Question

  Communication is defined(定义) as the exchange of information between individuals(个体) ，media，or groups. However, a good communicator is someone who knows how to listen and understand well rather than just making himself or herself heard. Listening is the key to good communication. If you don’t know how to listen,then it’s not likely that there would be a free and willing exchange of ideas. Here are some tips to remember：

1. When you are listening to a friend’s opinions or even just taking part in a group discussion，be really present. Focus your attention on listening and not on daydreaming about other things. People can usually sense if they are getting half-hearted attention and it doesn’t feel good.

2. Usually,your friend already knows his/her way out but just wants someone to listen to him/her. So don’t offer to give advice unless it’s a matter of life and death. You become a more effective listener when you know when to keep quiet and when to speak up.

3. Though you might find it hard to look a person in the eye,try to do so. It will show that you are really listening. Whether you’re the speaker or the listener，you must try to make an eye contact,even briefly，just to make sure everyone’s still with you and understanding what you are saying or to let the speaker know you are listening attentively.

4. Once your friend has finished airing out him/her thoughts and asks for

your opinion,grab the opportunity to let him/her know how you feel about

his/her situation. Be careful about going too far with sharing your own life story,particularly about how you overcame the same situation. Keep the focus on him/her.

1. What’s the purpose of the passage?

   A. To tell us how to be a good listener.

   B.  To tell us the importance of talking.

   C.  To tell us when to keep quiet and when to speak up.

   D.  To tell us how to make ourselves better understood.

2. According to the author,a good communicator is someone who    .

   A. only listens rather than speaking

   B.  gives advice at any time

   C.  knows when to speak up and when to stop

   D.  keeps looking others in the eye

3. Which of the following words can replace the underlined phrase “airing

out” in the last paragraph?

   A. Spreading.   B. Expressing.

   C.  Concluding.   D. Inspiring.

4. According to the passage,which of the following might the author disagree with?

   A. You should put your heart into your communication when speaking with others.

   B.  It’s better to listen very carefully than to talk about your own problem.

   C.  Making eye contact is very important when communicating with others.

   D.  You should tell your own stories in detail if your friend is in the same

situation with you.

5. Make each tip with one of the following titles.

   a.  Know when to shut up

   b.  Don’t go too far

   c.  Be present

   d.  Look them in the eye

   A. 1 — b，2 — a，3 — d，4 — c   B. 1 — c，2 — d，3 — a，4 —b

   C.  1 — c，2 — a，3- b， 4 — d   D. 1 — c，2 — a，3 — d，4 — b

Answer 1

1. A作者意图题。通读全文可知，这篇文章的目的是告诉我们如何做一个好的倾听者，故选A.

2. C细节理解题。根据第二点可知作者认为一个好的交流者是一个懂得何时该说何时不该说的人，故C正确；懂得如何倾听并不是只听不说，故A错误；根据第二点可知我们不该总是给朋友提建议，故B错误；作者说交流时应该有眼神交流，并不是说要一直看着对方的眼睛，故D 错误。

3. B词义猜测题。根据语境可猜出此处是指发表完了他/ 她的想法，故air out在这里意为“发表(观点，见解) ”，选B.

4. D推理判断题。根据第四点的最后两句可知，作者认为我们在讲自己类似的经历时一定要小心谨慎，不要讲太多，最好还是听对方讲，故可推出作者不会赞成D项的

观点。

5. D推理判断题。根据第一点的be really present可知c适合作第一点的标题；根据第二点的“…when to keep quiet and when to speak up. ”可知a适合作第二点的标题；根据第三点的“ try to make an eye contact... ”可知 d 适合作第三点的标题；根据第四点的“Be careful about going too far. ”可知b适合作第四点的标题。