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【题目】 Believe it or not, one of the most important communication skills is listening! 【1】, but if you don't listen carefully when others speak, you're losing out in a big way. Good communication requires not only speaking your piece, but the exchange of ideas is an essential component.

Many people fail to recognize the importance of improving listening skills in making friends. 【2】It's only natural—we all have a lot to say about ourselves and our interests, right? But asking questions of another person and then listening carefully is a good way to break the ice and make friends. And it's also an excellent way for you to learn something new.

【3】. Make a point of going and talking to the girl wearing a Save the Whales T-shirt. Although this person may be shy, try to draw her out of her shell. Ask her a question about the whale's plight（困境）and listen to what she says. It's likely you'll make a new friend as well as learn several new facts.

In the class that you're sure will put you to sleep, try listening closely to what the speaker is saying. Chances are good that you only find it dull because the speaker doesn't communicate well or you are simply not interested.【4】You'll not only find your listening skills improving, but you'll also benefit the speaker and probably receive a better grade!

【5】 Focus your mind on learning what others think and you'll gain a reputation as a great conversationalist. You'll not only make some new acquaintances, but you'll also be truly amazed at what you learn!

A.They usually tend to show kindness by talking warmly

B.Let's say you're at a party where you know few of the guests

C.So, asking questions in class can benefit students a lot academically

D.You may be the finest speaker around

E.In short, the best way to improve listening skills is to engage yourself in conversation

F.Ask a question that makes him want to clarify his point

G.They love to talk about themselves

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】G

【3】B

【4】F

【5】E

【解析】

这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了提高倾听能力的重要性以及提供了提高倾听能力的解决方案。

【1】由下句提到“但如果你在别人讲话时不仔细倾听，你就会损失惨重”可知，该句和划线部分构成转折。D选项“你可能是周围最优秀的演讲者”。切题。故选D项。

【2】上一句提到“许多人没有认识到在交朋友时提高倾听技能的重要性”。承接上文。G项“他们喜欢谈论自己”。切题。同时划线后句“这是很自然的，我们都有很多关于自己和兴趣的事情要说，不是吗?”It 指代划线处的“谈论自己”。是对G选项进行补充说明。故选G项。

【3】划线后面提到“去和那个穿着“拯救鲸鱼”T恤的女孩交谈，问她一个问题关于鲸鱼的困境,听她说什么。你可能会结交新朋友，也学到一些新知识。”承接下文，B选项“假设你在一个聚会上，你认识的客人很少”切题。划线后的内容是对选项B所提出假设问题的解决方案。故选B项。

【4】上一句提到“很有可能你只是因为演讲者沟通不好或者你根本不感兴趣而觉得枯燥乏味”。承接上文。选项F“问一个让他想澄清自己观点的问题”。是对上句提到的现象提出了解决方案。同时又和下句“你不仅会发现你的听力技巧在提高，而且你也会让演讲者受益，而且可能会得到更好的分数！”相呼应。故选F项。

【5】划线后面提到“集中精力了解别人的想法，这样你就会获得一个很好的交谈者的名声。”E选项“简而言之，提高倾听技巧的最好方法就是让自己投入到对话中”和下句相互呼应的同时也对前文进行了总结。故选E项。