Question

15．How to communicate effectivelyEffective communication is a must for everyone who hopes to be successful．It helps express your thoughts and improves your career prospects （前景） as well as strengthens relationships．Therefore，it's necessary to work hard to improve your communication skills．
（36）A     
Before you are ready to talk to a group of people，you should think about what you are going to talk about．Although a printed copy of a speech may not be always necessary，highlighting a few important issues in your mind is a must．（37）D   And it reduces the possibilities of getting away from the main issues．
Choose your words
Choice of words is the most important part of any communication．Simple，clear words are appropriate for the issue you are discussing．Needless to say，words that could make your audience unpleasant are best kept out of the communication．Most people tend to be careful about their language while at work．（38）C  This may hurt your loved ones beyond your imagination．
Body language
Many people use body language by mistake and end up making a fool of themselves．Body language means keeping eye contact and using hand gestures only wherever required．（39）G 
Listen and concentrate
Communication is an exchange of ideas．Once you are done with your part，listen carefully to what other people plan to say．（40）E   Get rid of all distractions （分散注意力的事物） such as a phone before you begin communication．A distraction not only disturbs your focus，but it also causes your audience's attention to wander．

A．Gather your thoughts           
B．Prepare a copy of a speech
C．However，when they get home they often use colorful language．
D．This will help you remain focused throughout your communication．
E．If you are giving a speech，it is important that you focus on that activity only．
F．Effective communication is a gradual process and requires efforts on your part．
G．Remember，there is no need to speak every word with a gesture or facial expression．

Answer 1

分析 本文主要介绍了有效的沟通是非常重要的，它有助于表达自己的思想，提高你的职业前景和加强人与人之间的关系．具体方法有：1、收集你的想法；2、适当交谈；3、肢体语言；4、聆听和集中精力．

解答 ADCGE
36．A小标题选择．根据后文highlighting a few important issues in your mind is a must．可知在脑海中想出几个重要的问题是必须的．A项：Gather your thoughts收集你的想法．符合文意，故选A．
37．D文章衔接题．根据后文And it reduces the possibilities of getting away from the main issues．可知它减少了脱离主要问题的可能性．D项：This will help you remain focused throughout your communication．这将有助于你在交流过程中保持注意力集中．符合文意，故选D．
38．C语境辨析题．根据上文Most people tend to be careful about their language while at work．可知大多数人在工作时往往很注意自己的语言．C项：However，when they get home they often use colorful language．然而，当他们回到家时，他们会很善谈．符合文意，故选C．
39．G联系上文题．根据上文Body language means keeping eye contact and using hand gestures only wherever required．可知肢体语言意味着只要有需要就保持目光接触和使用手势．G项：Remember，there is no need to speak every word with a gesture or facial expression．记住，没有必要用手势或面部表情来说出每一个字．符合文意，故选G．
40．E语境辨析题．根据上文Once you are done with your part，listen carefully to what other people plan to say．可知一旦你完成了你的角色，仔细听别人说什么．E项：If you are giving a speech，it is important that you focus on that activity only．如果你正在做演讲，你只专注于那项活动是非常重要的．符合文意，故选E．

点评 答题前一定要略读全文，把握文章要表达的主题，注意前后句与句，段落与段落之间的关系．答题中，一定要认真分析，注意选项与上下文的关系，与前后单词的关系．对于一时没有太大的把握的题可以放到最后再来完成，因为有时答案可以从下文内容体现出来．答完后再通读一遍文章，看看所选选项能不能是语句通顺，语意连贯．