Listening looks easy, yet hard to master. Don’t worry. Here we’ve collected four books to help you to be a good listener.
The Good Listener by James E. Sullivan
The book points out how our poor listening hurts others and how much we can heal（使……好受些）a person just by listening and understanding his/her feelings. It also gives suggestions on how we can improve our listening and how we can share so others will understand us better.
Just Listen by Mark Goulston
This book is about listening and giving responses. Just Listen is a good how-to guide to becoming a better face-to-face communicator. It reveals（揭露）how to make a powerful first impression, how to respond positively and more. If you deal with difficult people around you, this is a must-read for you to not only understand them but also make them feel understood.
Power Listening by Bernard T. Ferrari
Poor listening can lead to poor business decisions. The book focuses on corporate（团体的）listening. It’s great for anyone who leads groups through decision and design. The author offers a step-by-step guide to turn readers into active listeners.
The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. Nichols
What is it that keeps so many of us from really listening? Nichols answers the question. The book is filled with real-world examples that show easy-to-learn techniques for becoming a better listener. The techniques enable us to break through misunderstandings and conflicts in our relationships.
1.Who gives helpful guides on listening and responding?
A.Mark Goulston B.James E. Sullivan
C.Bernard T. Ferrari D.Michael P. Nichols
2.Which book is useful to a general manager of a company?
A.Just Listen B.Power Listening
C.The Good Listener D.The lost Art of Listening
3.What do we know about the four books?
A.They are based on the author’s experience.
B.They are written in the same style.
C.They provide real-life stories.
D.They share the same theme.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1.How long did Westlife last?
A.19 years. B.14 years. C.12 years.
2.Which is Westlife’s first single?
A.Flying Without Wings.
B.If I Let You Go.
C.Swear It Again.
3.What do we know about Westlife?
A.It broke up in 2011.
B.It sold over 15 million records in all.
C.Its first three singles topped the lists in the U.K.
4.Which country did Westlife fail to break into?
A.The U.S. B.Ireland. C.The U.K.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.When did the woman come in this morning?
A.At 10:00. B.At 11:50. C.At 12:00.
2.What does the man care about most?
A.When the woman came in.
B.What will be discussed at the meeting.
C.Whether the woman can finish the task in time.
3.What did the woman do last night?
A.She attended a party.
B.She worked on the task.
C.She met a customer.
4.What does the man ask the woman to do at 2:15 p.m.?
A.Wait for him in her office.
B.Prepare for a meeting.
C.Hand in an ad.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What relation is the man to the woman?
A.Her classmate. B.Her housemate. C.Her son.
2.What does the woman say about living in a shared house?
A.Comfortable. B.Inconvenient. C.Cheap.
3.Why does the man want to move out of the university room?
A.He wants larger space.
B.He can’t cook meals there.
C.He prefers to live with friends.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.What does the woman think of the man’s suggestion?
A.Boring. B.Impractical. C.Exciting.
2.What is the weather like now?
A.Windy. B.Rainy. C.Sunny.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1.How will the woman go to Camden Town?
A.On foot. B.By bus. C.By underground.
2.When will the speakers meet tomorrow?
A.At 8:30. B.At 9:30. C.At 10:30.
