this problem. H & M, for example, was the world’s largest buyer of “better cotton” last year. The cotton needs less water to grow. It also requires fewer pesticides (农药). The Swedish brand has also stopped using a chemical that pollutes the environment when making waterproof (防水的) clothes. Nike, meanwhile, has invented a new method of making shoes. It reduces waste by 60 percent compared with traditional cutting and sewing.

More long lasting clothes could help, too. Tom Cridland is a British designer. The clothes that he designs all go through a special treatment. Cridland says they can last more than 30 years.

Unfortunately, not all clothing companies and designers, think they should be responsible for the environment. Some companies do not care about their carbon footprint at all.

What can we do? In some western schools, students are encouraged to fix their jackets and trousers. Clothing companies there send vans to campuses to help them do it. Another solution is to think twice the next time we buy new clothes. Some clothes may not look very fashionable, but they could be good for our planet.

1.According to the passage, making 50 kilograms of clothes produces about 　　　　 kilograms of greenhouse gases.

A.23. B.115.

C.230. D.1,150.

2.What is the difference between “better cotton” and traditional cotton?

A.“Better cotton” can grow without water.

B.“Better cotton” grows faster than traditional cotton.

C.“Better cotton” is more environmentally friendly.

D.“Better cotton” is more productive than traditional cotton.

3.In order to protect the environment, what have some clothing companies and designers been doing?

① Using new material.

② Helping students mend clothes.

③ Measuring their carbon footprint.

④ Designing clothes that can last longer.

A.①②③ B.①②④

C.①③④ D.②③④

4.What does the author advise us to do in order to help protect the environment?

A.To stop buying clothes.

B.To wear fewer clothes at home.

C.To ask clothing companies for help when our clothes are torn.

D.To buy clothes made by companies that care about their carbon footprint.

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Did you know that the position you choose to sleep in says something about what kind of person you are?

A study of 1,000British people has been done by Chris,a British professor and director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service in the UK.It looked at the six most common sleeping positions and which personalities tend to match them.Have a look.

1. Fetus (胎儿) position – This is the most common sleeping position. About 41 percent of the participants said they sleep in this position. These sleepers may appear to be strong but they are usually sensitive (敏感的) and shy. The more they curl (蜷缩) up, the more worried they are.

2. Log position (树干睡姿) – This is the second most common position. People who sleep like a log are usually stubborn.

3. Yearner position (向往型睡姿) – This position says that you are open-minded and eager (急切的) to face challenges.

4. Soldier position – These sleepers lie on their backs with their arms down and close to the body. They are usually reserved and quiet.

5. Freefall position – People who sleep in this position are outgoing (外向的) but feel a lack of control in their lives. This is the least comfortable position.

6. Starfish position – People who sleep like this are good listeners, helpful, and uncomfortable being the center of attention.

1.What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Sleeping position decides personality.

B. Sleeping position reflects personality.

C. What the six different sleeping positions are like.

D. Different people have different sleeping positions.

2.Which of the following pictures shows “soldier position”?

3.According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct?

A. Those sleeping in fetus position are always strong.

B. Those sleeping in log position changes their ideas easily.

C. Those sleeping in freefall position usually feel uncomfortable in their lives.

D. Those sleeping in starfish position may feel uneasy when focused on.

4.What does the underlined word “participants” in paragraph 3 most probably mean?

A. Fetus　　 　　　　　 B. British people

C. People surveyed　　 D. Sleepers

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Did you know that the position you choose to sleep in says something about what kind of person you are?

A study of 1,000British people has been done by Chris,a British professor and director of the Sleep Assessment and Advisory Service in the UK.It looked at the six most common sleeping positions and which personalities tend to match them.Have a look.

1. Fetus (胎儿) position – This is the most common sleeping position. About 41 percent of the participants said they sleep in this position. These sleepers may appear to be strong but they are usually sensitive (敏感的) and shy. The more they curl (蜷缩) up, the more worried they are.

2. Log position (树干睡姿) – This is the second most common position. People who sleep like a log are usually stubborn.

3. Yearner position (向往型睡姿) – This position says that you are open-minded and eager (急切的) to face challenges.

4. Soldier position – These sleepers lie on their backs with their arms down and close to the body. They are usually reserved and quiet.

5. Freefall position – People who sleep in this position are outgoing (外向的) but feel a lack of control in their lives. This is the least comfortable position.

6. Starfish position – People who sleep like this are good listeners, helpful, and uncomfortable being the center of attention.

1.What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Sleeping position decides personality.

B. Sleeping position reflects personality.

C. What the six different sleeping positions are like.

D. Different people have different sleeping positions.

2.Which of the following pictures shows “soldier position”?

A.             B.             C.               D.

3.According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct?

A. Those sleeping in fetus position are always strong.

B. Those sleeping in log position changes their ideas easily.

C. Those sleeping in freefall position usually feel uncomfortable in their lives.

D. Those sleeping in starfish position may feel uneasy when focused on.

4.What does the underlined word “participants” in paragraph 3 most probably mean?

A. Fetus                              B. British people     C. People surveyed   D. Sleepers

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