1、阅读与理解(4),工作和职业人们在社会当中从事着各种各样的工作，工作给人们带来充实和乐趣，此项话题也是每年高考中必不可少的话题，如2013山东卷阅读理解A篇，2013浙江卷阅读理解D篇等。,As any serious jobhunter knows，it helps to dress smartly and smile at that allimportant interview.But research has shown that a firm handshake is what really matters when it comes to impressing potential e
2、mployers.Although previous studies have shown a limp，“wet fish”handshake indicates shyness while a firm handshake symbolizes confidence，there has been little evidence about the effect this has on an interviewer.,The US research looked at 98 undergraduates taking part in mock(模拟) interviews with busi
3、nesses.As each was graded on their overall performance，five“handshake raters”also marked them on their grip，strength，duration，vigor and eye contact.,Professor Greg Stewart，from the University of Iowa，who led the study，said those who scored highly with the handshake raters were also considered to be
4、the most likely to be hired by the interviewers.Students with gentle shakes were judged to be more timid and less impressive.The study，published in the Journal of Applied Psychology，also found women, with a firm handshake were likely to be evaluated more favorably than their male counterparts.,Profe
5、ssor Stewart said，“Weve found that interviewers make up their mind about a person in the first two or three minutes of an interview.But we found that the first impression begins with a handshake that sets the tone for the rest of the interview.We dont consciously remember a persons handshake but it
6、is one of the first nonverbal(非语言的)clues we get about the persons overall personality, and that impression is what we remember.”,Body language experts warn，however，that the firmness needs to be just right，as an excessively firm handshake can indicate a controlling personality and a lack of trustwort
7、hiness.The handshake is thought to have originated in medieval Europe as a way for kings and soldiers to show that they did not intend to harm each other.【解题导语】在面试时，整齐的穿着和微笑对面试有帮助。然而研究显示，要给潜在的雇主留下一个好印象，有力的握手才是关键。,一、阅读与积累1攻克疑难词汇when it comes to.当谈到When it came to the football match，he felt very excit
8、ed.当谈到那场足球比赛时，他显得很兴奋。potential adj.潜在的indicate v表明，显示Research indicates that eating habits are changing fast.研究表明，饮食习惯正迅速改变。,symbolize v象征，代表He came to symbolize his countrys struggle for independence.他逐渐成了为祖国之争取独立而斗争的象征。evaluate v评价，评估excessively adv.过分地，过度地,2攻克疑难句But research has shown that a firm
9、 handshake is what really matters when it comes to impressing potential employers.结构分析本句是主从复合句。that 引导宾语从句；what really matters是what引导的表语从句；when it comes to sth指“在某方面，说到某事”。尝试翻译然而研究显示，要给潜在的雇主一个好印象，有力的握手才是关键。,二、理解与尝试命题1理解文章主旨The passage wants to tell us that a firm handshake is important for an interv
10、iew.2阅读理解尝试命题请根据阅读理解主旨大意题型特点，给下列试题写出干扰项，然后让你同桌试做一下。,Whats the main idea of the passage?AA firm handshake is important to interview success.B_C_D_参考答案BDressing smartly impresses potential employers.CThe handshake originated in medieval Europe.DA gentle handshake symbolizes shyness.,3解题技法点拨： 阅读理解主旨大意题
11、解题技法之三：读尾句抓大意。主题句有时会出现在段尾，作者先摆出事实依据，层层推理论证，在表述细节后归纳要点、结论、建议或结果，最后自然地得出结论，即段落的主题。这种写作方法的特点是从个别到一般，由特性到共性。,真 题 典 例(2012新课标卷阅读理解B)Honey from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar，it is also delicious.Most people，and many animals，like eating it.However，the only way for them to get that
12、honey is to find a wild bees nest and take the honey from it.Often，these nests are high up in trees，and it is difficult to find them.In parts of Africa，though，people and animals looking for honey have a strange and unexpected helpera little bird called a honey guide.,What can be the best title for t
13、he text?AWild Bees BWax and HoneyCBeekeeping in Africa DHoneyLovers Helper答案D第一段最后一句点明了本文的中心话题，下文都围绕这种小鸟展开叙述，所以D项最能概括文章大意。A项属于过渡概括；B、C两项概括不够全面。,学 以 致 用(2014合肥模拟)In our daily life，many parents do whatever they can to make sure that their children live an easy and comfortable life and that they never
14、suffer.However，you may be surprised to find that“making sure children never suffer” is a wrong way to bring up a child.The following story may help you understand how rescuing children from all suffering creates weakness.,What is the main idea of the passage?AMake sure children never suffer.BParents love will spoil children.COverprotection creates weakness.DParents can offer loving support.答案C主旨大意题。第一段最后一句是文章的主题句。本文的论点是：过分保护造就孩子的懦弱(孩子吃点苦头方能变得坚强)，故C项最佳。,
