You may feel comfortable with some people. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half a life. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves.
How is it done?1.If you follow the skills, you’ll make friends with people quickly.
First of all, good talkers ask questions.2.One well-known businesswoman says, “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It’s a common question, but it will get things going.” From there you can move on to some other questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.
3.This point seems clear, but it isn’t. Your question should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.
Real listening at least means some things.4.If someone sticks to one topic, it means he’s really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones (语气) of voice. If the voice sounds boring, then, it’s time for you to change the subject.
Finally, good talkers know well when to say good-bye. Remember to give him a handshake and say, “ I’ve really enjoyed meeting you.”5.Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they’ve known you half their life.
A．Almost anyone will answer a question. |
B．Here are several skills that good talkers have. |
C．If you want to see that person again, don’t keep it a secret. |
D．First, it means not to change the subject of the conversation. |
E. Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers.
Yesterday the police were joined by more than 20 volunteers in the continuing search for the two missing teenagers, Vicky Gray and Tom Hunter, and their guide, Gavin Jones. The police said that they had disappeared during an adventure tour of Cape York Peninsula.
This was the second day of the search and the police were now very worried about the safety of the three missing people.
The police said that the search had covered a wide area, but the rain forest was thick and their work was made harder by the recent rain. Later on Chief Inspector (警官) Roger Fleet said, “The travellers had a radio with them. If they had been in trouble, they would have called us.”
The three travellers left Cooktown very early on Saturday morning in a Toyota car. They took a small dirt road that runs down to the Daintree River, a dangerous river full of crocodiles (鳄鱼). Chief Inspector Roger Fleet said the tourists wouldn’t have got into trouble if they had stayed on the main road.
A photo of Vicky and Tom was found by a policeman under the “Be Careful about crocodiles” sign near the river. Why was the photo left behind? This is just one of the unanswered questions. Other questions are: Why was the photo left behind? Why was the Toyota parked and locked at the edge of the rain forest? The police said that the travellers had left a map of the area behind. Why? Why had someone drawn a cross on the point where the car is? Is this a sign? What does it mean? If anyone can give information or has seen these three young people, contact the local police in Cooktown.
1.This article is probably taken from ___________
A. a newspaper B. a magazine C. a storybook
2.Which word best describes the search of the three missing people?
A. Helpless B. Hard C. Successful
3.Which of the following things wasn’t found by the police?
A. A touring map. B. A photo of the travellers. C. The travellers’ radio.
4.All the following are unanswered questions except_____________.
A. why they left a photo behind
B. why they came to this area
C. why their Toyota was parked in the place
5.The article asks people to _____________.
A. join the police in searching for the missing people
B. tell the police about the travellers’ ages and their appearance
C. provide information about the missing people
We are often asked to make a speech in life. Most of us are afraid of it and don’t do a good job. Here are some simple steps to make your speech a successful one.
First of all, find out everything you can about your subject and at the same time find out as much as you can about your audience. Who are they? What do they know about your subject? Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech. Then try to arrange your material so that your speech is clear and easy to follow. Use as many examples as possible. Never forget your audience. Don’t talk over their heads or talk down to them.
When you are giving your speech, speak slowly and clearly, look at your audience and pause for a few seconds from time to time to give your audience chances to think over what you’ve said.
Just remember: be prepared, know your subject and your audience say what you have to say and be yourself so that your ideas will bring you and your audience together.
1.“Put yourself in their shoes as you prepare your speech.” means that while preparing your speech, you must __________.
A. put your shoes away and put on theirs
B. try on their shoes to see if they fit you
C. try to think in the way as they do
2.When he is giving his speech, the speaker should ________________.
A. let his eyes rest on the subject
B. follow the audience step by step
C. face the audience in a natural way
3.During the course of a speech, it is not right for a speaker to ____________.
A. think nothing of the audience B. speak in a clear voice C. take a short stop at times
4.What does the underlined word “pause” mean in the passage?
A. listen B. stop C. choose
5.Which title best gives the main idea of the passage?
A. How to Remember the Audience
B. How to Pick out the Topic for a Speech
C. How to Improve Your Speech
Teenagers can’t afford to buy expensive gifts. So what do you do if you want to give gifts to the important people in your life? In fact, you don’t have to spend much money on holiday gifts. There are many cheap ways to do that. Here are some make-it-yourself gift ideas to try:
To your mom and dad:
You can clean the room, sing a song or write a letter to your mom and dad. You could also draw a picture if you like.
To your teacher:
Sometimes students put their pocket money together and buy a teacher a holiday gift. Some kids would like to give their own gifts. You can send a nice card with the words of thanks inside. You might even write down the favorite things you’ve learned in the teacher’s class this year. It will make the teacher feel happy.
To the kids who need a friend:
The holidays are a good time to think about people who are lonely. Maybe there is someone in your class who doesn’t seem to have any friends. Try to do something for this person. It could be giving a Christmas card or just chatting with him or her. It’s a small thing, but it could mean a lot to him or her.
1.According to the passage, teenagers don’t have to __________ their parents as a gift.
A. sing a song to B. draw a picture for C. buy an expensive gift for
2.If you want to send your teacher a card, what will you write in it?
A. Ways to improve your grades.
B. The names of the students you don’t like.
C. Something you’ve learned in the teacher’s class.
3.Which of the following is Not True?
A. You should spend much money buying gifts for your teacher.
B. Chatting with a classmate who has few friends is also a good holiday gift.
C. A small gift during holidays may mean a lot to someone who feels lonely.
4.You might see this passage in a ______.
A. Notice B. science book C. school newspaper
5.What’s the best title for the passage?
A. Making Friends by Giving Gifts
B. Making Holiday Gifts by Yourself
C. How to Save Money during Holidays
1.他爷爷养了许多头猪，猪的数量有100 多。
His grandfather keeps ______ ______ ______pigs. ______ ______ ______ the pigs is more than one hundred.
2.如果明天不下雨，我们就去野餐。
If it ______ ______ tomorrow, we ______ ______ for a picnic.
3.我不喜欢唱歌也不喜欢跳舞。
I don’t like ______ ______ ______.
4.在中国，过生日的时候吃蛋糕变得流行起来。
In China, it is ______ ______ ______ ______ a cake on a person’s birthday.
5.鸽子是和平的象征。
The pigeon is ______ ______ ______ peace.
Would you like ____ ice-cream? It’s tasty.
A. any B. every C. some D. no
