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Her performance wasn’t well received, in part because her speech was full of filler words—“ums,” “ahs” and “you knows.” One listener counted 27 “ums” and 38 “you knows” in the space of five minutes. A few weeks after the interview, Kennedy ended her Senate campaign.
Filler words may seem natural in everyday speech, but they can be deadly in formal presentations. “Using excessive fillers is the most annoying speech habit,” said Susan Ward, a speech specialist. “They take your listener’s attention away often to the point that he doesn’t hear anything you say. Your message is entirely lost.”
Many speakers are afraid of pause. They believe their audience will think they are inarticulate (不善于表达) if they pause to think of what to say next, so they use filler words to avoid the silence. However, a pause is actually more impressive than a filler word. Listeners know that the speaker is thinking, trying to find the right word. Sometimes a pause can actually improve a speech, as when an actor uses a dramatic pause to hold the attention of his audience. A speaker shouldn’t be afraid to pause occasionally during a speech; it shows self-confidence.
It takes some work to cut out filler words. You can begin by taking a few seconds to think about what you want to say the next time you are asked a question. This pause will help you begin powerfully, and it will help you avoid using a filler word.
The same public speaking technique applies when you are shifting from one idea to another. While you may be tempted to fill the silence between ideas with a filler word, remember to allow yourself to pause and think about what you want to say next.
If you need help overcoming your “um” problem, consider asking a family member or a friend to point out when you use filler words. You also could record an upcoming presentation and then watch yourself in action. You may be amazed at how often you say “um” or “uh”!
Although we live in a fast-paced society that seemingly demands instant answers, we must use the pause to our advantage. Finally, we should only speak when we are ready.
小题1:In the first two paragraphs of the article the writer intends to ______.
A.introduce Caroline Kennedy to readers |
B.illustrate how deadly filler words can be in the public speech |
C.explain what filler words are |
D.remind readers that they should count filler words used in public speeches |
A.they prevent the listener from focusing on what the speaker is saying. |
B.they convey the speaker’s superiority to the listener. |
C.they mean the speaker is not articulate at all. |
D.they make the speaker appear self-confident. |
A.give the speaker more credibility |
B.hold the attention of the audience |
C.show the speaker’s deep insight |
D.help the audience relax |
A.To have mental training in order to think faster. |
B.To ask someone else to point out when you use filler words. |
C.To watch a recording of your own speech. |
D.To practice thinking for a moment before answering a question. |
答案
小题1:B
小题2:A
小题3:B
小题4:A
解析
试题分析:文章大意:我们在讲话过程中会经常用“嗯”、“呃”、“那个”……,我们又怎么才能停止用太多填充词呢?
小题1:B细节理解题。文章第一、二两段用美国已故总统肯尼迪女儿的事例说明了在公共演讲中致命的填充词。故B正确。
小题2:A细节理解题。从第三段的句子:They take your listener’s attention away often to the point that he doesn’t hear anything you say. Your message is entirely lost.可知其原因。故A正确。
小题3:B细节理解题。从文章第四段:Sometimes a pause can actually improve a speech, as when an actor uses a dramatic pause to hold the attention of his audience.可知可知恰当的停顿能够吸引观众的注意力。故B正确。
小题4:A细节理解题。根据文章倒数四段可知作者建议去除填充词的一些方法可以判断出B、C、D符合。故A正确。
核心考点
试题【In December 2008, Caroline Kennedy — daughter of the late U.S. President John F.】;主要考察你对题材分类等知识点的理解。[详细]
举一反三
The political drama, which airs on the Internet service Netflix, has won the applauses of viewers around the world since its debut(首次亮相) on February 1, 2013. And it has caught the attention of real politicians, including US President Barack Obama.
Kevin Spacey plays Francis J. Underwood, a cold-blooded Democrat who moves his way up the political ladder by any means necessary. He often uses his under-exposure in media to carry out misdeeds that will later benefit him.
The revenge(报仇) theme plays a heavy role throughout the storyline, Underwood, who had high hopes for an appointment as Secretary of State in the first season, was betrayed by the US President and his former colleagues. He and his wife then conducted a plan of revenge and swore to unseat those who turned their backs against him. Through their plan, Underwood’s own hunger for power grew and empowered him to get rid of whoever stood in his Way.
The release of the trailer(预告片) of the second season excited millions of viewers around the world, including US President Barack Obama, who has been a loyal fan since the series debuted. Obama expressed his admiration for Underwood. “This guy’s getting a lot of stuff done,” he said. Although the President is anxious to watch the story unfold, he’d like to do it at his own pace. After the release of the second season on February 14, 2014, Obama sent words on his Twitter account, “Tomorrow: @HouseOfCards. No spoilers , please.”
The second season has promised to be darker, with more unexpected turnouts, and is to include more Chinese elements. “Perhaps the team, including myself, has realized that in the next decade, Asia will be an extensively important region, and China will play an active role in its transition and change,” says Spacey.
小题1:The second season is different in that _____.
A.it is a political drama |
B.more Chinese elements are involved |
C.it has caught the attention of US President Barack Obama |
D.Kevin Spacey, a cold-blooded Democrat, plays Francis’J. Underwood |
A.the plot of the drama series |
B.the background of the drama series |
C.the characters of the drama series |
D.the popularity of the drama series |
A.the second season is expected to be darker with more deaths |
B.audiences lose their heart to traditional heroes in the drama |
C.the drama is the reflection of politics of America in real life |
D.the drama has won the recognition of viewers since its first season |
A.doesn’t wish to be told what to do as a drama fan |
B.adores the drama so much that he wants to watch it in advance |
C.doesn’t want to be disturbed while watching the drama |
D.hopes nobody will inform him of the plot of the drama in advance |
You can use role-reversal (角色转换) methods to help each employee understand how the other feels. This model works best when there are only two parties involved. You can hold a meeting with annoyed workers in your office. You might say. "Jane, explain to me how you would feel if Nancy went to lunch with your clients (客户 ) without telling you?" Or. "Nancy, how would you respond if Jane came to me with complaints about you, but hadn"t tried to talk to you about them first? "
Workers often respond better to praise than criticism. By publicly drawing attention to employees who have healthy work relationships. you can increase the awareness for those who encourage any conflict. Avoid mentioning teams or departments that are being troubled by conflict. Instead. focus on the teams that work well together You might say. "I want to express thanks to the design team for working together to meet the deadline this week," or -Special thanks to the finance department for their teamwork in making sure that the quarterly reports were accurate"
And help your employees see that differences can be good and don"t necessarily lead to anger or disagreement This is one of the best ways to settle workplace conflicts. You can meet with employees and try to stress the value of different techniques. This lets all parties know that their own styles can be effective. You might say. " I know you disagree on how to market our services. but when you combine Jim"s email marketing with Joe"s personal one-on-one phone calls, you can increase sales. The two of you go well together. " Or. "I know you have different styles for interacting with clients. but Sally"s take-them-out-for-coffee approach works well together with Ann"s formal business meeting style Both are necessary for building relationships and getting work done. "
小题1:To build a team-centered workforce, employers_________.
A.should learn to be considerate |
B.should be divided into two parties |
C.shouldn"t go out with clients alone |
D.should learn to accept public criticism |
A.differences are not all bad |
B.role reversals are necessary |
C.the importance of working together |
D.the importance of focusing on the positive |
A.inform | B.persuade | C.instruct | D.eutertain |
Crafts: See the fine art of basket weaving from Vietnam and Zimbabewe. Watch the delicate art of making paper umbrellas from Thailand and the decorative craft of paper picado, or paper cutting, from Mexico. All craft demonstrations provide a firsthand view of how things are made. You will appreciate the process involved in making these products.
Music and Dance: Experience musical instruments that you have never heard before. Listen to the music of a sho from Japan, a bull-roarer from Australia, a sitar from India, and a chakay from Tailand. You will also be entertained by folk dances from around the world, such as the troika from Russia and the mayim mayim from Israel. From 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. on August 14, special folk-dancing classes for children will be offered. Children ranging in age from 6 – 8 can learn the kinderpolka from Germany. Children ranging in age from 9 – 12 can learn the raspa from Mexico.
Storytelling: Listen for hours as professional storytellers charm you with captivating tales. Fables, folktales, and ballads from various countries will be told. By popular demand, Gwendolyn Washington, a famous African American storyteller, is back.
Food: Enjoy irresistible foods from other countries, such as gyros from Greece, seafood paella from Spain, crepes from France, and tandoori chicken from India. These tasty dishes will be difficult to pass up.
The festival of Cultures is sponsored by the World Marketplace. For more information about the festival, call (800) 555 – 0199.
小题1:In the festival, you are most likely to see the art of making _______.
A.paper. | B.umbrellas. | C.bamboo beds. | D.flower vases. |
A.The troika. | B.The raspa. | C.The kinderpolka. | D.The mayim mayim |
A.in large quantities | B.with natural tastes |
C.not able to be refused | D.hot but delicious |
A.August 11 | B.August 12 | C.August 13 | D.August 14 |
“Here in 2012, $252 on average–the technology spend for consumers this year.” From tablet computers to smartphones, American shoppers have been lining up to get the newest and coolest electronic devices on the market. There are more choices today than ever before. “It’s kind of hard to make a decision.”
Tablet computers are one of the best-selling products this year. Brian Tong is Senior Editor of CNET.com. The website reports on tech news and examines the latest electronic products. He says the Apple iPad Mini is one of the most popular tablets. Its starting price is $329. One of Apple’s biggest competitors is the Google Nexus 7. It starts at $199.
“The hardware inside is more powerful than what’s in the iPad Mini, but also it offers you a lot of things like maps that work better than Apple’s maps.” Brian Tong says there is one reason why people may like the iPad Mini more than the Nexus 7. “If you just want to read books and surf the Internet, you don’t really need to get an iPad Mini, but if you want the largest group of apps that’s where the iPad and Apple’s ecosystem shines the most.”
Elman Chacon is with the electronics store Best Buy. He says another hot product this season is smart cameras. They connect to the Internet through Wi-Fi. This makes it easy for users to email or upload photographs directly from the camera. “You can literally take a picture, upload it into your Facebook in a matter of seconds. These things are pretty cool because they do a lot of things.”
Streaming media boxes also connect to the Internet. People are able to watch web content such as movies and YouTube videos on their televisions. Another popular item is wireless speaker systems. The newest ones work with any device that has Bluetooth technology, including smartphones, laptops and tablets.
With the growing popularity of Internet shopping, many consumers will visit a store first to look at a product, and then go online to find it at a lower price. Stores like Best Buy understand that and they want to stay competitive.
“We have something called the perfect match promise which means if you buy a certain device and you find it cheaper within 30 days we’ll go ahead and price match that for you.” Elman Chacon said.
小题1:According to Brain Tong, ________.
A.the Apple’s iPad Mini is more suitable for enthusiastic readers |
B.the hardware in iPad Mini is more advanced than that in Nexus 7 |
C.Nexus 7 has fewer apps than iPad Mini |
D.iPad mini is more eco-friendly |
A.you are sure to get double the amount you paid |
B.you can return the device and get your money back |
C.the store will return the price differences |
D.the store will lower the price within 30 days |
A.Smart cameras. | B.Streaming media boxes. |
C.Wireless speaker systems. | D.Tablet computers. |
During an introduction, a shy and lower-ranking dog will lower his head, avoid direct eye contact and gently extend his tongue to lick the nose of a more confident and high-ranking dog. The first dog licks the nose of the second dog to simply make it know that:he comes in peace.
Dogs who are already friends will also trade kisses. Two strongly bonded dog pals will lick and clean each other. They give each other “dog kisses” showing friendship.
Puppies also “kiss” their mothers, but it"s not a gesture of love. When puppies stop suckling(吸吮)their mothers’ tits for milk and start to eat semisolid(半固体)food instead;they lick their mothers’ mouths and noses in the hope of getting the mother to regurgitate(反哺) some semi-digested food.
So how to help your bashful dog make friends with other dogs? You can carefully select confident-but-friendly and good-tempered dogs to play with your shy dog, to help him develop his social skills. Also consider taking him to a special training class that focuses on socialization and positive training technique.
Do not disturb them when your two dogs play “kiss” briefly with each other. Sit back and enjoy this display of friendship. Then call them over and have them do a command such as “sit’’ or “shake paws”. Offer them treats as a reward for being good to each other.
If you foster(收养)a dog and have three or more resident dogs, introduce the foster dog to your brood dog one at a time and let muzzle licking between them happen naturally. Start with your least reactive or most friendly dog. Never force an in production between the dogs because this can deepen the foster dog’s submissiveness or spark a fight.
小题1:We know a shy and lower—ranking dog licks the nose of a higher-ranking dog to .
A.ask the dog for help | B.show he is friendly |
C.show his anger | D.show his respect for him |
A.They seldom give each other kisses. |
B.They usually avoid direct eye contact. |
C.They like keeping their friendship a secret. |
D.They show their friendship by “dog kisses”. |
A.Shy. | B.Honest. | C.Lovely. | D.Little. |
A.Ask them to stay away from each other immediately. |
B.Ask them to shake tails. |
C.Ask them to have a fight. |
D.Give them a reward for being friends. |
A.tell us about a study he did recently |
B.explain why a dog kisses other dogs |
C.tell us how to raise dogs |
D.help us to make friends with dogs. |
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