Question

【题目】 First impression is very important.【1】Either consciously or unconsciously, we make judgments about the characters and abilities of others based on first impressions. And here are some tips on how to make a good first impression.

Be confident in who you are. Whether it is a formal function or an informal get-together, the key is to be confident in yourself. Having confidence is a very attractive character. You don't need to be the smartest or the most physically appealing person to be confident about yourself.【2】

Be calm. When other people see how calm you are in any situation, they will look forward to depending on you.【3】When others see the ease with which you handle yourself, they will also let go off their anxieties regarding meeting someone new for the first time.

Be yourself. Don't pretend to be someone you're not.【4】Be honest. If somebody finds out you have been presenting yourself falsely, they can feel hurt and it might be hard for them to forgive you.

Develop approachable and friendly body language.【5】If you are planning to approach the other person first, walk over confidently and introduce yourself with a firm handshake. The gesture of taking the first step will assure(使确信)the person that you are interested in them and the smiling face will signal your friendly nature.

A.A smile goes a long way, so be kind and smile.

B.Your calmness will assure them of your abilities.

C.You never get a second chance to make a first impression.

D.Never lie to anybody about what you think and care about.

E.Don't shake hands with persons who find body contact uncomfortable.

F.Just be cautious not to be overconfident or abrupt, which can turn people off.

G.The belief that you're good enough makes you appear more attractive to the people around you.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】G

【3】B

【4】D

【5】A

【解析】

本文是说明文。第一印象非常重要，如何给人留下良好的第一印象，文中给了几条建议。

【1】

上句提到第一印象非常重要，下文应该解释为什么重要，C项：你永远不会有第二次机会给人留下第一印象，客观说明了其重要性。故选C。

【2】

本段建议我们要有自信，上句你不需要成为最聪明的人或者是外表最吸引人的人，就可以对自己充满自信。G项：相信自己足够优秀会让你对周围的人更有吸引力。符合本段内容，说明了自信对第一印象的重要性，故选G。

【3】

本段建议我们保持冷静。冷静能让别人释放焦虑，依靠你。B项：你的冷静将向他们保证你的能力，是冷静给你带来的另一个好处。选项中的calmness和标题中的calm是同根词，故选B。

【4】

本段建议做你自己。上下句提到要诚实，别假装。D项：不要在你的想法和关心的事情上对任何人撒谎。与上下句意思一致，符合本段内容。故选D。

【5】

本段建议培养平易近人和友好的肢体语言。A项：微笑大有帮助，所以友善微笑。是友好肢体语言的具体表现，且与下文的smiling face呼应，故选A。