Question

【题目】Body language does not use words. It is communication with the movement or position of your body. The way you stand, a hand gesture, a big smile. In order to understand body language better, you should know the following rules.

Eye contact: Look into a person’s eyes during a conversation. It makes your opinion more believable. Most people like to have eye contact with their listeners.

Smile: Smile when you talk to somebody. It is not only polite but also makes you feel relaxed.

Stand up straight and tall: It shows your respect to others. It also makes you more confident.

Don’t cross your arms. This means you are upset and uncomfortable. Keep your arms open and you will feel more relaxed.

Don’t slouch in your chair. It shows that you are not interested in what others say. Sit up straight and lean a little forward to look more interested.

Don’t touch your face in a conversation. It shows that you are not confident of your words. You’d better put your hands along the sides of your body.

【1】Which is not body language?

A. smile B. spoken language C. hand gestures D. the way of standing

【2】When should you make eye contact?

A. in a talk B. in an exam C. in a basketball game D. at any time

【3】What should you do if you want to show your confidence?

A. cross your arms B. touch your face in a talk

C. talk without a smile D. stand up straight and tall

【4】What does the underlined word “slouch” probably mean?

A. sit straight B. lie flat C. stand up D. sit lazily

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】A

【3】D

【4】D

【解析】

本篇文章难度适中，主要讲述几个肢体语言以及几个不提倡的肢体语言。

【1】细节理解题。根据The way you stand, a hand gesture, a big smile可知，肢体语言不包括语言，故选B。

【2】细节理解题。根据Look into a person’s eyes during a conversation可知，在对话中需要眼神交流，故选A。

【3】细节理解题。根据It shows your respect to others. It also makes you more confident可知，直直地站着说话会展现出你的自信。故选D。

【4】细节理解题。根据Sit up straight and lean a little forward to look more interested可知，不能慵懒地坐着，故选D。

细节理解题是考试时经常考查的一个题型。做细节理解题时，首先要先读题干，划题干中的关键词，再根据关键词定位至文中即可找到正确答案