Question

Read the following text and choose the most suitable heading from A-F for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do not need.

 

A. Talk slowly.

B. Concentrate on the topic.

C. Express your feelings.

D. Notice the details.

E. Use the best words.

F. Introduce something interesting.

 

1.Generally, good talkers don’t rush into a conversation. They take their time when they think about something and when they say it out loud. They act as if they have all the time in the world. This makes them the center of attention. Try this way of talking and you will create the same effect.

2.People with good conversation skills tend to notice the kind of things that the average person doesn’t notice, and to bring such details into the conversation. They may notice and point out an interesting ring on the other person’s hand, a certain foreign accent, or a certain voice tone they use when saying a name. Thus, such individuals impress people in a very elegant manner. 

3.It’s very rare to meet a person who is comfortably talking about their emotions and how certain things make them feel, especially with strangers. Yet this way of talking is a real virtue. Don’t just present the facts. Keep in mind that it is at the emotional level that people connect best.

4.Anyone can talk about the news or express basic opinions. But good talkers can frequently tell you something you didn’t know and that you’ll find interesting and fascinating. This is why it’s good to have knowledge into fields such as psychology or sociology, and bring such knowledge out at the right moments in a conversation.

5.The ability to talk smoothly has a lot to do with choosing the precise words to convey your feelings or thoughts. Constantly develop your vocabulary and practice communicating as accurately as possible. It will help you develop a way with words and allow you to express yourself more easily.

 

Answer 1

【答案】

 

1.A

2.D

3.C

4.F

5.E

【解析】

试题分析：在本文中作者介绍了几种重要的谈话技巧。比如语速要慢，这样就容易让说话人成为关注的中心；要注意一些别人注意不到的细节，这样会给人一种举止优雅的印象；此外讲话还要注重感情的注入以及选择准确词汇来表达自己等。

1.考查概括归纳能力。从段落中的don’t rush into a conversation；take their time 以及They act as if they have all the time in the world.等短语和句子判断都是强调不着急，慢慢来，所以A选项正确。句意：说话要慢。

2.考查概括归纳能力。段落中多次出现notice ，details等词和D选项标题呼应，而且段落中心思想是“有着良好谈话技巧的人总是能注意到别人注意不到的地方并且加以利用”。所以D选项正确。

3.考查概括归纳能力。本段是说在人们交流中不要忽视情感的重要性，而且段落中出现了明显的提示词emotions 以及 at the emotional level等，所以C选项正确。

4.考查概括归纳能力。本段是说谈话的内容，建议人们要了解社会学，心理学等，而且“But good talkers can frequently tell you something you didn’t know and that you’ll find interesting and fascinating.”也是很重要提示，所以F选项正确。

5.考查概括归纳能力。本段是说学会措词也是谈话技巧的一部分，要不断夸大词汇量并加以练习。所以中心就是选择最好的用词。故E为正确选项。

考点：考查信息匹配。