There is no clear advice on how to use your body language. What you do might be interpreted(诠释)in several ways, depending on the surroundings and who you are talking to. You’ll probably want to use body language differently when talking to your boss compared to when you talk to a girl you’re interested in. The following are some effective ways to improve your body language.
First, to change your body language you must be aware of your body language. Notice
how you sit, how you stand , how you use your hands and legs, and what you do while talking to someone.
You might want to practice in front of a mirror. It might seem silly but no one is watching you. This will give you good feedback(反馈)on how you look to other people and also give you an opportunity to practice a bit before going out into the world.
Another tip is to close your eyes and visualize how you would stand and sit to feel confident, open and relaxed or whatever you want to communicate. See yourself move like that version of yourself. Then try it out.
You might also want to observe friends, role models, movie stars or other people you think have good body language. Observe what they do and you don’t and take bits and pieces you like from them. Try using what you can learn from them.
Some of these tips might seem like you are faking(假装) something. But fake it till you make it a useful way to learn something new. And remember, feelings work backwards too. If you smile a bit more you will feel happier. If you sit up straight you will feel more energetic and in control. If you slow down your movements you’ll feel calmer.

  1. 1.

    What’s the purpose of the passage?

    1. A.
      To show the importance of body language.
    2. B.
      To compare spoken language with body language.
    3. C.
      To give some tips on improving body language.
    4. D.
      To introduce different kinds of body language.
  2. 2.

    We can learn from the passage that_________.

    1. A.
      body language is not as important as spoken language.
    2. B.
      movie stars and models always have good body language.
    3. C.
      using more body language can make us more popular.
    4. D.
      different body language should be used in different situations.
  3. 3.

    The underlined word “visualize” in Paragraph 4 means_________.

    1. A.
      see in one’s mind                   
    2. B.
      discuss with somebody   
    3. C.
      look in the mirror                   
    4. D.
      Practice again and again
  4. 4.

    What does the author mainly want to say in the last paragraph?

    1. A.
      Don’t hide your true feelings.        
    2. B.
      It’s a good idea to imitate some people .
    3. C.
      Try to stay calm all the time.        
    4. D.
      Go on learning more about body language.

A man named Smith was sitting on his roof during a flood, and the water was up to his feet. Before long a fellow in a canoe passed and shouted, "Can I give you a lift to higher ground?"
"No, thanks," said Smith. "I have faith in God and he will save me."
Soon the water rose to Smith's waist. At this point a motor boat pulled up and someone called out, "Can I give you a lift to higher ground?"
"No, thanks, I have faith in God and he will save me."
Later a helicopter flew by, and Smith was now standing on the roof with water up to his neck. "Grab the rope, "shouted the pilot. "I'll pull you up."
"No, thanks," said Smith. "I have faith in God and he will save me. "But after hours of struggling with water, poor exhausted Smith drowned and went to his reward. As he arrived at the Pearly Gates, Smith met God and complained about this. "Tell me, God, "he said, "I had such faith in you to save me and you let me drown. What happened?"
To which God replied, "What do you want from me? I sent you two boats and a helicopter."

  1. 1.

    When the pilot asked Smith to grab the rope, ______.

    1. A.
      Smith pulled the pilot up
    2. B.
      Smith did so
    3. C.
      Smith didn't do so
    4. D.
      Smith didn't hear him
  2. 2.

    At last, poor exhausted Smith drowned and ______.

    1. A.
      went to his reward
    2. B.
      passed away
    3. C.
      went to heaven
    4. D.
      all of the above
  3. 3.

    What do we know about Smith? ______.

    1. A.
      He was a lazy man
    2. B.
      He was a lucky man who believed in God
    3. C.
      He was a poor man
  4. 4.

    What do you think of this passage? This passage is very ______.

    1. A.
      moving
    2. B.
      humorous
    3. C.
      depressing
    4. D.
      surprising
      D. He was a silly man who believed in God

Good afternoon, and welcome to England. We hope that your visit here will be a pleasant one. Today, I would like to draw your attention to a few of our laws.
The first one is about drinking. Now, you may not buy alcohol in this country if you are under 18 years of age, nor may your friends buy it for you.
Secondly, noise. Enjoy yourselves by all means, but please don't make unnecessary noise, particularly at night. We ask you to respect other people who may wish to be quiet.
Thirdly, crossing the road. Be careful. The traffic moves on the left side of the road in this country. Use pedestrian crossing and do not take any chances when crossing the road. My next point is about litter（throwing away waste material in a public place）. It is an offence to drop litter in the street.
When you have something to throw away, please put it in your pocket and take it home, or put it in a litter bin. Finally, as regards smoking, it is against the law to buy cigarettes or tobacco if you are under 16 years of age.
I'd like to finish by saying that if you require any sort of help or assistance, you should contact your local police station, who will be pleased to help you.
Now, are there any questions?

  1. 1.

    The main purpose of this speech would be to ______.

    1. A.
      prepare people for international travel
    2. B.
      declare the laws of different kinds
    3. C.
      give advice to travelers to the country
    4. D.
      inform people of the punishment for breaking laws
  2. 2.

    How many laws are there discussed in the speech？

    1. A.
      Three.
    2. B.
      Four.
    3. C.
      Five.
    4. D.
      Six.
  3. 3.

    From the speech we learn that ______.

    1. A.
      in this country, if you are under 18 years of age, you may not buy alcohol, but your friend can buy it for you
    2. B.
      you may not buy cigarettes or tobacco unless you are above 16 years of age
    3. C.
      because the traffic moves on the left side of the road, you must use pedestrian crossings when crossing the road
    4. D.
      you can't make noise except at night

Some of the best-known names in the entertainment industry have taken part in an unprecedented telethon to help victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States.
The benefit(义演), called “America: a Tribute to Heroes,” was sponsored by all four major U.S television networks, ABC,CBS, FOIX and NBC. It was broadcast by three-dozen television, cable and radio networks across the country and aired live to more than a hundred countries around the world.
Hollywood stars joined music entertainers in asking listeners and viewers to pledge cash donations to charities helping the victims of the September 11th attacks.
Actors, including Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, tom Cruise and Clint Eastwood, told stories of heroic acts by people who tried to save others from the burning World trade Center and the Pentagon. Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali made a rare public appearance in show of support. The appeals alternated with performances by such popular entertainers a Bruce Springsteen, Mariah Carey, Steve Wonder, Paul Simon and the rock band U—2. They appeared on stages in New York, Los Angeles and London, decorated with hundreds of burning candles.
Singer Billy Joel sang “ New York State of Mind” with a New York City firefighter’s hat on his piano. Sting dedicated his song “ Gragile” to a friend who died in the World Trade Center. Stevie Wonder condemned hatred in the name of religion before singing his song “ Love’s in Need of Love today”. Pledge phones were manned by dozens of other celebrities, including Jack Nicholson, Meg Ryan, Whoopic Goldberg, Cindy Crawford, Al Pacino and Sylvester Stallone.
Organizers say the two-hour telethon raised millions of dollars. All participants, from stars to stagehands, worked without pay.

  1. 1.

    Those who appeared on stages were ______.

    1. A.
      some best-known names in the USA
    2. B.
      some famous singer, film stars and other music entertainers
    3. C.
      People who tried to save others from the burning World trade Center and the Pentagon.
    4. D.
      Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali and Hollywood stars
  2. 2.

    The underlined word “ telethon” most probably means ______.

    1. A.
      a performance to raise money
    2. B.
      a concert held by some television networks
    3. C.
      a television program which lasts a long time
    4. D.
      a television program for entertainment
  3. 3.

    Which of the following statements is true?

    1. A.
      Four major U.S. television networks broadcast the benefit
    2. B.
      The former heavy weight champion Muhammad Ali sang a song to show his support
    3. C.
      Billy Joel, wearing a firefighter’s hat, played the piano for the listeners and viewers
    4. D.
      The organizers, stars and people who worked for the benefit didn’t get any money for themselves.
  4. 4.

    The best title for the news report is ______.

    1. A.
      U.S Telethon Raises Money for Attack Victims
    2. B.
      Best-known names Pledge Donations
    3. C.
      Seeking More Support
    4. D.
      More People Join


Societies all over the world name places in similar ways. Quite often there is no official naming ceremony but places tend to be called names as points of reference by people. Then an organized body steps in and gives the place a name. Frequently it happens that a place has two names: One is named by the people and the other by the government. As in many areas, old habits died hard, and the place continues to be called by its unofficial name long after the meaning is lost.
Many roads and places in Singapore（新加坡） are named in order that the pioneers will be remembered by future generations. Thus we have names such as Stamford Road and Raffles Place. This is in keeping with traditions in many countries ---- in both the West and the East.
Another way of naming places is naming them after other places. Perhaps they were named to promote friendships between the two places or it could be that the people who used to live there were originally from the places that the roads were named after. The mystery is clearer when we see some of the roads named in former British bases. If you step into Selector Airbase you will see Piccadilly Circus ---- obviously named by some homesick Royal Air Force personnel.
Some places were named after the activities that used to go on at those places. Bras Basah Road is an interesting example, “Base Basah” means “wet rice” in Malay（马来语）. Now why would anyone want to name a road “Wet Rice Road”? The reason is simple. During the pioneering days, wet rice was laid out to dry along this road.
A few roads in Singapore are named by their shapes. There is “Circular Road” for one. Other roads may have part of their names to describe their shapes, like “Paya Lebar Crescent”. This road is called a crescent（月牙） because it begins on the main road, makes a crescent and comes back to join the main road again.

  1. 1.

    We learn from Paragraph 1 that _____.

    1. A.
      the government is usually the first to name a place
    2. B.
      many places tend to have more than one name
    3. C.
      a ceremony will be held when a place is named
    4. D.
      people prefer the place names given by the government
  2. 2.

    What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

    1. A.
      Change suddenly.                                
    2. B.
      Change significantly（有重大意义的）.
    3. C.
      Disappear mysteriously.                        
    4. D.
      Disappear very slowly.
  3. 3.

    Which of the following places is named after a person?

    1. A.
      Raffles Place.                                      
    2. B.
      Selector Airbase.            
    3. C.
      Piccadilly Circus.                                
    4. D.
      Paya Lebar Crescent.
  4. 4.

    Bras Basah Road is named _______.

    1. A.
      after a person          
    2. B.
      after a place            
    3. C.
      after an activity        
    4. D.
      by its shape

The standard Outward Bound course lasts for three or four weeks. During that time the students live in the wilderness and go through many physical activities of ever increasing difficulty.
The first few days are given to physical conditioning and to the teaching of basic skills such as first aid, map and compass reading, rope climbing, and other similar activities.
During the second part of the course students learn how to climb rocks and cliffs, how to use canoes and rafts in swift water, and in some schools how to sail, ski, climb mountains, and make long-distance hikes.
The first two parts of the course are done in groups. Members work together and help each other to overcome the increasing number of challenges. In the third part of the course, students are sent out alone for three days to survive in the wilderness with only a few necessities.
Who are the students of Outward Bound? They are both young people and adults, men and women. The minimum age is 16.5 years. There is no maximum age. About one-third of the 6,000 persons completing the course each year are women. Businessmen, housewives, university students, professors, doctors, and lawyers are among those taking part in the course.
In recent years special courses for the busy business managers have gained in popularity. These courses last from five to ten days rather than the usual three to four weeks of the normal course.
Not all students complete the Outward Bound course. In some cases the individual cannot meet the physical challenges. In its own words Outward Bound literature says: "Make no mistake, Outward Bound is not for everybody. The courses aren't easy and are not meant to be."
Most students who finish the course share a common experience. They are surprised at themselves that they finish the course and they feel great pride in doing the impossible! The Outward Bound experience makes them feel that they are better than they know!

  1. 1.

    Where are Outward Bound courses given?

    1. A.
      In the classroom.
    2. B.
      On the playground.
    3. C.
      In the wilderness.
    4. D.
      In canoes and rafts.
  2. 2.

    All of the following are true EXCEPT __________.

    1. A.
      Special courses for business executives last five to ten days longer
    2. B.
      All of the students have to live outdoors
    3. C.
      The students of Outward Bound are composed of both sexes over 16.5 years
    4. D.
      More and more businessmen like the Outward Bound course
  3. 3.

    Which of the following is TRUE?

    1. A.
      Around 6,000 people attend the course each year.
    2. B.
      About 2,000 women attend the course each year.
    3. C.
      About 2,000 women overcome the challenges each year.
    4. D.
      Approximately 2,000 people overcome the challenges each year.
  4. 4.

    When students are sent out alone for the last three days in the course, they      .

    1. A.
      take anything they think necessary with them
    2. B.
      take the equipment they found useful
    3. C.
      are provided with everything to make them comfortable
    4. D.
      are provided with only a few articles which are absolutely necessary

B
Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can’t love others until you love yourself. Sometimes you’ll hear people say that you can’t expect someone else to love you until you love yourself. Either way, you’ve got to love yourself first and this can be tricky. Sure we all know that we’re the apple of our parents’ eyes, and that our Grandmas think we’re great talents and our Uncle Roberts think that we will go to the Olympics. but sometimes it’s a lot harder to think such nice thoughts about ourselves. If you find that believing in yourself is a challenge. it is time you build a positive self-image and learn to love yourself.
Self-image is your own mind’s picture of yourself. This image includes the way you look, the way you act, the way you talk and the way you think. Interestingly, our self-images are often quite different from the images others hold about US. Unfortunately, most of these images are more negative than they should be. Thus changing the way you think about yourself is the key to changing your self-image and your whole world.
The best way to defeat a passive self-image is to step back and decide to stress your successes. That is, make a list if you need to, but write down all of the great things you do every day. Don’t allow doubts to occur in it.
It very well might be that you are experiencing a negative self-image because you can’t move past one flaw or weakness that you see about yourself. Well, roll up your sleeves and make a change of it as your primary task. If you think you’re silly because you aren’t good at math, find a tutor. If you think you’re weak because you can’t run a mile, get to the track and practice. If you think you’re dull because you don’t wear the latest trends, buy a few new clothes. But remember, just because you think it doesn’t mean it’s true.
The best way to get rid of a negative serf-image is to realize that your image is far from objective, and to actively convince yourself of your positive qualities. Changing the way you think and working on those you need to improve will go a long way towards promoting a positive self-image. When you can pat(拍) yourself on the back, you’ll know you’re well on your way. Good luck!

  1. 1.

    You need to build a positive self-image when you _________.

    1. A.
      dare to challenge yourself
    2. B.
      feel it hard to change yourself
    3. C.
      are unconfident about yourself
    4. D.
      have a high opinion of yourself
  2. 2.

    According to the passage, our serf-images _________.

    1. A.
      have positive effects
    2. B.
      are probably untrue
    3. C.
      are often changeable
    4. D.
      have different functions
  3. 3.

    How should you change your serf-image according to the passage?

    1. A.
      To keep a different image of others.
    2. B.
      To make your life successful.
    3. C.
      To understand your own world.
    4. D.
      To change the way you think.
  4. 4.

    What is the passage mainly about?

    1. A.
      How to prepare for your success.
    2. B.
      How to face challenges in your life.
    3. C.
      How to build a positive self-image.
    4. D.
      How to develop your good qualities.
  5. 5.

    Who are the intended readers of the passage?

    1. A.
      Parents.
    2. B.
      Adolescents.
    3. C.
      Educators.
    4. D.
      People in general.

The following passage is a healthy prescription (处方) of how we can approach life. It is not about being famous or being wealthy or about our good looks. Truly, it is all about love. There are times when we feel as if we are separated from the rest. This feeling creates a mental prison. Therefore, we should try to work hard to internally (内在地) liberate ourselves by widening our circle of pity to accept all living things.
“Open your heart to others and try to understand,
When someone reaches for you, hold out to them your hand,
Follow your heart, no matter what other people say,
Do things that make you able to smile throughout your day,
Treat other people, the way you would like them to treat you,
Do what you know is right and to your heart and self stay true,
Remember what life is all about, it is how you make people feel,
What you do, where you go, and making dreams become real,
Helping people through, in hard times of pain and strife,
What you do for others, is what is important in this life.
Look deeper and don’t judge people by what is on the outside,
It is what is inside that counts and what people often hide,
Care, help, love, be honest, and be kind,
With purity and goodness within yourself, it is happiness you will find.
Do all you can in the time you have, you won’t always be around,
Recapture the joy of little things, that once were easily found,
And if you can do all this and live a life of love,
You will be helped through life, by all those up above.”
I will leave you with the inspiring words of our late genius, Albert Einstein:
“There are two ways to live life. One is as though nothing is a miracle (奇迹). The other is as though everything is a miracle.”

  1. 1.

    The passage is mainly about ______.

    1. A.
      living a life of love                
    2. B.
      helping those in need
    3. C.
      taking back the joy of life           
    4. D.
      separating ourselves from others
  2. 2.

    According to the passage, which statement is true?

    1. A.
      Treating others the way others treat you is right for your life.
    2. B.
      Making your dream become real is selfish in your life.
    3. C.
      Judging people by what is inside counts.
    4. D.
      Doing what you can makes yourself happy.
  3. 3.

    The underlined sentence in the last paragraph probably means _________.

    1. A.
      Different ways of life lead to completely different results
    2. B.
      Life is not always full of miracles
    3. C.
      There are two kinds of miracles in life
    4. D.
      Looking for miracles in life helps people find happiness

Astronauts on shorter shuttle missions often work very long days. Tasks are scheduled so tightly that break times are often used to finish the day's work. This type of schedule is far too demanding for long missions on the International Space Station (ISS). ISS crewmembers usually live in space for at least a quarter of a year. They work five days on and two days off to mimic the normal way they do things on Earth as much as possible. Weekends give the crew valuable time to rest and do a few hours of housework. They can communicate with family and friends by email, internet phone and through private video conferences.
While astronauts cannot go to a baseball game or a movie in orbit, there are many familiar activities that they can still enjoy. Before a mission, the family and friends of each ISS crewmember put together a collection of family photos, messages, videos and reading material for the astronauts to look at when they will be floating 370 kilometers above the Earth. During their mission, the crew also receives care packages with CDs, books, magazines, photos and letters. And as from early 2010, the internet became available on the ISS, giving astronauts the chance to do some "web surfing" in their personal time. Besides relaxing with these more common entertainments, astronauts can simply enjoy the experience of living in space.
Many astronauts say that one of the most relaxing things to do in space is to look out the window and stare at the universe and the Earth. Both the shuttle and the ISS circle the planet several times each day, and every moment offers a new view of the Earth's vast land mass and oceans

  1. 1.

    What does the word "mimic" in Paragraph 1 probably mean?

    1. A.
      copy
    2. B.
      find
    3. C.
      change
    4. D.
      lose
  2. 2.

    Which of the following best describes the families of the astronauts on the ISS?

    1. A.
      They are impatient and annoyed
    2. B.
      They are worried and upset
    3. C.
      They are caring and thoughtful
    4. D.
      They are excited and curious
  3. 3.

    In the final paragraph, the author shows that astronauts ________

    1. A.
      love to see the Earth from space
    2. B.
      find living in space a bit boring and tiring
    3. C.
      regard space life as common
    4. D.
      get more pleasure in space than on the Earth
  4. 4.

    The passage mainly discusses how astronauts ________

    1. A.
      work for longer missions in space
    2. B.
      spend their free time in space
    3. C.
      observe the Earth from space
    4. D.
      connect with people on the Earth

In 1989 an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened America, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes. A father rushed to the school where his son was supposed to be, only to discover that the building was as flat as a pancake.
After the shock, he remembered the promise he had made to his son: “No matter what happened, I’ll always be there for you!” And tears began to fill his eyes. As he looked at the pile of ruins that once was the school, it looked hopeless, but he kept remembering his promise to his son.
Remembering his son’s classroom would be in the back right corner of the building, he rushed there and started digging.
Other parents tried to pull him off the ruins, saying: “It’s too late! They’re all dead! You can’t help!” He replied, “Are you going to help me now?” The fire chief showed up and tried to pull him off the school’s ruins saying, “Fires are breaking out, explosions are happening everywhere. You’re in danger. We’ll take care of it. Go home.” This loving, caring American father asked, “Are you going to help me now?”
The police came and said, “You’re, anxious and it’s over. Go home. We’ll handle it!” He replied, “Are you going to help me now?” No one helped.
Courageously he went on alone. He dug for eight hours...12 hours...24 hours...36 hours...then, in the 38th hour, he heard his son’s voice. He screamed his son’s name, “ARMAND!” He heard back, “Dad! It’s me, Dad! You promised no matter what happened, you would always be there for me! You did it, Dad!” “What’s going on in there? How is it?” the father asked.
“There are 14 of us left out of 33, Dad. ”
“Come out, boy!”
“No, Dad! Let the other kids out first, because I know you’ll get me! No matter what happens, I know you’ll always be there for me!”

  1. 1.

    Why did the father keep digging?

    1. A.
      Because he promised his wife he would take care of their son.
    2. B.
      Because others persuaded him to do so.
    3. C.
      Because he promised his son that he would be with him whatever happened.
    4. D.
      Because his son was his only child.
  2. 2.

    Many people came up and tried to persuade the father to stop digging except ______.

    1. A.
      the police
    2. B.
      the fire chief
    3. C.
      some kind parents
    4. D.
      the medical officer
  3. 3.

    Which of the following best describes the son?

    1. A.
      Calm, hopeful and strong-minded.
    2. B.
      Careful, helpful and absent-minded.
    3. C.
      Frightened, hopeless and thankful.
    4. D.
      Cold-hearted, honest and faithful.
  4. 4.

    What does the underlined word “they” in the fourth paragraph refer to?

    1. A.
      those parents
    2. B.
      the students
    3. C.
      the teachers
    4. D.
      The fire officers
  5. 5.

    We can learn from the passage that ______.

    1. A.
      sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand
    2. B.
      you cannot go on well in life until you forget your past failures
    3. C.
      love can set us free from all fear and overcome the difficulties
    4. D.
      we have enough happiness to make us sweet and enough sorrow to keep us human
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