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1、课时提能练(四十二).阅读理解A(2019合肥市质量检测)In todays society，language plays a key role in defining gender(性别) by vocabulary，and also the nonverbal(非语言的) vocabulary.Each one of these different types of ways of communicating is obviously different between men and women.Many different studies show that men tend to t
2、alk much more than women.It has also been proven that women tend to speak faster than men；this is due to the fact that women tend to be interrupted more often than men are，and also have the ability to speak more clearly，precisely，and more quickly than men.In one study it was found that women spoke f
3、or an average of three minutes describing a painting，as opposed to the thirteenminute average it took men to describe it.Men and women also tend to have a very different nonverbal way of communicating，which can also make it very hard for one another to understand what the opposite sex is trying to s
4、ay.Mens body language is much more reserved when they are talking to women.Men tend not to make as much eye contact and they generally stay farther away from women when talking to them.Men avoid other peoples body space while talking，and they also tend to sit back when talking.All of these have give
5、n off the impression of disinterest or boredom.Women are by far better listeners and much more enjoyable to talk with and they tend to raise more topics for conversation.Women also make it clearer whether or not the conversation is going somewhere or just stuck in neutral.After learning about our st
6、yles of communicating with each other，I have decided that although men have not quite mastered communicating，what fun would it be if we all spoke the same“language”？The little games men and women play with each other while conversing would be lost.The question everyone asks himself or herself after
7、talking with someone of the opposite sex，“I wonder if theres something there？”would no longer exist.【语篇解读】本文主要介绍了男性和女性因性别差异而导致在沟通方式上也有所不同的现象。1What does the underlined word“this”in Paragraph 2 refer to?AThe differences between mens and womens languages.BThe different speed of mens and womens speech.C
8、The ability of mens and womens spoken language.DThe nonverbal vocabulary of men and women.B代词指代题。由this承接第二段中的“It has also been proven that women tend to speak faster than men”可推知，此处的this指代女性比男性说话快的现象，故选B。2In what way do men and women differ according to the third paragraph?ASpeed of understanding.BU
9、nderstanding of speech roles.CPoliteness of communication.DApplication of body language.D推理判断题。根据第三段的整体内容，尤其是该段第二句“Mens body language is much more reserved when they are talking to women”可推知，本段主要讲的是男性和女性在非语言表达方式上的不同，即肢体语言使用上的差异，故选D。3What is the authors attitude to the differences between mens and wo
10、mens communication?ACautious.BFavorable.CAmbiguous. DSkeptical.B观点态度题。根据最后一段第二句和第三句“After learning about our styles of communicating with each other，I have decided that although men have not quite mastered communicating，what fun would it be if we all spoke the samelanguage？The little games men and w
11、omen play with each other while conversing would be lost”可推知，作者对男性和女性在沟通的差异性上持赞成态度，故选B。cautious“谨慎的”；favorable“赞成的”；ambiguous“模棱两可的”；skeptical“怀疑的”。4What is the best title for the text?AWomen，born excellent talkersBMens and womens social rolesCVocabulary and communicationDOpposite gender，different l
12、anguageD标题判断题。根据第一段的话题导入，并结合全文的整体内容可推知，本文主要讲的是男性和女性因性别差异而导致在沟通方式上也有所不同，故选D。B(2019石家庄质量检测)After shopping for deals in stores on“Black Friday”，or online on“Cyber Monday”，Americans and people worldwide are preparing for newly popular“Giving Tuesday”Starting in 2012，now the global event that is celebrat
13、ed annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is the brainchild of 92nd Street Y，a cultural center in New York City and the United Nations Foundation.As the name indicates，“Giving Tuesday”is meant to restart the charitable season and therefore observed by raising funds for local nonprofits and schoo
14、ls，organizing food and clothing drives，and conducting random acts of kindness.In 2015，700,000 people from 71 countries came together to donate $116.7 million in cash.An additional $1.08 million was spent on gifts.While the easiest way to participate is by donating to your favorite charity，this day c
15、an be celebrated in many other ways too.You can give back by volunteering at your local shelter or food bank，or even by donating blood.If all else fails，a purchase from the growing number of organizations that give a portion of their sales to charity will do the trick.But perhaps the best way to cel
16、ebrate the day is by helping those nearest and dearest to you.Assist a family member with a simple chore like folding laundry，cooking dinner，or even reading to a younger sibling.No matter what you do，be sure to share your good deed on social media and inspire others to celebrate“Giving Tuesday”as well!【语篇解读】本文是文化风俗类说明文，介绍了Giving Tuesday(“给予星期二”)这项慈善活动的初衷和做法，
