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1、2015年鑫淼秋季高二英语（8）上期单词回顾break into up to now feel/be satisfied with worse off failure pick up cut off convince direct entertainer line open (something) overcome passion perform perfume release tough will go with pay off hold back第一部分：课外阅读Target Vocabulary 目标词汇Match each word with the best meaning.1.2.
2、3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.automatic circumstances factor gesture imply interpret offensive tone unconscious universala.b.c.d.e.f.g.h.i.j.a fact that one needs to consider working by itself conditions that make something happen a body movement to show something to suggest only indirectly rude or impolite the
3、loudness or character of a voice not thinking or sensing found or done everywhere to change the meaning of something in one language into another languageReading passage 阅读文章510152025People use more than just words to communicate. In fact, some researchers claim that less than half of a spoken messa
4、ges real meaning is in the words used in the message. They say that most of a messages meaning comes from understanding how the speaker uses things like tone of voice and body language. Body language includes such things as the expression on the speakers face, gestures the speaker makes with his or
5、her hands, and the position of the speakers body. Just as there are many different languages spoken around the world, there are many different ways for people to use body language, too. For example, gestures may imply different meanings in different cultures. Making a “thumbs up” sign in America mea
6、ns “Great!” However, in Arab cultures, this gesture is extremely offensive. And in India, if listeners want to show speakers that they understand, the listeners will move their heads from side to side. In many Western countries, a similar gesture means “no.” Although many gestures can be interpreted
7、 differently by different cultures, there are also many gestures that are almost universally interpreted the same way. For example, by and large a smile is understood as a sign of friendship or good will around the world. Also, using an open hand to gesture toward something is viewed as polite or fr
8、iendly in most cultures. There are also some forms of body language that can be universally read with the meaning, “I am interested in you” or “I like you.” Sometimes this kind of body language is used unconsciously between two people. These signs of interest include standing or sitting with both fe
9、et flat on the ground, mirroring or using the same gestures as the other person, and turning ones body to fully face the other person. In addition, a persons pupils1will automatically become wider when they are interested in another person. Body language that can be read with the meaning, “I am not
10、interested in you” or “I dont like you,” may include the following gestures: looking down or looking in another direction, leaning away from a person, crossing ones arms or legs, or tapping a foot or finger. Body language experts point out one important thing. The persons culture is only one factor
11、that can influence his or her use of body language. The time and place where the body language is being used can have a lot to do with a persons body language. If the person has had a bad day or if a meeting takes place in a crowded place, the body language a person uses may be very different than u
12、nder other circumstances. minutes seconds (440 words)1pupil 5pju:pl the black circle in the center of the eye 瞳孔Reading Comprehension 阅读理解Circle the letter of the best answer.1. What is the main idea of the passage?a. Body language is an important part of communication.b. Body language is less impor
13、tant for communication than spoken words.c. Body language can be extremely offensive.d. The best way to tell if someone likes you is by watching their body language.2. What does the second paragraph describe?a. an example of a gesture not used in Indiab. differences in the meanings of gestures in di
14、fferent culturesc. how gestures completely change the meaning of a persons wordsd. useful gestures in Arab cultures3. If the person you are talking to starts unconsciously copying your body language, what does this suggest about that person?a. She is interested in you.c. She doesnt agree with you. b
15、. She isnt interested in you.d. She agrees with you.4. Which gesture shows that you are not interested in the speaker?a. an increase in the size of your pupils c. eating or drinking while the person speaksb. turning to face the speaker d. not making eye contact with the speaker5. Which of the following is NOT an example of body language?a. eye direction c. head shakingb. voice toned. feet directionIdioms 习语Find each idiom in the story.1. point outmake people look at
