Unit 4 Body language语篇演练(二十).docVIP

Unit 4　Body language语篇演练(二十) 时间安排：第七周·周三　　演练题型：阅读理解＋任务型阅读　　建议用时：20分钟 答案栏：1～4____________　5～9____________ .阅读理解 The way that people sit in chairs isnt the same.If youre sitting with arms and legs hanging freely, its probably a sign that youre relaxed and feeling comfortable.If you stay on the edge of the chair with your legs stretched (伸直) before you and your feet crossed，it can signal unconcern. In a country where rules of behavior in court were very strict, a witness sat as described above, with his huge boots placed on top of each other, wearing a big coat and with his arms crossed.The judge said: “Sit up straight and take your coat off, or Ill hold you in contempt(藐视法庭)．” The man got his posture straightened out immediately. Someone waiting for a job interview might be seated on the edge of the chair with his or her feet together.If its a woman shell probably be hugging her handbag.Body tension(紧张)forces your breathing system and makes you sound short of breath.When youre in such a position its easy to lose your head and simply run away if things take a turn for the worse. On television its interesting to watch people on quiz shows like “Who wants to be a millionaire”．You can notice their understandable tension from the way they hold their hands till their knuckles(指关节)turn white and also from their quickened breathing. We dont believe that you can teach people to control their body language completely；theyll lose control at some point or other－when they become too eager or too angry.Take a discussion between politicians，for example.The control is there, even when they get angry but therell be a small muscle by the mouth that is shaking.Cheeks turn red in women who are angry while mens ears often turn red when they are angry. 1．In the first example，why did the judge warn the witness? A．The judge was too strict. B．The witness was against the law. C．The judge was only nervous. D．The witness didnt respect the court. 2．Which of the following postures show that one is