Why Should We Learn Body Language

In English classes, we spend a large amount of time studying grammar and learning new words. We work hard to improve our reading and listening skills. Few of us, however, pay enough attention to body language. So body language is not important, is it?

The answer is, “Yes!” As the old saying goes, “Actions speak louder than words.” Sometimes, we can communicate things even without a single word. For example, shrug our shoulders (耸肩), and, without a word, we’ve just said, “I don’t know.”

Body language can help us stress what we are saying. It can help us express our true, inner feelings. Moreover, body language can help us find out if someone is lying. Often, people who are lying do not make eye contact (接触). They may turn away or raise their shoulders because they are uncomfortable with the conversation.

In job interviews, the interviewers can sometimes judge the interviewee before he or she speaks. Body language is important in our personal lives, too. It can show if you really care about your friends. Leaning forward into the conversation, for example, means you are interested in what is being said. Listening without making eye contact means you are not paying attention but are waiting for your turn to speak.

Scientists have been studying body language for a long time. They say more than 70 percent of our messages are delivered (递送)through body language. Sometimes, body language is more accurate (精准的) than the words we use.

So it is very important for us to learn body language. By understanding body language, we are less likely to be misunderstood. We will find it easier to get a job. We will also have lasting friendships.

1.According to the first paragraph, in English classes, people do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A.studying grammar B.learning new words

C.improving listening skills D.practicing using body language

2.According to the passage, in which of the following pictures is the woman saying, “I don’t know.”?

A. B. C. D.

3.According to the passage, people who are lying may ________.

A.learn forward B.make eye contact

C.raise their shoulders  D. shrug their shoulders

4.According to the author, body language can help us ________.

① get a job ② lie without anyone knowing

③ prevent misunderstandings ④ improve our English reading skills

A.①③ B.②④ C.①④ D.②③

5.By writing this passage, the writer mainly wanted to ________.

A.teach readers to understand body language

B.tell readers it is important to learn body language

C.show readers how to find out if someone is lying

D.help readers improve their English reading and listening skills

从下面两个题目中任选一题,根据中文和英文提示,完成一篇不少于50词的文段写作。文中已给出内容不计入总词数。所给提示词语仅供选用。请不要写出你的校名和姓名。

题目①

假如你是李华,你们学校将组织一次环境保护志愿活动,你打算邀请你校交换生Peter参加。请用英语写一封电子部件,告诉他活动的时间和地点,活动的内容,以及需要为此做什么准备。

提示词语: pick up, rubbish, put up, poster,gloves, a rubbish bag

提示问题:

When and where will you meet?

What will you do for the environment?

What do you advise Peter to prepare for the activity?

Dear Peter,

How is it going?

I'm writing to invite you to take part in the schools activity to volunteer for a better environment._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I’m looking forward to your reply.

Yours,

Li Hua

题目②

在我们的现实生活中,每个人都有难忘的经历,让我们为之感动、受到教育,这一天对我们来说是特别的。某英文杂志社正在开展以“ A Special Day”为主题的征文活动。假如你是李华,请用英语写一篇短文投稿,谈谈那一天都发生了什么,以及你的感受。

提示词语: volunteer work, birthday, visit,hep,gift, an important lesson. happy

提示问题:

What happened on that day?

How did you feel?

A Special Day

Everyone has some unforgettable experiences. They are special for us.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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