Singing had always been an important part of Gloria Estefan’s life. “Since I was three years old, I sang. I sang everything,” Gloria said. “Cubans,” she added, “are a musical people”.

Gloria was born in Cuba in 1957. Her family left the country just before Fidel Castro came to power. In Miami, where the family settled, many people did not accept Cuban immigrants. In first grade, she spoke little English, but she worked hard to learn the language. Six months after she entered school, she won an award for reading in English!

When Gloria was ten, her father returned from the Vietnam War. Soon, the family realized he wasn’t well. They soon found out that he was badly ill. Her mother went back to teaching at school to support the family. Gloria cared for her father and her younger sister.

She still made the honor roll, and she still had her music, but Gloria was lonely. However, when the band leader Emilio Estefan came to speak at her high school, Gloria sang for him. He asked her to join his band. It was the beginning of the Miami Sound Machine.

Within a few months, the Miami Sound Machine was the top band in Miami. In 1978 Gloria and Emilio married.

At first, the Miami Sound Machine was known only in Miami. Then the band signed with CBS Records. Estefan and his band became stars.

Since then, the Miami Sound Machine has sold millions of records. Gloria has done more than just singing when Hurricane Andrew hit central Florida in 1992. She used only two weeks to organize an all-star concert that raised $2 million for the people who suffered in the hurricane. “We needed a party after that disaster,” she said.

Gloria said, “You have to stay true to the music you really love to do. There will always be people who will tell you, ‘that won’t work.’ You’ve got to be firm in spite of difficulties. Stick to it—that’s the main thing.”

Gloria’s father was ill        .

       A. when they settled down in Miami.

       B. before they left their home country

       C. after he returned from Vietnam War

       D. as soon as she finished high school

According to the passage, probably Gloria did the following except        .

       A. organizing an all-star concert for Hurricane victims

       B. winning an award for reading in English

       C. teaching at school to support the family

       D. taking care of her father and sister

The underlined word “disaster” in this passage refers to        .

       A. the concert B. the celebration   C. the victims D. the hurricane

This passage mainly tells about Gloria Estefan’s        .

      A. life story   B. happy marriage   C. music style    D. Cuban background

During communication, “words” express only 7% of meanings between people. About 23% of meanings are from the “tone of voice” and 70% of meanings come from “body language”. So next time you want someone’s attention—try body language instead.

Everyone does it, and most interestingly—most do it unconsciously. You may wonder: “Does that mean I have to study psychology to succeed in reading body language?” The answer is “no” because most people are already body language readers.

It’s a skill developed since we’re babies—think of how most babies can recognize facial expressions and get attention without saying anything. That is, you needn’t spend most of your time practicing some of your body language cues(暗示)!

However, you should know that the context(语境) is king. It suggests that, depending on the context of the situation, people will hide body language cues. So sometimes cues can be tricky: a woman who locks her arms may think you are boring—or she may just feel cold. You must learn to read into the context as well as the cues. Sometimes people care more about their body language cues. For example, poker(扑克牌戏) players will consciously hide more of their body language cues.

The first place to start when reading a person’s body language is the face. The easiest way to hide your feelings is to cover your face. This is why it’s sometimes hard to tell if an Islamic girl likes you.

If the eyes are the windows of the mind, the eyebrows(眉毛) are the windows of the eyes. So, notice how a person’s eyebrows will generally rise when they meet someone, see something they like or are surprised at. Eyes generally smile along with the mouth when someone is happy, so everyone knows “^ . ^”.

1.The first paragraph is mainly to show _____.

A.how to express your meanings clearly

B.how to draw other’s attention

C.the importance of body language

D.the role of words in communication

2.Most of the time in our daily life, we ______.

A.find body language very interesting

B.don’t realize we’re using body language

C.hardly use any body language

D.use body language on purpose

3.What does the saying “the context is king” suggest?

A.The context results from body language.

B.The context makes body language difficult.

C.The context helps when reading body language.

D.The context is more important than body language.

4.Who will hide their body language cues on purpose according to the text?

A.Scientists          B.Farmers.          C.Teachers.          D.Poker players.

 

As soon as you meet, or even see, a person, you form an impression of him based on his posture, gesture and facial expressions. This is why it is important to make a good first impression on the person who will be interviewing you. Within the first 60 seconds of meeting you, the interviewer will have formed an impression about what type of person you are and what kind of employee you would become, and 55% of this will be based only on your body language. Here are some tips to make you that impression a good one.

First of all, relax. Think positive thoughts and you are more likely to come across as a positive, confident person during the interview. Dress smartly, as your appearance is one of the first things an interviewer will notice you. Stand up straight, and walk in with your shoulders back and your head up. Try to avoid slowing down as you walk into the room because this suggests fear and uncertainty. Shake hands with the interviewer firmly. You should have a positive handshake and a warm smile. Open your coat or jacket as you sit down shows that you, too, are open.

Posture is important. You should be sitting well back in your seat. Sit up straight and lean forward slightly, but not too much. Sitting at too much of an angel expresses discomfort and distrust. Two of the most common defensive(防卫的) signals are crossing your arms and legs, so try to avoid them.

Another important issue is eye contact. Looking someone in the eye shows confidence in yourself and trust in the other person. However, don’t overdo it, as too much eye contact or starring will make the other person uncomfortable. Use more eye contact when listening than when talking, and when you look away, look down. Looking up at the ceiling will make you seem bored and rude.

1.The purpose of the first impression is to tell readers __________.

A.what a good first impression is

B.how to make a good first impression

C.how long it takes to make a first impression

D.the importance of making a good first impression

2.Which of the following does the author advise you to do when you are being interviewed?

A.Cross your arms or legs

B.Open your coat or jacket when sitting down

C.Go into the room more slowly than usual

D.Avoid looking at the eyes of the interviewer directly

3.If you lean forward too much, it means __________.

A.you are very bored

B.you are too nervous

C.you don’t have confidence

D.you don’t trust others

4. What is the best title for the passage?

A.How to use body language to win an interview

B.How to answer questions in an interview

C.How to understand body language

D.How to deal with an interviewer

 

根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。有两项为多余选项。

We all have the ability to make friends. 46 Making friends is a skill, and the first step in developing that skill is knowing how to get along with others. People who are good at getting along with others take an interest in what other people like.

The following are some tips.

²    Realize your own strengths. 47 Some people don’t let others see their goodness.

²    Believe that you are a good person who has something to share with others.

²    Develop a sense of humor. Learn to laugh at yourself and your shortcomings. It will give out some of the stress in your life.

²    48 They have their opinions, and you have yours. Different opinions are healthy. Learn how to listen to others without putting them down or trying to persuade them that your opinion is right.

²    Be kind. Throughout your life, you will learn that if you are kind to others, they will usually be kind to you. 49 Right now. Give someone a compliment(恭维). Open the door for someone. Wave to a friend. Encourage someone who is discouraged. There are hundreds of little things you can do to show kindness.

²    Be sympathetic. 50 Look at life through their eyes.

²    Never give up. Even if you are faced with negative, closed-minded people, never give up. Don’t let them change you into one of them. Find people who will appreciate you.

A.Respect the rights of others.

B.When should you start being kind?

C.Unfortunately, many people never reach their potential.

D.Friends are very important to every one of us.

E.       You have skills and talents that others can enjoy.

F.       You must try your best to help others out of trouble.

G.       Try to understand what others are going through.

 

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