Question

【题目】 Being able to communicate effectively with others is an essential skill for people of all ages. 【1】 People who want to develop those skills can learn how to do this from self-help books, workshops, and from the advice of other people.

【2】 Active listening involves a person listening carefully and attentively to the person speaking, restating what the other person has said — or what comes across — in a brief and nonjudgmental manner. 【3】 Becoming effective at active listening is one way to increase trust and understanding in a relationship, whether it is a personal or professional one.

Another tip to developing and improving interpersonal communication skills is to use feedback for different types of communication. Before giving speeches and presentations, it is always well advised to practice them before an audience and to ask for feedback before giving the real speech or presentation. 【4】

It also is essential in developing communication skills to use appropriate body language and eye contact. 【5】 For example, using direct eye contact and body language that indicates openness, such as uncrossed arms, can help to get across that a person is ready and willing to listen and to speak openly.

A.It is essential to learn how to communicate politely.

B.These nonverbal signals can convey the true feelings.

C.Most people can benefit from improving their communication skills.

D.Being active listening doesn’t mean people have to employ it continuously.

E.This kind of listening focuses more on understanding than on giving advice.

F.By doing so, we can ensure the messages are easily understood and come across as intended.

G.One of the best tips for developing communication skills is to learn and practice effective listening.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】G

【3】E

【4】F

【5】B

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。对所有年龄段的人来说，能够有效地与他人沟通是一项必不可少的技能。文章就如何进行有效的沟通提出了几条建议。

【1】

上一句提到“对所有年龄段的人来说，能够有效地与他人沟通是一项必不可少的技能。”承接上文，C选项“大多数人都能从提高他们的沟通技巧中获益。”切题，也能够引出下文的沟通技巧；且该选项中的“communication skills”对应下文中的“those skills”。故选C项。

【2】

由下文内容，尤其是后文中的“Active listening”可知，此段与“倾听”紧密相关，可知，G项“培养沟通技巧的最好方法之一就是学习和练习有效的倾听。”切题。 且该选项中的“One of the best tips”与下一段段首的“Another tip”相呼应。故选G项。

【3】

根据上文可知，积极地倾听要仔细认真的倾听讲话人说话，简单的重述。要求我们要理解说话人的想法，而不是根据说话内容给出建议。E选项“这种倾听更注重理解而不是给出建议。”切题。该小题容易选错D选项“积极倾听并不意味着人们必须不断地使用它。”这一段要求我们要学会积极倾听的方法，与进行积极倾听的频率无关，可以推断D项语义不通顺。故选E项。

【4】

根据前文内容可知，此段介绍的沟通技巧是“对不同类型的沟通使用反馈。” F选项“通过这样做，我们可以确保信息很容易被理解和传达。”切题，对在沟通中进行反馈的好处进行了说明。故选F项。

【5】

根据前文内容可知，使用适当的肢体语言和眼神交流对培养交流技巧也是至关重要的。B选项“这些非语言信号可以传达真实的感觉。”切题，为下文介绍非语言信号作铺垫。且该选项中的“These nonverbal signals”对应前后文内容。故选B项。

七选五的解题技巧之一是根据上下文词汇来锁定线索。即：要关注空白前后的名词和动词，然后在选项中查找它们的近义词、反义词、同义词、同类词等。其次是一些专有名词，比如说数词、代词、时间、年代、地点/名称等。在本文中，第1小题中的“communication skills”，第2小题中的“One of the best tips”，第5小题中的“These nonverbal signals”均与上下文有相呼应的词语。