Unit 4 Making the news Learning about language课时作业

第一节 七选五(共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分)

　　根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

　　Great communication can produce positive results. Whether the communication is between friends，parents and children，or bosses and employees，it's important to practice positive skills.__1__．

　　Be attentive (留心的)

　　Pay attention to the topic being discussed.Instead of forming an opinion，try to just listen and see how the conversation turns out.Before moving forward，think about the conversation and make sure you understand what is just said.__2__．But remember，wait until the appropriate time instead of interrupting (打断) the one talking.

　　__3__

　　Sit or stand up straight while listening.Don't roll your eyes，play with your hair or look around the room during the conversation.Doing this may cause the speaker to believe you aren't interested in anything being said，or perhaps you're in a rush to leave.

　　Don't pass the blame (责备)

　　Positive communication can occur when both people are calm and there is no blame at one single person.__4__．When it's your turn to share your own feelings on the matter，talk in a clear voice，free of negative feelings.

　　Allow time to communicate

　　Even if something has set you off suddenly，consider the time and place and whether or not communication would be appropriate.Having a discussion in the middle of a hallway may not lead to a positive result.__5__．It will allow positive communication between the two of you.

　　A．Mind your body language

　　B．If you have any questions，don't be afraid to ask

　　C．Always listen to the other person's point of view first

　　D．Praise others in private when you must give advice

　　E．Poor communication can sometimes bring a relationship to an end

　　F．Instead，ask the other person if he has time later to discuss the matter

　　G．When you have calmed down，consider what you intend to say

　　答案：1.E　2.B　3.A　4.C　5.F

第二节　完形填空

　　阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。

On the night of November 20th，I sat on the living room floor doing my third－grade homework.My dad went into the bedroom to check on my weak mum__1__discovered she was not breathing.She was_ 2___．