Most people know that awkward feeling when you walk into an elevator with other people and try not to make eye contact(接触). But a new research suggests it may be down to a subconscious power struggle being played out as you make your way up and down.

? ? A study found that people decide where they stand based on a micro social statusestablished within seconds of entering the lift.

? ? Rebekah Rousia Ph. Dstudent in cognitive(认知)scienceconducted an ethnographic(人种论)

Study of elevator behaviour in two of the tallest office buildings in AdelaideAustralia.As part of her researchshe took a total of 30 lift rides in the two buildingsand discovered .There was an established order to where people tended to stand

? ? In a blog she writes that more senior men seemed to direct themselves towards the back of the elevator She said“In front of them were younger menand in front of them were women of aII ages.”She also notice there

was a difference in where people directed their gaze(注视)half way through the ride“Men watched the monitorslooked in the side mirrors(in one building)to see themseIvesAnd in the door mirrors(of the other building)to also watch others Women would watch the monitors and avoid eye contact with other users(unless in conversation)and the mirrors”she writes

? ? She concluded it could be that people who are shyer stand toward the frontwhere they can’t see other passengerswhereas confident people stand in the backwhere they have a? view of everyone else.

1.The passage is mainly about??????

A. elevator riding manners???

B communication in the elevator

C. elevator riders’ standing positions?

D. micro social status in the elevator

2.The underlined word“it”in the first paragraph probably refers to“?????

A. an elevator??? Bthe new research? C. eye contact? D.social status

3.A person who stands in the back of the lift is probably ????

A confident??? B shy??? C honest

4.The conclusion of the research in the passage is ????????

A. subjective??? Bobjective??? C critical???? D doubtful

 

 

       Parents Are Invited

         To a Lecture On

Raising a Self-Disciplined Child    

Help Your Child Become More

Responsible, Confident, and Lively

Presented by Dr Robert Brooks            

Robert Brooks, Ph.D., one of the two authors of Raising a Self-Disciplined Child, is a nationally famous speaker and author. This book presents parents with “ a positive approach to discipline that helps children to develop self-discipline, respect, responsibility and liveliness rather than anger.” Dr Brooks of Harvard Medical School uses real-life stories to discuss such topics as self-respect and family relationships.

Copies of Raising a Self-Disciplined Child, Raising Lively Children, and other books by Dr Brooks will be available for sale and signing following the talk.

Wednesday, January 12 @ 7 PM

Allison Williams Activity Center

Trinity School

 4301 Northside Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30327

Call Ms Ginny Perkinson at 404-231-8113 for questions

1.Who is this lecture intended for?

A.Children          B.Robert Brooks      C.Ginny Perkinson    D.Parents

2.This lecture is mainly about how to _____.

A.tell stories         B.sell a book         C.raise children      D.become a writer

3.People can _____ if they have questions about the lecture.

A.visit Dr Goldstein                        B.call 4301-30327

C.call 404-231-8113                       D.visit Mr Williams

4.Raising a Self-Disciplined Child is the name of a ______.

A.book             B.company          C.school            D.newspaper

 

C

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64. According to the ads, the two companies are both expert at        .

A. making windows and doors that suit the look of your home

B. persuading people to want what have already been built

C. building windows that help save your energy costs

D. building your doors completely to your taste

65. The two ads are most probably about        .

A. managing money matters                         B. environmental protection

C. architecture styles                              D. home improvement & design

66. If you prefer comfort as well as energy efficiency, you can       .

A. call (403) 982-1107 or (403) 720-8055

B. call (403) 720-8055 or visit www.allweatherwindows.com

C. call at All Weather Windows or Award Windows & Doors

D. visit Renovations Showroom or Award Windows & Doors

 

Your home is a reflection of you…

We understand you want windows and doors that suit the look of your home as well as improve its energy efficiency (效率).

At Award Windows & Doors we believe in building what you want rather than trying to persuade you to want what we have already built.

Call us today and we will be happy to find out how we can build our windows and doors just for you and your home.

Jordan Primeau

Ph: (403) 850-4174 Fax: (403) 451-1472

E-mail: jprimeau@ awardwindoors.com

Josh Stover

Ph: (403) 982-1107 Fax: (403) 982-1107

E-mail: jstover@ awardwindoors.com

www. Awardwindowsanddoors.com

It is what’s inside your home that matters

That’s why we make windows that count. Our energy efficient windows will provide the best comfort for your family and will save money on your energy bills all the year round. So you can concentrate on giving your family the things that matter most.

Contact us to find out how our energy efficient windows can help you save on your energy costs all the year round, or visit us at our Renovations Showroom.

3900-106 Ave SE, Calgary, AB

( 403 ) 720-8055

www. allweatherwindows, com

64. According to the ads, the two companies are both expert at_____.

A. making windows and doors that suit the look of your home

B. persuading people to want what have already been built

C. building windows that help save your energy costs

D. building your doors completely to your taste

65. The two ads are most probably about______.

A. managing money matters                         B. environmental protection

C. architecture styles                               D. home improvement & design

66. If you prefer comfort as well as energy efficiency, you can________.

A. call (403) 982-1107 or (403) 720-8055

B. call (403) 720-8055 or visit www.allweatherwindows.com

C. call at All Weather Windows or Award Windows & Doors

D. visit Renovations Showroom or Award Windows & Doors

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