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David McNeill says that confident speakers use ______.
A．hand gestures
B．speech
C．smile
D．expression
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David McNeill says that confident speakers use ______.
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B．smile
C．speech
D．expression
听力原文：(Woman—Susan Man—David)
W: What is so interesting in that book, David？
M: Oh, Susan, it's a book about the changes in weather.
W: We certainly are having different weather this year, aren't we？
M: That's why I borrowed this book from the library. I wanted to read about differences in climate.
W: Does the book talk about cold weather like we've been having？
M: As a matter of fact, it does. It tells how weather seems to come in cycles. There will be periods of very cold winters and very hot summers.
W: Well, we've had both this year, haven't we？
M: Yes, and according to the book, that type of weather will last for several years.
W: Then what happens？ Does it just continue to get colder and hotter？
M: No, that was what I was afraid of, but the book says that after the very cold/very hot cycle is over, there will be a time of moderate weather.
W: What do you mean by "moderate"？
M: The book says that the weather will be cold in the winter but not too cold. In the summer, the temperature will not be so high as it was this last summer.
W: Will it last for several years？
M: It seems that it will. It's a cycle, just like we're having now. Then it will go back to the very cold and very hot.
W: I'll look forward to the moderate years, then.
M: Me, too!
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A．The climate in cold countries.
B．The weather for tomorrow.
C．The changes in weather.
D．The cold winter.
E
Five years ago, David Smith wore an expensive suit to work every day. "I was a clothes addict," he jokes. "I used to carry a fresh suit to work with me so I could change if my clothes got wrinkled." Today David wears casual clothes and a sports shirt to the office. He hardly ever wears a necktie. "I'm working harder than ever," David says, "and I need to feel comfortable."
More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work in the United States. The change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday (but only on Friday). This became known as "dress-down Friday" or "casual Friday"."What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an ev- eryday thing." said business consultant Maisly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes？ One reason is that it's easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. "A lot of young people don't want to dress up for work," says the owner of a software company, "so it' s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code." Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale (士气). Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative impact on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money."Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day," one person said. "For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes."
David Smith refers to himself as having been "a clothes addict", because______.
[A] he often wore casual clothes and a sports shirt
[B] he couldn't stand a clean appearance
[C] he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time
[D] he didn't want to spend much money on clothes
More and more companies are allowing their office workers to wear casual clothes to work in the United States. The change from formal to casual office wear has been gradual. In the early 1990s, many companies allowed their employees to wear casual clothes on Friday (but only on Friday). This became known as "dress-down Friday" or "casual Friday"."What started out as an extra one-day-a-week benefit for employees has really become an ev- eryday thing." said business consultant Maisly Jones.
Why have so many companies started allowing their employees to wear casual clothes？ One reason is that it's easier for a company to attract new employees if it has a casual dress code. "A lot of young people don't want to dress up for work," says the owner of a software company, "so it' s hard to hire people if you have a conservative dress code." Another reason is that people seem happier and more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. In a study conducted by Levi Strauss and Company, 85 percent of employers said that they believe that casual dress improves employee morale (士气). Only 4 percent of employers said that casual dress has a negative impact on productivity. Supporters of casual office wear also argue that a casual dress code helps them save money."Suits are expensive, if you have to wear one every day," one person said. "For the same amount of money, you can buy a lot more casual clothes."
David Smith refers to himself as having been "a clothes addict", because______.
A．he often wore casual clothes and a sports shirt
B．he couldn't stand a clean appearance
C．he wanted his clothes to look neat all the time
D．he didn't want to spend much money on clothes
One pioneer, in particular, who disagrees, is David Debut, the founder of Computer town UK. Though many people see this as a successful attempt to bring people closer to the computer, David does not see it that way. He says that Computer town UK was formed for just the opposite reason, to bring computers to people and make them "people literate".
David Debut thinks Computer towns are most successful when tied to a computer club but he thinks there is an important difference between the two. The clubs are for people who have some computer knowledge already. This frightens away non-experts, who want to go to Computer towns where there are computers for them to operate, with experts to encourage them and answer any questions they ask. They are not told what to do, they find out. The computer experts have to learn not to tell people about computers, but have to be able to answer all questions people ask. People needn' t learn computer terms(术语). But the experts have to explain in plain language. The computars are becoming "people literate".
Which of the following is David Debut' s idea on the relationship between people and computers？
A．Computer learning should be made easier.
B．There should be more computer clubs for experts.
C．People should work harder to master computer use.
D．Computers should be made cheaper so that people can afford them.
One pioneer, in particular, who disagrees is David Tebburt, the founder of Computertown UK. Though many people see this as a successful attempt to bring people closer to the computer, David does not see it that way. He says that Computertown UK was formed for just the opposite reason, to bring computers to people and make them" peopleliterate".
David Tebburt thinks Computertowns are most successful when tied to a computer club but he thinks there is an important difference between the two. The clubs are for people who have some computer knowledge already. This frightens away non-experts, who want to go to Computertowns where there are computers for them to operate , with experts to encourage them and answer any questions they ask. They are not told what to do, they find out. The computer experts have to learn not to tell people about computers, but have to be able to answer all questions people ask People needn't learn computer terms (术语). But the experts have to explain in plain language. The computers are becoming" people-literate".
Which of the following is David Tebburt's idea on the relationship between people and computers？
A．Computer learning should be made easier.
B．There should be more computer clubs for experts.
C．People should work harder to master computer use.
D．Computers should be made cheaper so that people can afford them.
C
Computer people talk lots about the need for other people to become " computer literate " . But
not all experts think it a good idea.
Onepioneer, in particular, who disagrees, is David Debut, the founder of Computer town
UK. Though many people see this as a suc'cessful attempt to bring people closer to the computer,
David does not see it that way. He says that Computer town UK was formed for just the opposite
reason, to bring computers to people and make them "people literate".
David Debut thinks Computer towns are most successful when tied to a computer club but he
thinks there is an important difference between the two. The clubs are for people who have some
computer knowledge already. This frightens away non-experts, who want to go to Computer towns
where there are computers for them to operate, with experts to encourage them and answer any
questions they ask. They are not told what to do, they find out. The computer experts have to learn
not to tell people about computers, but have to be able to answer all questions people ask. People needn ' t leam computer terms(术语) . But the experts have to explain in plain language. The computers are becoming " people literate" .
64. Which of the following is David Debut ' s idea on the relationship between people and com-
puters？
[ A] Computer learning should be made easier.
[ B ] There should be more computer clubs for experts.
[ C ] People should work harder to master computer use.
[D] Computers should be made cheaper so that people can afford them.
The Right Amount of Energy
We all enjoy being around people with energy. They inspire us. They are stimulating, fun, and uplifting. An energetic person has passion in his voice, a bounce in his step, and a smile on his face. Energy makes a person likable, and likability is a key ingredient in persuasive communications. Many business professionals underestimate the energy level required to generate enthusiasm among their listeners. But electrifying speakers bring it. They have an energy that is several levels higher than the people they are attempting to influence.
Most business professionals could use an energy boost for public speaking situations such as Webinars, podcasts, staff meetings, conference calls, and television and radio interviews. Each of these opportunities requires a higher level of energy than would normally be appropriate if you were just chatting to someone in the hallway. But how do you project the fight level of vigor without seeming over the top？ By weighing yourself on an energy scale. And on this scale, more is better.
The Energy Scale
Recently I helped an executive prepare for his first major presentation in his new role.
"Tell me where your energy is right now on a scale of one to ten," I asked. "One being fast asleep and ten being Jim Cramer on Mad Money. You know, the guy who's yelling and gesturing wildly on his CNBC show. Where are you now？"
"A three," the speaker replied.
"OK, what would it feel like to be a seven, eight or nine？ Give it a try," I suggested.
If they're being honest, most presenters place themselves at a three to six on the energy scale. That means there is plenty &room to boost your energy while not appearing too zany. But keep in mind, once you hit a ten or higher, you could be the next You Tube (GOOG) hit--which is not necessarily your top objective! Here are several surefire strategies to boost your energy presence.
1. Practice leaving your comfort zone.
Record several minutes of your presentation as you would normally deliver it. Play it back, preferably with someone else watching and listening as well. Ask yourself and the observer, where am I on the energy scale？ Now try it again. This time, break out of your comfort zone. Ham it up. Raise your voice. Use big gestures. Put a big smile on your face. Get to a point where you would feel slightly awkward and uncomfortable. Now watch it. Most likely your energy level will be far more engaging and still remain appropriate for the situation.
2. Smile and have fun.
Why do most people seem to enjoy Virgin entrepreneur Richard Branson？ Because the guy has fun and it shows. He always has a warm, engaging smile on his face. Of course, you can argue that it's easy to walk around with a smile when you're worth ＄4 billion! But seriously, smile. It won't hurt and it will make you more likable. Most business professionals don't smile as much as they should during presentations. I'm helping some executives prepare for CES, the big Consumer Electronics Show in January where they will announce new products. They get so caught up in the slides and what they're going to say (as they should during preparation), they forget that new products bring joy to their consumers. In most cases--with the exception of bad news, of course---the first and last thing you say to yourself before launching into your presentation should be, "Have fun."
3. Get your body moving.
Many people are uncomfortable using expansive hand gestures. Don't be. I spoke to David McNeill at the University of Chicago, who is known for his research into gesture and speech. He says that clear, confident speakers use hand gestures and that the gestures leave a positive impression on listeners.
He went on to say that using gestures will help you speak better because for most of us it takes effort n
A．Stimulation.
B．Uplifting.
C．Fun.
D．Likability.
What does David Harrison mean when he says “the same job”？
A．All university teachers should do research.
B．Some teachers should be supported to teach better.
C．Universities are pretending to do the same job.
D．Teachers should teach well
？Read the article below about working in different sized companies.
？Are sentences 16-22 on the opposite page 'Right' or 'Wrong'？ If there is not enough information to answer 'Right' or 'Wrong', choose 'Doesn't say'.
？For each sentence (16-22), mark one letter (A, B or C) on your Answer Sheet.
Choose your company with care
Small is beautiful. That, at least, is the conclusion of new research examining how satisfied secretaries are in different sized firms. 'We have found that people who work for small or medium-sized companies work harder and are more committed,' says David Smith, author of one of the latest studies in this field. 'The smaller the environment, the bigger the part you play as an individual, and the more people notice your absence.' This will come as a surprise to many secretaries. Some recruitment agencies said that secretaries are keen to get positions in the bigger companies. However, smaller companies can be more flexible when it comes to working hours, and have better working conditions. But working for a smaller firm is not without its disadvantages. Career development in the form. of courses can be limited, but, on the other hand, employees often feel that they can learn more on the job. In fact, opportunities for promotion are the same whatever the size of the company. Smith also says: 'Our research shows that in a company of fewer than 50 people, employers can actually see what their employees are producing and then give them bonuses as appropriate.'
The new research focuses on the number of secretaries employed in small firms.
A．Right
B．Wrong
C．Doesn't say
