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【题目】Why Should We Learn Body Language

In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills. Few of us, however, pay enough attention to body language. So body language is not important, is it?

The answer is, “Yes!” As the old saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” Sometimes, we can communicate things even without a single word. For example, shrug our shoulders (耸肩), and, without a word, we’ve just said, “I don’t know.”

Body language can help us stress what we are saying. It can help us express our true, inner feelings. Moreover, body language can help us find out if someone is lying. Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact (接触). They may turn away or raise their shoulders because they are uncomfortable with the conversation.

In job interviews, the interviewers can sometimes judge the interviewee before he or she speaks. Body language is important in our personal lives, too. It can show if you really care about your friends. Leaning forward into the conversation, for example, means you are interested in what is being said. Listening without making eye contact means you are not paying attention but are waiting for your turn to speak.

Scientists have been studying body language for a long time. They say more than 70 percent of our messages are delivered (递送)through body language. Sometimes, body language is more accurate (精准的) than the words we use.

So it is very important for us to learn body language. By understanding body language, we are less likely to be misunderstood. We will find it easier to get a job. We will also have lasting friendships.

【1】According to the first paragraph, in English classes, people do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A.studying grammarB.learning new words

C.improving listening skillsD.practicing using body language

【2】According to the passage, in which of the following pictures is the woman saying, “I don’t know.”?

A.B.C.D.

【3】According to the passage, people who are lying may ________.

A.learn forwardB.make eye contact

C.raise their shoulders D. shrug their shoulders

【4】According to the author, body language can help us ________.

① get a job ② lie without anyone knowing

③ prevent misunderstandings ④ improve our English reading skills

A.①③B.②④C.①④D.②③

【5】By writing this passage, the writer mainly wanted to ________.

A.teach readers to understand body language

B.tell readers it is important to learn body language

C.show readers how to find out if someone is lying

D.help readers improve their English reading and listening skills

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】C

【3】C

【4】A

【5】B

【解析】

这篇文章主要讲了肢体语言的重要性。

【1】细节理解题。根据第一句话“In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills.”可知，英语课上我们会学语法、新单词以及阅读和听力技巧。不包含肢体语言。故选D。

【2】细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句话“For example, shrug our shoulders (耸肩), and, without a word, we’ve just said, “I don’t know.””可知，耸肩、不说话就意味着“我不知道”。故选C。

【3】细节理解题。根据第三段“Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact (接触). They may turn away or raise their shoulders because they are uncomfortable with the conversation.”可知，躺着的人为了便于交流会翻转或者抬高肩膀。故选C。

【4】细节理解题。根据最后一段“By understanding body language, we are less likely to be misunderstood. We will find it easier to get a job. We will also have lasting friendships.”可知，肢体语言可以避免被误解、找工作容易以及友谊长久。故选A。

【5】大意概括题。这篇文章主要讲了肢体语言的重要性。那么学习肢体语言也是非常重要的。故选B。