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1、Unit 1 A A body languageDebbie and Simon have looked up as an old lady entered their office. The lady looked at them both quickly, and then walked over to Debbie. Debbie greeted her cheerfully. Simon sighed and took some papers over to the fax machine. Chris, a senior member of staff, was standing t
2、here “Whats up, Simon? You dont look very happy. “ “Customers always prefer Debbie to me. I cant understand it. “ “I can. Its the way you communicate.“ “How can that be? “ Simon said. “I dont even get a chance to speak to them.“ “Communicating is not just about speaking. Body language is important,
3、too “ “Body language?“ “I mean your gestures and the expression on your face. Your whole appearance communicates things as well as your words.“ “The way you look at people doesnt give them a good impression, Simon. You often rest your head on your hand. You look down. You never smile.“ “But look at
4、Debbie. She holds her head up. She looks at peoples eyes. She smiles before speaking to the. Thats why they go to her for help, and not you.“After that, Simon tried to improve his body language. He sat up and smiled at people. This seemed to work. Minutes later, a beautiful girl entered. She looked
5、at Debbie and then Simon. Without hesitating, she went to Simon and gave him a big smile. A few moments later, she left, still smiling.Chris came over at once and said, “Well done, Simon. You made a good impression on her.“ “That was my sister, “ Simon said.” She came to remind me that tomorrow is h
6、er birthday.“B. Eye contact Throughout the history of mankind, people have communicated with body language. In many situations, the way you something is far more important than what you say Eye contact is sometimes the key to communication. It can signal friendliness or hostility, interest or boredo
7、m, and understanding or confusion In Western cultures, making eye contact in conversations is necessary. As a matter of fact, a westerner might consider a lack of eye contact as a lack of intertwine Spain, Italy and Greece, where people stand close together talking to each other, eye contact is more
8、 frequent and lasts longer In many Asian cultures, avoiding eye contact shows respect. It is done when talking with anyone in authority or with anyone older Habits like this can cause problems when people do not understand them. For instance, an Asian might close his eyes in concentration or look do
9、wn while listening to a speaker. A Western speaker might think the man is not interested Eye contact is a subtle thing. Avoiding eye contact might be considered impolite, but staring at others is also considered rude and should be avoided Unit.2 A Care for you hair Connies .Half Moon Street Open. a
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11、face look longer. Longer hair suits square faces. It hides the angles of the face How can I keep my hair healthy? First of all, keep yourself healthy. Eat a good diet and get plenty of exercise. you will shine and so will your hair. Also look after your hair. City air is dirty and polluted, so it is
12、 wise for you to shampoo your hair often. Here are some of the things you need to care for your hair properly Shampoo and conditioner Choose a shampoo that suits your type of hair (I e , oily, dry or normal hair).Use it after wetting your hair with warm water. After shampooing, use conditioner to ma
13、ke your hair soft ,smooth and shiny Brush and comb These should be soft enough not to damage your hair. Before shampooing, brush your hair thoroughly to loosen any dirt. After washing out the shampoo, use conditioner and then comb it into your hair so that every hair is covered Towels and hairdryers
14、After shampooing, dry your hair gently with a towel before using the hairdryer Always set it at a low temperature and hold it about. cm from your hair B Are you happy with your hair? Some people have a lot of hair, while others have thin hair or are bald on top of their heads. However, hair problems
15、 can affect anyone if they have an unhealthy diet or lifestyle. Are you happy with the hair you have? If you are not, try the following advice The first step to a healthier head of hair is to make sure you are eating the right kinds of food. Lack of protein and iron can secretly rob your hair of its
16、 shiny beauty. You need to eat enough green vegetables and fruit. Drinking plenty of water is also important to help prevent your hair from getting dry. Doctors suggest drink eight to ten glasses each day The stress of life can also damage your hair. Young people have many tings to worry about, like doing difficult homework or preparing for important exams. It is important for you to reduce the pressure you are feeling. Listening to m
