Unit2 Body Language 单元话题（肢体语言）阅读理解15篇-2024-2025学年八年级英语下册重难点讲练全攻略（沪教牛津版）

2024-2025学年一线教师制作同步精品系列资料，好题优选！ 2024-2025学年一线教师制作同步精品系列资料，好题优选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit2 Body Language 单元话题（肢体语言）阅读理解15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 We always use body language in our daily life. When we have a conversation with someone, we may use more body language than words. However, the same body language may mean different things in different countries. That’s why people sometimes do not understand each other correctly. Pointing to one part of the body can mean differently in different cultures. For example, in the USA, people point to their heads when they think someone is clever. However, in Europe it means “He or she is stupid or something is wrong with his or her head.” In our Chinese culture, nodding our head up and down means “yes” and shaking our head from side to side means “no”. However, in parts of India, Greece and Turkey, it means just the opposite. In England and the USA, when you raise your hand and make a circle with the thumb and the second finger, it means “You’re all right.” or “Everything is OK.” However, if we do this in France or Belgium, it means “You’re worth zero.” In Greece or Turkey, we should not make this gesture (手势), or we are thought to be very rude. The meaning of gestures can also change over time. In the 1960s, the V sign meant “peace”. However, during World War II, it meant “victory”. In Greece, it is a very insulting (侮辱性的) sign. Though the meaning of body language is different, there are some expressions having the same meaning throughout the world, such as smiling and crying. 1．In England, if people point to their heads, it means they think someone is ________. A．clever B．stupid C．headache D．angry 2．In India, if one nods his head up and down, it means he ________. A．doesn’t agree B．agrees C．is happy D．is sad 3．In France, if you raise your hand and make a circle with the thumb and the second finger, it means ________. A．you are clever B．everything is OK C．it is true D．you are worth zero 4．What did the V sign mean in the 1960s? A．Victory. B．Killing. C．Festival. D．Peace. 5．Which one is TRUE according to the passage? A．People in the world never use body language. B．Shaking our heads from side to side means “yes” in China. C．It’s impolite to make the V sign in Greece. D．The meaning of gestures never change. 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．D 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍肢体语言在日常生活中的表达。 1．细节理解题。根据“ For example, in the USA, people point to their heads when they think someone is clever. However, in Europe it means ‘He or she is stupid or something is wrong with his or her head.’”可知，在英国，如果人们指着自己的头，就意味着他们认为某人很笨，或者脑袋有问题，故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“In our Chinese culture, nodding our head up and down means ‘yes’ and shaking our head from side to side means ‘no’. However, in parts of India, Greece and Turkey, it means just the opposite.”可知，在印度，点头表示“no”，即不同意，故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据“However, if we do this in France or Belgium, it means ‘You’re worth zero.’”可知，我们在法国或比利时这么做，意思是“你一文不值”。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“In the 1960s, the V sign meant ‘peace’.”可知，在20世纪60年代，V的意思是“和平”。故选D。 5．细节理解题。根据“In the 1960s, the V sign ... In Greece, it is a very insulting (侮辱性的) sign.”可知，在希腊V形手势是具有侮辱性的，也就是不礼貌的。故选C。 If you can speak English, you know a lot of English words. You can read, speak and understand. But there is another kind of language you need to know—the language of the body. All over the world, people “talk” with their hands, with their heads and with their eyes. When Japanese people meet, they bow (鞠躬). When Indians meet, they put their hands together. What do American and British people do? Americans are more informal (不拘礼节的) than the British. They like to be friendly. They use first names, they ask questions and they talk easily about themselves. When they sit down, they like to relax in their chairs and make themselves comfortable. British people are more reserved (矜持的). They take more time to make friends. They like to know you before they ask you something of your home. When British and American people meet someone for the first time, they shake hands. They do not usually shake hands with people they know well. Women sometimes kiss their women friends, and men kiss women friends. When a man meets a man friend, he just smiles, and says “Hello”. Men do not kiss each other, or hold hands. Even fathers and sons do not often kiss each other. 1．We can learn from the passage that _______. A．handshake and kiss can not be used in greeting B．people can “talk” with their hands, heads and eyes C．only a few people use body language D．body language is more often used by people than words 2．British people take more time to make friends because _______. A．they are quite conservative (保守的) B．they don’t like people to go to their homes C．they are not as friendly as the Americans D．they find it more interesting to stay alone 3．When Indians meet, they _______. A．kiss each other B．bow to each other C．put their hands together D．just smile 4．In the USA and Britain, _______. A．men always kiss their women friends when they meet B．women are more likely to kiss each other while men aren’t C．people would like to shake hands whenever they meet their friends D．fathers and sons often kiss each other 【答案】1．B 2．A 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了不同国家的肢体语言。 1．细节理解题。根据第二段“All over the world, people ‘talk’ with their hands, with their heads and with their eyes.”可知，在世界各地，人们用手、用头、用眼睛“说话”。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“British people are more reserved (矜持的). They take more time to make friends.”可知，英国人比较保守，他们交朋友花费更多时间。故选A。 3．细节理解题。根据第二段“When Indians meet, they put their hands together.”可知，当印度人见面时，他们双手合十。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Women sometimes kiss their women friends”和“Men do not kiss each other”可知，女人有时会亲吻她们的女性朋友，男人不会互相亲吻，由此可知女人更容易亲吻彼此，而男人则不会。故选B。 Humans have many ways to say “hi” and “bye”. It’s a way to be polite. But did you know that apes (大猩猩) also do this? According to a new study, we have found this kind of behavior (行为) in animals for the first time. Many animals greet each other, but they don't say “goodbye” like apes do. Scientists studied over 1,200 apes. Of course, they don’t say“What’s up?”like we do. They use body language. For example, they will touch each other or hold hands. They might also butt (顶) heads or just look at each other. They do these things both before and after they spend time together. These greetings will be shorter if the apes already know each other. Humans do this too. Scientists say that the common ancestors (共同祖先) of apes and humans might have done this as well. Then they passed down the habit to both of us. Apes can do many things just like us. Here’s a list of some their “Human” behaviors. ①Make tools to help them finish tasks ②Eat junk food when they’re unhappy ③Recognize faces ④Beg for food ⑤Laugh out loud. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What does the new study show? A．Apes say “hi” and “bye” like humans. B．Animals don’t greet each other. C．Animal behavior is hard to study. D．Apes enjoy saying “goodbye” to other animals. 2．Why do some apes use shorter greetings? A．Because they don't like each other. B．Because they want to save time. C．Because they are lazy sometimes. D．Because they already know each other. 3．Apes can do many things just like us because __________. A．apes like to make friends with humans B．greetings are important to animals C．apes and humans have the common ancestors D．humans learned to greet each other from apes 4．From this passage, we can infer __________. A．apes can make stone knives to cut things B．apes will eat junk food when they are happy C．apes can ask for food when they are hungry D．apes will laugh out loud when they are happy 5．Where may you see this passage? A．In a storybook. B．In a textbook. C．In a science book. D．In a guide book. 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．C 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了研究发现大猩猩像人类一样说“嗨”和“再见”，并列举了大猩猩的一些类似人类的行为。 1．细节理解题。根据“Humans have many ways to say ‘hi’ and ‘bye’. It’s a way to be polite. But did you know that apes (大猩猩) also do this?”可知，大猩猩和人类一样会说“嗨”和“再见”，故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“These greetings will be shorter if the apes already know each other.”可知，大猩猩彼此已经认识，之所以这些问候就会更短，是因为大猩猩彼此已经认识。故选D。 3．推理判断题。根据“Scientists say that the common ancestors (共同祖先) of apes and humans might have done this as well. Then they passed down the habit to both of us.”可知，大猩猩和人类有共同的祖先，故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“Eat junk food when they’re unhappy”和“Laugh out loud”可知，大猩猩在不开心时会吃垃圾食品，在开心时会大笑，故选D。 5．推理判断题。本文主要介绍了大猩猩的行为习惯，属于科学研究范畴，故选C。 All pet owners know that pets use their body language to communicate with us. Since they live much simpler lives than we do and they depend on us, they need to express their needs to us. For example, squirrels (松鼠) do this with their ears, bodies and noses. Sometimes they simply want our attention. They are telling us, “My food bowl is empty.” I have one squirrel. He tells me different things. For example, when his food bowl is empty, he lets out a bowl. When he is hungry and doesn’t find food to eat, he climbs onto the table and waves his long ears on it. He jumps up on my computer desk or my lap and smells everywhere to let me know that one of the other squirrels is picking on him. New research shows that 67% of people think they understand what their pets want or need. The more we show our understanding of what they are telling us, the better our pets will be able to communicate with us and the more conversations will expand. Try to pay close attention to what your pet is “telling” you and you will find it is eager to “talk” to you. 1．The pets communicate with their owners by _________. A．spoken language B．body language C．speaking D．barking 2．If you want to communicate with your pets better, you should _________. A．have as many pets as you can B．know what they are “telling” C．buy a lot of gifts for them D．spend more money on their food 3．The underlined word “expand” means _________ in Chinese. A．开放 B．举例 C．组织 D．展开 4．The best title for the passage is _________. A．How to keep a pet B．Pet’s body language C．The number of pet owners D．Make friends with your pets 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了为了和人类沟通，宠物都有自己的肢体语言，人类也能理解宠物肢体语言的大部分意思，人类的理解会让宠物更有意愿交流。 1．细节理解题。根据文中第一句“All pet owners know that pet s use their body language to communicate with us.”可知，宠物通过肢体语言与它们的主人交流，故选B。 2． 细节理解题。根据文中“The more we show our understanding of what they are telling us, the better our pets will be able to communicate with us and the more conversations will expand.”可知，想要和宠物更好地交流，我们应该要明白它们在“说“什么。故选B。 3．词义猜测题。根据文中“The more we show our understanding of what they are telling us, the better our pets will be able to communicate with us and the more conversations will expand.”可知，我们对它们说的话理解得的越多，我们的宠物就越能和我们交流，这样也就会展开更多的对话，所以划线单词expand表示“展开”。故选D。 4．最佳标题题。本文主要讲述了为了和人类沟通，宠物都有自己的肢体语言，并举例进行了说明，全文围绕“宠物的肢体语言”展开，故选B。 ①Body language plays an important part in our everyday communication. Eye contact (接触) is one important kind of body language. ②Eye contact means looking into somebody’s eyes. It can show feelings such as friendliness, interest, understanding and so on. Not using eye contact can bring problems, but using too much is not polite either. About eye contact, people from different countries have different ideas. ③In Western countries, using eye contact in a talk is very important. If you do not use eye contact, Western people may think that you are not listening carefully. And if you look away, they may think that you are telling lies. ④In Asian countries, it is polite to look down when you talk with an old person, like your teacher or parent. The differences can make problems. A Chinese student may look down when he talks to art American teacher. And the teacher may think the student is not friendly. ⑤At last, eye contact can be the key to communication. But don’t look at another person’s eyes all the time. 1．People use eye contact to know someone’s __________. A．health B．family C．hobbies D．feelings 2．If you don’t use eye contact, Western people may think you are __________. A．showing love B．thinking hard C．not listening carefully D．not showing interest 3．Which of the following is polite in Asian countries? A． B． C． D． 4．Where can we probably find the passage? A．In an email. B．In a dictionary. C．In a storybook. D．In a travel magazine. 5．What is the structure (结构) of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．D 2．C 3．B 4．D 5．C 【导语】本文主要讲述了眼神交流的含义，眼神交流的重要性以及东西方文化中对眼神交流的不同认识和做法。 1．细节理解题。根据“Eye contact means looking into somebody’s eyes. It can show feelings such as friendliness, interest, understanding and so on.”可知，眼神交流可以表达友好、兴趣、理解等情感。故选D。 2．细节理解题。根据“If you do not use eye contact, Western people may think that you are not listening carefully. ”可知，如果你不使用眼神交流，西方人可能会认为你没有认真听。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“In Asian countries, it is polite to look down when you talk with an old person, like your teacher or parent.”可知，在亚洲国家，当你和老人说话时，低头是礼貌的。故选B。 4．推理判断题。通读全文并根据“About eye contact, people from different countries have different ideas.”可知，文章主要讲述了眼神交流的含义，眼神交流的重要性以及东西方文化中对眼神交流的不同认识和做法，所以我们可能会在旅游杂志上找到这篇文章。故选D。 5．篇章结构题。第一段引出眼神交流的主题，第二段讲述不同国家的人对眼神交流有不同的看法，第三、四段具体讲述东西方文化中对眼神交流的不同认识和做法，最后一段重申眼神交流的重要性。故选C。 进阶拓展训练5篇 People are always interested in animal communication and scientists have done a lot of researches on this subject. Most animals communicate by smell. Dogs are famous for this. When a dog walks outside, it learns about other dogs by smelling things. Dogs have helped the police for a long time too. They can find missing people by using their fantastic sense of smell. Mice have an excellent sense of smell too. Scientists even train them to find landmines (地雷). It is found that even ants use smell. They use smell to tell other ants where the food is. Everyone has heard birds sing. Many other animals use sound to communicate. Frogs and insects communicate with sounds. Usually the “gentlemen” make sounds to invite the “ladies”. Whales and elephants also use sound to communicate. These sounds can travel very far through water or the ground. However, it is not possible for humans to hear some of the sounds. They are either too low or too high for us. Animals always use body languages to communicate as well. When a cat puts its ears back, it is a bit mad. When it sits with its tail around itself, it is happy. When a dog puts its tail under its body, it is scared. When it wags its tail and opens its mouth, it is happy. 1．Which of the following ways of communication is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．Body languages. B．Sight. C．Sound. D．Smell. 2．Sometimes scientists can train __________ to find landmines. A．birds B．ants C．mice D．cats 3．According to the passage, some male animals make sounds to __________. A．find the food B．warn others C．attract female animals D．show friendliness 4．When a cat sits with its tail around itself, it means __________. A．it is happy B．it is angry C．it is scared D．it is a bit mad 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Animals seldom use body languages to communicate. B．Usually female animals can make sounds. C．Humans can hear the sound made by whales. D．Most animals can communicate with others by smell. 【答案】1．B 2．C 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文主要介绍了动物的交流方式。 1．细节理解题。根据“Most animals communicate by smell”、“Everyone has heard birds sing. Many other animals use sound to communicate.”以及“Animals always use body languages to communicate as well.”可知，文中提到了身体语言、声音和气味，选项B没有提到。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Mice have an excellent sense of smell too. Scientists even train them to find landmines (地雷).”可知，科学家甚至训练老鼠寻找地雷。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“Usually the ‘gentlemen’ make sounds to invite the ‘ladies’.”可知，一些雄性动物通过发出声音来吸引雌性动物。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“When a cat puts its ears back, it is a bit mad. When it sits with its tail around itself, it is happy.”可知，当猫用尾巴绕着自己坐着的时候，它是快乐的。故选A。 5．细节理解题。根据“Most animals communicate by smell.”可知，大多数动物都能通过嗅觉与其他动物交流。故选D。 I spend a lot of time interviewing people, and watching their body language is part of my job. First impressions are important. As they say, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” Shaking hands firmly (坚定地) is important—people don’t like it if your hand feels like a cold fish. Eye contact is also important—you should often look at the interviewer in the eye, but don’t make him or her feel strange. Remember to use good body language after you sit down, too.You should look interested and sit up straight. If you sit in a lazy way, you will give the interviewer a very bad impression. You should show respect and interest by smiling and nodding your head when the interviewer speaks. Also, try not to hold your arms across your chest (胸部) . It will make you look bored and nervous. Make sure your face and body are turned towards the interviewer. If you are turned away from him or her, the interviewer might think you are getting ready to run out of the door! Finally, don’t shake your legs. This is impolite and makes you look nervous. If you use good body language and the right gestures, you will appearable, confident, friendly and honest. 1．People usually get ________ chance (s) to make the first impression A．one B．two C．three D．four 2．Holding your arms across your chest will make you look ________. A．lazy and bored B．annoyed and unhappy C．happy and confident D．bored and nervous 3．If you are turned away from the interviewer, she/he might think that ________. A．you are ready to leave B．you feel strange C．you are ready to listen D．you don’t like her /him 4．What does the underlined word “impolite” mean in Chinese? A．无聊的 B．不礼貌的 C．不友好的 D．没有信心的 【答案】1．A 2．D 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了在面试中如何通过肢体语言给面试官留下好印象。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“As they say, ‘You only get one chance to make a first impression.’”可知，人们通常只有一次机会给别人留下第一印象。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据第三段“try not to hold your arms across your chest. It will make you look bored and nervous.”可知，双臂交叉在胸前会让你看起来无聊和紧张。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据第四段“Make sure your face and body are turned towards the interviewer. If you are turned away from him or her, the interviewer might think you are getting ready to run out of the door!”可知，如果你背对面试官，面试官可能会认为你准备离开。故选A。 4．词义猜测题。根据最后一段“Finally, don’t shake your legs. This is impolite and makes you look nervous.”可知，摇晃双腿是……的，这会让你看起来很紧张。故划线词“impolite”意为“不礼貌的”。故选B。 If you ask people of different countries “Could you tell me the way to the post office, please?”, you will get different answers. In Japan, people use landmarks instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down the corner. Turn left at the hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.” In Kansas, America, there are no towns or buildings within ( 在……之内) miles. So instead of landmarks, people will normally tell you directions and distance (距离). For example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.” People in Greece sometimes do not even try to give any directions. They will often say, “Follow me.” Then they will take you down the streets of the city to the post office. Sometimes if a person doesn’t know the answer to your question, he or she might say, “Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Mexico, when you don’t understand a person’s words, maybe you can understand his or her body language. He or she will usually point to the correct direction. Go on in that direction and you may find the post office. 1．How many countries are mentioned in the passage? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．Where do people use landmarks to give directions? A．In America. B．In Mexico. C．In Greece. D．In Japan. 3．If you ask directions in Greece, what will the Greek do? A．They will give you a wrong answer. B．They will use landmarks to give directions. C．They will take you to the place you want to go to. D．They will tell you directions and distance. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．In Mexico, people may use body language to show the way. B．In Japan, people use street names to give directions. C．In Greece, people never say “Sorry, I don’t know.” D．In America, people use landmarks to give directions. 5．Where can we probably read the passage? A．In a history book. B．In a novel. C．In a geography report. D．In a travel guide. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 5．D 【导语】本文主要讲述了不同国家的人在给别人指路时使用的方式不同。 1．细节理解题。根据“In Japan...In Kansas, America...People in Greece...But in Mexico”可知提到了四个国家。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“In Japan, people use landmarks instead of street names”可知人们在日本使用地标来指路。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“Then they will take you down the streets of the city to the post office.”可知如果你在希腊问路， 希腊人会带你去你想去的地方。故选C。 4．细节理解题。根据“when you don’t understand a person’s words, maybe you can understand his or her body language. He or she will usually point to the correct direction”可知在墨西哥，人们可能会用肢体语言来指路。故选A。 5．推理判断题 。本文主要讲述了不同国家的人在给别人指路时使用的方式不同，故文章可能出现在一本旅游指南中。故选D。 If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then the body is the mirror of our feelings. If we are feeling great, we may give our body signals (信号). If we look at someone else’s body, we can often tell how they are feeling by their body signals. So reading body language signals is a great tool in daily communication. If you don’t think that learning how to read and use body language is important, here are some numbers for you. 7% of the information we receive is from what people actually say and 38% of the information we receive is from the tone and the speed of their voice; while 55% of the information we receive is from their body language. These non-verbal (非口头的) signals will help you a lot, but you still need to focus on what people are saying. If you focus too much on their body language signals, you and the person may feel uncomfortable. It’s useful to be able to read people’s language, but it’s useful to learn how to send the right signals and avoid the wrong signals too. Body language may be given several explanations. Many signals have different meanings, depending on the person and the situations (情况). Be sure of it when you are trying to read a body language signal. 1．The numbers mentioned in the second paragraph are to ________. A．explain what body language is B．show the importance of body language C．tell us body language is less used than verbal language D．tell us body language is the only tool in communication 2．According to the writer, body language is very ________. A．simple to learn B．negative to be used C．hard to understand D．helpful in communication 3．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A．Body language is uncomfortable. B．What people are saying is not important. C．Body language can show your feeling. D．To send wrong signals is not body language. 4．We can infer (推断) that the writer will most probably talk about ________ next. A．what the wrong body language signals are B．examples of how to understand body language correctly C．numbers about how many people wrongly use body language D．an analysis (分析) of why people wrongly understand body language 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．B 【导语】本文介绍了肢体语言在日常交流中所扮演的重要角色。 1．推理判断题。根据“If you don’t think that learning how to read and use body language is important, here are some numbers for you. ”可知，作者列举数据是为了说明肢体语言的重要性。故选B。 2．推理判断题。根据“So reading body language signals is a great tool in daily communication.”和“It’s useful to be able to read people’s language”可推知，作者认为肢体语言很有用。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“... the body is the mirror of our feelings. If we are feeling great, we may give our body signals (信号).”可知，肢体语言能表达人的情感。故选C。 4．推理判断题。根据“Many signals have different meanings, depending on the person and the situations (情况). Be sure of it when you are trying to read a body language signal.”可知，很多肢体语言可能因不同的人或情况而存在不同的意义，以及要看懂肢体语言的信号；由此推知作者后续会提到如何正确理解肢体语言。故选B。 Friends are not easy to come by. True friends are harder to find. So we should do our best to make friends and keep our friendships alive (有活力的). When we are with friends, we should try to attract and bring them closer to us. Smile is one of the easiest ways. People like to see happy faces greeting them. When we talk to someone, ask questions to help him or her keep talking. Don’t ask questions that are too personal (私人的), or they may walk away. Another important part of communication (交流) is listening. Listen carefully to what people are saying, and respond in the right way. It doesn’t have to be with words. Body language can also show that you’re listening. It’s easier to make friends and keep friendships with people who have the same interests and hobbies as you do. You can spend hours and days together, talking about your common interests. Friendships should be for life. We should try to keep friendships as long as we can. 1．How many ways of making friends and keeping friendship does the passage tell us? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 2．What should we often do when we are with our friends? A．Cry. B．Shout. C．Smile. D．Don’t say anything. 3．According to the passage, what kind of people is easier to make friends? A．People who never stop talking. B．People who are good at body language. C．People who like asking personal questions. D．People who have the same interests as you do. 4．The underlined word “respond” means “________”. A．laugh B．answer C．write D．spell 5．What does the writer think of friendship? A．It’s hard to keep. B．It should be lifelong. C．Friends must have common hobbies. D．Friends should always be together. 【答案】1．C 2．C 3．D 4．B 5．B 【导语】本文主要讲述了如何交朋友和保持友谊的方法，包括微笑、提问、倾听和共同兴趣，并强调友谊应该是终生的。 1．细节理解题。根据“Smile is one of the easiest ways.；When we talk to someone, ask questions to help him or her keep talking.；Another important part of communication (交流) is listening.；It’s easier to make friends and keep friendships with people who have the same interests and hobbies as you do.”可知，文中提到的交友和保持友谊的方法有微笑、提问、倾听和共同兴趣爱好，共四种方法。故选C。 2．细节理解题。根据“When we are with friends, we should try to attract and bring them closer to us. Smile is one of the easiest ways.”可知，当我们和朋友在一起时，微笑是最简单的方法之一。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“It’s easier to make friends and keep friendships with people who have the same interests and hobbies as you do.”可知，和有相同兴趣和爱好的人交朋友更容易。故选D。 4．词义猜测题。根据“Listen carefully to what people are saying, and respond in the right way.”可知，你应该仔细听人们在说什么，并以正确的方式作出回应。所以此处respond的意思是“回应”。故选B。 5．推理判断题。根据“Friendships should be for life. We should try to keep friendships as long as we can.”可知，作者认为友谊应该是终生的，我们应该尽量长时间保持。故选B。 能力综合实践5篇 Li Hua from Huadu was once having his holiday in Italy, but he could not speak Italian. One day he went to a restaurant and sat down at a table. When the waiter came, Li Hua opened his mouth, put his fingers in it and took them out again. In this way he wanted to say “Bring me something to eat”. The waiter soon brought him a cup of tea. Li Hua shook his head and the waiter understood that he didn’t want tea. So he took it away and brought him a glass of milk. Li Hua shook his head again. He was very hungry then and looked sad. He was just going to leave the restaurant when another man came in. When this man saw the waiter, he put his hands on his stomach. In a few minutes, there was a large plate of bread and meat on the table in front of him. Li Hua saw how the other person easily showed he was hungry by touching his stomach, and then got a big meal quickly. Li Hua thought this was a good idea. So he pointed to the other man’s food and smiled at the waiter. The waiter understood and soon gave him a similar meal. Li Hua deeply knew how important it is to communicate without words. Even though he couldn’t speak Italian, he still could tell people what he wanted by using gestures. Later, when he walked around Italy, he realized that a simple gesture or smile could say a lot. People could understand each other through feelings and shared understanding. After that, Li Hua learned to read people’s body language better. This helped him enjoy his travels more and understand other cultures. And when he told people about his funny experience in the restaurant, he always laughed and said, “A simple gesture can really help!” 1．How did Li Hua try to order food at the beginning? A．By shaking his head. B．By opening his mouth. C．By putting fingers in his mouth. D．By putting hands on his stomach. 2．Why did the waiter first bring Li Hua a cup of tea? A．Because Li Hua asked for it with gestures. B．Because the waiter misunderstood Li Hua. C．Because tea was the only drink to offer. D．Because the waiter wanted to sell more tea. 3．What made Li Hua’s travels more enjoyable? A．His ability to speak foreign languages. B．His understanding of body language. C．His willingness to try new things. D．His habit of smiling at foreigners. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The importance of learning foreign language. B．The way to order food in a foreign country. C．A funny story about gesture communication. D．The experience of learning a foreign culture. 【答案】1．C 2．B 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了李华去意大利度假，因为语言不通，他便用手势和餐馆服务员沟通的有趣故事，告诉读者理解肢体语言在交流过程中的重要性。 1．细节理解题。根据“When the waiter came, Li Hua opened his mouth, put his fingers in it and took them out again.”可知李华通过张开嘴，把手指伸进嘴里来点餐。故选C。 2．推理判断题。根据“In this way he wanted to say ‘Bring me something to eat’. The waiter soon brought him a cup of tea.”可知服务员误解了李华的手势。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“After that, Li Hua learned to read people’s body language better. This helped him enjoy his travels more and understand other cultures.”可知李华学会了更好地解读人们的肢体语言，这有助于他更多地享受旅行，了解其他文化。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。通读全文，可知文章主要讲述了李华去意大利度假，因为语言不通，他便用手势和餐馆服务员沟通的有趣故事，告诉读者理解肢体语言在交流过程中的重要性。选项C“一个关于手势交流的有趣故事。”符合主旨。故选C。 Recently we had a new student start at Gumnut Primary. Her name is Amina. When Mr Yarrum introduced her, her eyes were looking down to the ground and her shoulders were curling (弯曲) forward. She was covering her face a little with the scarf on her head. Mr Yarrum helped Amina to put away her school bag and find a table and chair at a shared desk. I could understand Amina, because I was once the new kid at Gumnut Primary too. Two years ago, my mum got a new job in another city, so my family moved and I couldn’t stay at my old school. I have been the same as Amina, being introduced to a class full of new faces. This made me wonder why someone would have to leave their country and move away to the other side of the world. When the bell went for lunch, I waited around to speak with Mr Yarrum. I wanted to know why Amina and her family had moved so far away from their home to Australia. Mr Yarrum told me there was a war in her country, and they moved her to be safe. At lunchtime, I saw Amina sitting by herself on the bench (长椅). She looked lonely, so I decided to go over and sit with her. Amina didn’t speak any English, which made it a bit difficult to communicate with her. This got me thinking, maybe I could use body language to invite Amina to come and play handball with me and my other friends. I waved for her to follow me and gestured (做手势) with my hands a game of handball. ________ Amina turned out to be very good at handball, and by the end of lunch had a big smile on her face. 1．How did Amina feel when Mr Yarrum introduce her to the class? A．Nervous and shy. B．Excited but shy. C．Confident and happy. D．Lonely but hopeful. 2．Which is the correct order of the following activities? ①The writer met Amina.        ②The writer invited Amina to play. ③The writer spoke with Mr Yarrum.    ④The writer moved to Gumnut Primary. A．①④②③ B．①②④③ C．④①③② D．④③①② 3．Which of the following is the best to fill in ________ in Paragraph 4? A．She nodded and followed me to the playground. B．She refused and ran away to the classroom. C．She said something and hurried towards Mr Yarrum. D．She looked pale and went back for a rest. 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．Being confident is helpful in a new school. B．Being kind is a good way to communicate with others. C．Developing a good hobby is good for making friends. D．Speaking the same language makes a difference in friendship. 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．A 4．B 【导语】本文讲述了新生Amina因战乱搬到澳大利亚，起初很害羞孤单。作者通过肢体语言邀请她玩手球，她玩得很开心。 1．推理判断题。根据“When Mr Yarrum introduced her, her eyes were looking down to the ground and her shoulders were curling (弯曲) forward.”可知，Yarrum先生介绍她时，她的眼睛看着地面，肩膀向前弯曲，由此推知Amina当时紧张且害羞。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“I could understand Amina, because I was once the new kid at Gumnut Primary too. Two years ago, ...”可知，首先是作者到Gumnut小学，即④；根据“Recently we had a new student start at Gumnut Primary. Her name is Amina.”可知，然后是遇见Amina，即①；根据“Mr Yarrum told me there was a war in her country, and they moved her to be safe.”可知，接下来是作者和Yarrum说话，即③；根据“maybe I could use body language to invite Amina to come and play handball with me and my other friends.”可知，最后是作者邀请Amina打手球，即②。综上，正确的顺序为④①③②。故选C。 3．推理判断题。根据“Amina turned out to be very good at handball, and by the end of lunch had a big smile on her face.”可知，Amina手球打得很好，午饭结束时，她脸上挂着灿烂的笑容。由此推知Amina接受了作者一起去打手球的邀请；选项A“她点了点头，跟着我来到操场。”符合语境。故选A。 4．推理判断题。根据“maybe I could use body language to invite Amina to come and play handball with me and my other friends.”和“Amina turned out to be very good at handball, and by the end of lunch had a big smile on her face.”可知，作者看到Amina孤孤单单的一个人，于是邀请她一起去打手球，然后Amina玩得很开心，脸上露出了大大的笑容；由此推知善良是与他人沟通的好方法。故选B。 ① We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our communication with other people. We can learn a lot about what people are thinking by watching their body language. Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings. ② Just like spoken language, the meanings of body language differ from culture to culture. The important thing is using body language in a way that is acceptable to the culture you are in. ③The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone who sees another person using the gesture might think it means money. However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil, as it is not polite. Even the gestures we use for “yes” and “no” differ around the world. In many countries, shaking one’s head means “no”, and nodding means “yes”. By comparison, in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have an opposite meaning. There are also differences in how we touch each other, how close we stand to someone we are talking to, and how we act when we meet or part. In countries like France and Russia, people may kiss their friends on the face when they meet. Elsewhere, people prefer shaking hands or nodding the head when they meet someone else. ④ Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means “sleep”. A good way of saying “I am full” is moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal. ⑤ Besides difference in meanings, different uses of some body language are also worth studying. Perhaps the best example is smiling. It would be a good idea to use smile to help us get through difficult time and find friends in a world of strangers. A smile can break down misunderstandings. We can use a smile to say sorry, to greet someone, to ask for help, or to start a conversation. Experts suggest smiling at yourself in the mirror to make yourself feel happier and stronger. And if we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing better than seeing the smiling face of a good friend. 1．In Bulgaria, if you don’t agree with your local friend, which of the following gesture will you use? A． B． C． D． 2．How does the writer develop his idea in paragraph ③? A．By giving instructions on how to use body language. B．By offering suggestions on when to use body language. C．By using examples of body language with different meanings. D．By comparing the difference between words and body language. 3．What special can we learn about the body language in Brazil? A．Nodding your head means “No”. B．It is impolite to use the gesture for “OK”. C．People hug each other when meeting their friends. D．Putting hands together on the side of your head means “sleepy”. 4．Which picture best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 【答案】1．A 2．C 3．B 4．C 【导语】本文主要介绍了了解和使用身势语的重要性。 1．推理判断题。根据“In many countries, shaking one’s head means ‘no’, and nodding means ‘yes’. By comparison, in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have an opposite meaning.”可知，在保加利亚和阿尔巴尼亚南部，摇头意味着“是”，点头意味着“不”。A图片符合。故选A。 2．细节理解题。根据“The gesture for ‘OK’ has different meanings in different cultures.”和“There are also differences in how we touch each other, how close we stand to someone we are talking to, and how we act when we meet or part.”可知，作者运用例子说明肢体语言在不同国家有不同的含义。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据“The gesture for ‘OK’ has different meanings in different cultures...However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil, as it is not polite.”可知，在巴西，使用“OK”的手势是不礼貌的。故选B。 4．篇章结构题。首段讲述了言语和身势语同等重要，都可以传达我们的想法和观点；第二三段讲了不同国家相同的手势有不同的意义，第四段讲述了相同手势语在国家相同的含义。最后一段以“微笑”为例，讲述使用身势语的重要性。故选C。 We usually send and receive information through the movement of our bodies. Body language can express (表达) different feelings. We often use gestures (手势) or body movements to express our mind. For example, when someone is giving a talk, he or she may often use his or her hands to emphasize (强调) points. The victory (胜利) sign, the OK sign, the goodbye wave and the blowing of a kiss are all popular gestures in America. However, most of these gestures are not accepted (接受) by people in other countries. For example, the OK gesture means acceptance in America, but it has other meanings in other countries. In France, it means worthlessness (无价值), while in Greece it is a sign of quite disrespect (不尊重). There are some other differences in the non-verbal (非语言的) messages of people of different sexes (性别). In American culture, men usually sit or stand with their legs apart and hands outward, while women usually keep their legs together and their hands at their sides. Women sit quietly than men most of the time. Women are also better than men at expressing themselves using gestures. In short, body language is simple and useful, so we should learn how to use it in our daily lives. 1．Which gestures are talked about in this passage? ①the stop sign ②the OK sign ③the goodbye sign ④the quiet sign ⑤the victory sign ⑥the kiss sign A．①②③⑤ B．②③⑤⑥ C．①③⑤⑥ D．②③④⑤ 2．The OK gesture means worthlessness in ________. A．the United States B．France C．Greece D．Japan 3．The writer believes that ________. A．gestures are easy to learn for women B．different countries have the same gestures C．men usually sit quietly more often than women D．women are better at expressing themselves by using gestures 4．We learn from the passage that ________. A．if we want to emphasize our points, we must use gestures B．the blowing of a kiss is thought to be rude in Greece C．there are differences between men’s and women’s non-verbal messages D．many people don’t like to express themselves by using gestures 5．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Body language. B．The OK sign. C．Different Cultures. D．Popular languages. 【答案】1．B 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．A 【导语】本文主要讨论了肢体语言在不同文化中的表达和理解差异，以及男女在非语言交流中的不同表现。 1．细节理解题。根据“The victory (胜利) sign, the OK sign, the goodbye wave and the blowing of a kiss are all popular gestures in America. ”可知，文章围绕4种手势展开。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“For example, the OK gesture  means acceptance in America, but it has other meanings in other  countries. In France, it means worthlessness (无价值), ”可知，在法国OK手势意味着无价值。故选B。 3．细节理解题。根据“Women are also better than men at expressing themselves using gestures.”可知，女人比男人更善于用手势表达自己。故选D。 4．细节理解题。根据“There are some other differences in the non-verbal (非语言的) messages of people of different sexes (性别).”可知，在不同性别的人的手势中有一些不同之处。故选C。 5．主旨大意题。根据“Body language can express (表达) different feelings. ”及通读全文可知，文章主要讲述肢体语言。故选A。 We usually send and receive information through the movement of our bodies. Body language can show different feelings. We often use gestures (手势) or body movements to show and express our mind. For example, when someone is giving a talk, he or she may often use his or her hands to emphasize (强调) points. The victory (胜利) sign, the OK sign, the goodbye wave and the blowing of a kiss are all popular gestures in America. However, most of these gestures are not accepted (接受) by people in other countries. For example, the OK gesture means acceptance in America, but it has other meanings in other countries. In France, it means worthlessness (无价值), while in Greece it is a sign of quite disrespect (不尊重). There are some other differences in the non-verbal (非语言的) messages of people of different sexes (性别). In American culture, men usually sit or stand with their legs apart and hands outward, while women usually keep their legs together and their hands at their sides. Women sit quietly than men most of the time. Women are also better than men at expressing themselves using gestures. In short, body language is simple and useful, so we should learn how to use it in our daily lives. 1．Which gestures are talked about in this passage? ①the stop sign ②the OK sign ③the goodbye sign ④the quiet sign ⑤the victory sign ⑥the kiss sign A．①②③⑤ B．②③⑤⑥ C．①③⑤⑥ D．②③④⑤ 2．The writer believes that ________. A．gestures are easy to learn for women B．different countries have the same gestures C．men usually sit quietly more often than women D．women are better at expressing themselves by using gestures 3．We learn from the passage that ________. A．if we want to emphasize our points, we must use gestures B．the blowing of a kiss is thought to be rude in Greece C．there are differences between men’s and women’s non-verbal messages D．many people don’t like to express themselves by using gestures 4．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Body language. B．The OK sign. C．Different Cultures. D．Popular languages. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．C 4．A 【导语】本文主要介绍了讲述了不同的地区和不同的人使用肢体语言的方式和意义是不同的，我们应该学习如何正确的使用。 1．细节理解题。根据“The victory (胜利) sign, the OK sign, the goodbye wave and the blowing of a kiss”可知讨论了胜利标志、OK标志、挥手告别和亲吻。故选B。 2．细节理解题。根据“Women are also better than men at expressing themselves using gestures.”可知女性在用手势表达自己方面也比男性好。故选D。 3．细节理解题。根据“There are some other differences in the non-verbal (非语言的) messages of people of different sexes”可知不同性别的人的非言语信息还有其他一些差异。故选C。 4．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了讲述了不同的地区和不同的人使用肢体语言的方式和意义是不同的，我们应该学习如何正确的使用，以选项A“肢体语言”为标题最合适。故选A。 16 同步新课程，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 21 同步新课程，周周有练习，月月有重点！ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024-2025学年一线教师制作同步精品系列资料，好题优选！ 2024-2025学年一线教师制作同步精品系列资料，好题优选！ 学校:___________姓名：___________班级：___________考号：___________ Unit2 Body Language 单元话题（肢体语言）阅读理解15篇 说明：此专题分三个难度层次，基础入门训练<进阶拓展训练< 能力综合实践，老师根据学生实际情况进行针对性难度训练。 基础入门训练5篇 We always use body language in our daily life. When we have a conversation with someone, we may use more body language than words. However, the same body language may mean different things in different countries. That’s why people sometimes do not understand each other correctly. Pointing to one part of the body can mean differently in different cultures. For example, in the USA, people point to their heads when they think someone is clever. However, in Europe it means “He or she is stupid or something is wrong with his or her head.” In our Chinese culture, nodding our head up and down means “yes” and shaking our head from side to side means “no”. However, in parts of India, Greece and Turkey, it means just the opposite. In England and the USA, when you raise your hand and make a circle with the thumb and the second finger, it means “You’re all right.” or “Everything is OK.” However, if we do this in France or Belgium, it means “You’re worth zero.” In Greece or Turkey, we should not make this gesture (手势), or we are thought to be very rude. The meaning of gestures can also change over time. In the 1960s, the V sign meant “peace”. However, during World War II, it meant “victory”. In Greece, it is a very insulting (侮辱性的) sign. Though the meaning of body language is different, there are some expressions having the same meaning throughout the world, such as smiling and crying. 1．In England, if people point to their heads, it means they think someone is ________. A．clever B．stupid C．headache D．angry 2．In India, if one nods his head up and down, it means he ________. A．doesn’t agree B．agrees C．is happy D．is sad 3．In France, if you raise your hand and make a circle with the thumb and the second finger, it means ________. A．you are clever B．everything is OK C．it is true D．you are worth zero 4．What did the V sign mean in the 1960s? A．Victory. B．Killing. C．Festival. D．Peace. 5．Which one is TRUE according to the passage? A．People in the world never use body language. B．Shaking our heads from side to side means “yes” in China. C．It’s impolite to make the V sign in Greece. D．The meaning of gestures never change. If you can speak English, you know a lot of English words. You can read, speak and understand. But there is another kind of language you need to know—the language of the body. All over the world, people “talk” with their hands, with their heads and with their eyes. When Japanese people meet, they bow (鞠躬). When Indians meet, they put their hands together. What do American and British people do? Americans are more informal (不拘礼节的) than the British. They like to be friendly. They use first names, they ask questions and they talk easily about themselves. When they sit down, they like to relax in their chairs and make themselves comfortable. British people are more reserved (矜持的). They take more time to make friends. They like to know you before they ask you something of your home. When British and American people meet someone for the first time, they shake hands. They do not usually shake hands with people they know well. Women sometimes kiss their women friends, and men kiss women friends. When a man meets a man friend, he just smiles, and says “Hello”. Men do not kiss each other, or hold hands. Even fathers and sons do not often kiss each other. 1．We can learn from the passage that _______. A．handshake and kiss can not be used in greeting B．people can “talk” with their hands, heads and eyes C．only a few people use body language D．body language is more often used by people than words 2．British people take more time to make friends because _______. A．they are quite conservative (保守的) B．they don’t like people to go to their homes C．they are not as friendly as the Americans D．they find it more interesting to stay alone 3．When Indians meet, they _______. A．kiss each other B．bow to each other C．put their hands together D．just smile 4．In the USA and Britain, _______. A．men always kiss their women friends when they meet B．women are more likely to kiss each other while men aren’t C．people would like to shake hands whenever they meet their friends D．fathers and sons often kiss each other Humans have many ways to say “hi” and “bye”. It’s a way to be polite. But did you know that apes (大猩猩) also do this? According to a new study, we have found this kind of behavior (行为) in animals for the first time. Many animals greet each other, but they don't say “goodbye” like apes do. Scientists studied over 1,200 apes. Of course, they don’t say“What’s up?”like we do. They use body language. For example, they will touch each other or hold hands. They might also butt (顶) heads or just look at each other. They do these things both before and after they spend time together. These greetings will be shorter if the apes already know each other. Humans do this too. Scientists say that the common ancestors (共同祖先) of apes and humans might have done this as well. Then they passed down the habit to both of us. Apes can do many things just like us. Here’s a list of some their “Human” behaviors. ①Make tools to help them finish tasks ②Eat junk food when they’re unhappy ③Recognize faces ④Beg for food ⑤Laugh out loud. 根据材料内容选择最佳答案。 1．What does the new study show? A．Apes say “hi” and “bye” like humans. B．Animals don’t greet each other. C．Animal behavior is hard to study. D．Apes enjoy saying “goodbye” to other animals. 2．Why do some apes use shorter greetings? A．Because they don't like each other. B．Because they want to save time. C．Because they are lazy sometimes. D．Because they already know each other. 3．Apes can do many things just like us because __________. A．apes like to make friends with humans B．greetings are important to animals C．apes and humans have the common ancestors D．humans learned to greet each other from apes 4．From this passage, we can infer __________. A．apes can make stone knives to cut things B．apes will eat junk food when they are happy C．apes can ask for food when they are hungry D．apes will laugh out loud when they are happy 5．Where may you see this passage? A．In a storybook. B．In a textbook. C．In a science book. D．In a guide book. All pet owners know that pets use their body language to communicate with us. Since they live much simpler lives than we do and they depend on us, they need to express their needs to us. For example, squirrels (松鼠) do this with their ears, bodies and noses. Sometimes they simply want our attention. They are telling us, “My food bowl is empty.” I have one squirrel. He tells me different things. For example, when his food bowl is empty, he lets out a bowl. When he is hungry and doesn’t find food to eat, he climbs onto the table and waves his long ears on it. He jumps up on my computer desk or my lap and smells everywhere to let me know that one of the other squirrels is picking on him. New research shows that 67% of people think they understand what their pets want or need. The more we show our understanding of what they are telling us, the better our pets will be able to communicate with us and the more conversations will expand. Try to pay close attention to what your pet is “telling” you and you will find it is eager to “talk” to you. 1．The pets communicate with their owners by _________. A．spoken language B．body language C．speaking D．barking 2．If you want to communicate with your pets better, you should _________. A．have as many pets as you can B．know what they are “telling” C．buy a lot of gifts for them D．spend more money on their food 3．The underlined word “expand” means _________ in Chinese. A．开放 B．举例 C．组织 D．展开 4．The best title for the passage is _________. A．How to keep a pet B．Pet’s body language C．The number of pet owners D．Make friends with your pets ①Body language plays an important part in our everyday communication. Eye contact (接触) is one important kind of body language. ②Eye contact means looking into somebody’s eyes. It can show feelings such as friendliness, interest, understanding and so on. Not using eye contact can bring problems, but using too much is not polite either. About eye contact, people from different countries have different ideas. ③In Western countries, using eye contact in a talk is very important. If you do not use eye contact, Western people may think that you are not listening carefully. And if you look away, they may think that you are telling lies. ④In Asian countries, it is polite to look down when you talk with an old person, like your teacher or parent. The differences can make problems. A Chinese student may look down when he talks to art American teacher. And the teacher may think the student is not friendly. ⑤At last, eye contact can be the key to communication. But don’t look at another person’s eyes all the time. 1．People use eye contact to know someone’s __________. A．health B．family C．hobbies D．feelings 2．If you don’t use eye contact, Western people may think you are __________. A．showing love B．thinking hard C．not listening carefully D．not showing interest 3．Which of the following is polite in Asian countries? A． B． C． D． 4．Where can we probably find the passage? A．In an email. B．In a dictionary. C．In a storybook. D．In a travel magazine. 5．What is the structure (结构) of the passage? A． B． C． D． 进阶拓展训练5篇 People are always interested in animal communication and scientists have done a lot of researches on this subject. Most animals communicate by smell. Dogs are famous for this. When a dog walks outside, it learns about other dogs by smelling things. Dogs have helped the police for a long time too. They can find missing people by using their fantastic sense of smell. Mice have an excellent sense of smell too. Scientists even train them to find landmines (地雷). It is found that even ants use smell. They use smell to tell other ants where the food is. Everyone has heard birds sing. Many other animals use sound to communicate. Frogs and insects communicate with sounds. Usually the “gentlemen” make sounds to invite the “ladies”. Whales and elephants also use sound to communicate. These sounds can travel very far through water or the ground. However, it is not possible for humans to hear some of the sounds. They are either too low or too high for us. Animals always use body languages to communicate as well. When a cat puts its ears back, it is a bit mad. When it sits with its tail around itself, it is happy. When a dog puts its tail under its body, it is scared. When it wags its tail and opens its mouth, it is happy. 1．Which of the following ways of communication is NOT mentioned in the passage? A．Body languages. B．Sight. C．Sound. D．Smell. 2．Sometimes scientists can train __________ to find landmines. A．birds B．ants C．mice D．cats 3．According to the passage, some male animals make sounds to __________. A．find the food B．warn others C．attract female animals D．show friendliness 4．When a cat sits with its tail around itself, it means __________. A．it is happy B．it is angry C．it is scared D．it is a bit mad 5．Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? A．Animals seldom use body languages to communicate. B．Usually female animals can make sounds. C．Humans can hear the sound made by whales. D．Most animals can communicate with others by smell. I spend a lot of time interviewing people, and watching their body language is part of my job. First impressions are important. As they say, “You only get one chance to make a first impression.” Shaking hands firmly (坚定地) is important—people don’t like it if your hand feels like a cold fish. Eye contact is also important—you should often look at the interviewer in the eye, but don’t make him or her feel strange. Remember to use good body language after you sit down, too.You should look interested and sit up straight. If you sit in a lazy way, you will give the interviewer a very bad impression. You should show respect and interest by smiling and nodding your head when the interviewer speaks. Also, try not to hold your arms across your chest (胸部) . It will make you look bored and nervous. Make sure your face and body are turned towards the interviewer. If you are turned away from him or her, the interviewer might think you are getting ready to run out of the door! Finally, don’t shake your legs. This is impolite and makes you look nervous. If you use good body language and the right gestures, you will appearable, confident, friendly and honest. 1．People usually get ________ chance (s) to make the first impression A．one B．two C．three D．four 2．Holding your arms across your chest will make you look ________. A．lazy and bored B．annoyed and unhappy C．happy and confident D．bored and nervous 3．If you are turned away from the interviewer, she/he might think that ________. A．you are ready to leave B．you feel strange C．you are ready to listen D．you don’t like her /him 4．What does the underlined word “impolite” mean in Chinese? A．无聊的 B．不礼貌的 C．不友好的 D．没有信心的 If you ask people of different countries “Could you tell me the way to the post office, please?”, you will get different answers. In Japan, people use landmarks instead of street names. For example, the Japanese will say to travelers, “Go straight down the corner. Turn left at the hotel and go past a fruit market. The post office is across from the bus stop.” In Kansas, America, there are no towns or buildings within ( 在……之内) miles. So instead of landmarks, people will normally tell you directions and distance (距离). For example, people will say, “Go north two miles. Turn east, and then go another mile.” People in Greece sometimes do not even try to give any directions. They will often say, “Follow me.” Then they will take you down the streets of the city to the post office. Sometimes if a person doesn’t know the answer to your question, he or she might say, “Sorry, I have no idea.” But in Mexico, when you don’t understand a person’s words, maybe you can understand his or her body language. He or she will usually point to the correct direction. Go on in that direction and you may find the post office. 1．How many countries are mentioned in the passage? A．Three. B．Four. C．Five. D．Six. 2．Where do people use landmarks to give directions? A．In America. B．In Mexico. C．In Greece. D．In Japan. 3．If you ask directions in Greece, what will the Greek do? A．They will give you a wrong answer. B．They will use landmarks to give directions. C．They will take you to the place you want to go to. D．They will tell you directions and distance. 4．What can we learn from the passage? A．In Mexico, people may use body language to show the way. B．In Japan, people use street names to give directions. C．In Greece, people never say “Sorry, I don’t know.” D．In America, people use landmarks to give directions. 5．Where can we probably read the passage? A．In a history book. B．In a novel. C．In a geography report. D．In a travel guide. If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then the body is the mirror of our feelings. If we are feeling great, we may give our body signals (信号). If we look at someone else’s body, we can often tell how they are feeling by their body signals. So reading body language signals is a great tool in daily communication. If you don’t think that learning how to read and use body language is important, here are some numbers for you. 7% of the information we receive is from what people actually say and 38% of the information we receive is from the tone and the speed of their voice; while 55% of the information we receive is from their body language. These non-verbal (非口头的) signals will help you a lot, but you still need to focus on what people are saying. If you focus too much on their body language signals, you and the person may feel uncomfortable. It’s useful to be able to read people’s language, but it’s useful to learn how to send the right signals and avoid the wrong signals too. Body language may be given several explanations. Many signals have different meanings, depending on the person and the situations (情况). Be sure of it when you are trying to read a body language signal. 1．The numbers mentioned in the second paragraph are to ________. A．explain what body language is B．show the importance of body language C．tell us body language is less used than verbal language D．tell us body language is the only tool in communication 2．According to the writer, body language is very ________. A．simple to learn B．negative to be used C．hard to understand D．helpful in communication 3．According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? A．Body language is uncomfortable. B．What people are saying is not important. C．Body language can show your feeling. D．To send wrong signals is not body language. 4．We can infer (推断) that the writer will most probably talk about ________ next. A．what the wrong body language signals are B．examples of how to understand body language correctly C．numbers about how many people wrongly use body language D．an analysis (分析) of why people wrongly understand body language Friends are not easy to come by. True friends are harder to find. So we should do our best to make friends and keep our friendships alive (有活力的). When we are with friends, we should try to attract and bring them closer to us. Smile is one of the easiest ways. People like to see happy faces greeting them. When we talk to someone, ask questions to help him or her keep talking. Don’t ask questions that are too personal (私人的), or they may walk away. Another important part of communication (交流) is listening. Listen carefully to what people are saying, and respond in the right way. It doesn’t have to be with words. Body language can also show that you’re listening. It’s easier to make friends and keep friendships with people who have the same interests and hobbies as you do. You can spend hours and days together, talking about your common interests. Friendships should be for life. We should try to keep friendships as long as we can. 1．How many ways of making friends and keeping friendship does the passage tell us? A．Two. B．Three. C．Four. D．Five. 2．What should we often do when we are with our friends? A．Cry. B．Shout. C．Smile. D．Don’t say anything. 3．According to the passage, what kind of people is easier to make friends? A．People who never stop talking. B．People who are good at body language. C．People who like asking personal questions. D．People who have the same interests as you do. 4．The underlined word “respond” means “________”. A．laugh B．answer C．write D．spell 5．What does the writer think of friendship? A．It’s hard to keep. B．It should be lifelong. C．Friends must have common hobbies. D．Friends should always be together. 能力综合实践5篇 Li Hua from Huadu was once having his holiday in Italy, but he could not speak Italian. One day he went to a restaurant and sat down at a table. When the waiter came, Li Hua opened his mouth, put his fingers in it and took them out again. In this way he wanted to say “Bring me something to eat”. The waiter soon brought him a cup of tea. Li Hua shook his head and the waiter understood that he didn’t want tea. So he took it away and brought him a glass of milk. Li Hua shook his head again. He was very hungry then and looked sad. He was just going to leave the restaurant when another man came in. When this man saw the waiter, he put his hands on his stomach. In a few minutes, there was a large plate of bread and meat on the table in front of him. Li Hua saw how the other person easily showed he was hungry by touching his stomach, and then got a big meal quickly. Li Hua thought this was a good idea. So he pointed to the other man’s food and smiled at the waiter. The waiter understood and soon gave him a similar meal. Li Hua deeply knew how important it is to communicate without words. Even though he couldn’t speak Italian, he still could tell people what he wanted by using gestures. Later, when he walked around Italy, he realized that a simple gesture or smile could say a lot. People could understand each other through feelings and shared understanding. After that, Li Hua learned to read people’s body language better. This helped him enjoy his travels more and understand other cultures. And when he told people about his funny experience in the restaurant, he always laughed and said, “A simple gesture can really help!” 1．How did Li Hua try to order food at the beginning? A．By shaking his head. B．By opening his mouth. C．By putting fingers in his mouth. D．By putting hands on his stomach. 2．Why did the waiter first bring Li Hua a cup of tea? A．Because Li Hua asked for it with gestures. B．Because the waiter misunderstood Li Hua. C．Because tea was the only drink to offer. D．Because the waiter wanted to sell more tea. 3．What made Li Hua’s travels more enjoyable? A．His ability to speak foreign languages. B．His understanding of body language. C．His willingness to try new things. D．His habit of smiling at foreigners. 4．What is the main idea of the passage? A．The importance of learning foreign language. B．The way to order food in a foreign country. C．A funny story about gesture communication. D．The experience of learning a foreign culture. Recently we had a new student start at Gumnut Primary. Her name is Amina. When Mr Yarrum introduced her, her eyes were looking down to the ground and her shoulders were curling (弯曲) forward. She was covering her face a little with the scarf on her head. Mr Yarrum helped Amina to put away her school bag and find a table and chair at a shared desk. I could understand Amina, because I was once the new kid at Gumnut Primary too. Two years ago, my mum got a new job in another city, so my family moved and I couldn’t stay at my old school. I have been the same as Amina, being introduced to a class full of new faces. This made me wonder why someone would have to leave their country and move away to the other side of the world. When the bell went for lunch, I waited around to speak with Mr Yarrum. I wanted to know why Amina and her family had moved so far away from their home to Australia. Mr Yarrum told me there was a war in her country, and they moved her to be safe. At lunchtime, I saw Amina sitting by herself on the bench (长椅). She looked lonely, so I decided to go over and sit with her. Amina didn’t speak any English, which made it a bit difficult to communicate with her. This got me thinking, maybe I could use body language to invite Amina to come and play handball with me and my other friends. I waved for her to follow me and gestured (做手势) with my hands a game of handball. ________ Amina turned out to be very good at handball, and by the end of lunch had a big smile on her face. 1．How did Amina feel when Mr Yarrum introduce her to the class? A．Nervous and shy. B．Excited but shy. C．Confident and happy. D．Lonely but hopeful. 2．Which is the correct order of the following activities? ①The writer met Amina.        ②The writer invited Amina to play. ③The writer spoke with Mr Yarrum.    ④The writer moved to Gumnut Primary. A．①④②③ B．①②④③ C．④①③② D．④③①② 3．Which of the following is the best to fill in ________ in Paragraph 4? A．She nodded and followed me to the playground. B．She refused and ran away to the classroom. C．She said something and hurried towards Mr Yarrum. D．She looked pale and went back for a rest. 4．What can we infer from the passage? A．Being confident is helpful in a new school. B．Being kind is a good way to communicate with others. C．Developing a good hobby is good for making friends. D．Speaking the same language makes a difference in friendship. ① We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our communication with other people. We can learn a lot about what people are thinking by watching their body language. Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings. ② Just like spoken language, the meanings of body language differ from culture to culture. The important thing is using body language in a way that is acceptable to the culture you are in. ③The gesture for “OK” has different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, someone who sees another person using the gesture might think it means money. However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil, as it is not polite. Even the gestures we use for “yes” and “no” differ around the world. In many countries, shaking one’s head means “no”, and nodding means “yes”. By comparison, in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have an opposite meaning. There are also differences in how we touch each other, how close we stand to someone we are talking to, and how we act when we meet or part. In countries like France and Russia, people may kiss their friends on the face when they meet. Elsewhere, people prefer shaking hands or nodding the head when they meet someone else. ④ Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere. Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means “sleep”. A good way of saying “I am full” is moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal. ⑤ Besides difference in meanings, different uses of some body language are also worth studying. Perhaps the best example is smiling. It would be a good idea to use smile to help us get through difficult time and find friends in a world of strangers. A smile can break down misunderstandings. We can use a smile to say sorry, to greet someone, to ask for help, or to start a conversation. Experts suggest smiling at yourself in the mirror to make yourself feel happier and stronger. And if we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing better than seeing the smiling face of a good friend. 1．In Bulgaria, if you don’t agree with your local friend, which of the following gesture will you use? A． B． C． D． 2．How does the writer develop his idea in paragraph ③? A．By giving instructions on how to use body language. B．By offering suggestions on when to use body language. C．By using examples of body language with different meanings. D．By comparing the difference between words and body language. 3．What special can we learn about the body language in Brazil? A．Nodding your head means “No”. B．It is impolite to use the gesture for “OK”. C．People hug each other when meeting their friends. D．Putting hands together on the side of your head means “sleepy”. 4．Which picture best shows the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． We usually send and receive information through the movement of our bodies. Body language can express (表达) different feelings. We often use gestures (手势) or body movements to express our mind. For example, when someone is giving a talk, he or she may often use his or her hands to emphasize (强调) points. The victory (胜利) sign, the OK sign, the goodbye wave and the blowing of a kiss are all popular gestures in America. However, most of these gestures are not accepted (接受) by people in other countries. For example, the OK gesture means acceptance in America, but it has other meanings in other countries. In France, it means worthlessness (无价值), while in Greece it is a sign of quite disrespect (不尊重). There are some other differences in the non-verbal (非语言的) messages of people of different sexes (性别). In American culture, men usually sit or stand with their legs apart and hands outward, while women usually keep their legs together and their hands at their sides. Women sit quietly than men most of the time. Women are also better than men at expressing themselves using gestures. In short, body language is simple and useful, so we should learn how to use it in our daily lives. 1．Which gestures are talked about in this passage? ①the stop sign ②the OK sign ③the goodbye sign ④the quiet sign ⑤the victory sign ⑥the kiss sign A．①②③⑤ B．②③⑤⑥ C．①③⑤⑥ D．②③④⑤ 2．The OK gesture means worthlessness in ________. A．the United States B．France C．Greece D．Japan 3．The writer believes that ________. A．gestures are easy to learn for women B．different countries have the same gestures C．men usually sit quietly more often than women D．women are better at expressing themselves by using gestures 4．We learn from the passage that ________. A．if we want to emphasize our points, we must use gestures B．the blowing of a kiss is thought to be rude in Greece C．there are differences between men’s and women’s non-verbal messages D．many people don’t like to express themselves by using gestures 5．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Body language. B．The OK sign. C．Different Cultures. D．Popular languages. We usually send and receive information through the movement of our bodies. Body language can show different feelings. We often use gestures (手势) or body movements to show and express our mind. For example, when someone is giving a talk, he or she may often use his or her hands to emphasize (强调) points. The victory (胜利) sign, the OK sign, the goodbye wave and the blowing of a kiss are all popular gestures in America. However, most of these gestures are not accepted (接受) by people in other countries. For example, the OK gesture means acceptance in America, but it has other meanings in other countries. In France, it means worthlessness (无价值), while in Greece it is a sign of quite disrespect (不尊重). There are some other differences in the non-verbal (非语言的) messages of people of different sexes (性别). In American culture, men usually sit or stand with their legs apart and hands outward, while women usually keep their legs together and their hands at their sides. Women sit quietly than men most of the time. Women are also better than men at expressing themselves using gestures. In short, body language is simple and useful, so we should learn how to use it in our daily lives. 1．Which gestures are talked about in this passage? ①the stop sign ②the OK sign ③the goodbye sign ④the quiet sign ⑤the victory sign ⑥the kiss sign A．①②③⑤ B．②③⑤⑥ C．①③⑤⑥ D．②③④⑤ 2．The writer believes that ________. A．gestures are easy to learn for women B．different countries have the same gestures C．men usually sit quietly more often than women D．women are better at expressing themselves by using gestures 3．We learn from the passage that ________. A．if we want to emphasize our points, we must use gestures B．the blowing of a kiss is thought to be rude in Greece C．there are differences between men’s and women’s non-verbal messages D．many people don’t like to express themselves by using gestures 4．What’s the best title for this passage? A．Body language. B．The OK sign. 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