一、阅读。
第一节 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
One day, Tom's friend Daisy came to him for help. Instead of looking at the phone, he put it down, turned to face her and looked her in the eyes. He nodded from time to time to show he was following along, and asked questions like “How did that make you feel?” to show he was fully into the talk. Tom was called an active listener. Active listening isn't just hearing words—it is a superpower that makes conversations more meaningful.
However, in today's world, people often forget that listening is just as important as talking. With busy schedules, it's easy to get distracted(分心的). But active listening helps in two big ways. First, it helps avoid mistakes. If a classmate explains a group project task, active listening makes you know what to do. Second, it helps build real trust. People feel valued when they are truly heard, which helps build up friendships and improves teamwork.
To practise active listening, follow some easy steps. Let others finish speaking, and don't cut in. Repeat key points to make sure you have understood. Focus on listening instead of planning your reply, and save your thoughts for later!
Next time you talk to family, friends or teachers, try listening with your full attention. When you truly focus on understanding rather than just hearing, you'll find that the quiet power of listening can build connections stronger than a thousand emojis(表情符号). Ready to become someone people love talking to? Your superpower starts when you choose to listen—truly listen—today.
()1. 新考向 开篇方式 How does the writer start the topic?
A. By telling a real-life story.
B. By describing a task.
C. By explaining a scientific study.
()2. What is Paragraph 2 mainly about?
A. Why active listening is important.
B. How we can improve teamwork.
C. When people need to listen carefully.
()3. Why does the author call active listening a “superpower”?
A. It makes team projects go faster.
B. It helps build stronger relationships.
C. It helps us hear things more clearly.
()4. 新考向 语境运用 Which of the following is the best example of active listening?
A. Mary:I just had an argument with my teammate.
Jay: (Nodding while focusing on the phone) Uh-huh, go on.
B. Alex:I didn't do well in that exam.
Jordan: Don't worry. Let me tell you what you should do next.
C. Ben: I ran into a really difficult problem at work today.
Jack:It sounds really bad. Would you like to talk more about it?
()5. 新考向 写作意图 What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To compare tools of communication.
B. To encourage active listening.
C. To offer ways of practising active listening.
词汇积累
1. avoid /ə'vɔɪd/ v.
2. teamwork /'tiːmwɜːk/ n.
3. repeat /rɪ'piːt/ v.
4. cut in

1.A 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.B
词汇积累 1.避免 2.团队合作 3.重复 4.插嘴