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     To understand how Americans think about things, it is necessary to understand "the point". Americans
mention it often:"Let's get right to the point." They will say, "My point is…" "What's the point of all this?" 　　
     The "point" is the idea or piece of information that Americans suppose is, or should be, at the center of
people's thinking, writings, and spoken comments. Speakers and writers are supposed to "make their points
clear", meaning that they are supposed to say or write clearly the idea or piece of information they wish to
express. 　　
     People from many other cultures have different ideas about the point. Africans traditionally tell stories
that express the thoughts they have in mind, rather than stating the point clearly. Japanese traditionally speak
indirectly, leaving the listener to figure out what the point is. Thus, while an American might say to a friend,
"I don't think that coat goes very well with the rest of your outfit," a Japanese might say, "Maybe another
coat would look even better than the one you have on." Americans value a person who "gets right to the point".
Japanese are likely to consider such a person insensitive if not rude. 　　
     The Chinese and Japanese languages are characterized by vagueness and ambiguity. The precision and
directness Americans associate with "the point" cannot be achieved, at least not with any grace, in Chinese
and Japanese. Speakers of those languages thus have to learn a new way of reasoning and expressing their
ideas if they are going to communicate satisfactorily with Americans.

1. According to the passage, Americans expect speakers and writers to _____. 　

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A. express their personal views 　　
B. be clear about their main ideas 　　
C. be honest about their true feelings 　　
D. give as much information as possible

2. Which of the following peoples will tell a story to express what they have in mind? 　　

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A. Americans.　　　　
B. Chinese. 　　
C. Japanese.　　　　
D. Africans.

3. The underlined word"outfit" in the third paragraph probably means _____. 　　

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A. appearance 　　　　
B. behavior 　　
C. speech 　　　　　　
D. clothes

4. In order to communicate with Americans satisfactorily, speakers of Chinese need to _____. 　

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A. mind their manners 　　
B. explain their reasons clearly 　
C. change their ways of expressing ideas 　　
D. be careful about their choices of words

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Directions: Read the following passage. Fill in the numbered blanks by using the information from the
passage. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

     Learning style theory suggests that different people have different ways of obtaining information and use
various methods to demonstrate (证明) their intelligence and ability. Although experts have many ideas and
categories of learning, it is evident that people learn in three basic styles.
     When learning something new, if you prefer to read the information, you are probably a student who
learns through seeing. These learners like to see teacher's facial expressions and body language clearly and
rend to sit at the front of the classroom. They take detailed notes, think in pictures and can most easily absorb
information from textbooks with diagrams, graphs, photographs and drawings.
     Students who find it easiest to learn a new concept by hearing a teacher explain it are learning through
listening. Reading aloud, using a tape recorder, hearing anecdotes (趣闻) and talking things through are the
best methods for these learners to acquire new information. They give close attention to both the content of
the discussion and the way that things are said, such as how the sound of the voice and speed of speech
show the mood of the speaker.
     Learning through doing means being active in exploring the environment and finding out about things by
moving and touching. Students who have this learning style take a hands-on approach to education and enjoy
experiments or surveys. They do not like to sit still for long periods of time and sometimes find it hard to
concentrate when reading or listening.
     Teachers study people's various ways of learning as part of their training. They select a variety of
activities to suit their students' different learning styles. However, restrictions of time, space and resources
often make it impossible for teachers to provide the best exercises for all learners. If you are aware of you
own learning style, there is a lot you can do personally to improve your study skills and find the most
appropriate ways to approach your study tasks. As a result, you will be able to manage your own learning
and study more effectively.

1.______	Features of students' learning
Learning through seeing	watch a teacher's facial expressions and body language sit 2.______ the platform take detailed notes think in pictures
3.______	enjoy reading aloud prefer to listen to recorded materials fond of hearing something and 4.______ pay special attention to the content of the discussion *focus on people's 5.______
Learning through doing	6.______ and know better about things by moving and touching. know the world 7.______ carry out experiments or surveys dislike sitting still for long *8.______ concentrating when reading or listening
9.______	A teacher 10.______ all his students with a certain teaching method A student should improve his learning skills to learn more effectively.

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It is said that Abraham Lincoln searched for exactly the right words to say to his audience in that history-making speech that 1 less than three minutes.

Your speech probably won't be as long-remembered, 2 you can still strive to give your audience the best speech possible by 3 these simple tips:

Write and rewrite the material in your speech until it sounds exactly right to your own ears. Don't use words that are hard to 4 . Avoid technical 5 or keep them to a minimum whenever possible.

Remember to use descriptive phrases so your listeners can get a mental picture in their 6 of what you are talking about. People don't want to be told, they want to be given a 7 picture so they can better understand your words.

Avoid using a lot of statistics that will put your audience asleep in their seats. Keep necessary 8 in your speech to a minimum amount.

Humor can be an effective way to 9 your audience, Humor can also effectively lessen 10 , especially yours. You can use short jokes or personal anecdotes for this purpose. Just make sure your humorous material is appropriate for the audience you are 11 to.

Your speech will probably either inform or 12 your listeners to take action in order to help a charitable organization, etc. Be sure to include localized information in your speech that meet your audience's specific needs.

Read your speech out loud several times to hear how it will sound to your audience. Practice giving your speech in front of a mirror. That way you can see 13 you are going to look to the audience. This technique can help you 14 and feel more comfortable.

Make sure to speak a little louder than 15 conversation when you are giving your speech so that you can be easily heard by the entire 16 , not just the first few rows.

When you are giving your speech to your listeners, remember to 17 your speech down a little bit and don't rush through the words.

You can arrange to have helpful visual aids 18 before, during, or right after the end of your speech. This way the audience will have written information they can take home with them and 19 later.

Remember to be an appreciative speaker and to 20 the person or persons who asked you to give the speech. Also remember to thank the audience for listening.

( ) 1. A. continued B. lasted C. broadcast D. went

( ) 2. A. but B. though C. and D. therefore

( ) 3. A. accepting B. following C. copying D. remembering

( ) 4. A. pronounce B. understand C. learn D. listen

( ) 5. A. sentences B. terms C. pronunciations D. meanings

( ) 6. A. minds B. notes C. words D. tapes

( ) 7. A. intellectual B. physical C. mental D. visual

( ) 8. A. information B. terms C. statistics D. words

( ) 9. A. amuse B. control C. persuade D. drive

( ) 10.A. attention B. terror C. sorrow D. tension

( ) 11. A. speaking B. referring C. leading D. owing

( ) 12. A. help B. persuade C. force D. trap

( ) 13. A. what B. how C. why D. where

( ) 14.A. sleep B. rest C. comfort D. relax

( ) 15. A. normal B. later C. previous D. intentional

( ) 16. A. speeches B. actors C. friends D. audience

( ) 17. A. slow B. speed C. stop D. burn

( ) 18. A. checked out B. passed out C. brought out D. left out

( ) 19. A. sell B. review C. throw D. mail

( ) 20. A. thank B. find C. teach D. assist