39.Unit 8 Let's Communicate! (主题阅读)-2025-2026学年上学期八年级英语知识点梳理与巩固（人教版2024）

2025-2026学年上学期八年级英语知识点梳理与巩固(人教版2024) Unit 8 Let's Communicate! 主题阅读 必备知识清单 单元主题阅读 一、阅读主题 在我们的生活中，沟通无处不在，它就像一座桥梁，连接着人与人的心灵。本单元聚焦于“Let’s communicate”这一主题，深入探讨如何进行有效的沟通。有效的沟通不仅仅是说话和倾听，它涵盖了众多方面。例如，选择合适的沟通方式至关重要，不同的场景和对象需要不同的沟通形式。当我们与远方的朋友交流时，视频通话是不错的选择，就像“If I want to see my friend who lives far away, I will make a video call.”；而当我们需要及时告知他人重要信息时，发短信则更为便捷，“If it’s urgent, I will send a text message.”。 1. 主题内涵 有效沟通意味着清晰地表达自己的想法和感受，同时认真倾听他人的观点。比如在小组讨论中，我们要积极发言，“I think we should do it this way because...”，并且要专注地听组员说，“I see what you mean, and...”。良好的沟通还需要注意语气、表情和肢体语言等非语言因素。比如在道歉时，真诚的表情和恰当的肢体动作能让对方更易接受，“I’m really sorry.”，同时配上诚恳的眼神和微微鞠躬的动作。 2. 素养体现 在素养方面，它培养学生的语言表达素养，使学生能够准确、流畅地用英语交流想法，像描述自己的一天时，“I got up early this morning, then I went to school and had classes. After school, I played basketball with my friends.”。同时，提升学生的人际交往素养，让学生学会理解他人、尊重不同观点，在讨论问题有分歧时，“I respect your opinion, but I still think...”。还能增强学生的问题解决素养，当遇到沟通矛盾时，知道如何化解，“If we have an argument, we should calm down and talk it out.”。 3. 策略要求 从策略上来说，阅读时要学会抓住关键信息，比如在阅读一篇关于沟通技巧的文章时，快速找出文中提到的重要技巧，像“Pay attention to body language when communicating.”就是关键信息。同时，要善于总结归纳，读完后能总结出文章讲了几种沟通技巧及各自的要点。在实际沟通中，要提前思考沟通目的和内容，“Before I talk to my teacher, I will think about what I want to say.”，并且根据对方的反应及时调整沟通方式。 4. 文化品质 文化品质上，不同文化背景下沟通方式存在差异。在一些西方文化中，人们交流较为直接，“I don’t like this.”可以直接表达；而在东方文化里，可能会更委婉，“I’m not so fond of this, perhaps we can consider other options.”。通过学习本主题，学生能理解并尊重这些文化差异，增强跨文化沟通意识，在与不同文化背景的人交流时，“I know different cultures have different communication styles, so I will be more understanding.”。 二、词汇句式 1. 主题词汇 沟通方式类：talk face to face（面对面交谈）、send text messages（发送短信）、make a video call（打视频电话）、send emails（发送电子邮件）、use sign language（使用手语）、make a phone call（打电话）、write a letter（写信）、chat online（在线聊天）、have a meeting（开会）、hold a discussion（进行讨论）。 沟通动作与流程类：start a conversation（开启对话）、continue a conversation（继续对话）、end a conversation（结束对话）、express one’s opinion（表达观点）、listen carefully（认真倾听）、give advice（给出建议）、ask for help（寻求帮助）、solve the problem（解决问题）、make up（和解）、argue with（与……争吵）、agree with（同意）、disagree with（不同意）。 情感与态度类：nervous（紧张的）、confident（自信的）、happy（高兴的）、worried（担忧的）、interested（感兴趣的）、bored（无聊的）、polite（礼貌的）、impolite（不礼貌的）、sincere（真诚的）、honest（诚实的）。 场景相关类：school（学校）、home（家）、office（办公室）、party（派对）、meeting room（会议室）、classroom（教室）、playground（操场）。 其他相关类：communication（沟通）、conversation（对话）、skill（技巧）、language（语言）、message（信息）、topic（话题）、relationship（关系）、trust（信任）。 2. 主题句式 询问沟通方式类： How do you usually communicate with your parents?（你通常如何与你的父母沟通？） What forms of communication do you often use?（你经常使用哪些沟通形式？） Which way of communication is the most convenient for you?（哪种沟通方式对你来说最方便？） 描述沟通方式类： I often talk face to face with my friends.（我经常和我的朋友面对面交谈。） She likes to send text messages to keep in touch.（她喜欢发短信保持联系。） They usually make a video call on weekends.（他们通常在周末打视频电话。） 表达沟通意愿类： I want to communicate better with my classmates.（我想和我的同学更好地沟通。） He hopes to have a good conversation with his teacher.（他希望和他的老师进行一次良好的对话。） We are willing to learn more communication skills.（我们愿意学习更多的沟通技巧。） 给出沟通建议类： You should listen carefully when others are speaking.（当别人说话时你应该认真倾听。） Try to choose a suitable topic for conversation.（尝试选择一个合适的对话话题。） If you want to solve the problem, you can have a face-to-face talk.（如果你想解决问题，你可以进行一次面对面的交谈。） 表达沟通结果类： After the communication, we understood each other better.（沟通之后，我们更好地理解了彼此。） The conversation helped us solve the argument.（这次对话帮助我们解决了争论。） Their communication led to a good relationship.（他们的沟通促成了良好的关系。） 假设与条件类（与沟通相关）： If you are polite, people will be more willing to talk to you.（如果你有礼貌，人们会更愿意和你交谈。） If he listens to others’ advice, he will make fewer mistakes.（如果他听别人的建议，他会犯更少的错误。） You can have a better conversation if you show your interest.（如果你表现出兴趣，你可以进行一次更好的对话。） 三、阅读策略 与“Let’s communicate”单元阅读主题相关的阅读策略有多种。首先是预测策略，在阅读一篇关于沟通的文章前，学生可以根据标题、图片及已有的知识经验来预测文章内容。比如文章标题是“How to Make Friends Through Communication”，学生可以猜测文章可能会提到沟通在交友中的重要性、具体通过哪些沟通方式交友等内容。这样能激发学生的阅读兴趣，让他们更主动地去阅读验证自己的预测。 其次是略读策略，快速浏览文章，了解文章的大意和结构。比如在阅读一篇关于不同沟通方式优缺点的文章时，通过略读每段的首句和尾句，学生能快速知道文章提到了如面对面沟通、电话沟通等方式，以及文章是从便捷性、情感传递等方面来阐述优缺点的。 再者是扫读策略，当学生需要寻找特定信息时，如在阅读一篇关于沟通技巧的文章中找“认真倾听”这一技巧的具体做法，就可以运用扫读策略，快速在文中定位相关内容，像找到“Look at the speaker’s eyes and nod from time to time to show you are listening.”这样的句子。 还有词义猜测策略，在阅读中遇到不认识的与沟通主题相关的词汇时，学生可以根据上下文来猜测词义。例如“He was very nervous during the conversation and couldn’t express himself well.”，学生可以通过“在对话中”以及“不能很好地表达自己”这些上下文信息，推测出“nervous”可能是紧张的意思。通过运用这些阅读策略，学生能更好地理解关于沟通主题的阅读文章，提高阅读效率和理解能力 。 综合实战演练 1 In our daily life, direct questions are usually used to ask for information we do not know. Direct questions are either yes/no questions such as “Are you married?” or information questions such as “Where do you live?”. It’s OK to ask your friends or someone you know well direct questions. But they can seem abrupt and impolite at times, especially when you are asking a stranger. For example, if you come up to someone and ask “What time is it?” or “Can you move?”, he/she may refuse to help you. It is certainly correct to ask questions in this way, but it’s very common to make these kinds of questions more polite by adding “Excuse me” or “Pardon me” to begin your questions. “Excuse me, when does the bus leave?” or “Pardon me, may I sit here?” sounds more polite. It’s also possible to use “can” in more informal (非正式的) situations. In the past, “can” was not used when asking for something, but only to refer to abilities. In the United Kingdom, Cambridge University publishes (出版) English teaching materials with the phrase “Can you lend me” “Can I have”, etc. In the United States, this form is still considered to be incorrect, especially for written English, and “May I have” is preferred. Questions with “can” are made more polite by using “could”: “Pardon me, could you help me?” “Would” can also be used to make questions more polite. “Would you let me borrow your pencil?” is also polite. Another way of making direct questions more polite is to add “please” at the end of the questions. We can say “Could you help me, please?”. “Please” should not appear at the beginning of the questions. 1．The underlined word “abrupt” means “________” in Chinese. A．唐突的 B．温和的 C．严肃的 2．According to the passage, the writer thinks ________. A．we shouldn’t ask direct questions in daily life B．it’s OK to ask strangers direct questions C．it’s not enough to ask questions correctly 3．From the third paragraph, we can know ________. A．“can” was only used to ask for abilities before B．questions with “can” are also polite in informal situations C．questions with “can” are more polite in written English 4．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．How to make direct questions more polite. B．How to use some phrases correctly. C．How to make requests correctly. 2 Almost nothing we do in this world is done in isolation (孤立). At work or at play, you’ll find yourself in groups, working with other people: your team at work, a meeting with fellow workers, your family, a holiday with friends, a group of students working together, a group of neighbors wanting to make changes. It is now realised that being able to work successfully with other people is one of the main keys to success, partly because we need to do it so often. In almost every situation where you’re in a group, you will need a skilled leader. All groups need leaders and all successful groups have good leaders. Groups without leaders or with weak leaders almost always break down. Members of a leaderless group often begin to feel disappointed and helpless. Time is wasted and the tasks are not achieved. There are often arguments and nervousness between people as there is nobody to keep the goals clear. Often group members begin not to come to meetings in order to avoid (避免) more disagreement. Some people are natural leaders. The well-known cook, Antonio Carlucci says, “True leaders are born and you can see them in kitchens.” They’re people who are strong, fair and humorous. Although a lot of people agree that there are some natural-born leaders, most people now know that leadership can also be taught. Experienced teachers can train almost anyone how to be a successful leader. Good leaders don’t make people do things in a controlling way. You can learn how to join others, encouraging the whole group to work toward a common goal. Successful leaders also need to be calm and wise. They need to be able to work out good solutions and make perfect judgments under pressure. Lastly, and probably most importantly, good leaders need to be sensitive, confident and be able to get on well with a variety of people. 5．When we are at work or at play, we find we are probably working ________. A．independently B．successfully C．in isolation D．in groups 6．Groups with ________ leaders will often cause arguments at meetings or between people. A．good and strong B．no or weak C．skilled and weak D．good and natural 7．People who are born strong, fair and humorous are called ________. A．natural leaders B．well-known cooks C．experienced staff D．successful leaders 8．Good leaders always have many ways of doing things EXCEPT ________. A．joining people together B．encouraging the whole group C．controlling people to do things D．leading people to work toward goals 9．Which of the following is NOT correct according to this passage? A．One of the main keys to success is being able to work with others well. B．People will often feel disappointed and helpless if they aren’t with good leaders. C．Being calm and wise can help leaders make perfect judgments under pressure. D．Experienced teachers can hardly train people to be successful leaders. 10．Which of the following can be the best title for this passage? A．How to be successful leaders? B．Successful leaders C．Why to be natural leaders? D．Be sensitive and confident 3 Working on a team is a good thing. To create a successful team, good communication is the most necessary part for both team members and the leader. The following are some helpful suggestions. Don’t criticize other people. When someone on your team does something wrong, don’t criticize him. You can help him to find out the reasons and then help him to solve the problem. Criticizing your team members too often may make them keep away from you. As a result, you may feel lonely. Think about other people’s ideas carefully. When someone tells you about his ideas, you should think about them carefully, no matter how silly they may seem. This shows you are interested in his ideas and makes him feel good. Listen to other people actively. When someone is speaking to you, you need to listen to him actively. If you’re unclear about something, you should ask him about it. By doing this, you can clear any confusion (困惑) before moving on. Share your ideas with other people. When you have a new idea, talk about it with your team members. This helps to improve the idea. Besides, it also helps to improve your relationships with your team members. 11．What is the underlined word “criticize” in Chinese? A．批评 B．打扰 C．影响 D．讨好 12．If Lisa tells you about her idea, but you think her idea is foolish, you should ________. A．forget her silly idea and laugh at her B．get angry with her at once C．explain to her why her idea is silly D．think about her idea carefully 13．How can you improve your idea according to the passage? A．By asking your teachers for help. B．By talking about it with your parents. C．By discussing it with your team members. D．By reading more books and thinking it over. 14．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Criticize Others or Not B．Work Well on a Team C．Learn to Listen to Others D．Share Ideas with Others 4 Living and dealing with kids can be a difficult job these days, but living and dealing with parents can be even more difficult. If I have learned anything in my 16 years, it is that communication is very important, both when you disagree and when you get along. With any relationship, you need to let the other person know how you are feeling. If you are not able to communicate, you drift apart. When you are mad at your parents, or anyone else, not talking to them doesn’t solve anything. Communication begins with the concerns (关心) of another. It means that you can’t just come home from school, go up to your room and take no notice of anyone. Even if you just say “Hi”, and see how their day was for five minutes, it is better than nothing. If you look up the word “communication” in a dictionary, it will say “expressing ideas and feelings or giving people information: a letter or a message”. To keep a good relationship with your parents, you must keep communication strong. Let them know how you feel, even if it’s just by writing a note. When dealing with parents, you always have to make them feel good about how they are doing as a parent. If you are trying to make them see something as you see it, tell them that you’ll listen to what they have to say, and ask them politely to listen to you. Shouting or walking away only makes the situation worse. Here is an example: one night, Sophie went to a street party with her friends. She knew she had to be home by midnight after the fireworks, but she didn’t feel she could just ask to go home. That would be rude. After all, they had been nice enough to take her along with them. Needless to say, she was late getting home. Her parents were mad at first, but when Sophie explained why she was late, they weren’t as mad and let it go. Communication is the key here. If Sophie’s parents had not been willing to listen, Sophie would have been in a lot of trouble. Communication isn’t a one-way matter: it goes both ways. Just remember: if you get into a situation like Sophie’s, telling the other person how you feel—listening is the key to communication. 15．What can we learn from the passage? ________ A．Writing a letter is the first step of communication. B．Keeping silent is a good way for you to solve problems. C．Asking your parents for help is the best way to communicate. D．Communication helps us build a good relationship with our parents. 16．The underlined words “drift apart” in Paragraph 1 mean ________. A．are different from others B．get close to each other C．keep away from others D．become interested in new ideas 17．The writer uses Sophie’s example to show that ________. A．playing outside late is dangerous B．communication is the key to problem-solving C．Sophie should be polite to her parents D．Sophie’s parents should listen to her explanation 5 Eye contact means looking into another person’s eyes. This is a very important part of body language. It can be the key to communication. Eye contact can show feelings such as friendliness, interest and understanding. In Western countries, using eye contact in conversations is very important. If you do not use eye contact, Westerners may think that you are not listening. And if you look away, they may also think that you are lying. However, in many Asian countries, looking down when talking with an older person, like a teacher or a parent, is polite. These differences can cause problems. For example, an Asian person might look down while listening to a Western speaker. The Western speaker might think this person is not interested in what he or she is saying. Not using eye contact can cause problems, but using too much is not polite either. In many countries, watching other people, especially strangers, for a long time is impolite. This may make them feel nervous. 18．What is eye contact? A．Looking into another person’s eyes. B．Smiling at another person. C．Nodding while listening. D．Standing close to someone. 19．Why is eye contact important in communication? A．It makes people speak louder. B．It helps people remember words better. C．It shows feelings like friendliness and interest. D．It makes conversations longer. 20．What might Westerners think if you avoid eye contact? A．You are very polite. B．You are thinking deeply. C．You are shy but honest. D．You are not listening or you are lying. 21．How do many Asians show politeness to older people? A．By using a lot of eye contact. B．By looking down during the conversation. C．By speaking very loudly. D．By interrupting the speaker. 22．What is considered impolite in many countries? A．Watching strangers for a long time. B．Smiling at strangers. C．Nodding occasionally. D．Avoiding eye contact completely. 6 ○1 In conversations, we often sense that the other person isn’t truly focused. According to the University of Missouri, 45% of communication is about listening, but most people remember only 25% to 50% of the information they hear. Whether you’re in a classroom, a business setting, or a relationship, missing 75% of what’s said to you is sure to lead to big problems. Active listening helps solve them. ○2 Active listening means more than hearing the words. Instead, you think about what you hear, and try to find the purpose and emotion from the speaker. Active listening requires paying attention. If you’re watching TV or looking at your phone while someone is talking, you’re not actively listening. The other side of active listening is making sure the other person knows that you’re doing so. Signs like eye contact and replying with wise ideas are important. ○3 As verbal (言语的) communication is very important in every part of life, active listening can help you communicate better, reduce misunderstandings, and build more successful relationships. Imagine your mom talks about family rules while you are checking TikTok. Mom keeps saying “Look at me” because you are checking your phone. You think “Here comes the boring lecture again” and ignore your mom’s anxious voice. This creates a perfect storm where both parties end up arguing with each other. But if you can close the app, sit next to mom and look into her eyes, magic will happen. Mom will stop repeating rules, her shoulders will relax, and you will quickly move to the next topic to discuss what to eat for dinner. ○4 In fact, active listening takes practice. The first and foremost thing is to pay attention. Put away the distractions and make eye contact with the person talking to you. Make notes in mind about the speaker’s main points. Why are they telling you this? How does the speaker feel about what they’re saying? Don’t think about answering immediately. ○5 Also, showing that you’re listening is necessary. The speaker can tell if you’re paying attention. Nod when you need to and give small comments like “yes” and “huh”. But don’t repeat something they’ve just said. This might seem like a good way to show you’re listening, but actually it can derail the conversation. The speaker may feel upset, as repeating interrupts (打断) their train of thoughts and drives the conversation away from the topic. ○6 When the moment is right, offer thoughtful feedback (反馈). This doesn’t mean just answering, but showing you understand. You can do this by reflecting on what the speaker just says and asking follow-up questions. Good feedback helps make the conversation more interesting and shows that you are truly engaged. 23．According to the passage, which one is active listening? A．Asking some questions before listening. B．Guessing what others will say before listening. C．Thinking about what you hear when listening. D．Remembering 50% of the information you hear. 24．In Paragraph 3, why does the author mention the example of you and your mom? A．To discuss eye contact is useful to reduce conflicts. B．To prove verbal communication is important in relations. C．To show ignoring others’ words may lead to an argument. D．To explain active listening can improve communication. 25．What does “derail” probably mean? A．Put new things into the conversation. B．Put an end to the conversation. C．Make the conversation boring. D．Make the conversation lose focus. 26．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 7 When we talk about communication, we often think of communicating with others. But do you know that we also do communication with ourselves from time to time? Picture this: Your mom asks you what you would like for breakfast. Many foods come to your mind: pancakes, bread, porridge...You think that it would be great to have pancakes. Until you tell your mom what you want to eat, you are communicating with yourself. We call this kind of communication intrapersonal communication (自我沟通). This can be talking to ourselves, reading, writing, thinking, understanding and remembering something. Intrapersonal communication plays a big role in our lives. Good intrapersonal communication allows you to understand yourself better. When you’re comfortable with who you are, and you know what you want, you can better get on with yourself. Also, intrapersonal communication helps you to keep an eye on your thoughts and feelings. When you find that your mind is full of negative (消极的) thoughts and feelings, and they make you sad, you will try to cheer up and get rid of (摆脱) these bad thoughts and feelings. What’s more, intrapersonal communication helps with your communication with others. Understanding your thoughts and feelings better allows you to put yourself in others’ shoes when you talk to or listen to them. Then, you can better understand and get on with them. 27．How does the writer explain the idea of intrapersonal communication in Paragraph 1? A．He shows some facts. B．He provides numbers. C．He gives an example. D．He asks and answers a question. 28．From Paragraph 3, we can learn about the ________ of intrapersonal communication. A．right ways. B．good points. C．problems. D．rules. 29．What does the underlined part “put yourself in others’ shoes” in the last paragraph probably mean in Chinese? A．换位思考 B．自我提升 C．吸取教训 D．查漏补缺 30．What's the structure (结构) of this passage? （Paragraph 1=①…） A． B． C． D． 31．What is the best title for this passage? A．The Importance of Communication. B．Learn to Communicate with Yourself. C．How to Communicate Better with Others. D．Get Rid of Negative Thoughts Through communication. 8 We surveyed 1,000 people to figure out how Americans truly feel about small talk. Here’s what we discovered. How Do Americans Really Feel About Small Talk? If you dislike small talk, you aren’t alone. About 67% of Americans find small talk embarrassing. Seventy percent of Americans would like to sit quietly and don’t talk with others for no special reasons. Where do Americans make the most small talk? 1. Retail (零售) stores 62% 2. Groceries (食品杂货店) 51% 3. Workplaces 51% Why Do Americans Make Small Talk? Half of Americans make small talk because of politeness. Reason Age Group Percentage To avoid embarrassment Older 21% Younger 44% To learn about other people Older 23% Younger 7% Who Do Americans Make the Most and the Least Small Talk With? Americans Like Making Small Talk With Americans Dislike Making Small Talk With Friends: 69% Strangers: 58% Family: 62% Retail workers: 46% Workmates: 51% Restaurant workers: 41% The worst small talk topics, according to Americans Sports Recent events Work 32．What do most Americans think of small talk? A．It’s simple. B．It’s necessary. C．It’s useful. D．It’s embarrassing. 33．Which group do Americans dislike making small talk with the most? A．Strangers. B．Retail workers. C．Restaurant workers. D．Workmates. 34．Which of the following is TRUE about the survey? A．Americans make the most small talk in their workplaces. B．Few Americans enjoy making small talk with their family. C．Americans actually don’t want to talk about work. D．Many young Americans want to learn about others. 35．What is the main purpose (目的) of the reading? A．To give information about small talk in America. B．To show the importance of small talk in America. C．To teach people how to make small talk with Americans. D．To encourage more people to make small talk with Americans. 9 Cooperation (合作) has got attention in many schools, possibly because good teamwork spirit is of great importance to successful groups. It is believed that doing team sports is the best way to teach cooperation. In the team environment, members need to communicate with each other, which can prepare students for both schoolwork and future jobs. It can also encourage students to follow team rules. Students are more likely to help each other as well. Teamwork spirit is not born but built. Here are things you can do to improve teamwork spirit: ▲Communicate well with each other When you’re meeting together, let everyone speak and listen to each other carefully. Ask them questions to get them to talk so that everyone can communicate well with each other. ▲Work together on projects Let everyone help make decisions about the project. Decide the team goal and divide the project into steps. Celebrate every win as a win for the whole team. ▲Build trust and respect (尊重) It’s okay to do something wrong, but bravely say sorry to make the situation better. This helps build trust in your team. Respect others’ work and encourage everyone to do better. Much of the work in today’s world is completed in teams. For students, team sports, singing in a chorus (合唱队) and joining in unpaid community service are the ways to learn about cooperation. 36．According to the passage, what’s the best way to teach cooperation? A． B． C． D． 37．It’s helpful to improve team spirit by _________. A．letting everyone speak and listen to each other carelessly B．dividing the project into steps C．making decisions about the project alone D．listening to others’ opinions all the time 38．What does the underlined word “unpaid” mean? A．interesting B．boring C．meaningful D．free 39．Which of the following is the structure of the passage? (P= Paragraph) A． B． C． D． 40．Whom is this passage mainly written for? A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Parents. D．Workers. 10 Family communication helps keep a good home environment. Also, it helps its members to be able to express (表达) their feelings in a healthy way. Probably most arguments and problems that happen among (在……当中) family members are caused by miscommunication or being short of communication. If open communication lines aren’t developed, family members won’t feel like expressing themselves, and misunderstandings and fights will be more common. A family that has good communication at home will be able to solve arguments in a better way. What’s more, their relationships (关系) will improve, as family members will feel understood by each other. However, creating a good environment at home can be difficult because each family member has a different communication style (方式). So, what are the suggestions for better family communication? In fact, it’s better to know how to be an assertive person when communicating with family members. According to scientists, assertive people are those who are able to share their feelings, ideas, and opinions while respecting (尊重) others at the same time. In other words, an assertive person expresses their own feelings correctly without hurting others. Another key to a healthy family environment is showing interest in your loved ones. When you focus (关注) on your family members’ worries and wishes, you show them that you care, which makes them feel happy. It’s important to listen to them carefully. Moreover, sharing your time with your family is important. Nowadays, finding free time to spend with your family has become more and more challenging. However, you shouldn’t consider (考虑) family time as “free time”. Instead, you should consider it as part of your daily life. 41．According to Paragraph 1, ________ caused family arguments. A．different lifestyles of family members B．not enough time spent with family members C．communication problems among family members D．strong personalities (个性) of some family members 42．The word “assertive” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”. A．confident B．shy C．nervous D．kind 43．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a key to a healthy family environment? A．Focusing on your family. B．Avoiding disagreements. C．Spending time with your family. D．Developing open communication lines. 44．The passage is mainly about ________. A．problems among family members B．ideas about becoming a friendly person C．ways to develop a good family environment D．plans for spending relaxing time with your family 11 Book SigningThe Fine Art of Small Talk By Debra Fine When: 7 p.m.--8:30 p.m. on May 19th, 2025 Where: At the Public Library _________________________ Does the thought of starting a conversation with a stranger make you nervous? Do you sit worriedly through job interviews (面试) waiting for the other person to speak? Do you want to become better at making small talk with new people? If your answer is “yes”, then this is the right book for you. In the book, the communication expert Debra Fine will show you how to:★ make a good impression (印象) from the minute you say hello. ★ feel more comfortable in any kind of social situations. ★ avoid those uncomfortable and awkward silences in a conversation. Come and meet Debra Fine in person. Buy a book and get it signed. Maybe you will be expert at communicating. 45．What can we know about the book signing? A．It will be held on May 9th. B．Debra Fine wrote this book. C．It will begin in the early morning. D．It will take place in a bookstore. 46．Who might be most interested in the book? A．Those who are good at giving talks. B．Those who enjoy going to parties. C．Those who fear to talk with others. D．Those who are looking for new jobs. 47．What does the underlined word “awkward” probably mean? A．Exciting. B．Usual. C．Peaceful. D．Embarrassing. 12 The sun is shining when I get on Bus No.151. We passengers sit crowded together in heavy clothes. No one speaks. That’s one of the unwritten rules of Chicago commuting (通勤). Although we see the same faces every day, we prefer to hide behind our newspapers. The phenomenon (现象) is striking (引人注目的): people who sit so close together are using those thin sheets of newsprint to keep their distance. As the bus comes close to the Magnificent Mile, a voice suddenly rings out: “Attention! Attention!” Papers rattle (发出细小声). Necks crane (伸长). “This is your driver speaking.” We look at the back of the driver’s head. His voice has authority (权威). “All of you put your papers down.” The papers come down, an inch at a time. The driver waits. The papers are folded and placed on our laps. “Now, turn and face the person next to you. Go ahead.” Amazingly, we all do it. Still, no one smiles. I face an older woman; her head wrapped tightly in a red scarf. I see her nearly every day. Our eyes meet. We wait, unblinking (不眨眼的), for the next order from the driver. “Now, repeat after me,” said the driver seriously. “Good morning, neighbour!” Our voices are weak and shy. For many of us, these are the first words we have spoken today. But we say them at the same time, like schoolchildren, to the strangers beside us. We smile and can’t help it. We have said it; the barrier (障碍) has been broken. Good morning, neighbour. It is not so hard after all. Some of us repeat it. Others shake hands. Many laugh. The bus driver says nothing more. He doesn’t need to. Not a single newspaper goes back up. I hear laughter, a warm sound I have never heard before on Bus No.151. This day is starting off better than most. 48．What is the striking phenomenon on Bus No.151? A．People sit crowded together in heavy clothes. B．People see the same faces every day. C．People who sit together use newspapers to keep distance from each other. D．People love reading newspapers on bus. 49．The bus driver is________. A．friendly and strange B．kind-hearted and serious C．amazing and boring D．powerful and humorous 50．What happens when the writer and the older woman turn to each other? A．They wait silently for the next order from the driver. B．They nod and smile to each other. C．They exchange newspapers with each other. D．They talk about the red scarf. 51．According to the passage, the passengers on the bus ________. A．are so interested in reading newspapers that no one speaks B．use newspapers to hide their faces in order not to be found C．don’t obey the bus driver at first D．feel much happier after saying “Good morning, neighbour!” 52．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．The Warmth of Communication B．The Exchange of Information C．The Power of Observation (观察) D．The Attitude to Loneliness 13 Have you ever heard the phrase “You never get a second chance to make a first impression (印象)?” It may sound like an unusual piece of advice, but it is true the first impression someone has of you when meeting you for the first time will probably influence how that person treats you or reacts to you in the future. What is even more interesting is that the brain takes in all the information to create that first impression in about three seconds. When you meet someone for the first time, by the time you have stated your name or shaken hands, the other person has already formed an opinion about the kind of person you are. So how do you make a good first impression? All things grown-ups tell you—such as being polite, and being well-dressed are very important. However, the most important tool for making a good first impression is your face. Smiling, being responsive, and looking like you are happy will almost always leave a positive (积极的) impression on people, especially those who do not know you. Most people, generally speaking, are ready to smile back when they are smiled at. Furthermore, smiling and being in a positive mood helps you to know and get a better understanding of new things. This means that you can possibly be friendlier to people you do not know and be more creative and able to solve problems more quickly. So if you ever need a reason to be happy, think about the wonderful people you might meet and impress with a cheerful smile. 53．What does the underlined word “reacts” in Paragraph 1 probably mean in Chinese? A．报告 B．建议 C．回应 D．道歉 54．Which paragraph shows how soon others form opinions on you? A．Paragraph 1. B．Paragraph 2. C．Paragraph 3. D．Paragraph 4. 55．What is the most important to leave good impressions? A．Stating your name. B．Shaking hands. C．Wearing a smile. D．Dressing nicely. 56．What can be learned from the last paragraph? A．Friendliness helps solve problems. B．Being positive helps you find a way out. C．There are many reasons to be happy. D．Thinking of great people cheers you up. 57．What would be the best title for the text? A．Impressions Decide Who You Are B．Smiling Makes the First Impression C．Manners Leave Deep Impressions D．The First Impression Does Count 14 When you think of a forest, what do you see? Just trees? Or do you see many other things, such as singing birds, colorful plants and wild flowers? The forest is a whole world of its own. It is full of many different living things. But even though they are all different, they have one thing in common: they all need each other in order to live on. The trees feed the forest “people” by making food in their leaves; by using sunlight to join water and minerals (矿物质) from the soil and air. Their deep network of roots (根) joins the soil together and stops it from dying out (逐渐消失), making it possible for living things to live in it. Human beings (人类) are like the living things in the forest. We need the farmers to grow our food, railroad and truck drivers to bring it to our shops and clerks (职员) to sell it to us. We need people to prepare our food and cook it and others to take our waste things away. Then, of course, we need doctors, nurses, government leaders, mailmen, telephone operators, and many others. We also need other human beings in another way. We need people for friendship, to talk over our problems, exchange (交换) ideas. Think how lonely and unhappy you would be if you lived all alone. Life is a matter of giving and taking. We need to help other people as much as we need other people to help us. Think what a good feeling you have when you have done something for someone else. You know, being a volunteer is so great! 58．According to the text, colorful plants and flowers live on ________. A．the leaves of the trees B．water and minerals C．the soil and air D．all of the above 59．It is the ________ that make it possible for living things to live in the forest. A．trees B．birds C．plants D．farmers 60．The writer thinks human beings ________ the forest “people”. A．are different from B．are just like C．have nothing to do with D．are not the same as 61．The writer mainly wants to tell us ________. A．we need people for friendship B．we need one another in order to live on C．the forest is a whole world of its own D．the forest is full of different living things 参考答案 1 1．A 2．C 3．B 4．A 【解析】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了在日常生活中，直接提问虽然常见，但有时可能显得唐突和不礼貌。文章介绍了多种使直接问题更礼貌的方法，包括添加礼貌用语、使用“can”“could”“would”以及在句尾加“please”等。 1．词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“But they can seem abrupt and impolite at times, especially when you are asking a stranger.”可知，直接提问有时可能显得不礼貌，尤其是对陌生人提问时。结合选项可推断，“abrupt”在此处意为“唐突的”。故选A。 2．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“It is certainly correct to ask questions in this way, but it’s very common to make these kinds of questions more polite...”可知，作者认为虽然直接提问在语法上是正确的，但使问题更礼貌也很常见。由此可推断，作者认为仅仅正确提问是不够的，还需要考虑礼貌性。故选C。 3．细节理解题。根据文章第三段“It’s also possible to use ‘can’ in more informal (非正式的) situations.”可知，在非正式场合下，使用“can”提问也是可以的。故选B。 4．主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“It is certainly correct to ask questions in this way, but it’s very common to make these kinds of questions more polite by adding ‘Excuse me’ or ‘Pardon me’ to begin your questions.”以及全文内容可知，本文主要介绍了如何使直接问题更礼貌的方法。故选A。 2 5．D 6．B 7．A 8．C 9．D 10．B 【解析】本文主要介绍了领导者的重要性、所需素质及培养方式。 5．细节理解题。根据“At work or at play, you’ll find yourself in groups, working with other people”可知，我们在工作或娱乐时会发现自己在群体中工作。故选D。 6．细节理解题。根据“Groups without leaders or with weak leaders almost always break down ... There are often arguments and nervousness between people as there is nobody to keep the goals clear.”可知，没有领导或领导力弱的群体经常会导致争论。故选B。 7．细节理解题。根据“Some people are natural leaders ... They’re people who are strong, fair and humorous”可知，天生强壮、公平且幽默的人被称为天生的领导者。故选A。 8．细节理解题。根据“Good leaders don’t make people do things in a controlling way.”可知，好的领导者不会以控制的方式让人做事。故选C。 9．细节理解题。根据“most people now know that leadership can also be taught. Experienced teachers can train almost anyone how to be a successful leader”可知，经验丰富的教师几乎可以训练任何人成为成功的领导者，选项D与原文不符。故选D。 10． 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章以“成功的领导者”为主题，介绍了领导者的重要性、所需素质及培养方式，选项B“Successful leaders”最能概括全文主旨。故选B。 3 11．A 12．D 13．C 14．B 【解析】本文主要介绍了打造成功团队所需的沟通技巧与具体做法。 11．细节理解题。根据“When someone on your team does something wrong, don’t criticize him”可知当你的团队中有人做错了事，不要批评他，criticize意为“批评”。故选A。 12．细节理解题。根据“When someone tells you about his ideas, you should think about them carefully, no matter how silly they may seem”可知，即使你觉得她的想法愚蠢，也应认真思考。故选D。 13．细节理解题。根据“When you have a new idea, talk about it with your team members. This helps to improve the idea”可知当你有一个新想法时，和你的团队成员谈谈，这有助于改进想法。故选C。 14．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了打造成功团队所需的沟通技巧与具体做法，以选项B“在团队中良好合作”为标题最合适。故选B。 4 15．D 16．C 17．B 【解析】本文主要讨论了与父母相处时沟通的重要性，强调沟通是建立和维持良好亲子关系的关键，并通过苏菲的例子说明双向沟通在解决问题中的重要性。 15．细节理解题。根据“To keep a good relationship with your parents, you must keep communication strong.”可知，沟通帮助我们与父母建立良好的关系。故选D。 16．词义猜测题。根据“If you are not able to communicate, you drift apart.”如果你不能沟通。你们就会渐行渐远。可知，划线单词的意思是“远离他人”。故选C。 17．细节理解题。根据“Communication is the key here. If Sophie’s parents had not been willing to listen, Sophie would have been in a lot of trouble. Communication isn’t a one-way matter: it goes both ways.”可知，作者用苏菲的例子来说明沟通是解决问题的关键。故选B。 5 18．A 19．C 20．D 21．B 22．A 【解析】本文主要介绍了眼神交流在不同文化中的重要性及其差异。 18．细节理解题。根据“Eye contact means looking into another person’s eyes.”可知，眼神交流意味着看着对方的眼睛。故选A。 19．细节理解题。根据“Eye contact can show feelings such as friendliness, interest and understanding.”可知，眼神交流可以表达友好、兴趣和理解等情感。故选C。 20．细节理解题。根据“If you do not use eye contact, Westerners may think that you are not listening. And if you look away, they may also think that you are lying.”可知，如果不进行眼神交流，西方人可能认为你没有在听，若你移开视线，他们可能认为你在撒谎。故选D。 21．细节理解题。根据“However, in many Asian countries, looking down when talking with an older person, like a teacher or a parent, is polite.”可知，亚洲人通过低头表示礼貌。故选B。 22．细节理解题。根据“In many countries, watching other people, especially strangers, for a long time is impolite.”可知，长时间盯着陌生人会被视为无礼。故选A。 6 23．C 24．D 25．D 26．A 【解析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲了什么是积极倾听以及积极倾听的建议。 23．细节理解题。根据“Active listening means more than hearing the words. Instead, you think about what you hear, and try to find the purpose and emotion from the speaker.”可知，积极倾听是倾听时思考听到的内容，故选C。 24．细节理解题。根据“As verbal (言语的) communication is very important in every part of life, active listening can help you communicate better, reduce misunderstandings, and build more successful relationships. ”可知，作者提及和妈妈的例子是为解释积极倾听有助于改善沟通，故选D。 25．词句猜测题。根据“But interrupts (打断) the train of thoughts and drives the conversation away from the topic.”可知，“derail” 意思是使对话偏离主题，即让对话失去焦点，故选D。 26．篇章结构题。第①段先引出交流中倾听存在问题，提出积极倾听能解决问题；第②段阐述积极倾听的含义；第③段说明积极倾听在改善交流等方面的作用；第④⑤⑥段分别从集中注意力、让对方知晓在倾听、给予反馈等角度讲积极倾听的做法。故选A 。 7 27．C 28．B 29．A 30．C 31．B 【解析】本文主要介绍了自我沟通及其在生活中的作用。 27．推理判断题。根据“Picture this: Your mom asks you what you would like for breakfast. Many foods come to your mind: pancakes, bread, porridge...”可知，是通过一个例子介绍了自我沟通。故选C。 28．段落大意题。根据“Intrapersonal communication plays a big role in our lives.”可知，第三段介绍了自我沟通的好处。故选B。 29．词义猜测题。根据“Understanding your thoughts and feelings better allows you to put yourself in others’ shoes when you talk to or listen to them. Then, you can better understand and get on with them.”可知，可以让你在与他人交谈或倾听时设身处地地为他们着想。然后，你就能更好地理解他们，和他们相处。由此猜测，put yourself in others’ shoes意为 “换位思考”。故选A。 30．篇章结构题。第一段用于引出“自我沟通”的话题，为第一部分；第二段介绍了什么是“自我沟通”，为第二部分；第三、四段介绍了“自我沟通”的优点，为第三部分。故选C。 31．最佳标题题。本文主要介绍了自我沟通及其在生活中的作用，所以选项B “学会与自己沟通” 为标题最合适。故选B。 8 32．D 33．A 34．C 35．A 【解析】本文主要呈现了美国人闲聊的各种数据，包括原因、对象和话题等。 32．细节理解题。根据“About 67% of Americans find small talk embarrassing.”可知，大多数美国人觉得闲聊很尴尬。故选D。 33．细节理解题。根据“Americans Dislike Making Small Talk With：Strangers: 58%”可知，美国人最不喜欢和陌生人闲聊。故选A。 34．细节理解题。根据“The worst small talk topics, according to Americans：Work”可知，美国人其实不想谈论工作。故选C。 35．主旨大意题。根据“We surveyed 1,000 people to figure out how Americans truly feel about small talk. Here’s what we discovered.”可知，本文主要呈现了美国人闲聊的各种数据，包括原因、对象和话题等，旨在提供关于美国人闲聊的信心。故选A。 9 36．C 37．B 38．D 39．A 40．A 【解析】本文主要讲述了合作在当今社会中的重要性，特别是在学校教育中如何培养团队精神。 36．细节理解题。根据“It is believed that doing team sports is the best way to teach cooperation.”可知，团队运动是教授合作的最佳方式。C图片是一种团队运动，故选C。 37．细节理解题。根据“Work together on projects”部分中的“Decide the team goal and divide the project into steps.”可知，将项目分解成步骤有助于提升团队精神。故选B。 38．词义猜测题。根据上下文“unpaid community service”可知，unpaid意为“无报酬的”，与free（免费的）含义最接近。故选D。 39．篇章结构题。文章结构为：首段提出合作的重要性及团队运动的作用，随后第二三四段列举三种提升团队精神的方法（沟通、协作项目、建立信任），最后一段总结团队合作在现实中的体现。故选A。 40．推理判断题。根据全文内容及“For students, team sports, singing in a chorus and joining in unpaid community service are the ways to learn about cooperation.”可知，文章主要针对学生群体。故选A。 10 41．C 42．A 43．B 44．C 【解析】本文主要讲述了良好家庭沟通的重要性以及如何通过有效沟通营造健康的家庭环境。 41．细节理解题。根据第一段“Probably most arguments and problems that happen among family members are caused by miscommunication or being short of communication.”可知，家庭争论主要是由沟通不畅或缺乏沟通引起的。故选C。 42．词义猜测题。根据第三段“assertive people are those who are able to share their feelings, ideas, and opinions while respecting others”可知，“assertive”的人能自信地表达自己，同时尊重他人。故选A。 43．细节理解题。根据“If open communication lines aren’t developed…When you focus (关注) on your family members’ worries and wishes…Moreover, sharing your time with your family is important.”可知文中提到的关键点包括：发展开放的沟通渠道（Paragraph 1）关注家人（Paragraph 4）花时间陪伴家人（Paragraph 5）但未提到“避免分歧”，故选B。 44．主旨大意题。全文围绕“如何通过良好沟通、倾听、陪伴等方式改善家庭关系” 展开，故选C。 11 45．B 46．C 47．D 【解析】本文是一篇活动宣传，主要介绍了Debra Fine的新书《The Fine Art of Small Talk》的签售会信息，并简要介绍了书的内容和目标读者。 45．细节理解题。根据“By Debra Fine”可知，这本书的作者是Debra Fine。故选B。 46．细节理解题。根据“Does the thought of starting a conversation with a stranger make you nervous? Do you sit worriedly through job interviews waiting for the other person to speak?”可知，这本书的目标读者是那些害怕与他人交谈的人。故选C。 47．词句猜测题。根据“avoid those uncomfortable and awkward silences in a conversation”可知，“awkward”与“uncomfortable”并列，表示“尴尬的”。故选D。 12 48．C 49．B 50．A 51．D 52．A 【解析】本文通过描述芝加哥151路公交车上乘客们用报纸保持距离的沉默现象，以及司机引导大家打破隔阂、互道早安的故事，展现了人际交流的温暖力量。 48．细节理解题。根据第1段“The phenomenon (现象) is striking (引人注目的): people who sit so close together are using those thin sheets of newsprint to keep their distance.”可知，引人注目的现象是乘客用报纸保持距离。故选C。 49．推理判断题。根据“His voice has authority”、“Now, turn and face the person next to you. Go ahead.”和“Good morning, neighbour!”可知，司机用权威的语气要求乘客互动，且目的是打破隔阂，体现他的严肃和善意。故选B。 50．细节理解题。根据“Our eyes meet. We wait, unblinking (不眨眼的), for the next order from the driver.”可知，作者和女士沉默等待司机指令。故选A。 51．观点态度题。根据最后一段“Not a single newspaper goes back up”和“Many laugh”可知，乘客在问候后感到更快乐。故选D。 52．最佳标题题。全文围绕司机打破沉默、促进交流的温暖瞬间展开，A项“交流的温暖”最贴合主旨。故选A。 13 53．C 54．B 55．C 56．B 57．D 【解析】本文向我们介绍了第一印象的重要性，怎样给他人留下好的第一印象以及微笑和积极的心态给人们带来的好处。 53．词义猜测题。根据第一段“…meeting you for the first time will probably influence how that person treats you or reacts to you in the future.”可知，首次见面，人们对你的印象决定如何回应你，故划线单词“react”意为“回应”。故选C。 54．细节理解题。根据第二段“What is even more interesting is that the brain takes in all the information to create that first impression in about three seconds”可知，第二段提到形成第一印象只需大约三秒，故选B。 55．细节理解题。根据第三段“However, the most important tool for making a good first impression is your face. Smiling, being responsive, and looking like you are happy will almost always leave a positive (积极的) impression on people, especially those who do not know you.”可知，留下好的第一印象最重要的是面部表情——微笑。故选C。 56．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Furthermore, smiling and being in a positive mood...with a cheerful smile.”可知，本段提到微笑和积极情绪使人更友好、更有创造力，并能更快解决问题。即积极的情绪能帮助你找到出路。故选B。 57．标题归纳题。通读全文可知，本文向我们介绍了第一印象的重要性，怎样给他人留下好的第一印象以及微笑和积极的心态给人们带来的好处。故“第一印象很重要”为最佳标题。故选D。 14 58．D 59．A 60．B 61．B 【解析】本文作者通过介绍森林里的生物的生存需要依赖彼此这个道理告诉我们，人类在这世上生存也是需要互相依靠的。 58．细节理解题。根据“The trees feed the forest “people” by making food in their leaves; by using sunlight to join water and minerals (矿物质) from the soil and air. ”可知，树木通过叶子制造食物，并利用来自土壤和空气中的水和矿物质。因此，植物和花的生存依赖树叶、水与矿物质及土壤与空气。故选D。 59．细节理解题。根据“The trees feed the forest “people”... Their deep network of roots (根) joins the soil together and stops it from dying out (逐渐消失), making it possible for living things to live in it.”可知，树木的根系保持土壤稳固，使生物得以生存。故选A。 60．细节理解题。根据“Human beings (人类) are like the living things in the forest.”可知，人类就像森林里的生物。故选B。 61．主旨大意题。全文通过类比森林生态与人类社会，强调“互相需要才能生存”的核心观点。故选B。 ( 1 / 1 )学科网（北京）股份有限公司 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025-2026学年上学期八年级英语知识点梳理与巩固(人教版2024) Unit 8 Let's Communicate! 主题阅读 必备知识清单 单元主题阅读 一、阅读主题 在我们的生活中，沟通无处不在，它就像一座桥梁，连接着人与人的心灵。本单元聚焦于“Let’s communicate”这一主题，深入探讨如何进行有效的沟通。有效的沟通不仅仅是说话和倾听，它涵盖了众多方面。例如，选择合适的沟通方式至关重要，不同的场景和对象需要不同的沟通形式。当我们与远方的朋友交流时，视频通话是不错的选择，就像“If I want to see my friend who lives far away, I will make a video call.”；而当我们需要及时告知他人重要信息时，发短信则更为便捷，“If it’s urgent, I will send a text message.”。 1. 主题内涵 有效沟通意味着清晰地表达自己的想法和感受，同时认真倾听他人的观点。比如在小组讨论中，我们要积极发言，“I think we should do it this way because...”，并且要专注地听组员说，“I see what you mean, and...”。良好的沟通还需要注意语气、表情和肢体语言等非语言因素。比如在道歉时，真诚的表情和恰当的肢体动作能让对方更易接受，“I’m really sorry.”，同时配上诚恳的眼神和微微鞠躬的动作。 2. 素养体现 在素养方面，它培养学生的语言表达素养，使学生能够准确、流畅地用英语交流想法，像描述自己的一天时，“I got up early this morning, then I went to school and had classes. After school, I played basketball with my friends.”。同时，提升学生的人际交往素养，让学生学会理解他人、尊重不同观点，在讨论问题有分歧时，“I respect your opinion, but I still think...”。还能增强学生的问题解决素养，当遇到沟通矛盾时，知道如何化解，“If we have an argument, we should calm down and talk it out.”。 3. 策略要求 从策略上来说，阅读时要学会抓住关键信息，比如在阅读一篇关于沟通技巧的文章时，快速找出文中提到的重要技巧，像“Pay attention to body language when communicating.”就是关键信息。同时，要善于总结归纳，读完后能总结出文章讲了几种沟通技巧及各自的要点。在实际沟通中，要提前思考沟通目的和内容，“Before I talk to my teacher, I will think about what I want to say.”，并且根据对方的反应及时调整沟通方式。 4. 文化品质 文化品质上，不同文化背景下沟通方式存在差异。在一些西方文化中，人们交流较为直接，“I don’t like this.”可以直接表达；而在东方文化里，可能会更委婉，“I’m not so fond of this, perhaps we can consider other options.”。通过学习本主题，学生能理解并尊重这些文化差异，增强跨文化沟通意识，在与不同文化背景的人交流时，“I know different cultures have different communication styles, so I will be more understanding.”。 二、词汇句式 1. 主题词汇 沟通方式类：talk face to face（面对面交谈）、send text messages（发送短信）、make a video call（打视频电话）、send emails（发送电子邮件）、use sign language（使用手语）、make a phone call（打电话）、write a letter（写信）、chat online（在线聊天）、have a meeting（开会）、hold a discussion（进行讨论）。 沟通动作与流程类：start a conversation（开启对话）、continue a conversation（继续对话）、end a conversation（结束对话）、express one’s opinion（表达观点）、listen carefully（认真倾听）、give advice（给出建议）、ask for help（寻求帮助）、solve the problem（解决问题）、make up（和解）、argue with（与……争吵）、agree with（同意）、disagree with（不同意）。 情感与态度类：nervous（紧张的）、confident（自信的）、happy（高兴的）、worried（担忧的）、interested（感兴趣的）、bored（无聊的）、polite（礼貌的）、impolite（不礼貌的）、sincere（真诚的）、honest（诚实的）。 场景相关类：school（学校）、home（家）、office（办公室）、party（派对）、meeting room（会议室）、classroom（教室）、playground（操场）。 其他相关类：communication（沟通）、conversation（对话）、skill（技巧）、language（语言）、message（信息）、topic（话题）、relationship（关系）、trust（信任）。 2. 主题句式 询问沟通方式类： How do you usually communicate with your parents?（你通常如何与你的父母沟通？） What forms of communication do you often use?（你经常使用哪些沟通形式？） Which way of communication is the most convenient for you?（哪种沟通方式对你来说最方便？） 描述沟通方式类： I often talk face to face with my friends.（我经常和我的朋友面对面交谈。） She likes to send text messages to keep in touch.（她喜欢发短信保持联系。） They usually make a video call on weekends.（他们通常在周末打视频电话。） 表达沟通意愿类： I want to communicate better with my classmates.（我想和我的同学更好地沟通。） He hopes to have a good conversation with his teacher.（他希望和他的老师进行一次良好的对话。） We are willing to learn more communication skills.（我们愿意学习更多的沟通技巧。） 给出沟通建议类： You should listen carefully when others are speaking.（当别人说话时你应该认真倾听。） Try to choose a suitable topic for conversation.（尝试选择一个合适的对话话题。） If you want to solve the problem, you can have a face-to-face talk.（如果你想解决问题，你可以进行一次面对面的交谈。） 表达沟通结果类： After the communication, we understood each other better.（沟通之后，我们更好地理解了彼此。） The conversation helped us solve the argument.（这次对话帮助我们解决了争论。） Their communication led to a good relationship.（他们的沟通促成了良好的关系。） 假设与条件类（与沟通相关）： If you are polite, people will be more willing to talk to you.（如果你有礼貌，人们会更愿意和你交谈。） If he listens to others’ advice, he will make fewer mistakes.（如果他听别人的建议，他会犯更少的错误。） You can have a better conversation if you show your interest.（如果你表现出兴趣，你可以进行一次更好的对话。） 三、阅读策略 与“Let’s communicate”单元阅读主题相关的阅读策略有多种。首先是预测策略，在阅读一篇关于沟通的文章前，学生可以根据标题、图片及已有的知识经验来预测文章内容。比如文章标题是“How to Make Friends Through Communication”，学生可以猜测文章可能会提到沟通在交友中的重要性、具体通过哪些沟通方式交友等内容。这样能激发学生的阅读兴趣，让他们更主动地去阅读验证自己的预测。 其次是略读策略，快速浏览文章，了解文章的大意和结构。比如在阅读一篇关于不同沟通方式优缺点的文章时，通过略读每段的首句和尾句，学生能快速知道文章提到了如面对面沟通、电话沟通等方式，以及文章是从便捷性、情感传递等方面来阐述优缺点的。 再者是扫读策略，当学生需要寻找特定信息时，如在阅读一篇关于沟通技巧的文章中找“认真倾听”这一技巧的具体做法，就可以运用扫读策略，快速在文中定位相关内容，像找到“Look at the speaker’s eyes and nod from time to time to show you are listening.”这样的句子。 还有词义猜测策略，在阅读中遇到不认识的与沟通主题相关的词汇时，学生可以根据上下文来猜测词义。例如“He was very nervous during the conversation and couldn’t express himself well.”，学生可以通过“在对话中”以及“不能很好地表达自己”这些上下文信息，推测出“nervous”可能是紧张的意思。通过运用这些阅读策略，学生能更好地理解关于沟通主题的阅读文章，提高阅读效率和理解能力 。 综合实战演练 1 In our daily life, direct questions are usually used to ask for information we do not know. Direct questions are either yes/no questions such as “Are you married?” or information questions such as “Where do you live?”. It’s OK to ask your friends or someone you know well direct questions. But they can seem abrupt and impolite at times, especially when you are asking a stranger. For example, if you come up to someone and ask “What time is it?” or “Can you move?”, he/she may refuse to help you. It is certainly correct to ask questions in this way, but it’s very common to make these kinds of questions more polite by adding “Excuse me” or “Pardon me” to begin your questions. “Excuse me, when does the bus leave?” or “Pardon me, may I sit here?” sounds more polite. It’s also possible to use “can” in more informal (非正式的) situations. In the past, “can” was not used when asking for something, but only to refer to abilities. In the United Kingdom, Cambridge University publishes (出版) English teaching materials with the phrase “Can you lend me” “Can I have”, etc. In the United States, this form is still considered to be incorrect, especially for written English, and “May I have” is preferred. Questions with “can” are made more polite by using “could”: “Pardon me, could you help me?” “Would” can also be used to make questions more polite. “Would you let me borrow your pencil?” is also polite. Another way of making direct questions more polite is to add “please” at the end of the questions. We can say “Could you help me, please?”. “Please” should not appear at the beginning of the questions. 1．The underlined word “abrupt” means “________” in Chinese. A．唐突的 B．温和的 C．严肃的 2．According to the passage, the writer thinks ________. A．we shouldn’t ask direct questions in daily life B．it’s OK to ask strangers direct questions C．it’s not enough to ask questions correctly 3．From the third paragraph, we can know ________. A．“can” was only used to ask for abilities before B．questions with “can” are also polite in informal situations C．questions with “can” are more polite in written English 4．What does the passage mainly tell us? A．How to make direct questions more polite. B．How to use some phrases correctly. C．How to make requests correctly. 2 Almost nothing we do in this world is done in isolation (孤立). At work or at play, you’ll find yourself in groups, working with other people: your team at work, a meeting with fellow workers, your family, a holiday with friends, a group of students working together, a group of neighbors wanting to make changes. It is now realised that being able to work successfully with other people is one of the main keys to success, partly because we need to do it so often. In almost every situation where you’re in a group, you will need a skilled leader. All groups need leaders and all successful groups have good leaders. Groups without leaders or with weak leaders almost always break down. Members of a leaderless group often begin to feel disappointed and helpless. Time is wasted and the tasks are not achieved. There are often arguments and nervousness between people as there is nobody to keep the goals clear. Often group members begin not to come to meetings in order to avoid (避免) more disagreement. Some people are natural leaders. The well-known cook, Antonio Carlucci says, “True leaders are born and you can see them in kitchens.” They’re people who are strong, fair and humorous. Although a lot of people agree that there are some natural-born leaders, most people now know that leadership can also be taught. Experienced teachers can train almost anyone how to be a successful leader. Good leaders don’t make people do things in a controlling way. You can learn how to join others, encouraging the whole group to work toward a common goal. Successful leaders also need to be calm and wise. They need to be able to work out good solutions and make perfect judgments under pressure. Lastly, and probably most importantly, good leaders need to be sensitive, confident and be able to get on well with a variety of people. 5．When we are at work or at play, we find we are probably working ________. A．independently B．successfully C．in isolation D．in groups 6．Groups with ________ leaders will often cause arguments at meetings or between people. A．good and strong B．no or weak C．skilled and weak D．good and natural 7．People who are born strong, fair and humorous are called ________. A．natural leaders B．well-known cooks C．experienced staff D．successful leaders 8．Good leaders always have many ways of doing things EXCEPT ________. A．joining people together B．encouraging the whole group C．controlling people to do things D．leading people to work toward goals 9．Which of the following is NOT correct according to this passage? A．One of the main keys to success is being able to work with others well. B．People will often feel disappointed and helpless if they aren’t with good leaders. C．Being calm and wise can help leaders make perfect judgments under pressure. D．Experienced teachers can hardly train people to be successful leaders. 10．Which of the following can be the best title for this passage? A．How to be successful leaders? B．Successful leaders C．Why to be natural leaders? D．Be sensitive and confident 3 Working on a team is a good thing. To create a successful team, good communication is the most necessary part for both team members and the leader. The following are some helpful suggestions. Don’t criticize other people. When someone on your team does something wrong, don’t criticize him. You can help him to find out the reasons and then help him to solve the problem. Criticizing your team members too often may make them keep away from you. As a result, you may feel lonely. Think about other people’s ideas carefully. When someone tells you about his ideas, you should think about them carefully, no matter how silly they may seem. This shows you are interested in his ideas and makes him feel good. Listen to other people actively. When someone is speaking to you, you need to listen to him actively. If you’re unclear about something, you should ask him about it. By doing this, you can clear any confusion (困惑) before moving on. Share your ideas with other people. When you have a new idea, talk about it with your team members. This helps to improve the idea. Besides, it also helps to improve your relationships with your team members. 11．What is the underlined word “criticize” in Chinese? A．批评 B．打扰 C．影响 D．讨好 12．If Lisa tells you about her idea, but you think her idea is foolish, you should ________. A．forget her silly idea and laugh at her B．get angry with her at once C．explain to her why her idea is silly D．think about her idea carefully 13．How can you improve your idea according to the passage? A．By asking your teachers for help. B．By talking about it with your parents. C．By discussing it with your team members. D．By reading more books and thinking it over. 14．What’s the best title for the passage? A．Criticize Others or Not B．Work Well on a Team C．Learn to Listen to Others D．Share Ideas with Others 4 Living and dealing with kids can be a difficult job these days, but living and dealing with parents can be even more difficult. If I have learned anything in my 16 years, it is that communication is very important, both when you disagree and when you get along. With any relationship, you need to let the other person know how you are feeling. If you are not able to communicate, you drift apart. When you are mad at your parents, or anyone else, not talking to them doesn’t solve anything. Communication begins with the concerns (关心) of another. It means that you can’t just come home from school, go up to your room and take no notice of anyone. Even if you just say “Hi”, and see how their day was for five minutes, it is better than nothing. If you look up the word “communication” in a dictionary, it will say “expressing ideas and feelings or giving people information: a letter or a message”. To keep a good relationship with your parents, you must keep communication strong. Let them know how you feel, even if it’s just by writing a note. When dealing with parents, you always have to make them feel good about how they are doing as a parent. If you are trying to make them see something as you see it, tell them that you’ll listen to what they have to say, and ask them politely to listen to you. Shouting or walking away only makes the situation worse. Here is an example: one night, Sophie went to a street party with her friends. She knew she had to be home by midnight after the fireworks, but she didn’t feel she could just ask to go home. That would be rude. After all, they had been nice enough to take her along with them. Needless to say, she was late getting home. Her parents were mad at first, but when Sophie explained why she was late, they weren’t as mad and let it go. Communication is the key here. If Sophie’s parents had not been willing to listen, Sophie would have been in a lot of trouble. Communication isn’t a one-way matter: it goes both ways. Just remember: if you get into a situation like Sophie’s, telling the other person how you feel—listening is the key to communication. 15．What can we learn from the passage? ________ A．Writing a letter is the first step of communication. B．Keeping silent is a good way for you to solve problems. C．Asking your parents for help is the best way to communicate. D．Communication helps us build a good relationship with our parents. 16．The underlined words “drift apart” in Paragraph 1 mean ________. A．are different from others B．get close to each other C．keep away from others D．become interested in new ideas 17．The writer uses Sophie’s example to show that ________. A．playing outside late is dangerous B．communication is the key to problem-solving C．Sophie should be polite to her parents D．Sophie’s parents should listen to her explanation 5 Eye contact means looking into another person’s eyes. This is a very important part of body language. It can be the key to communication. Eye contact can show feelings such as friendliness, interest and understanding. In Western countries, using eye contact in conversations is very important. If you do not use eye contact, Westerners may think that you are not listening. And if you look away, they may also think that you are lying. However, in many Asian countries, looking down when talking with an older person, like a teacher or a parent, is polite. These differences can cause problems. For example, an Asian person might look down while listening to a Western speaker. The Western speaker might think this person is not interested in what he or she is saying. Not using eye contact can cause problems, but using too much is not polite either. In many countries, watching other people, especially strangers, for a long time is impolite. This may make them feel nervous. 18．What is eye contact? A．Looking into another person’s eyes. B．Smiling at another person. C．Nodding while listening. D．Standing close to someone. 19．Why is eye contact important in communication? A．It makes people speak louder. B．It helps people remember words better. C．It shows feelings like friendliness and interest. D．It makes conversations longer. 20．What might Westerners think if you avoid eye contact? A．You are very polite. B．You are thinking deeply. C．You are shy but honest. D．You are not listening or you are lying. 21．How do many Asians show politeness to older people? A．By using a lot of eye contact. B．By looking down during the conversation. C．By speaking very loudly. D．By interrupting the speaker. 22．What is considered impolite in many countries? A．Watching strangers for a long time. B．Smiling at strangers. C．Nodding occasionally. D．Avoiding eye contact completely. 6 ○1 In conversations, we often sense that the other person isn’t truly focused. According to the University of Missouri, 45% of communication is about listening, but most people remember only 25% to 50% of the information they hear. Whether you’re in a classroom, a business setting, or a relationship, missing 75% of what’s said to you is sure to lead to big problems. Active listening helps solve them. ○2 Active listening means more than hearing the words. Instead, you think about what you hear, and try to find the purpose and emotion from the speaker. Active listening requires paying attention. If you’re watching TV or looking at your phone while someone is talking, you’re not actively listening. The other side of active listening is making sure the other person knows that you’re doing so. Signs like eye contact and replying with wise ideas are important. ○3 As verbal (言语的) communication is very important in every part of life, active listening can help you communicate better, reduce misunderstandings, and build more successful relationships. Imagine your mom talks about family rules while you are checking TikTok. Mom keeps saying “Look at me” because you are checking your phone. You think “Here comes the boring lecture again” and ignore your mom’s anxious voice. This creates a perfect storm where both parties end up arguing with each other. But if you can close the app, sit next to mom and look into her eyes, magic will happen. Mom will stop repeating rules, her shoulders will relax, and you will quickly move to the next topic to discuss what to eat for dinner. ○4 In fact, active listening takes practice. The first and foremost thing is to pay attention. Put away the distractions and make eye contact with the person talking to you. Make notes in mind about the speaker’s main points. Why are they telling you this? How does the speaker feel about what they’re saying? Don’t think about answering immediately. ○5 Also, showing that you’re listening is necessary. The speaker can tell if you’re paying attention. Nod when you need to and give small comments like “yes” and “huh”. But don’t repeat something they’ve just said. This might seem like a good way to show you’re listening, but actually it can derail the conversation. The speaker may feel upset, as repeating interrupts (打断) their train of thoughts and drives the conversation away from the topic. ○6 When the moment is right, offer thoughtful feedback (反馈). This doesn’t mean just answering, but showing you understand. You can do this by reflecting on what the speaker just says and asking follow-up questions. Good feedback helps make the conversation more interesting and shows that you are truly engaged. 23．According to the passage, which one is active listening? A．Asking some questions before listening. B．Guessing what others will say before listening. C．Thinking about what you hear when listening. D．Remembering 50% of the information you hear. 24．In Paragraph 3, why does the author mention the example of you and your mom? A．To discuss eye contact is useful to reduce conflicts. B．To prove verbal communication is important in relations. C．To show ignoring others’ words may lead to an argument. D．To explain active listening can improve communication. 25．What does “derail” probably mean? A．Put new things into the conversation. B．Put an end to the conversation. C．Make the conversation boring. D．Make the conversation lose focus. 26．What is the structure of the passage? A． B． C． D． 7 When we talk about communication, we often think of communicating with others. But do you know that we also do communication with ourselves from time to time? Picture this: Your mom asks you what you would like for breakfast. Many foods come to your mind: pancakes, bread, porridge...You think that it would be great to have pancakes. Until you tell your mom what you want to eat, you are communicating with yourself. We call this kind of communication intrapersonal communication (自我沟通). This can be talking to ourselves, reading, writing, thinking, understanding and remembering something. Intrapersonal communication plays a big role in our lives. Good intrapersonal communication allows you to understand yourself better. When you’re comfortable with who you are, and you know what you want, you can better get on with yourself. Also, intrapersonal communication helps you to keep an eye on your thoughts and feelings. When you find that your mind is full of negative (消极的) thoughts and feelings, and they make you sad, you will try to cheer up and get rid of (摆脱) these bad thoughts and feelings. What’s more, intrapersonal communication helps with your communication with others. Understanding your thoughts and feelings better allows you to put yourself in others’ shoes when you talk to or listen to them. Then, you can better understand and get on with them. 27．How does the writer explain the idea of intrapersonal communication in Paragraph 1? A．He shows some facts. B．He provides numbers. C．He gives an example. D．He asks and answers a question. 28．From Paragraph 3, we can learn about the ________ of intrapersonal communication. A．right ways. B．good points. C．problems. D．rules. 29．What does the underlined part “put yourself in others’ shoes” in the last paragraph probably mean in Chinese? A．换位思考 B．自我提升 C．吸取教训 D．查漏补缺 30．What's the structure (结构) of this passage? （Paragraph 1=①…） A． B． C． D． 31．What is the best title for this passage? A．The Importance of Communication. B．Learn to Communicate with Yourself. C．How to Communicate Better with Others. D．Get Rid of Negative Thoughts Through communication. 8 We surveyed 1,000 people to figure out how Americans truly feel about small talk. Here’s what we discovered. How Do Americans Really Feel About Small Talk? If you dislike small talk, you aren’t alone. About 67% of Americans find small talk embarrassing. Seventy percent of Americans would like to sit quietly and don’t talk with others for no special reasons. Where do Americans make the most small talk? 1. Retail (零售) stores 62% 2. Groceries (食品杂货店) 51% 3. Workplaces 51% Why Do Americans Make Small Talk? Half of Americans make small talk because of politeness. Reason Age Group Percentage To avoid embarrassment Older 21% Younger 44% To learn about other people Older 23% Younger 7% Who Do Americans Make the Most and the Least Small Talk With? Americans Like Making Small Talk With Americans Dislike Making Small Talk With Friends: 69% Strangers: 58% Family: 62% Retail workers: 46% Workmates: 51% Restaurant workers: 41% The worst small talk topics, according to Americans Sports Recent events Work 32．What do most Americans think of small talk? A．It’s simple. B．It’s necessary. C．It’s useful. D．It’s embarrassing. 33．Which group do Americans dislike making small talk with the most? A．Strangers. B．Retail workers. C．Restaurant workers. D．Workmates. 34．Which of the following is TRUE about the survey? A．Americans make the most small talk in their workplaces. B．Few Americans enjoy making small talk with their family. C．Americans actually don’t want to talk about work. D．Many young Americans want to learn about others. 35．What is the main purpose (目的) of the reading? A．To give information about small talk in America. B．To show the importance of small talk in America. C．To teach people how to make small talk with Americans. D．To encourage more people to make small talk with Americans. 9 Cooperation (合作) has got attention in many schools, possibly because good teamwork spirit is of great importance to successful groups. It is believed that doing team sports is the best way to teach cooperation. In the team environment, members need to communicate with each other, which can prepare students for both schoolwork and future jobs. It can also encourage students to follow team rules. Students are more likely to help each other as well. Teamwork spirit is not born but built. Here are things you can do to improve teamwork spirit: ▲Communicate well with each other When you’re meeting together, let everyone speak and listen to each other carefully. Ask them questions to get them to talk so that everyone can communicate well with each other. ▲Work together on projects Let everyone help make decisions about the project. Decide the team goal and divide the project into steps. Celebrate every win as a win for the whole team. ▲Build trust and respect (尊重) It’s okay to do something wrong, but bravely say sorry to make the situation better. This helps build trust in your team. Respect others’ work and encourage everyone to do better. Much of the work in today’s world is completed in teams. For students, team sports, singing in a chorus (合唱队) and joining in unpaid community service are the ways to learn about cooperation. 36．According to the passage, what’s the best way to teach cooperation? A． B． C． D． 37．It’s helpful to improve team spirit by _________. A．letting everyone speak and listen to each other carelessly B．dividing the project into steps C．making decisions about the project alone D．listening to others’ opinions all the time 38．What does the underlined word “unpaid” mean? A．interesting B．boring C．meaningful D．free 39．Which of the following is the structure of the passage? (P= Paragraph) A． B． C． D． 40．Whom is this passage mainly written for? A．Students. B．Teachers. C．Parents. D．Workers. 10 Family communication helps keep a good home environment. Also, it helps its members to be able to express (表达) their feelings in a healthy way. Probably most arguments and problems that happen among (在……当中) family members are caused by miscommunication or being short of communication. If open communication lines aren’t developed, family members won’t feel like expressing themselves, and misunderstandings and fights will be more common. A family that has good communication at home will be able to solve arguments in a better way. What’s more, their relationships (关系) will improve, as family members will feel understood by each other. However, creating a good environment at home can be difficult because each family member has a different communication style (方式). So, what are the suggestions for better family communication? In fact, it’s better to know how to be an assertive person when communicating with family members. According to scientists, assertive people are those who are able to share their feelings, ideas, and opinions while respecting (尊重) others at the same time. In other words, an assertive person expresses their own feelings correctly without hurting others. Another key to a healthy family environment is showing interest in your loved ones. When you focus (关注) on your family members’ worries and wishes, you show them that you care, which makes them feel happy. It’s important to listen to them carefully. Moreover, sharing your time with your family is important. Nowadays, finding free time to spend with your family has become more and more challenging. However, you shouldn’t consider (考虑) family time as “free time”. Instead, you should consider it as part of your daily life. 41．According to Paragraph 1, ________ caused family arguments. A．different lifestyles of family members B．not enough time spent with family members C．communication problems among family members D．strong personalities (个性) of some family members 42．The word “assertive” in Paragraph 3 probably means “________”. A．confident B．shy C．nervous D．kind 43．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a key to a healthy family environment? A．Focusing on your family. B．Avoiding disagreements. C．Spending time with your family. D．Developing open communication lines. 44．The passage is mainly about ________. A．problems among family members B．ideas about becoming a friendly person C．ways to develop a good family environment D．plans for spending relaxing time with your family 11 Book SigningThe Fine Art of Small Talk By Debra Fine When: 7 p.m.--8:30 p.m. on May 19th, 2025 Where: At the Public Library _________________________ Does the thought of starting a conversation with a stranger make you nervous? Do you sit worriedly through job interviews (面试) waiting for the other person to speak? Do you want to become better at making small talk with new people? If your answer is “yes”, then this is the right book for you. In the book, the communication expert Debra Fine will show you how to:★ make a good impression (印象) from the minute you say hello. ★ feel more comfortable in any kind of social situations. ★ avoid those uncomfortable and awkward silences in a conversation. Come and meet Debra Fine in person. Buy a book and get it signed. Maybe you will be expert at communicating. 45．What can we know about the book signing? A．It will be held on May 9th. B．Debra Fine wrote this book. C．It will begin in the early morning. D．It will take place in a bookstore. 46．Who might be most interested in the book? A．Those who are good at giving talks. B．Those who enjoy going to parties. C．Those who fear to talk with others. D．Those who are looking for new jobs. 47．What does the underlined word “awkward” probably mean? A．Exciting. B．Usual. C．Peaceful. D．Embarrassing. 12 The sun is shining when I get on Bus No.151. We passengers sit crowded together in heavy clothes. No one speaks. That’s one of the unwritten rules of Chicago commuting (通勤). Although we see the same faces every day, we prefer to hide behind our newspapers. The phenomenon (现象) is striking (引人注目的): people who sit so close together are using those thin sheets of newsprint to keep their distance. As the bus comes close to the Magnificent Mile, a voice suddenly rings out: “Attention! Attention!” Papers rattle (发出细小声). Necks crane (伸长). “This is your driver speaking.” We look at the back of the driver’s head. His voice has authority (权威). “All of you put your papers down.” The papers come down, an inch at a time. The driver waits. The papers are folded and placed on our laps. “Now, turn and face the person next to you. Go ahead.” Amazingly, we all do it. Still, no one smiles. I face an older woman; her head wrapped tightly in a red scarf. I see her nearly every day. Our eyes meet. We wait, unblinking (不眨眼的), for the next order from the driver. “Now, repeat after me,” said the driver seriously. “Good morning, neighbour!” Our voices are weak and shy. For many of us, these are the first words we have spoken today. But we say them at the same time, like schoolchildren, to the strangers beside us. We smile and can’t help it. We have said it; the barrier (障碍) has been broken. Good morning, neighbour. It is not so hard after all. Some of us repeat it. Others shake hands. Many laugh. The bus driver says nothing more. He doesn’t need to. Not a single newspaper goes back up. I hear laughter, a warm sound I have never heard before on Bus No.151. This day is starting off better than most. 48．What is the striking phenomenon on Bus No.151? A．People sit crowded together in heavy clothes. B．People see the same faces every day. C．People who sit together use newspapers to keep distance from each other. D．People love reading newspapers on bus. 49．The bus driver is________. A．friendly and strange B．kind-hearted and serious C．amazing and boring D．powerful and humorous 50．What happens when the writer and the older woman turn to each other? A．They wait silently for the next order from the driver. B．They nod and smile to each other. C．They exchange newspapers with each other. D．They talk about the red scarf. 51．According to the passage, the passengers on the bus ________. A．are so interested in reading newspapers that no one speaks B．use newspapers to hide their faces in order not to be found C．don’t obey the bus driver at first D．feel much happier after saying “Good morning, neighbour!” 52．Which can be the best title for the passage? A．The Warmth of Communication B．The Exchange of Information C．The Power of Observation (观察) D．The Attitude to Loneliness 13 Have you ever heard the phrase “You never get a second chance to make a first impression (印象)?” It may sound like an unusual piece of advice, but it is true the first impression someone has of you when meeting you for the first time will probably influence how that person treats you or reacts to you in the future. What is even more interesting is that the brain takes in all the information to create that first impression in about three seconds. When you meet someone for the first time, by the time you have stated your name or shaken hands, the other person has already formed an opinion about the kind of person you are. So how do you make a good first impression? All things grown-ups tell you—such as being polite, and being well-dressed are very important. However, the most important tool for making a good first impression is your face. Smiling, being responsive, and looking like you are happy will almost always leave a positive (积极的) impression on people, especially those who do not know you. Most people, generally speaking, are ready to smile back when they are smiled at. Furthermore, smiling and being in a positive mood helps you to know and get a better understanding of new things. This means that you can possibly be friendlier to people you do not know and be more creative and able to solve problems more quickly. So if you ever need a reason to be happy, think about the wonderful people you might meet and impress with a cheerful smile. 53．What does the underlined word “reacts” in Paragraph 1 probably mean in Chinese? A．报告 B．建议 C．回应 D．道歉 54．Which paragraph shows how soon others form opinions on you? A．Paragraph 1. B．Paragraph 2. C．Paragraph 3. D．Paragraph 4. 55．What is the most important to leave good impressions? A．Stating your name. B．Shaking hands. C．Wearing a smile. D．Dressing nicely. 56．What can be learned from the last paragraph? A．Friendliness helps solve problems. B．Being positive helps you find a way out. C．There are many reasons to be happy. D．Thinking of great people cheers you up. 57．What would be the best title for the text? A．Impressions Decide Who You Are B．Smiling Makes the First Impression C．Manners Leave Deep Impressions D．The First Impression Does Count 14 When you think of a forest, what do you see? Just trees? Or do you see many other things, such as singing birds, colorful plants and wild flowers? The forest is a whole world of its own. It is full of many different living things. But even though they are all different, they have one thing in common: they all need each other in order to live on. The trees feed the forest “people” by making food in their leaves; by using sunlight to join water and minerals (矿物质) from the soil and air. Their deep network of roots (根) joins the soil together and stops it from dying out (逐渐消失), making it possible for living things to live in it. Human beings (人类) are like the living things in the forest. We need the farmers to grow our food, railroad and truck drivers to bring it to our shops and clerks (职员) to sell it to us. We need people to prepare our food and cook it and others to take our waste things away. Then, of course, we need doctors, nurses, government leaders, mailmen, telephone operators, and many others. We also need other human beings in another way. We need people for friendship, to talk over our problems, exchange (交换) ideas. Think how lonely and unhappy you would be if you lived all alone. Life is a matter of giving and taking. We need to help other people as much as we need other people to help us. Think what a good feeling you have when you have done something for someone else. You know, being a volunteer is so great! 58．According to the text, colorful plants and flowers live on ________. A．the leaves of the trees B．water and minerals C．the soil and air D．all of the above 59．It is the ________ that make it possible for living things to live in the forest. A．trees B．birds C．plants D．farmers 60．The writer thinks human beings ________ the forest “people”. A．are different from B．are just like C．have nothing to do with D．are not the same as 61．The writer mainly wants to tell us ________. 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