Question

Every day we go to school and listen to the teacher, and the teacher will ask us some questions. Sometimes, the classmates will ask for your opinions of the work of the class. When you are telling others in the class what you have found out about these topics, remember that they must be able to hear what you are saying. You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat with friends—you are in a slightly unnatural situation where a large group of people will remain silent, waiting to hear what you have to say. You must speak so that they can hear you—loudly enough and clearly enough but without trying to shout or appearing to force yourself.

Remember, too, that it is the same if you are called to an interview whether it is with a professor of your school or a government official who might meet you. The person you are seeing will try to put you at your ease (not worried) but the situation is somewhat different from that of an ordinary conversation. You must take special care that you can be heard.

1. When you speak to the class, you should speak ________.

A．as slowly as possible	B．in a low voice
C．loudly	D．forcefully

2.The situation in the class is _________that in your house.

A．not very different from	B．sometimes the same as
C．sometimes not the same as	D．not the same as

3.If you are having a conversation with an official, the most important thing for you is____.

A．to show your ability	B．to be very gentle
C．to make sure that you can be heard	D．to put the official at ease

4.The main idea of this passage is _______.

A．that we should talk in different ways in different situations

B．that we must speak loudly

C．that we must keep silent at any time

D．that we must talk with the class

Answer

1.C

2.D

3.C

4.A

【解析】文章告诉我们在不同的情景之下我们应该使用不同的方法来谈话。

1.细节题。根据第1段倒数2,3行You must speak so that they can hear you—loudly enough and clearly enough。

2.细节题。根据第1段4,5行You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat with friends—you are in a slightly unnatural situation where a large group of people will remain silent。

3.细节题，根据第2段最后一行You must take special care that you can be heard.

4.主旨大意题。通读全文可知文章是告诉我们在不同的情景之下我们应该使用不同的方法来谈话。