Have you ever had the experience of talking to someone and you think they are lying? Well, you are not alone. We’ve all had that feeling. But did you know that there are several things you can look for to see if you are being lied to?
Sometimes you can tell if a person is lying by observing what they do with their body. When people are lying they tend not to move their arms, hands or legs very far from their body. They don’t want to take up very much space because they don t want to be noticed. Sometimes a person who is lying will not look you in the eyes. Other times people who lie try to look at you in a strong way because they want to convince you they are telling the trugh.
Liars also use deflection. For example, if you ask a liar the question “Did you steal Fatima’s bag?” they may answer with something like “Fatima is my friend. Why would I do that?” In this situation the person is telling the truth, but they are also not answering the question. They are trying to deflect your attention. Liars may also give too many details. They may try to over-explain things. They do this because they want to convince you of what they are saying.
Often when a person is lying, they do not want to continue talking about their lie. If you think someone is lying, quickly change the subject. If the person is lying, they will spear more comfortable because they are not talking about their lie any longer. A little later, change the subject back to what you were talking about before. If the person seems uncomfortable again, they may be lying.
It’s very hard for a liar to avoid filling silence created by you. He or she wants you to believe the lies being woven; silence gives no feedback on whether or not you’ve bought the story. If you’re a good listener, you’ll already be avoiding interruptions, which in itself is a great technique to let the story unfold.
Just because a person is showing these behaviors, it does not mean they are lying. They might be shy or nervous. But, if you think someone is lying, you might want to use some of these techniques. Hopefully, you won’t need to very often.
1.According to the passage, a person could be lying he or she ________.
A. offers more information than necessary
B. appears to be shy or nervous
C. the subject of the conversation
D. speaks very fast and vaguely
2.Which of the following can be learned from the passage?
A. Liars always try to avoid direct eye contact when they tell lies.
B. We can make people lie by changing the subject in a conversation.
C. Liars are often expansive in hand and arm movements while talking.
D. We make liars uncomfortable by giving no feedback in a conversation.
3.The passage mainly talks about ________.
A. who deceives us B. why people tell lies
C. how to detect lies D. what to do with liars
In many ways, Alma Deutscher is like other 11-year-olds. She loves to climb trees, dance, read, and draw. But Alma, who lives in Dorking, England, can claim one very special achievement. She has composed a full opera and brought it to the stage. Her opera, a retelling of Cinderella (灰姑娘), premiered (首次演出) in December 2016, in Vienna, Austria.
“I’ve loved Cinderella since I was 3,” Alma said. But she felt the story needed an improvement. “I didn’t like the thing about the shoe,” she says. “Why should the prince find her because of her feet?”
In Alma’s version (版本), Cinderella is a composer. She creates a melody (旋律) that she sings to the prince before fleeing the ball. “He remembers the beginning but not how it went on,” Alma says. The prince realizes that only Cinderella would know how the melody continues. He uses that knowledge to find her.
Alma began writing the opera when she was 8. It premiered to a sold-out crowd on December 29, 2016, and got a standing ovation (起立鼓掌). Alma played the piano and violin and performed in the show. “It was something that was completely inside my head, in my imagination, and then it came to life,” Alma says.
Alma says she is certain that music will remain a major part of her life. “I have lots of things that I want to compose,” she says. “The first one is a piano concerto (协奏曲). Then I’m writing a novel, and I want to write a movie based on it, and the music for that.”
She also has advice for kids who want to achieve their big dreams. “It’s a lot of work to reach a high level,” Alma says. “But if you love what you are doing, it doesn’t feel like hard work. Don’t let anyone stop you from doing it.”
1.What does the author mostly want to tell us in Paragraph 1?
A. Alma Deutscher lives in Vienna Austria.
B. Alma Deutscher is a cute girl.
C. Alma Deutscher is always ready to help others.
D. Alma Deutscher has a special music talent.
2.What can we learn from Alma’s version of Cinderella?
A. The prince finds Cinderella because of her shoes.
B. The prince finds Cinderella because of a melody.
C. The prince sings a melody to Cinderella before her fleeing the ball.
D. The prince knows how the melody continues.
3.How is the performance of Alma’s Opera Cinderella?
A. It lives up to audience’s expectation.
B. It sets a good example for other kids.
C. It turns out to be a great success.
D. It is something in Alma’s imagination.
4.What can we learn from Alma’s advice to other kids?
A. Necessity is the mother of invention. B. Knowledge is power.
C. Nothing is difficult to a willing heart. D. A bold heart is half the battle.
In the coming weekends，we are going to hold some meaningful events. You are welcome to come and join us. The details are as follows.
Flat Out Catfishing Date: Saturday，November 1st Location: Richmond This educational workshop is designed only for adults who are interested in learning about fishing. Participants are required to have a current fishing license. Lunch and tools will be provided. Workshop fee is $35.Please register(注册)by October 20h.For more information，contact Chris Dunnavant at 804-367-6778 or click the link chris@dgif.virg.gov.
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Women in the Outdoor Event Date: Sunday，November 2nd Location: Bastian If you are interested in learning new outdoor skills，meeting others with similar interests and spending time with friends and family，then this event is for you！Some of the 2-hour classes offered include: Outdoor Cooking，Outdoor Photography，and Stream Fishing. This workshop is designed for females 14 years of age and older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied(陪伴)by a registered adult. For more information，contact Amy Hancock at 276-682-3777 or click amy@blandvanwft.com. |
Mother Daughter Outdoors Date: Saturday，November 8th Location: Appomattox This educational workshop is designed for women. It provides an excellent opportunity for anyone 9 years of age and above to learn outdoor skills usually associated with hunting and fishing. Meals and lodging(住宿)are included in the workshop fee. Register early to book your space！For more information，contact Jimmy Mootz at 804-367-0656 or click the link jimmy@dgif.virg.gov. |
JAMES Event Date: Sunday, November 9th Location: Luray This event is hosted for girls 7-17 years of age. Adults are encouraged to attend with their children. Sessions will be offered in shotgun, air rifle, small bore rifle, and archery. Non-shooting sessions will also be offered. Lunch will be provided. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Art Kasson at 540-622-6103 or click the link art@ yahoo. com. |
1.What is special about the event Flat Out Catfishing?
A.It teaches fishing skills. B.Its cost is low and lunch is free.
C.It is designed only for grown-ups. D.It needs registering ahead of time.
2.What can we learn from the passage?
A.Awards for fishing are needed in Flat Out Catfishing.
B.Participants of JAMES Event must be good at shooting.
C.A.15-year-old girl can't join in Women in the Outdoor Event alone.
D.Meals and lodging are free of charge in Mother Daughter Outdoors.
3.The passage is most probably taken from
A.a website B.a magazine C.a guide book D.a newspaper
假如你是一名大学一年级新生叫李华，对近年来大学毕业生就业情况颇有已见，请根据下面提供的信息向报社写信谈谈你的看法，其中包括以下要点：
1. 学生心态向往城市，不愿下乡；
2. 就业现状城市人才过剩，农村渴求人才；
3. 就业前景农村天地广阔，可施展才华。
参考词汇：大学一年级新生 freshman n. 就业 occupation n.
注意：1. 信的开头和结尾已经给出；
2. 必须包括以上要点，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 词数100左右，不包括开头、结尾。
Dear editor,
I am writing to you to talk about college graduates’ occupations.
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Yours,
Li Hua
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文，文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏词符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1、每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2、只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Yesterday, I went to the largest bookstore where is near our school to buy a reference book. It was Saturday, so there was many people. Under the help of the shop assistants, I quickly got the book I needed. I was about to leave while I found someone trying to steal a man’s money. Although I was nervous, but I tried to think of a way to help. Suddenly, a good idea occurred to me. I stepped in the man’s foot on purposes. As expected, the man’s scream gives the thief a fright, who quickly walked out of the shop. After hear my explanation, the man smiled and showed great gratitude to him.
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Many teachers believe that the responsibilities for learning lie with the student.1. a long reading assignment is given, instructors expect students to be familiar with 2. (inform) in the reading even if they do not discuss it in class or take an examination. The ideal student is considered to be one who is motivated to learn for the sake of learning, not the one interested only in getting high grades. Sometimes homework is returned 3. brief written comments but without a grade. Even if a grade is not given, the student is 4.(responsibility) for learning the material assigned. When research is assigned, the professor 5.(expect) the student to take it actively and to complete it with minimum guidance. It is the student's responsibility to find books, magazines, and articles in the library. Professors do not have the time to explain 6. a university library works; they expect students, 7.(special) graduate students, to be able to exhaust the reference origins in the library. Professors will help students who need it, but prefer that their students should not be too dependent on them. In the United States, professors have many other duties 8. teaching, such as administrative or research work. Therefore, the time 9. a professor can spend with a student outside of class is limited. If a student has problems with classroom work, the student should either approach a professor during office hours or make an10.(appoint).
