B)阅读短文,从短文后A至F六个选项中选出五个可以填入空白处的最佳选项。(2025·江苏南通一模)
Knowing how to communicate well needs very personal attention between you and another person. Is there a better way to learn how to communicate effectively? Yes, there is. 16
Relax and breathe
Whether it's a business meeting or a first date, the first thing you must do in order to communicate is to relax.
When you relax, you are in control. You control your reactions and your reactions do not control you. Breathing is central to relaxation. Take a few deep breaths and your body will begin to be more at ease. ______ 17 ______
Think and you will be prepared
18 Well, it is true. By thinking ahead about how the conversation might flow, you will be better prepared, more at ease and more confident.
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If you are uncomfortable, being silent will only make it worse and make the other person uncomfortable as well. So when all else fails, follow through with small talk until a common topic appears.
A good way to keep a conversation going is to ask the other person questions. People love to talk about themselves and if you do this, they will leave the conversation, thinking very highly of you. 20 If you make an effort, you will succeed.
A. Have you ever heard the old saying "think before you speak"?
B. First think, and you will be prepared
C. Follow the flow of the conversation
D. This will help you apply what you already know about how to communicate well.
E. Learning good communication skills is not anything out of reach.
F. Please follow the 3 basic steps below.
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