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Tips to keep a hearty conversation flowing
On holidays we typically gather with our nearest and dearest. But    36   can be made, maintained and broken through the ways we talk to our loved  _37___, according to Deborah Tannen, a George-town University professor in linguistics（語言學）. She has suggestions   as to  how we can  38    communications at our festival dinner tables. Let’s take a look.
＊A  round dinning table is best for promoting a     39    conversation because
everyone   40     each other.
＊Avoid _41_ grandparents at the ends of a rectangular(長方形的) table, even though it is the traditional place of __42__. Elderly people may feel lonely there if they are unable to hear or keep __43__ a conversation.
＊__44__ prefer to face each other and make eye contact when they talk. In contrast, men tend to look around at other things. “Guys may be more   45    keeping gazing on the TV,” says Tannen. “They’ll still be _46__, though.”
＊Be aware that people have different ways of talking. Each person has a different __47__ of tone, rhyme, timing and how _48__ of a pause is normal in a conversation. Watch for people who seem left __49__. If you feel you are doing all the talking, hold back to give others a 50  .If you feel you aren’t getting a chance to speak, try pushing yourself to start  51    .
＊People sometimes get upset on big festivals _52 they stay too long in the apartment. Some families find that gatherings go more __53__ if they plan for some fun _54___. So why not get a breath of fresh air? Going to a park for a walk or taking a trip to the zoo may be more__55__ than just sitting around inside.
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A．demandsB．relationshipsC．victoriesD．mistakes
小題2:
A．onesB．thoseC．othersD．them
小題3:
A． bother B．delay C． damageD．improve
小題4:
A．lively B．shortC． calmD．dull
小題5:
A．scoldsB．blamesC．facesD．a(chǎn)nnoys
小題6:
A．checking B．hidingC．seatingD．hurting
小題7:
A．pity B．sorrowC．intelligenceD．honor
小題8:
A．up withB．offC． away fromD． out of
小題9:
A．Grown-upsB．MenC．PeopleD．Women
小題10:
A．surprisedB．relaxed C．encouraged D．upset
小題11:
A．thinkingB．doubting C．listeningD．looking
小題12:
A．matterB．senseC．direction D．point
小題13:
A． oftenB． longC． soonD． far
小題14:
A． outB． behindC． overD． off
小題15:
A．rewardB．giftC．handD．chance
小題16:A. talking       B  singing       C.  dancing       D. playing
小題17:
A．until B．ifC．thoughD．since
小題18:
A．naturallyB．coldlyC．quicklyD．smoothly
小題19:
A．indoorsB．outsideC．insideD．everywhere
小題20:
A．a(chǎn)bstractB．bitterC．enjoyableD．cruel

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A．cupsB．newspapersC．foodD．clothes
小題2:
A．worriedB．excitedC．sadD．busy
小題3:
A．dressB．facesC．feetD．socks
小題4:
A．wetB．coldC．wornD．broken
小題5:
A．cocoaB．soupC．gravyD．tea
小題6:
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A．madeB．servedC．offeredD．sent
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小題9:
A．thenB．offC．a(chǎn)gainD．over
小題10:
A．hatedB．wonderedC．foundD．noticed
小題11:
A．spoonB．cupC．bowlD．plate
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小題13:
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A．ThoughB．AsC．SoD．But
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小題19:
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Today our lives are filled with glass, metal, plastic and fibre-glass. We have televisions, cell phones, pagers, electricity, heaters and ovens and air-conditioners, cars, computers.
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A．Touched by the moon
B．The pleasures of modern life
C．A bottomless well of silence
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A．strong　　B．strange　　C．deep　　D．old
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B．I wish them nice fortune so that they can meet people like Dr. Gibbs in the future.
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D．I wish them great shades under the tree since the sunlight is always sharp and bitter.
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How to perform the One-Minute Drill
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How it works
Thirty seconds of emotionally charged information is sufficiently challenging for anyone. Express your feelings in strong, clear, direct language, but as your partner will be listening attentively, you won't need to shout, exaggerate or put your partner down.
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The first time you attempt the One-Minute Drill, you may get a low score. Don't worry, because you'll get up to speed quickly. Once you've tried this exercise a few times, you'll find that you can nearly always get ratings of 95 per cent or better on the first or second try.
小題1: Who is the One-Minute Drill intended for?
A．Those who are to act some roles in a certain play for the first time in their life.
B．Those who are preparing for the interview in order to make a good first impression.
C．Those who have difficulty communicating with their colleagues or family members.
D．Those who have troubled relationships with their friends or family members and try to improve them.
小題2:Which of the following is NOT true?
A．In the One-Minute Drill, the Talker and the Listener change roles in the process.
B．The Talker should talk about his / her thoughts and feelings in a brief way.
C．The Listener should listen carefully, respectfully and later summarize accurately.
D．After the Talker finishes talking, the Listener is to give him / her a grade.
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A．husband and wifeB．father and sonC．mother and daughterD．sister and brother
小題4:What does the underlined part “ticked off” probably mean in this reading?
A．fast asleepB．very angry
C．burst into tearsD．marked with a symbol

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The good news about fighting with your parents is that in many families the arguing will lessen as parents get more comfortable with the idea that their teens have a right to certain opinions. It can take several years for parents and teens to adjust to their new roles, though. In the meantime, concentrate on communicating with your parents as best you can.
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小題1:Why do parents always want to control their children?
A．They are afraid to lose their children.
B．They want to protect their children.
C．They don’t believe the ability of their children.
D．They can’t accept their children are growing.
小題2: What does the underlined word “l(fā)essen” in Paragraph 5 probably mean?
A．disappear.B．increase.
C．strengthen.D．decrease.
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B．obey their parents without any doubt
C．communicate with their parents actively
D．persuade their parents in as many ways as possible
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Jeff Hancock of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, asked 30 students to keep a communications diary for a week．In it they noted the number of conversations or email exchanges they had lasting more than 10 minutes, and confessed to how many lies they told．Hancock then worked out the number of lies per conversation for each medium．He found that lies made up 14 per cent of emails, 21 percent of instant messages, 27 per cent of face-to-face interactions and an astonishing 37 percent of phone calls．
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But Hancock says it is also crucial whether a conversation is being recorded and could be reread, and whether it occurs in real time．People appear to be afraid to lie when they know the communication could later be used to hold them to account, he says．This is why fewer lies appear in email than on the phone．
People are also more likely to lie in real time---in an instant message or phone call, say---than if they have time to think of a response, says Hancock．He found many lies are spontaneous（脫口而出） responses to an unexpected demand, such as: “Do you like my dress?”
Hancock hopes his research will help companies work out the best ways for their employees to communicate．For instance, the phone might be the best medium for sales where employees are encouraged to stretch the truth．But, given his result, work assessment where honesty is a priority, might be best done using email．
小題1:Hancock’s study focuses on _______．
A．the consequences of lying in various communications media
B．the success of communications technologies in conveying ideas
C．people are less likely to lie in instant messages
D．people’s honesty levels across a range of communications media
小題2:Hancock’s research finding surprised those who believed that _____．
A．people are less likely to lie instant messages
B．people are unlikely to lie in face-to-face interactions
C．people are most likely to lie in email communication
D．people are twice as likely to lie in phone conversations
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A．They are afraid of leaving behind traces of their lies
B．They believe that honesty is the best policy
C．They tend to be relaxed wh en using those media
D．They are most practised at those forms of communication
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A．honesty should be encouraged in interpersonal communications
B．suitable media should be chosen for different communication purposes
C．more employers will use emails to communicate with their employees
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IV 閱讀理解（共 20小題；每小題 2分，滿分 40分）
閱讀下列短文，然后從各題所給的四個選項（A、B、C 和 D）中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
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Save: this probably is the most important preparation for travelling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you’ll have more choices about where to go and how to get there.
Plant ahead: Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security(安全) and saving.
Do your homework : No matter where you go, research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants.
Plan sensibly, Write down what you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything.
Travel in groups: Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences.
Work as you go: Need more money to support your trip? Look for work in the places you visit.
Go off the beaten path: Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a lesser-known area. Smaller towns can have many interesting act ivies and sights.
Pack necessary things: The most important things to take are not always clothes: Remember to take medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant.
Use the Internet: The Net can help to save money. Some useful websites include www.Travelocity.com. www.bargains-lowestfare.cm and www.Ecoomictravel.co
By planning sensibly, even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime.
56.This passage is about______.
A. how to plan your travel              B. how to travel with enough money
C. how to make your travel interesting   D. how to get life experience
57. Before your trip , the first thing you should do is ____.
A. to make a plan for the route      B. to get information in the Internet
C. to save money by spending less   D. to buy tickets in advance
58.During your trip,_______.
A. you need more shoes than clothes     B. you shouldn’t look for work all the way
C. you can gain valuable life experience   D. you should forget to do your homework

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