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山东省德州市2016-2017学年高二下学期英语期末考试试卷
Body language is extremely important when it comes to making good first impressions.It's always helpful to know what body cues show you in a positive light,especially during interviews or networking when you're meeting someone for the first time.Keep these tips in mind when you're interacting with another person.
Smile slowly.If you're too quick to come to a smile,your expression may not look genuine.Real smiles happen gradually,but remember not to do it too slowly because it can also look creepy.
When you're nervous or excited,your voice may come out in a higher pitch.Take a deep breath and lower your pitch,because a deeper voice is considered to have more authority and confidence.In fact,even dogs respond better to deeper voices when you are trying to give them a command.
Make eye contact.Don't go overboard and gaze without breaking eye contact,because that can make people feel uncomfortable.Spend the majority of the time making eye contact,but remember to briefly take breaks.
Lean.Move your body slightly forward toward the person you're talking toHowever,if you want to show that you're relaxed,lean back a little bit.Don't overdo the leaning or it may either look like you have no idea of what personal space is if you lean forward too much or make you look uninterested and uppity if you lean too far back.
A. Have good posture.
B. Speak in a deeper voice.
C. This reflects interest.
D. Do your best to imitate a natural smile by practicing in the mirror.
E. t can make a difference and even make you more likeable.
F. When talking to someone, making eye contact shows interest and also confidence.
G. It can make you look less professional and less confident and enthusiastic.
My mother is a diligent and kind woman. She is very busy from morning till night. As a teacher, she works hard. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Both my brother and I love her dearly as she loves us.
My mother has been teaching math at a middle school in my hometown. She goes to work early in the morning and does not return home until late in the afternoon. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}She treats them with patience and teaches them well. For her excellent quality and very good teaching results, she has been elected as a model teacher several times.
{#blank#}3{#/blank#} Every day, when she comes back home from work, she sets about doing housework, sweeping the living room and bedrooms or cleaning the furniture, and putting everything in good order. She seems to be busy all the time. As she has been very busy working every day, she looks older than her age. But she looks as cheerful and happy as ever. Mother never buys expensive dresses for herself, but she often buys some inexpensive but high quality clothes for us. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}She just eats a plain meal outside when she is too busy to cook herself. She lives a busy yet simple life, without any complaints.
Often she says to us, “work while you work, and play while you play. That is the way to be happy and gay. If you do not work, you will become lazy and be of no use to society”. What a piece of good advice this is! {#blank#}5{#/blank#}This advice of hers will always serve as a guide to my behavior. My mother is great indeed, and I always feel proud of her.
A. She enjoys listening to classic music. B. As a mother, she takes good care of us and gives us every comfort. C. She loves her students and cares for them. D. She never goes to expensive restaurants to enjoy meals. E. My mother is hard-working and never wastes money. F. I never forget it and always bear it in my mind. G. Can you tell us something about your mother? |
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A. Be friendly to others. B. Making new friends can be hard, too. C. Join after-school activities you like. D. Never change who you are to try and fit in. E. If you see someone you know, smile or say "Hi". F. People may become angry if you just begin by saying "Hey" each time. G. Don't sit at the back of the classroom where other people don't notice you! |
How to make friends at a new school
Starting with a new school can be difficult. Everything seems to be different, and you don't even know where to go for your own classes. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} However, if you use these skills, you can quickly turn some of those strangers into friends.
Be yourself.
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Remember to be nice to the people you meet at your new school. If you think that you will say something that may make them feel sad, do not say anything and just nod your head if they talk to you. Also, remember to be as helpful as possible!
Believe in yourself.
A smile goes a long way. When you walk in the halls, don't keep your eyes on the floor. Raise your head and make eye contact (目光接触) with other people. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} Introduce yourself. Tell them your name and where you're from.
Remember people's names.
You like it when people use your name, and so do other people. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Besides, ask them in a kind way if they have a nickname (昵称). You'd be surprised how often this might come in handy.
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