We spent a few days in Paris last week. We visit the famous city quite regularly. After all, it only takes three hours from London to Pairs. It’s always a pleasure visiting places we really like, exploring areas we’ve never been.
The only unlucky thing this time was the weather. As soon as we got there the temperature reached almost 35 degrees C (which lasted until we left). It was so hot that Matthew just couldn’t stand it — for him, it wasn’t the most enjoyable trip. I felt sorry for him because every time we go there he has to put up with (忍受) my endless shopping spree (狂欢) …
Because of the heat, we ended up just having lots of ice-cream and drinks most of the time, although we managed to pay a few visits to the new Herme shop on rue de Vaugirard at least. It’s not as busy as the shop on rue Bonaparte so you can choose whatever you like without worrying about a queue behind you! I really enjoyed his bread this time as well as the cakes. And I must say that his Croissant aux Amandes and Bostock were simply the best I’ve ever had.

1. 1.

   Which of the following is TRUE according to the first paragraph?

   1. A.
      It was the first time for the writer to go to Paris.
   2. B.
      It was a long way from London to Paris.
   3. C.
      The writer lives in London.
   4. D.
      The writer only likes to go to places she has never been to.
2. 2.

   The underlined word “stand” in the second paragraph means ____.

   1. A.
      享受
   2. B.
      忍受
   3. C.
      站立
   4. D.
      位于
3. 3.

   What can you know about Matthew from the second paragraph? 

   1. A.
      He doesn’t like shopping.
   2. B.
      He doesn’t like travelling.
   3. C.
      He is one of the writer’s relatives.
   4. D.
      He isn’t a good husband.
4. 4.

   The shops on rue Bonaparte ____.

   1. A.
      has no bread that the writer likes
   2. B.
      is often crowded with customers
   3. C.
      don’t have anything the writer likes
   4. D.
      is not very busy all the time
5. 5.

   What’s the best title for the passage? 

   1. A.
      An unpleasant trip
   2. B.
      A great city
   3. C.
      A shopping centre
   4. D.
      A trip to Paris

Many people have a fear(害怕) of public speaking. According to a study, it has an influence on 3 in every 4 people. This fact is surprising and worrying, as most jobs require some speaking ability. The following will help you to make a speech better.
Write note cards. Write main ideas on your cards. Don’t write details. Put in some fun facts, questions, and other activities on the cards to share with the class. Don’t look at your note cards for a long time while speaking. If necessary, you’re only going to want to have a quick look at the card for information, not read every last word.
Smile at your class. When it comes time to speak, there’s nothing that draws your class into your speech than a good old-fashioned smile. Be happy, because you’re about to teach your class something they didn’t know before. Studies have shown that smiles are infections. That means once you smile, it’s hard for everyone else not to smile. So if you want your speech to go off well, smile. That’ll make everyone smile and maybe those smiles will make you actually smile.
Make eye contact. Nothing is more boring than listening to a speaker who looks at the floor or at note cards. Relax. Your class is made up of your friends and you talk to them all the time. Talk the same way now. have a look at every person in the classroom at least once. That way, everyone will feel like you’re communicating with them. Also, you’ll look like you know what you’re talking about.
Use hand motions. Move your hands along as you talk, using them to express your key points and keep the class interested. It will also lead your nervous energy into a better place.
【小题1】According to the passage, ______ of people might fear to speak in public.