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Section Ⅰ　“Reading”的课文习读环节
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)理清文脉结构
(二)把握主旨大意
1．What's the main idea of the text？(　 )
A．How to make your communication more effective.
B．The process of communication.
C．How to use your body language.
D．The effect of communication.
2．What type of text is this passage？(　 )
A．A news report.
B．An announcement.
C．A notice.
D．A lecture transcript (演讲稿)．
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
(一)阅读理解
1．How does the author lead in the topic？(　 )
A．By giving several examples.
B．By listing a lot of numbers.
C．By clarifying a situation.
D．By explaining some topics.
2．Why does the author mention “the sender” and “the receiver” in paragraph 2？(　 )
A．To clarify a concept.
B．To present a fact.
C．To explain a feeling.
D．To make a comparison.
3．What can we learn from paragraph 4？(　 )
A．Only your body language is important.
B．The other person's body language should be ignored.
C．Both your and the other person's body languages matter a lot.
D．Body language is entirely useless during the communication.
4．What does “putting yourself in their shoes” in paragraph 5 mean？(　 )
A．You should try the other person's shoes to see whether they are fit for you.
B．You can make some issues easy to deal with by trying others' shoes.
C．You may be confused about why others feel the way they do.
D．You should understand the other person's emotions from their point of view.
(二)阅读表达
1．How can you seek to understand the other person's emotions
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2．What's the significance of effective communication
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3．What other suggestions can you give on how to become an effective communicator (The answers may vary.)
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|阅|读|技|能|提|升|
本文的语篇类型为讲座文稿，文章脉络清晰，逻辑严谨。全文为“总—分—总”结构，各段落之间衔接紧密，过渡自然，且作者多次利用词汇复现和连接词等手段将段与段之间进行有机结合。对于“总—分—总”结构的文章，在阅读时应首先通过“总”述部分快速得知文章主旨大意，然后再重点阅读“分”述部分的内容，阅读时应注意各层级之间的关系。常见的关系有并列、对比和递进，如本篇课文分层叙述时采用了并列关系。抓住各层级之间的关系有助于厘清文章脉络，明确文章中心思想，从而提高解题速度。
(一)赏用词之妙　
1．When spoken by a stranger, they can function as a means of attracting your attention.
赏析：本句中的function为名词用作动词，在此意为“起作用”，短语function as意为“起……作用”。
2．Communication is the process of exchanging information between a sender and a receiver.
赏析：本句中的sender 与receiver为两个“动词＋－er”构成的派生词，在意思上表示对比。这种意思表对比、构词形式相同的词语增强了语言的韵律感和美感。
3．Effective communication will enable you to settle differences and disagreements appropriately and improve your interactions with others.
赏析：本句中的动词enable、 settle以及improve运用灵活、准确，高效地传达了文意。
[提能训练]　(运用恰当的动词完成下列句子)
①She slipped out of bed and ______________ the window.
她溜下床，踮起脚尖向窗户走去。
②On weekdays, one third of the room ____________________ workspace.
在工作日，这个房间的1/3用作办公区域。
(二)赏句式之高　
1．Much of what we communicate is dependent not only on the words we use, but also on how we use them.
赏析：本句中使用not only ...but also ...连接两个并列的介词短语，意为“不但……而且……”。它是英语中一个常见的关联词组，用于连接表示并列关系的成分，着重强调后者，其中also有时可以省略。
2．A smile shows you are attentive to the issues being discussed，while looking away with your arms folded can indicate disinterest and create distrust or friction.
赏析：本句中使用了宾语从句、非谓语动词、时间状语从句的省略式以及with复合结构。这种高级表达显得句式错落有致、简繁结合，提供了充分的信息来支撑作者的论点。
3．While being knowledgeable about body language is vital, the value of empathy should not be understated.
赏析：本句中被动语态的恰当运用突出了主题(主语)，使前后文在衔接上更顺畅。
[提能训练]
(1)选用上述句式完成下列句子
①The Americans and the British ____________ the same language ____________________ a large number of social customs.美国人和英国人不但说相同的语言，而且有很多相同的社会风俗习惯。
②As for ____________________， can we make it at 4：00 this Friday afternoon in our classroom If it's not convenient for you, please let me know ______________________ in advance.
至于何时何地见面，我们可以定在本周五下午4点在我们教室吗？如果你不方便，请提前告诉我什么时间适合你。
(2)试用被动语态完成下面语段：
I live in a very old town which ①__________________________ (被……环绕) beautiful woods.It is a famous beauty spot.On Sundays, hundreds of people from the city come to visit our town and to walk through the woods.Visitors ②__________________________ (已经被要求保持树林干净、整洁)．
　
(三)赏衔接之顺　
Furthermore, you will need to determine the appropriate style to use and how complex your choice of words should be.
赏析：本句中的furthermore表示递进关系，在表达效果上起到了推进的作用，使文章更有感染力。此类可以让文章增色、增强表达效果的递进用语还有：besides/moreover(此外；而且)、 additionally (另外)、 apart from/as well as (此外；除……之外)、 in addition (而且)、 more importantly (更重要的是)、 equally important (同样重要的是)、 last but not least (最后但同样重要的是)、 worse still/what's worse (更糟糕的是)、 to make matters worse (使情况更糟糕的是)等。
[提能训练]　(试翻译下面的句子)
The car broke down when I was driving home from work, and what was worse, it was pouring with rain.
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在人际交往中，除了语言沟通外，身体语言也扮演着非常重要的角色。身体语言可以表达出我们的情感、个性和意图，具有重要的交流功能和作用。在课堂教学中，教师可以通过观察学生的肢体语言更好地了解学生，调控课堂秩序，并利用这些信息来优化教学方法和课堂管理策略。
HOW DO I KNOW MY STUDENTS
As an educator, people often ask me how I know what is going on in the minds of my students.Many students are quite shy and don't speak all that much.At the same time, in a classroom of more than forty students, it is hard to have many one－on－one conversations with each person.So, how can I really know what makes each student tick
My answer？I look at their body language.
It is easy to recognise when students are interested in a lesson.Most tend to look up and make eye contact.When I make a joke, they smile.When I talk about something difficult, they look confused.I know when students are really interested, however, because they lean forward and look at me.People have a tendency to lean towards whatever they are interested in.So if a student has his head lowered to look at his watch, it implies he is bored and just counting the minutes for the class to end.If two friends are leaning their heads together, they are probably writing notes to each other.Of course, not everyone who looks up is paying attention in class.Some students look up, but there is an absence of eye contact.Their eyes barely move, and they always have the same distant expression on their faces.It is as though they are asleep with their eyes open.
Some students are amused by something else.They spend all their time looking anywhere but at me.Then again, some students' favourite activity is daydreaming.With their chins on their hands, they occupy themselves by staring out of the window or up at the ceiling.They are certainly interested in something, but who knows what.The main thing is reminding distracted students that they need to pay attention in class.
While it is easy to perceive when students are interested, bored, or distracted, it is sometimes much harder to distinguish when students are troubled. Students who are angry, afraid, or experiencing anxiety may have their arms crossed in front of their chests and their legs closed or
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crossed，like they are guarding their bodies. Students who are sad or worried will nearly always wear a frown.They may also hide their faces in their hands like they are embarrassed or ashamed.Some students act this way merely because they are afraid of being called on by the teacher.However, if a student does not bother to brush her hair and her eyes are red from weeping, then I can infer that there are deeper issues at work.It could be that she is having serious conflicts with other students or at home. Whatever it is，I know I need to inquire and assess what is going on.
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[阅读理解]
1．How does the teacher know his students may have a problem？(　 )
A．By talking to them individually.
B．By telephoning their parents.
C．By watching their behaviors.
D．By analysing their facial expressions.
2．What will students do if they are interested in a lesson？(　 )
A．Look out of the window.
B．Hide their faces in their hands.
C．Lower their heads to look at the books.
D．Lean forward and look at the teacher.
3．Knowing the students' body language helps the teacher know the following EXCEPT ________.(　 )
A．when to start his class
B．when to talk to them face to face
C．when to intervene
D．when to adjust class activities
[素养积累]
1．由文积词汇
tendency n．　 　　　趋势；倾向
imply vt. 意味着；暗示
occupy vt. 占据；占用
distracted adj. 注意力分散的；思想不集中的
perceive vt. 察觉；看待；理解
distinguish vi.& vt. 区分；辨别
2．据文悟句式
句①　who are angry ...anxiety为定语从句，修饰先行词students；主句中含有and连接的两个并列的have复合结构；逗号后like为连词，引导方式状语从句，在此用于举例说明。
句②　Whatever it is为whatever引导的让步状语从句；I need to ...为省略that的宾语从句；what is going on为what引导的宾语从句。
Section Ⅰ　“Reading”的课文习读环节
课文阅读理解
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务 　
(一)①process　②effectively　③whom　④appropriate ⑤complex　⑥reveals　
⑦change　⑧understate　⑨understand ⑩perspective
(二)1.A　2.D
精读课文，完成以下学习任务 　
(一)1～4　CACD
(二)1.By putting ourselves in their shoes and looking at the situation from their perspective.In complicated cases，we need to give serious consideration to their points of view.
2．It helps us fully realize and understand what communication is，improve the abilities of communicating with others, develop our awareness of actively and positively understanding others and build a good and harmonious interpersonal relationship，becoming a positive and effective communicator in daily life.
3．Understand and respect other people's opinions.Express our own in an open and honest way.Express our opinions in an appropriate way, rather than win an argument or force our opinions on others.Get more practice.Practice makes perfect.
课文写法借鉴
(一)①tiptoed to　②functions as
(二)(1)①not only speak; but also share
②when and where to meet; what time is suitable for you
(2)①is surrounded by
②have been asked to keep the woods clean and tidy
(三)我下班开车回家时车坏了，更糟糕的是，还下着瓢泼大雨。
美文阅读润心
1～3　CDA(共80张PPT)
UNIT 2　Understanding each other
把握单元素养目标
主题意识 本单元的主题是“相互理解”。通过阅读一篇讲座文稿，了解沟通的过程、作用及技巧，学会倾听他人、有效沟通；同时，通过阅读以“外来词”为主题的语篇，学会包容和理解外来文化，拓展国际视野，培养跨文化沟通能力，坚定文化自信并增进中外语言文化的相互理解与交流。
语法项目 复习、巩固定语从句的语法规则，并能在语篇中恰当地运用。
续表
语言输入 听 能从对话中获取关于“沟通技巧”的关键信息并做笔记。
读 能把握讲座文稿的篇章结构，掌握“有效沟通”的技巧；能掌握杂志文章的文体结构和语言特点。
看 在观看展现沟通问题的视频时，能理解画面、语调、语气等非文字信息所传达的意图。
续表
语言 输出 写 能运用举例的写作手法介绍某一话题；能在介绍某种现象时使用恰当的语言提高表述的客观性和说服力。
说 能运用恰当的补白语，讨论“汉语热”现象的原因、例子以及未来趋势等。
Section Ⅰ “Reading”
的课文习读环节
目 录
NO.1 课文阅读理解
NO.2 课文写法借鉴
NO.3 美文阅读润心
课时检测
课文阅读理解
NO.1
(一)理清文脉结构
泛读课文，完成以下学习任务
process
effectively
whom
appropriate
complex
reveals
change
understate
understand
perspective
(二)把握主旨大意
1．What's the main idea of the text
A．How to make your communication more effective.
B．The process of communication.
C．How to use your body language.
D．The effect of communication.
√
2．What type of text is this passage
A．A news report.
B．An announcement.
C．A notice.
D．A lecture transcript (演讲稿)．
√
(一)阅读理解
1．How does the author lead in the topic
A．By giving several examples.
B．By listing a lot of numbers.
C．By clarifying a situation.
D．By explaining some topics.
√
精读课文，完成以下学习任务
2．Why does the author mention “the sender” and “the receiver” in paragraph 2
A．To clarify a concept.
B．To present a fact.
C．To explain a feeling.
D．To make a comparison.
√
3．What can we learn from paragraph 4
A．Only your body language is important.
B．The other person's body language should be ignored.
C．Both your and the other person's body languages matter a lot.
D．Body language is entirely useless during the communication.
√
4．What does “putting yourself in their shoes” in paragraph 5 mean
A．You should try the other person's shoes to see whether they are fit for you.
B．You can make some issues easy to deal with by trying others' shoes.
C．You may be confused about why others feel the way they do.
D．You should understand the other person's emotions from their point of view.
√
(二)阅读表达
1．How can you seek to understand the other person's emotions
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By putting ourselves in their shoes and looking at the situation from their perspective.In complicated cases，we need to give serious consideration to their points of view.
2．What's the significance of effective communication
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
It helps us fully realize and understand what communication is，improve the abilities of communicating with others, develop our awareness of actively and positively understanding others and build a good and harmonious interpersonal relationship，becoming a positive and effective communicator in daily life.
3．What other suggestions can you give on how to become an effective communicator (The answers may vary.)
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Understand and respect other people's opinions.Express our own in an open and honest way.Express our opinions in an appropriate way, rather than win an argument or force our opinions on others.Get more practice.Practice makes perfect.
|阅|读|技|能|提|升|
本文的语篇类型为讲座文稿，文章脉络清晰，逻辑严谨。全文为“总—分—总”结构，各段落之间衔接紧密，过渡自然，且作者多次利用词汇复现和连接词等手段将段与段之间进行有机结合。对于“总—分—总”结构的文章，在阅读时应首先通过“总”述部分快速得知文章主旨大意，然后再重点阅读“分”述部分的内容，阅读时应注意各层级之间的关系。常见的关系有并列、对比和递进，如本篇课文分层叙述时采用了并列关系。抓住各层级之间的关系有助于厘清文章脉络，明确文章中心思想，从而提高解题速度。
课文写法借鉴
NO.2
(一)赏用词之妙　
1．When spoken by a stranger, they can function as a means of attracting your attention.
赏析：本句中的function为名词用作动词，在此意为“起作用”，短语function as意为“起……作用”。
2．Communication is the process of exchanging information between a sender and a receiver.
赏析：本句中的sender 与receiver为两个“动词＋－er”构成的派生词，在意思上表示对比。这种意思表对比、构词形式相同的词语增强了语言的韵律感和美感。
3．Effective communication will enable you to settle differences and disagreements appropriately and improve your interactions with others.
赏析：本句中的动词enable、 settle以及improve运用灵活、准确，高效地传达了文意。
[提能训练]　(运用恰当的动词完成下列句子)
①She slipped out of bed and __________the window.
她溜下床，踮起脚尖向窗户走去。
②On weekdays, one third of the room ___________ workspace.
在工作日，这个房间的1/3用作办公区域。
tiptoed to
functions as
(二)赏句式之高　
1．Much of what we communicate is dependent not only on the words we use, but also on how we use them.
赏析：本句中使用not only ...but also ...连接两个并列的介词短语，意为“不但……而且……”。它是英语中一个常见的关联词组，用于连接表示并列关系的成分，着重强调后者，其中also有时可以省略。
2．A smile shows you are attentive to the issues being discussed，while looking away with your arms folded can indicate disinterest and create distrust or friction.
赏析：本句中使用了宾语从句、非谓语动词、时间状语从句的省略式以及with复合结构。这种高级表达显得句式错落有致、简繁结合，提供了充分的信息来支撑作者的论点。
3．While being knowledgeable about body language is vital, the value of empathy should not be understated.
赏析：本句中被动语态的恰当运用突出了主题(主语)，使前后文在衔接上更顺畅。
[提能训练]
(1)选用上述句式完成下列句子
①The Americans and the British ______________ the same language ______________ a large number of social customs.美国人和英国人不但说相同的语言，而且有很多相同的社会风俗习惯。
not only speak
but also share
②As for _______________________, can we make it at 4：00 this Friday afternoon in our classroom If it's not convenient for you, please let me know _________________________ in advance.
至于何时何地见面，我们可以定在本周五下午4点在我们教室吗？如果你不方便，请提前告诉我什么时间适合你。
when and where to meet
what time is suitable for you
(2)试用被动语态完成下面语段：
I live in a very old town which ①_________________(被……环绕) beautiful woods.It is a famous beauty spot.On Sundays, hundreds of people from the city come to visit our town and to walk through the woods.Visitors ②____________________________________________ (已经被要求保持树林干净、整洁)．
is surrounded by
have been asked to keep the woods clean and tidy
(三)赏衔接之顺　
Furthermore, you will need to determine the appropriate style to use and how complex your choice of words should be.
赏析：本句中的furthermore表示递进关系，在表达效果上起到了推进的作用，使文章更有感染力。此类可以让文章增色、增强表达效果的递进用语还有：besides/moreover(此外；而且)、 additionally (另外)、 apart from/as well as (此外；除……之外)、 in addition (而且)、 more importantly (更重要的是)、 equally important (同样重要的是)、 last but not least (最后但同样重要的是)、 worse still/what's worse (更糟糕的是)、 to make matters worse (使情况更糟糕的是)等。
[提能训练]　(试翻译下面的句子)
The car broke down when I was driving home from work, and what was worse, it was pouring with rain.
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我下班开车回家时车坏了，更糟糕的是，还下着瓢泼大雨。
美文阅读润心
NO.3
在人际交往中，除了语言沟通外，身体语言也扮演着非常重要的角色。身体语言可以表达出我们的情感、个性和意图，具有重要的交流功能和作用。在课堂教学中，教师可以通过观察学生的肢体语言更好地了解学生，调控课堂秩序，并利用这些信息来优化教学方法和课堂管理策略。
HOW DO I KNOW MY STUDENTS
As an educator, people often ask me how I know what is going on in the minds of my students.Many students are quite shy and don't speak all that much.At the same time, in a classroom of more than forty students, it is hard to have many one－on－one conversations with each person.So, how can I really know what makes each student tick
My answer？I look at their body language.
It is easy to recognise when students are interested in a lesson.Most tend to look up and make eye contact.When I make a joke, they smile.When I talk about something difficult, they look confused.I know when students are really interested, however, because they lean forward and look at me.People have a tendency to lean towards whatever they are interested in.So if a student has his head lowered to look at his watch, it implies he is bored and just counting the minutes for the class to end.
two friends are leaning their heads together, they are probably writing notes to each other.Of course, not everyone who looks up is paying attention in class.Some students look up, but there is an absence of eye contact.Their eyes barely move, and they always have the same distant expression on their faces.It is as though they are asleep with their eyes open.
Some students are amused by something else.They spend all their time looking anywhere but at me.Then again, some students' favourite activity is daydreaming.With their chins on their hands, they occupy themselves by staring out of the window or up at the ceiling.They are certainly interested in something, but who knows what.The main thing is reminding distracted students that they need to pay attention in class.
While it is easy to perceive when students are interested, bored, or distracted, it is sometimes much harder to distinguish when students are troubled. Students who are angry, afraid, or experiencing anxiety may have their arms crossed in front of their chests and their legs closed or crossed, like they are guarding their bodies. Students who are sad or worried will nearly always wear a frown. They may also hide their faces in their hands like they are embarrassed or ashamed.
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Some students act this way merely because they are afraid of being called on by the teacher.However, if a student does not bother to brush her hair and her eyes are red from weeping, then I can infer that there are deeper issues at work.It could be that she is having serious conflicts with other students or at home. Whatever it is，I know I need to inquire and assess what is going on.
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[阅读理解]
1．How does the teacher know his students may have a problem
A．By talking to them individually.
B．By telephoning their parents.
C．By watching their behaviors.
D．By analysing their facial expressions.
√
2．What will students do if they are interested in a lesson
A．Look out of the window.
B．Hide their faces in their hands.
C．Lower their heads to look at the books.
D．Lean forward and look at the teacher.
√
3．Knowing the students' body language helps the teacher know the following EXCEPT________.
A．when to start his class
B．when to talk to them face to face
C．when to intervene
D．when to adjust class activities
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[素养积累]
1．由文积词汇
tendency n．　　　　 趋势；倾向
imply vt. 意味着；暗示
occupy vt. 占据；占用
distracted adj. 注意力分散的；思想不集中的
perceive vt. 察觉；看待；理解
distinguish vi.& vt. 区分；辨别
2．据文悟句式
句①　who are angry ...anxiety为定语从句，修饰先行词students；主句中含有and连接的两个并列的have复合结构；逗号后like为连词，引导方式状语从句，在此用于举例说明。
句②　Whatever it is为whatever引导的让步状语从句；I need to ...为省略that的宾语从句；what is going on为what引导的宾语从句。
课时检测
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
As we enjoyed our trip in Paris, I noticed that the people we came across were helpful, kind and nice. One day, an employee from a burger place across the street from our hotel noticed my Cleveland Cavaliers cap. We struck up a conversation about basketball and he encouraged me to visit his establishment.
The next day we stopped there — a snack bar, and the guy that I talked to wasn't there. Overall, there was room for about a dozen people to eat in the place. The guy that was taking my order spoke a little English, just enough for me to understand. Midway through my attempt to place my order, he apologized that his English wasn't very good. I thought for a split second and responded “et mon francais est très mal！”
He froze for a moment and the look on his face was priceless. It was some combination (混合) of shock, surprise, being impressed and a little amusement. He shook my hand and said “okay, okay that's good！”
It was just a small connection with someone on the other side of the world, someone I'll probably never see again. But for that instant there was a cool connection between two people, both understanding that speaking other languages wasn't easy! Both appreciating each other's effort to communicate in a way that the other person would understand, no matter how bad our attempts were.
Later I found that my direct translation wasn't exactly what I intended. I didn't find that out until much later! I was attempting to say “and my French is very bad”， what came out instead was “and my French is very wrong”. That was so much better because I just proved my point even more without knowing it.
Perhaps the best part of the story is that the burger that I got was the best burger that I've ever had in my life! I still dream about that burger and laugh every time I think about going to that burger spot.
语篇解读：：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在巴黎旅行时在语言交流方面的经历和感悟。
1．What does the author think of their trip in Paris
A．Pleasant.　　　　　　 B．Hard.
C．Adventurous. D．Embarrassing.
√
解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“As we enjoyed our trip in Paris, I noticed that the people we came across were helpful, kind and nice.” 以及后面作者的描述可知，这次法国之旅是令人愉悦的。
2．How did the guy respond when he first heard the author's poor French
A．He felt funny. B．He felt angry.
C．He was amazed. D．He was indifferent.
解析：细节理解题。根据第三段中的“He froze for a moment and the look on his face was priceless. It was some combination of shock, surprise, being impressed and a little amusement.”可知，当这个人第一次听到作者蹩脚的法语时，他感到非常吃惊。
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3．What value is the author trying to promote through the story
A．Willingness and courage.
B．Kindness and adventure.
C．Forgiveness and generosity.
D．Understanding and respect.
解析：推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句可知，作者与那个服务员努力用对方的语言沟通，虽然说的可能有错误，但彼此能够理解和尊重对方。由此可知，作者推崇的是这种理解和尊重。
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4．What does the author want to express in the last paragraph
A．He likes eating burger best.
B．He speaks highly of that snack bar.
C．He is impressed by the snack bar trip.
D．He dreams to visit the snack bar again.
解析：推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“I still dream about that burger and laugh every time I think about going to that burger spot.”可知，作者旅行时在那家快餐店遇到的事令作者记忆犹新，每次想起时都心生愉悦。这说明那次快餐店之行给作者留下了深刻的印象。
√
B
Eight years ago, Al Nixon decided to begin each day from a bench with a spectacular view of St.Petersburg's waterfront in Florida.“I call it ‘life rising’ because watching a sunrise makes me feel positive and centered before I start my day，” says Nixon, who works for the city's water department.It is Nixon's own version of daily motivation.
A year later, a woman stopped to say hello, and she said something that changed his perspective on his daily ritual.“She said, ‘You know, every morning when I see you sitting here, I know that everything is going to be OK，’” Nixon recalls.“That was when I knew: I needed to pay attention to the people walking past.I needed to make eye contact and let people know that we matter to each other.”
Instead of staring straight ahead at the waterfront, Nixon started smiling at people and striking up conversations.And pretty soon, more than a few early risers began joining him on the bench, sometimes unburdening themselves and telling him their relationship, career or personal problems.“I was happy to listen.I wanted them to walk away knowing they didn't have to feel lonely，” Nixon, now 59, says.“When you're in your 50s and 60s or beyond, a lot of people feel their purpose hasn't been fulfilled.At this stage in life, this is definitely my purpose.”
So, every morning, weather permitting, Nixon rises at 4：30 a．m.He puts on a hat, sips a cup of coffee, and then drives seven miles to the waterfront, where he'll stay for two hours.His presence, his openness to listen and his kindness towards strangers have led them to nickname him the Sunshine Mayor.
No matter what problem a person wants to air, Nixon lends an ear.But some people just sit down and don't want to talk or share stories.They simply want to sit next to someone and share the silence.“A woman stopped once and said, ‘I just want to sit here with you，’” Nixon recalls.“We stared at the water for an hour, and then she said thank you and walked away.She just wanted a moment of peace and to know she wasn't alone.And in that moment, in that hour, on that morning, she truly wasn't.”
语篇解读：：本文是一篇记叙文。Al Nixon在八年前决定用坐在长凳上欣赏海滩风光的方式来开始自己的一天，但是一年后他改变了做法，他不只是欣赏风景，而是开始对人们微笑，展开对话，学会倾听过往的人，从而被人们称为“阳光市长”。
5．Why did Nixon decide to begin his day from the bench eight years ago
A．To develop a habit.
B．To seek mental power.
C．To enjoy seaside views.
D．To interact with strangers.
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解析：细节理解题。根据第一段中“I call it ‘life rising’ because watching a sunrise makes me feel positive and centered ...It is Nixon's own version of daily motivation.”可知，八年前，Nixon为了寻找精神力量，决定从坐在长凳上看日出来开始他一天的生活。
6．How might Nixon feel after hearing the woman's words in paragraph 2
A．Inspired. B．Relaxed.
C．Touched. D．Worried.
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解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“That was when I knew: I needed to pay attention to the people walking past.I needed to make eye contact and let people know that we matter to each other.”可知，Nixon当时应该是很受启发的。
7．What does Nixon's nickname the Sunshine Mayor imply
A．He is laughed at by others.
B．He is a responsible official.
C．He warms strangers' hearts.
D．He likes sunny days particularly.
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解析：推理判断题。根据第三段中Nixon的行为和第四段中的“His presence, his openness to listen and his kindness towards strangers have led them to nickname him the Sunshine Mayor.”可知，Nixon温暖了陌生人的心，所以才得到这个昵称。
8．What can be learned from the last paragraph
A．One has to learn to listen.
B．Not everyone is a good storyteller.
C．It's not easy to fulfill different needs.
D．Silent company matters to some people.
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解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段中“They simply want to sit next to someone and share the silence.”以及“She just wanted a moment of peace and to know she wasn't alone.”可知，对一些人来说，安静的陪伴反而能给他们带来慰藉。
C
The Scottish composer Evelyn Glennie lost nearly all her hearing as a young girl, yet went on to a very successful career in music including winning Grammy awards.When somebody asks her, “How do you hear？” She responds, “How do you hear Is it only with your ears？” For Glennie, and for us too, listening is not only hearing, but is understanding.We need to listen to what is said and unsaid, and also how it is said.
It's important to hear what people say accurately.As Mark Twain said，“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug (萤火虫)．” If you miss something or you're not sure you've heard accurately, ask the speakers.At this point you're not evaluating what they say, but just looking for accuracy and understanding.Here are some ways to get clear about what they say and don't say.Why are they saying this now, instead of sooner or later Why are they emphasizing these points, instead of something else
Listen to how it is said.People send signals about what they mean with their voices and body language that sometimes differ from the words they say.While going through the next points, think about someone whose real meaning you might sometimes miss, and see if any of these signals might come up.First, voices.When others speak, notice changes in their volume, pace, and tone.Second, body language.Notice gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions.Do these sync what they are saying, or do they tell a different story Third, emotions.What is the person apparently feeling Now you might not know for sure, but be considerate, open to understanding, and ask thoughtful questions.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了聆听的内涵。我们要理解说话人想要表达的言外之意，并且要注意其说话方式。
9．What's the author's purpose of mentioning Evelyn Glennie
A．To give an example of wise words.
B．To introduce a world－famous musician.
C．To help explain the meaning of listening.
D．To encourage people to fight against disability.
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解析：推理判断题。根据第一段中的“For Glennie, and for us too, listening is not only hearing, but is understanding.”可知，对于Glennie和我们来说，聆听不仅是用耳朵听，还应理解所听到的内容，因此此处提到Evelyn Glennie是为了说明聆听的内涵。
10．What can we learn from what Mark Twain said
A．It is important to have a good knowledge of English words.
B．People should know words can be used in many different ways.
C．English is a very complicated language with a large vocabulary.
D．The slight difference between words may result in misunderstanding.
√
解析：推理判断题。根据第二段中的“It's important to hear what people say accurately.”和“At this point you're not evaluating what they say, but just looking for accuracy and understanding.”可知，准确听懂说话者的意思很重要。因此，D项“词语的细微差异可能导致误解”与Mark Twain所说的话意思相吻合。
11．What does the underlined word “sync” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Match.　　　　　　　　 B．Prove.
C．Describe. D．Analyze.
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解析：词义猜测题。画线词前的修饰词“these”指代前一句中的“gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions”；再根据画线词后的“what they are saying, or do they tell a different story”可推断，画线词与A项意思相近，意为“匹配”。
12．What is the best title for this text
A．Speak While You Listen
B．Listen Beyond Words
C．Read Between Lines
D．Think as You Talk
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解析：标题归纳题。本文主要说明通过观察说话人的说话方式来听懂说话人想表达的言外之意，故B项适合作本文标题。
How to Be a Good Listener to Your Family
Communication is important for strong family relationships.However, if you don't truly listen to others, it can be difficult to communicate. __13__
Listen actively.When listening to a family member, do not let your mind wander to other things.It's important to make your family member feel heard and valued.Put your phone away and give them your full attention.Never think about other things when someone is talking. __14__
Repeat what has been said.Briefly summarizing what the speaker has said can go a long way towards effective communication.Everyone wants to feel valued and heard, so repeating a family member's point can show you are listening. __15__It can really allow you and your family to communicate better as well.
Do not interrupt. __16__Always allow a few seconds of silence after someone finishes talking before offering your response.This allows you to make sure the speaker has finished talking.Do not talk over someone either.No matter how curious you feel about a subject, do not start talking until the other person has finished.
__17__Never rush the person into talking.Do not break in before the speaker is finished just to hurry the speaker along.Never say things like “Can you get to the point？” This will make it seem like you are not interested in the conversation.
A．Avoid hurrying the speaker.
B．Instead, focus on what's being said.
C．People tend to pause when they speak.
D．Interrupting can put breaks on effective conversation.
E．It can help you make sure you have understood the speaker.
F．When someone finishes talking, ask questions if necessary.
G．Working on your listening skills can help you communicate better and form stronger bonds.
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了和家人沟通时如何做一名好的听众。
13．选G　上文提到沟通对于家庭关系非常重要，建议真正地听别人说话。故G项“练习聆听的技巧可以帮助你更好地交流，建立更牢固的关系”承接上文，符合语境。G项中的“listening skills”照应空前的“truly listen”。
14．选B　根据本段内容尤其是空前一句“当别人讲话的时候不要去想其他事情”可知，B项“而要关注对方正在说的内容”承接上文，符合语境。B项中的“what's being said”照应前文中的“someone is talking”。
15．选E　本段紧扣“重复别人说过的话”进行论证，空处与前一句构成递进关系，故E项“它能帮助你确认自己已经理解了说话者的意思”承接上文，符合语境。E项中的“It”指代前一句中的“repeating a family member's point”。
16．选D　空前提到“不要打断”。故D项“打断会阻碍有效的交流”承接上文，符合语境。D项中的“Interrupting”对应前一句中的“interrupt”。
17．选A　根据空后的“Never rush the person into talking.”可知，本段的主题是“避免催促说话人”。故A项“不要催别人”能概括本段主旨。A项中的“hurrying”照应空后一句中的“rush”。UNIT 2　课时检测(一)　“Reading”的课文习读环节
Ⅰ.阅读理解
A
As we enjoyed our trip in Paris, I noticed that the people we came across were helpful, kind and nice. One day, an employee from a burger place across the street from our hotel noticed my Cleveland Cavaliers cap. We struck up a conversation about basketball and he encouraged me to visit his establishment.
The next day we stopped there — a snack bar, and the guy that I talked to wasn't there. Overall, there was room for about a dozen people to eat in the place. The guy that was taking my order spoke a little English, just enough for me to understand. Midway through my attempt to place my order, he apologized that his English wasn't very good. I thought for a split second and responded “et mon francais est très mal！”
He froze for a moment and the look on his face was priceless. It was some combination (混合) of shock, surprise, being impressed and a little amusement. He shook my hand and said “okay, okay that's good！”
It was just a small connection with someone on the other side of the world, someone I'll probably never see again. But for that instant there was a cool connection between two people, both understanding that speaking other languages wasn't easy! Both appreciating each other's effort to communicate in a way that the other person would understand, no matter how bad our attempts were.
Later I found that my direct translation wasn't exactly what I intended. I didn't find that out until much later! I was attempting to say “and my French is very bad”， what came out instead was “and my French is very wrong”. That was so much better because I just proved my point even more without knowing it.
Perhaps the best part of the story is that the burger that I got was the best burger that I've ever had in my life! I still dream about that burger and laugh every time I think about going to that burger spot.
1．What does the author think of their trip in Paris
A．Pleasant.　　　　　　 B．Hard.
C．Adventurous. D．Embarrassing.
2．How did the guy respond when he first heard the author's poor French
A．He felt funny. B．He felt angry.
C．He was amazed. D．He was indifferent.
3．What value is the author trying to promote through the story
A．Willingness and courage.
B．Kindness and adventure.
C．Forgiveness and generosity.
D．Understanding and respect.
4．What does the author want to express in the last paragraph
A．He likes eating burger best.
B．He speaks highly of that snack bar.
C．He is impressed by the snack bar trip.
D．He dreams to visit the snack bar again.
B
Eight years ago, Al Nixon decided to begin each day from a bench with a spectacular view of St.Petersburg's waterfront in Florida.“I call it ‘life rising’ because watching a sunrise makes me feel positive and centered before I start my day，” says Nixon, who works for the city's water department.It is Nixon's own version of daily motivation.
A year later, a woman stopped to say hello, and she said something that changed his perspective on his daily ritual.“She said, ‘You know, every morning when I see you sitting here, I know that everything is going to be OK，’” Nixon recalls.“That was when I knew: I needed to pay attention to the people walking past.I needed to make eye contact and let people know that we matter to each other.”
Instead of staring straight ahead at the waterfront, Nixon started smiling at people and striking up conversations.And pretty soon, more than a few early risers began joining him on the bench, sometimes unburdening themselves and telling him their relationship, career or personal problems.“I was happy to listen.I wanted them to walk away knowing they didn't have to feel lonely，” Nixon, now 59, says.“When you're in your 50s and 60s or beyond, a lot of people feel their purpose hasn't been fulfilled.At this stage in life, this is definitely my purpose.”
So, every morning, weather permitting, Nixon rises at 4：30 a．m.He puts on a hat, sips a cup of coffee, and then drives seven miles to the waterfront, where he'll stay for two hours.His presence, his openness to listen and his kindness towards strangers have led them to nickname him the Sunshine Mayor.
No matter what problem a person wants to air, Nixon lends an ear.But some people just sit down and don't want to talk or share stories.They simply want to sit next to someone and share the silence.“A woman stopped once and said, ‘I just want to sit here with you，’” Nixon recalls.“We stared at the water for an hour, and then she said thank you and walked away.She just wanted a moment of peace and to know she wasn't alone.And in that moment, in that hour, on that morning, she truly wasn't.”
5．Why did Nixon decide to begin his day from the bench eight years ago
A．To develop a habit.
B．To seek mental power.
C．To enjoy seaside views.
D．To interact with strangers.
6．How might Nixon feel after hearing the woman's words in paragraph 2
A．Inspired. B．Relaxed.
C．Touched. D．Worried.
7．What does Nixon's nickname the Sunshine Mayor imply
A．He is laughed at by others.
B．He is a responsible official.
C．He warms strangers' hearts.
D．He likes sunny days particularly.
8．What can be learned from the last paragraph
A．One has to learn to listen.
B．Not everyone is a good storyteller.
C．It's not easy to fulfill different needs.
D．Silent company matters to some people.
C
The Scottish composer Evelyn Glennie lost nearly all her hearing as a young girl, yet went on to a very successful career in music including winning Grammy awards.When somebody asks her, “How do you hear？” She responds, “How do you hear Is it only with your ears？” For Glennie, and for us too, listening is not only hearing, but is understanding.We need to listen to what is said and unsaid, and also how it is said.
It's important to hear what people say accurately.As Mark Twain said，“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and the lightning bug (萤火虫)．” If you miss something or you're not sure you've heard accurately, ask the speakers.At this point you're not evaluating what they say, but just looking for accuracy and understanding.Here are some ways to get clear about what they say and don't say.Why are they saying this now, instead of sooner or later Why are they emphasizing these points, instead of something else
Listen to how it is said.People send signals about what they mean with their voices and body language that sometimes differ from the words they say.While going through the next points, think about someone whose real meaning you might sometimes miss, and see if any of these signals might come up.First, voices.When others speak, notice changes in their volume, pace, and tone.Second, body language.Notice gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions.Do these sync what they are saying, or do they tell a different story Third, emotions.What is the person apparently feeling Now you might not know for sure, but be considerate, open to understanding, and ask thoughtful questions.
9．What's the author's purpose of mentioning Evelyn Glennie
A．To give an example of wise words.
B．To introduce a world－famous musician.
C．To help explain the meaning of listening.
D．To encourage people to fight against disability.
10．What can we learn from what Mark Twain said
A．It is important to have a good knowledge of English words.
B．People should know words can be used in many different ways.
C．English is a very complicated language with a large vocabulary.
D．The slight difference between words may result in misunderstanding.
11．What does the underlined word “sync” in the last paragraph probably mean
A．Match.　　　　　　　　 B．Prove.
C．Describe. D．Analyze.
12．What is the best title for this text
A．Speak While You Listen
B．Listen Beyond Words
C．Read Between Lines
D．Think as You Talk
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
How to Be a Good Listener to Your Family
Communication is important for strong family relationships.However, if you don't truly listen to others, it can be difficult to communicate.__13__
Listen actively.When listening to a family member, do not let your mind wander to other things.It's important to make your family member feel heard and valued.Put your phone away and give them your full attention.Never think about other things when someone is talking.__14__
Repeat what has been said.Briefly summarizing what the speaker has said can go a long way towards effective communication.Everyone wants to feel valued and heard, so repeating a family member's point can show you are listening.__15__ It can really allow you and your family to communicate better as well.
Do not interrupt.__16__ Always allow a few seconds of silence after someone finishes talking before offering your response.This allows you to make sure the speaker has finished talking.Do not talk over someone either.No matter how curious you feel about a subject, do not start talking until the other person has finished.
___17__ Never rush the person into talking.Do not break in before the speaker is finished just to hurry the speaker along.Never say things like “Can you get to the point？” This will make it seem like you are not interested in the conversation.
A．Avoid hurrying the speaker.
B．Instead, focus on what's being said.
C．People tend to pause when they speak.
D．Interrupting can put breaks on effective conversation.
E．It can help you make sure you have understood the speaker.
F．When someone finishes talking, ask questions if necessary.
G．Working on your listening skills can help you communicate better and form stronger bonds.
UNIT 2　课时检测(一)
Ⅰ.阅读理解
[A]
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在巴黎旅行时在语言交流方面的经历和感悟。
1．选A　推理判断题。根据第一段中的“As we enjoyed our trip in Paris, I noticed that the people we came across were helpful, kind and nice.” 以及后面作者的描述可知，这次法国之旅是令人愉悦的。
2．选C　细节理解题。根据第三段中的“He froze for a moment and the look on his face was priceless. It was some combination of shock, surprise, being impressed and a little amusement.”可知，当这个人第一次听到作者蹩脚的法语时，他感到非常吃惊。
3．选D　推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句可知，作者与那个服务员努力用对方的语言沟通，虽然说的可能有错误，但彼此能够理解和尊重对方。由此可知，作者推崇的是这种理解和尊重。
4．选C　推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“I still dream about that burger and laugh every time I think about going to that burger spot.”可知，作者旅行时在那家快餐店遇到的事令作者记忆犹新，每次想起时都心生愉悦。这说明那次快餐店之行给作者留下了深刻的印象。
[B]
语篇解读：本文是一篇记叙文。Al Nixon在八年前决定用坐在长凳上欣赏海滩风光的方式来开始自己的一天，但是一年后他改变了做法，他不只是欣赏风景，而是开始对人们微笑，展开对话，学会倾听过往的人，从而被人们称为“阳光市长”。
5．选B　细节理解题。根据第一段中“I call it ‘life rising’ because watching a sunrise makes me feel positive and centered ...It is Nixon's own version of daily motivation.”可知，八年前，Nixon为了寻找精神力量，决定从坐在长凳上看日出来开始他一天的生活。
6．选A　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“That was when I knew: I needed to pay attention to the people walking past.I needed to make eye contact and let people know that we matter to each other.”可知，Nixon当时应该是很受启发的。
7．选C　推理判断题。根据第三段中Nixon的行为和第四段中的“His presence, his openness to listen and his kindness towards strangers have led them to nickname him the Sunshine Mayor.”可知，Nixon温暖了陌生人的心，所以才得到这个昵称。
8．选D　细节理解题。根据最后一段中“They simply want to sit next to someone and share the silence.”以及“She just wanted a moment of peace and to know she wasn't alone.”可知，对一些人来说，安静的陪伴反而能给他们带来慰藉。
[C]
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了聆听的内涵。我们要理解说话人想要表达的言外之意，并且要注意其说话方式。
9．选C　推理判断题。根据第一段中的“For Glennie, and for us too, listening is not only hearing, but is understanding.”可知，对于Glennie和我们来说，聆听不仅是用耳朵听，还应理解所听到的内容，因此此处提到Evelyn Glennie是为了说明聆听的内涵。
10．选D　推理判断题。根据第二段中的“It's important to hear what people say accurately.”和“At this point you're not evaluating what they say, but just looking for accuracy and understanding.”可知，准确听懂说话者的意思很重要。因此，D项“词语的细微差异可能导致误解”与Mark Twain所说的话意思相吻合。
11．选A　词义猜测题。画线词前的修饰词“these”指代前一句中的“gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions”；再根据画线词后的“what they are saying, or do they tell a different story”可推断，画线词与A项意思相近，意为“匹配”。
12．选B　标题归纳题。本文主要说明通过观察说话人的说话方式来听懂说话人想表达的言外之意，故B项适合作本文标题。
Ⅱ.阅读七选五
语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了和家人沟通时如何做一名好的听众。
13．选G　上文提到沟通对于家庭关系非常重要，建议真正地听别人说话。故G项“练习聆听的技巧可以帮助你更好地交流，建立更牢固的关系”承接上文，符合语境。G项中的“listening skills”照应空前的“truly listen”。
14．选B　根据本段内容尤其是空前一句“当别人讲话的时候不要去想其他事情”可知，B项“而要关注对方正在说的内容”承接上文，符合语境。B项中的“what's being said”照应前文中的“someone is talking”。
15．选E　本段紧扣“重复别人说过的话”进行论证，空处与前一句构成递进关系，故E项“它能帮助你确认自己已经理解了说话者的意思”承接上文，符合语境。E项中的“It”指代前一句中的“repeating a family member's point”。
16．选D　空前提到“不要打断”。故D项“打断会阻碍有效的交流”承接上文，符合语境。D项中的“Interrupting”对应前一句中的“interrupt”。
17．选A　根据空后的“Never rush the person into talking.”可知，本段的主题是“避免催促说话人”。故A项“不要催别人”能概括本段主旨。A项中的“hurrying”照应空后一句中的“rush”。

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