Unit 2 Body Language单元话题阅读理解练习-2023-2024学年八年级英语下册单元重难点易错题精练（沪教牛津版）

Unit 2 Body Language 单元话题阅读理解练习 （2023下·广东深圳·八年级校考期中）When people communicate, they use body language more than words. People’s body language shows important information just like speech does. When someone lies with their words, their body language often tells the truth. The next time you wonder if someone is telling you the truth, try watching their hands. A person who is being honest will usually turn one or both of their palms (手掌) towards the other person. If a person is beginning to “open up” or share important information, you may notice them turn their palms towards you. Like most body language, this unconscious (无意识的) gesture usually gives the other person the feeling that the speaker is speaking honestly. When people lie, they tend to hide their palms by putting their hands behind their back or holding them. Others will keep their hands in their pockets if they are lying or trying to hide information. Salespeople are sometimes trained to watch out for this specific example of body language when a person is saying that they can’t afford a product or service. Sometimes professional liars try to use open-palm gestures to fool others. But a careful listener may tell it is a lie through their body language such as lack of eye contact and touching the nose. Research has also suggested that if people normally turn their palms to face their listeners, they tend to be more honest themselves. If you want people’ honesty, talk to them and ask them questions while keeping your palms turned out. This will put pressure on the people you are talking to. Human body language, emotion, and communication are directly connected. By showing that you are honest, with your palms towards people, your body language pushes others to tell you the truth. 1．Turning one’s palms towards others is a symbol of ________. A．confidence B．politeness C．patience D．honesty 2．What does the underlined phrase “open up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A．敞开心扉 B．开辟 C．产生 D．取得 3．What do people usually unco