I don’t think we have very much _____; we have very different opinions.
I’ve been working _____ quite a lot of pressure lately.
Tom: He’s the best guitarist in our school.
Tomy: ____.
The pop group _____ for photographs with their fans.
Mr. Larry Page _____ to the last meeting, but he didn’t because of sickness.
It’s vital that our children’s handwriting should be _____.
She bought _____ jacket when she was in Paris last year.
He spent _____ time writing an essay on his childhood.
“My daughter, Jenny, tries to _____ to see me at least once a week,” Mrs. Jones told me.
_____, we eventually got home after the outdoor show.
Read the passage below and choose the correct answer for each question.
BODY TALK
By Leonardo Lawrence
You will probably laugh when I tell you that my interest in body language was sparked by a favorite professor of mine at university. He mentioned “Pinocchio Syndrome” to me one wintry morning after claiming that I was rubbed my nose when giving excuses for being late to his lectures. Apparently, when someone tells a lie, the person’s blood rushes to the nose and the extra blood makes it itchy. So if you think someone is not being entirely honest with you, perhaps like my professor you should watch to see if they scratch their nose! This little example of non-verbal communication inspired me to become a body language expert.
Now, I earn my living by training people in non-verbal communication. Knowing when someone is lying and knowing how to convince people you’re telling the truth are two of the most important skills you’ll ever learn. For example, lawyers build their reputation on their deductive skills when cross-examining in court, while politicians need to rely on their powers of persuasion to gain support.
I have dedicated my life to studying the ways the human body gives more reliable information than the words we speak. The words say one thing but the body may say something completely different. This is the theory of body language and most of us are familiar with the basics. We know that crossed arms can be seen as their defensive of aggressive, but what about facial expressions, gestures, posture, and the intonation of our speech? All of these volumes can be understood if you only know how to make sense of the signs.
Take the eyes, for instance. If you told a lie, you would probably expect me to look away rather than look you full in the face.
However, this is not, as commonly thought, the sure sign of a lie, but the reflexive movements we make when we are trying to remember something. Because of this, glancing away is not as easy to interpret as you might believe. A good liar is not searching his memory for the truth, so he can quite easily look you straight in the eyes as he speaks to make the lie more convincing. Here’s a tip, though. Watch the pupil of the eye; does it change size? If it gets bigger, this is probably an involuntary sign that something is being hidden.
Body language is something that the majority of us cannot control; it’s what escapes when we’re concentrating on something else. I might think I’m creating a good impression because my voice is strong and steady and my speech is clear, but the sweat pouring off my forehead and my constantly moving feet say otherwise.
Business clients are constantly in need of my services and I try to improve their confidence in themselves by teaching them about body language. I give advice about handshakes, which should always be firm that people who live in warm climates stand a lot closer to one another than in cooler climates. They may seem like minor matters, but these codes of behavior can be the key to making or breathing a business deal.
My working life gives me a great deal of satisfaction. I feel that I’m providing a public service, but it is a service that has had its downside. Whenever I meet someone new and I tell them what I do for a living, they immediately put their guard up and they’re no longer relaxed. They quite literally freeze in the attempt to hide all the signals that they assume I’m reading. It makes life difficult at times, but I consider it a small price to pay for a job I enjoy so much.
The writer originally became interested in body language because ____.
According to the writer, non-verbal communication is important because ____.
What do the writer assume about his readers?
According to the writer, it is not easy to recognize when someone is lying because _____.
To have a positive effect on someone, you should try to avoid ____.
What is the most important thing for businessmen to learn?
Why do people react in a negative way when they meet the writer?
What do we learn about the writer from the passage?
Write one word in each gap.
APRIL FOOLS’ DAY
On April Fools’ Day, people in many countries play tricks on each other. Usually, the tricks making friends believe something ridiculous. On this day you could, for example, tell a friend there is a huge spider on their shoulder. If they believe you, you have succeeded fooling them, and even if you only trick them for a second, you have right to shout ”April Fool!”
This day, 1st April is also known as All Fools’ Day. In some countries, such as Ireland or Cyprus, you can only try to fool someone before twelve noon. If you do play tricks after midday, you will become the fool . So it is advisable for you to do that in the morning. you do for, all you want is fun rather than do harm to others. And if you don’t want to be foolish, be sensitive!
But how did this begin? Some say April Fools’ Day originated in France when that country adopted the new Gregorian calendar. In the previous calendar, New Year was celebrated 25th March until 1st April, not on 1st January, as in the Gregorian calendar. Some people refused to the new calendar and continued to celebrate the New Year in spring. Other people made fun of them and laughed at them they were old-fashioned and didn’t want to change. Now April Fools’ Day has become a global tradition, and no one is safe! People play tricks on anyone, not just on who don’t want to change with the times.
Imagine you are an American student, who stayed in Mrs. Lan’s house during your two-week volunteer campaign in a remote village. Now you have back home. Write a letter to thank her for her special help and care to you and your friends during the time you stayed there. You should write about 70-80 words.
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Dear Mrs. Lan,
...
Best wishes,
Tom
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
The babysitter said, "Your kids have been a bit (TROUBLE) today."
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
My grandmother's health got worse because she had suffered from constant (SLEEP) .
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
John felt very (COURAGE) when he failed the driving test the third time.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
What I hate about Kate is her (RELY) .
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Ants and bees are often described as the most popular (INDUSTRY) insects.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Many zoos fund research into animals and their behavior. (SCIENCE)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
In fact, she is of mixed Mexican and Korean (PARENT) .
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
You can never be sure what he is going to do. He is so (PREDICT) , I'm afraid.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Please complete and return the enclosed (QUESTION) by Friday.
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
With the (EXCEPT) of the dessert, it was one of the most delicious meals we've ever had.
Jim: Hi, Ben. How are you?
Ben: Oh, not so good.
Jim: Why? What's the matter?
Ben: I don't think Mr. Jackson likes me.
Jim: Why would he do that?
Ben: I don't know. When he tells me to do something, I do it as fast as I can.
Jim: Maybe Mr. Jackson thinks you take too many breaks.
Ben:
Jim: Yes, and that's good. . But when you finish something, you should ask Mr. Jackson if there's anything else he wants you to do.
Ben: Do you mean I should ask for more work?
Jim: , he'll see you have initiative.
Ben: Well, OK then. . I'll see you tomorrow. Thanks.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
I got the impression that they weren't enjoying themselves. SEEM
=> They enjoying themselves.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
We don't have any sugar left, so we must go and buy some. (RUN)
=> We sugar, so we must go and buy some.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
Parking here is free after 5 p.m. PARK
=> It doesn't here after 5 p.m.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.
You should book your ticket beforehand if you want to get a good seat. ADVANCE
=> Your ticket if you want to get a good seat.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word in brackets. You must use between THREE and FIVE words, including the word given. Do NOT change the word given.
Was the film as good as you expected it to be or was it disappointing? (LIVE)
=> Did the film of it or was it disappointing?
Write about 180 – 200 words to give your opinion on the following topic: Should smartphones be banned among students?
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