Ⅳ. 阅读理解
Do you know how to communicate well with others? Is there a better way to learn how to communicate successfully? Yes, there is. Please follow the basic steps below.
Relax and breathe.
Whether it's a business meeting or a 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(反应) 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 relaxed. This will help you communicate well.
Think and you will be prepared.
Have you heard of the old saying “Think before you speak”? Well, it is true. By thinking ahead about how the conversation might flow, you will be better prepared, more relaxed and more confident.
Follow the flow of the conversation.
If you are uncomfortable, being silent will only make it worse and make the other person uncomfortable as well. So when all else fails, you should follow through with a 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 keep the conversation going, thinking very highly of you.
Learning good communication skills is not something out of reach. If you try your best, you will succeed.
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A
)16. 新考向 开篇方式 How does the writer start the passage?
A. By asking questions.
B. By listing numbers.
C. By telling a story.
D. By giving an example.
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B
)17. According to the passage, how many steps are mentioned?
A. Two.
B. Three.
C. Four.
D. Five.
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A
)18. If you want to communicate successfully, what should you do first?
A. Relax yourself.
B. Follow the conversation.
C. Take as many breaths as possible.
D. Prepare the conversation well.
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B
)19. 新考向 句意理解 What's the meaning of the underlined sentence in the last paragraph?
A. You will be good at communication if you reach out your hand.
B. You can learn good communication skills if you try your best.
C. Not all people can learn good communication skills.
D. We can't improve our communication skills.