8B Unit 2 主题阅读
一、完形填空
____1______ is common in our life. When it’s difficult to speak out, we can show a smile to ______2___. They will understand. That’s the magic of _____3_____ smile.
___4___ I went to the kindergarten, I could not understand how helpful a smile could be. It was my teacher Mrs Wang who, through her actions, taught me what a smile meant.
One day I was crying for some reason and other teachers just ___5_____ me there. But Mrs Wang came over and gave me a smile. At that moment, the sunlight through the windows was shining (照耀) on us. Her smile ___6____ me feel warm just like the sunshine. She gave me candy, and I ____7_____ crying. She said, “If the sweetest candy doesn’t have a strong package (包装), it will melt (融化) quickly. It’s the same for a ___8_____. You may be made of sweet candy, but you also need a hard shell － a strong heart to help you go ___9______.”
It was so meaningful and I will never forget it. A smile is like a bouquet (束) of sunshine, and it can shine _____10____ our hearts with magic. It makes us behave well and be optimistic (乐观的) every day. It’s amazing.
( ) 1. A. Laughing B. Crying C. Smiling
( ) 2. A. others B. another C. other
( ) 3. A. the B. a C. /
( ) 4. A. Before B. After C. When
( ) 5. A.left B. forgot C. put
( ) 6. A. let B. allow C. made
( ) 7. A.stopped B. continues C. began
( ) 8.A. person B. child C. kid
( ) 9. A.towards B. forward C.backward
( ) 10. A. in B. to C. into
二、阅读理解
A
DO you use hand gestures when you talk? Do you open your mouth and eyes wide when you are surprised? These are all examples of body language. How important can it be? Follow Teens and have a look.
Body language does not use words. It uses the movement or position of your body to show certain meanings.
According to American scientist Edward T. Hall, in a conversation between two people, 65 percent of communication is body language. In some cases you even express yourself without words. For example, your friend asks you to join him on a picnic; you give him an “A-OK” gesture to say: “Yes, sounds great!” Sometimes, your words say one thing, but your body language says another. You may do things unconsciously (无意识地) like touching your face while telling a lie.
In different cultures, the same body language means different things. In the US, making eye contact (眼神交流) with someone means you are interested in what the person is saying. While in some Asian countries, it is rude to look into a person’s eyes during a conversation.
Sometimes, different body language expresses the same meaning. Take “hello” for example. French people kiss cheeks (脸颊) to say hello. Japanese people bow (鞠躬). Maoris (毛利人) in New Zealand, however, touch noses in greeting.
What are you trying to say?
Body language is important for teenagers. Understanding this language helps you to communicate better with others.
( ) 11. What does body language use to show meanings?
A. words B. sentence C. letter D. movement or position
( )12. What does an American mean if he makes eye contact with someone?
A. He is bored with the person. C. He is angry with the person.
B. He is interested in the person. D. He doesn't want to say anything.
( )13. How many ways saying “hello” are mentioned in this passage?
A. two B. three C. four D. five
( )14. Whom might this passage be written for?
A. old people B. the disabled C. adults D. teenagers
( )15. Which of the following is true?
A.The same body language always means the same thing.
B. Different body languages can express the same meaning.
C. Asian people like making eye contact.
D. Japanese people kiss to say hello.
B
Body language does not use words. It is communication with the movement or position of your body. The way you stand, a hand gesture, a big smile. In order to understand body language better, you should know the following rules.
Do’s:
Eye contact: Look into a person’s eyes during a conversation. It makes your opinion more believable (相信的). Most people like to have eye contact with their listeners.
Smile: Smile when you talk to somebody. It is not only polite (礼貌的) but also makes you feel relaxed.
Stand up straight and tall:It shows your respect to others. It also makes you more confident.
Don’ts:
Don’t cross your arms. This means you are upset and uncomfortable. Keep your arms open and you will feel more relaxed.
Don’t slouch in your chair. It shows that you are not interested in what others say. Sit up straight and lean (倾斜) a little forward to look more interested.
Don’t touch your face in a conversation.
It shows that you are not confident of your words. You’d better put your hands along the sides of your body.
( )16.Which is not body language?
A. smile B. words C. hand gesture D. the way of standing
( )17.When should you make eye contact?
A. during a talk B. in an exam C. in a basketball game D. at any time
( )18.Standing up straight and tall means you are ___________.
A. respectful B. unconfident C. careful D. polite
( )19.What shouldn’t you do if you want to show your confidence?
A. cross your arms C.touch your face in a talk
B. slouch in your chair D.stand up tall
( )20.What does the underlined word probably mean?
A. 端坐 B.立正 C.平躺 D.无精打采地坐
C
BODY language is the quiet, secret and most powerful language of all! It is said that our body movements communicate about 50 per cent of what we really mean while words themselves only express 7 per cent. So, while your mouth is closed, just what is your body saying...
Arms. How you hold your arms shows how open and receptive you are to people you meet. If you keep your arms to the sides of your body or behind your back, this suggests you are not afraid of taking on whatever comes your way. Outgoing people generally use their arms with big movements, while quieter people keep them close to their bodies. If someone upsets you, just cross your arms to show you're unhappy!
Head. When you want to appear confident, keep your head level. If you are monitor in class, you can also take on this position when you want your words to be taken seriously. However, to be friendly in listening or speaking, you must move your head a little to one side.
Legs. Your legs tend to move around a lot more than normal when you are nervous or telling lies. If you are at interviews, try to keep them still!
Posture (姿势). A good posture makes you feel better about yourself. If you are feeling down, you normally don't sit straight, with your shoulders inwards. This makes breathing more difficult, which in turn can make you feel nervous or uncomfortable.
Mouth. When you are thinking, you often purse your lips (噘起嘴). You might also use this position to hold back an angry comment you don't wish to show. However, it will probably still be noticed, and people will know you're not pleased.
( )21.How many kinds of body language are mentioned in this passage?
A.three B. four C. five D. six
( )22.When may you cross your arms?
A.when somesone helps you C. when someone upsets you
B.when someone hits you D. when someone pleases you
( )23. You should hold your head level if you_______________.
A.want others take your words serious C. want to be friendly in listening
B.want to be polite D.want to make fun of others
( )24.What does the underlined word mean?
A. arm B. head C. posture D. mouth
( )25.Which statement is not true?
A.Your legs tend to move around more when you are nervous
B. A good posture may be of help.
C. You may keep your shoulders inwards is you feel down.
D.A good posture may can make you feel uncomfortable.
三、语法填空
Talk with your body, not your words
People use body language almost every day. What is body language? How does it work? Follow Teens and find out!
Want to speak with your body? Use body language! A “V” gesture (手势) shows _____26____(happy), victory or peace. Opening the mouth wide ___27____(show) surprise. This is body language.
When you speak with others, body language is important. Scientists say we do 65 percent of our ______28_________(communicate) (交流) with body language. For example, ____29____ you make faces, people think you are naughty or shy. Frowning (皱眉) shows you are angry. Sometimes, your words say one thing, but your body language says another. Like when you touch your face while ____30____ (tell) a lie.
In different cultures, the same body language may have different meanings. ____31______(Nod) your head in most countries means “Yes”. But in some parts of ____32______(Greek) and Turkey, it means “No”.
Different body language can also mean______33___ same thing. Take “hello” for example. The French like to kiss cheeks (脸颊) ____34_____(say) “hello”. But the Japanese bow (鞠躬). Maoris (毛利人) in New Zealand touch noses ______35_____ each other when they meet.
答案：
完形填空
1-5 CABAA 6-10 CAABC
阅读理解
11-15 DBBDB 16-20 BAACD 21-25 CCADD
语法填空
26. happiness 27. Shows 28. Communicating 29. When 30. Telling
31. Nodding 32. Greece 33. the 34. to say 35. with
