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1、高二英语限时阅读训练(五)阅读理解AIt may help you to know that there is no such thing as a perfect speech. At some point in every speech, every speaker says something that is not understood exactly as he has planned. Fortunately, such moments are usually not obvious to the listeners. Why? Because the listeners do n
2、ot know what the speaker plans to say. They hear only what the speaker does say. If you lose you place for a moment, wrongly change the order of a couple of sentences, or forget to pause at a certain point, no one will be any the wiser. When such moments occur, dont worry about them. Just continue a
3、s if nothing happened. Even if you do make an obvious mistake during a speech, that doesnt really matter. If you have ever listened to Martin Luther Kings famous speech-I have a Dream, you may notice that he stumbles(结巴) over his words twice during the speech. Most likely, however, you dont remember
4、. Why? Because you were fixing your attention on his message rather than on his way of speech-making. People care a lot about making a mistake in a speech because they regard speech-making as a kind of performance rather than as an act of communication. They feel the listeners are like judges in an
5、ice-skating competition. But, in fact, the listeners are not looking for a perfect performer. They are looking for a well-thought-out speech that expresses the speakers ideas clearly and directly. Sometimes a mistake or two can actually increase a speakers attractiveness by making him more human. As
6、 you work on your speech, dont worry about being perfect. Once you free you mind of this, you will find it much easier to give your speech freely.56. The underlined part in the first paragraph means that no one will _.A. be smarter than you B. notice your mistakesC. do better than you D. know what y
7、ou are talking about57. You dont remember obvious mistakes in a speech because _.A. you fix your attention on the contentB. you dont fully understand the speechC. you dont know what the speaker plans to sayD. you find the way of speech-making more important来源:Zxxk.Com58. It can be inferred from the
8、passage that _.A. giving a speech is like giving a performanceB. one or two mistakes in a speech may not be badC. the listeners should pay more attention to how a speech is madeD. the more mistakes a speaker makes, the more attractive he will be.59. What would be the best title for the passage?A. Ho
9、w to Be a Perfect Speaker B. How to Make a Perfect SpeechC. Dont Expect a Perfect Speech D. Dont Expect Mistakes in a Speech BThis is a time of year when we think about giving and receiving presents. Can you find a little extra to give? On this page we suggest a few organizations you might like to h
10、elp.Littleton Childrens HomeWe DONT want your money, but childrens toys, books and clothes IN GOOD CONDITION would be very welcome.Also, we are looking for friendly families who would take our children into their homes for a few hours or days as guests. You have so muchwill you share it?Phone Sister
11、 Thomas on 55671Childrens HospiceWe look after a small number of very sick children. This important work needs skill and love. We cannot continue without gifts or money to pay for more nursing staff. We also need storybooks and toys suitable for quiet games.Please contact the Secretary, Little Child
12、rens Hospice, Newby Road.Street FoodIn the winter weather, its no fun being homeless. Its even worse if youre hungry. We give hot food to at least fifty people every night. Its hard work, but necessary. Can you come and help? If not, can you offer a little money? We use a very old kitchen, and we ne
13、ed some new saucepans(平底锅). Money for new ones would be most welcome indeed.Contact Street Food, c/o Marys House, Elming Way. Littleton Phone 27713 来源:学.科.网Littleton Youth ClubHave you got an unwanted chair?a record-player?a pot of paint ? Because we can use them!We want to get to work on our meetin
14、g room!Please phone 66231 and well be happy to collect anything you can give us.Thank you!The Night Shelter We offer a warm bed for the night to anyone who has nowhere to go. We rent the former Commercial Hotel on Green Street. Although it is not expensive, we never seem to have quite enough money.
15、Can you let us have a few pounds? Any amount, however small, will be such a help.Send it to us at 15, Green St, Littleton. Please make check payable to Night Shelter.60. What kind of people are these organizations designed for?A. Homeless and sick children B. Less fortunate members of our societyC. Hungry people who have no beds to sleep in D. Friendly members of our society to help others61. If you like children and you could offer a happy family to a homeless child, you may contact _.A. Street Food B. The Night Shelter C. Littleton Childrens Home D. Childrens Hospice6
