NHCE-BI-Unit 4 How to Make a Good Impression NHCE-BI-Unit 4 MENU I. Objectives I. Objectives II. Preview II. Preview III. Leading-in III. Leading-in

NHCE-BI-Unit 4

How to Make a Good Impression

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I. ObjectivesI. Objectives

II. PreviewII. Preview

III. Leading-inIII. Leading-in

IV. Section A-TextIV. Section A-Text

V. Answers to ExercisesV. Answers to Exercises

VI. Extensive TasksVI. Extensive Tasks

VII. Testing Yourself VII. Testing Yourself

VIII. HomeworkVIII. Homework

NHCE-BI-Unit 4 I: Objectives

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• ObjectivesObjectives

• Students would:Students would:• 1. be able to successfully finish listening, 1. be able to successfully finish listening,

speaking, reading and writing tasks related to speaking, reading and writing tasks related to the theme of “body language”, with the help of the theme of “body language”, with the help of theme vocabulary.theme vocabulary.

• 2. improve the 2. improve the accuracyaccuracy of their spoken and of their spoken and written output, thanks to theme words and written output, thanks to theme words and expressions.expressions.

• 3. improve the 3. improve the fluency fluency of their spoken output of their spoken output during the completion of the chains of tasks.during the completion of the chains of tasks.

• 4. understand the body language, and gain 4. understand the body language, and gain insight into how to make use of it.insight into how to make use of it.

NHCE-BI-Unit 4 II: Preview

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Case Study

A. What do Americans usually think of two male A. What do Americans usually think of two male Chinese overseas students who share a small Chinese overseas students who share a small bedroom for a year?bedroom for a year?

B. Why did a New York high school principal, B. Why did a New York high school principal, without any proof, suspect a Japanese girl of without any proof, suspect a Japanese girl of smoking even after talking with her?smoking even after talking with her?


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C. How does the American feel when the C. How does the American feel when the Chinese students always keep silence in class Chinese students always keep silence in class even when he asks them to raise questions?even when he asks them to raise questions?

D. Why don’t Americans like the speakers who D. Why don’t Americans like the speakers who bury their noses in his manuscript?bury their noses in his manuscript?


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E. Why do the American couples feel uneasy E. Why do the American couples feel uneasy when their Chinese neighbor fondles or teases when their Chinese neighbor fondles or teases their baby whenever they meet?their baby whenever they meet?

F. When a North American and a Mexican are F. When a North American and a Mexican are talking, why do they end up their short talking, why do they end up their short conversation at the other end of the room?conversation at the other end of the room?


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body languagebody languageuse of spaceuse of space (contact culture; low-conta (contact culture; low-contact culture)ct culture)use of timeuse of timeparalanguageparalanguage: silence; etc.: silence; etc.

Reasons??Reasons??

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NHCE-BI-Unit 4 III: Leading-in

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1. Pair Work

One of the student is facing the blackboard and the other facing the class. The former one performs to the latter, and the latter tries to guess what is on the blackboard


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1) sun2) panda3) DVD4) hand phone5) Liu Xiang

1) Come here.2) Help!3) Oh, my God!4) You’re so great!5) A mm is passing.

1) Silence!2) Sorry, I have no way!3) I want to kill you!4) Shame on you!5) What do you say?


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• Think over:• What helps you convey the message /

information??

posture

gesture

facial expression


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2. Watch the video clip and then try to answer the question:

What does non-verbal communication consist of?


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--verbal components

--non-verbal components ( ＞ 50%): appearance (how you look) posture (how you stand) gesture (hands and arms movement) eye contact (courage and confidence) facial expression


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What is your first impression of the woman?

3. Talk about the Video

impress sb. with sth.to make / form first impression about / ofimpressive


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How did you get your judgments on the woman?

unspoken / non-verbal communication (consciously or unconsciously): eyes, faces, bodies, attitudes…


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4. Snap judgment?? (Section B)

to make snap judgment

e.g. love at first sight

instant hate

“Before she even said a work, I knew

there was something funny about her”


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• Is “snap judgment” sound or unsound? Why?

Research shows we make up our minds about people through unspoken communication within seven seconds of meeting them.


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unspoken / non-verbal communication, body language, spoken / verbal

communication, conversational skills, chain of reactions, attitude, prese

ntation, open position, closed position, impression, snap judgment

physical appearance, posture, gesture, facial expression, eye contact ， rate of speech, pitch and tone of voice

effective, positive; optimistic; confident; relaxed; humorous; unaware, s

ound, unsound, immature

work for / against, overdo, read, open the lines of communication

consciously / unconsciously

5. Theme Words and Expressions

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NHCE-BI-Unit 4 IV: Section A--Text

The four qualities we can use to impress others ： you are the message; be yourself; use your eyes; lighten up We all have within ourselves the power to make a good impression. Just be ourselves and we’ll make it.

Research shows that we make up our minds about people through unspoken communication within seven seconds of meeting them.

1. Structure of Text

Para.1-2

Para. 3-14

Para. 15

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Reference Words: You are the message Be yourself. Use your eyes. Lighten up.

2. Questions to Comprehension

1) What are the four suggestions on making a good impression on others?

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Reference Words: physical appearance, energy, rate of speech, pitch and tone of voice, gestures, expression through the eyes, and the ability to hold the interest of others


1) What does “You are the message” mean?

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Reference Words: Too much is as bad as too little.We should show our good qualitiesin a natural way.


1) What does “be yourself” mean?

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Reference Words: If you lose proper eye contact, you are at risk of losing the happiness of your whole life.


1) What does “use your eyes” mean?

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Reference Words: To make others comfortable, you have to appear comfortable yourself.


1) What does “lighten up” mean?

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3. Key Words

impress consciousabsorbdepress, relax, frighten

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TranslationTranslation

1) impress:

你对新主任的第一印象如何？What’s your first impression of the new chief?

Her musical voice impressed the listeners greatly.

她美妙的声音给听众留下了很深的印象。

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I am impressed by...

Her/his... impresses me greatly.

She impressed me a lot with her musical voice.

form / have a … impression about sth.

make / leave a … impression on sb.

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他伤得很重，但仍未失去知觉。He was badly hurt, but he remained conscious.

Vivien had made a conscious effort to be friendly.

Vivien 努力地让自己友好一些。

2)2) consciously:consciously:


consciousconscious adj.. : : aware, realizing sth. selfself--consciousconscious adj.adj. :: shy or nervous ununconsciousconscious adj.adj. : : unaware consciousconsciousnessness n. n. :: 意识 , 知觉

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这位教授聚精会神地工作，以至于没有听到来访者走进房间。The professor was so absorbed in his work that he di

dn’t hear his visitor enter the room.

He was totally absorbed in his book.

他全神贯注地读书。


3) absorbed3) absorbed ：： give all one’s attention to

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孩子的健康状况让她很失望。The bad state of her child‘s health depressed her a l

ot.

I am depressed by the icy weather.

凝冻天气让我很沮丧。


4) depress4) depress ：：to make sb sad and without enthusiasm or hope

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使役动词：depressrelaxfrightenshockembarrassupsetinterestsurpriseamazeetc.

AssociationAssociation

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1.1. to make/give a presentationto make/give a presentation2.2. with one’s whole beingwith one’s whole being3.3. a staff meetinga staff meeting4.4. entertainment industryentertainment industry5.5. an uncomfortable scenean uncomfortable scene6.6. to address a clubto address a club7.7. a job interviewa job interview8.8. to roar with laughterto roar with laughter9.9. to range from…to…to range from…to…10.10. to drive sb. crazyto drive sb. crazy11.11. at one’s bestat one’s best

a. 发表演说 , 陈述展示b. 工作面试c. 在最佳状态d. 职工会议e. 从……到……f. 全身心投入地g. 放声大笑h. 让人发疯i. 娱乐业j. 尴尬的场合k. 在俱乐部上发言

4. Useful Expressions

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1)1) range from... to... range from... to... ：： reach from (one limit) to (another)

演出吸引了从老到少很多观众。

The show had a massive audience, ranging from children to grandparents.

The shoes range in price from $25 to $100.

鞋子的价格从 25 美元到 100 美元不等。

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• range from sth to sth　 There were 120 students whose ages ranged from 10 to 18.

• range between sth and sth　 The population of these cities ranges between 3 and 5 million.

•range in age/size/price etc　 The books range in price from $2.5 to $30.

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2) drive sb. crazy

关掉那音乐，它让我快疯掉了。Stop that music! It drives me crazy.

What may drive you crazy in your daily life?你日常生活中有什么东西让你受不了？你日常生活中有什么东西让你受不了？


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大多数人早上的状态最好。Many people are at their best in the morning.

When are you at your best in a day? 你一天中什么时候状态最好？

3) at one’s best


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• 1) Research shows…• 2) as long as• 3) to believe what they see over what they hea

r• 4) Actions speak louder than words.

5. Sentences Patterns

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1) A large body of research (evidence / study /

facts / experience / data) show(s) (proves /

suggests / indicates) that…

大量的研究（证据 / 研究 / 事实 / 经验 / 数据）显示（证明 / ……表明），

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大量事实表明，大部分优秀生都有良好的学习习惯。A large body of facts show that most top students have good study habits.


表中所给数据显示，在过去五年中学生使用计算机的情况发生了很大的变化。The data given in the table show that dramatic changes have taken place in student use of computers during the past five years.

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2) Sb. will (not) do sth. if / as long as / provided …

( 说话者的情景设定 ) 只要 /如果……某人就(不 )会……


有时，我们只要多一点点自信心，就能够充分发挥自己的能力。

Sometimes, we will be able to fulfill ourselves if we just draw upon a little more self-confidence.

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speaks louder than

Facts

Smile

Action

Etc.

words.

apology.

lip service.

etc.

3.

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1) You were committed to what you were talking about and so absorbed in the moment, you lost all self-consciousness. (L19)

Because you Because you paid so much attention topaid so much attention to what you were what you were talking about, you almost forget everything outside and talking about, you almost forget everything outside and you didn't feel shy any more.you didn't feel shy any more.

thatthat

6. Key and Difficult Sentences

你对你所谈论的事情你对你所谈论的事情非常投入非常投入，当时完全，当时完全沉浸其中沉浸其中，，以至于完全没有了羞怯的感觉。以至于完全没有了羞怯的感觉。

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Rewrite sentences with

“so/such... that...”

• Because he is an honest businessman, Because he is an honest businessman, people like to buy things in his shop.people like to buy things in his shop.

• His presentation was very interesting andHis presentation was very interesting and everyone listened carefully.everyone listened carefully.

• He isHe is such such an honest businessman an honest businessman (that)(that) people people • like to buy things in his shop.like to buy things in his shop.

• His presentation was His presentation was soso interesting interesting (that)(that) everyone everyone• listened carefully.listened carefully.

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2) The trick is to be consistently you, at2) The trick is to be consistently you, at

your best. your best. (L26)

the best way

always be yourself and have your same good qualities all the time

do as well as you can

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3) I disagree. If I did agree, I certainly wouldn't lo3) I disagree. If I did agree, I certainly wouldn't look at my feet or at the ceiling. I'd keep my eye ook at my feet or at the ceiling. I'd keep my eye on the lion! n the lion! (L41)(L41)

Even if a room full of people were like a lion’s cage, we Even if a room full of people were like a lion’s cage, we should keep eye contact with the lion.should keep eye contact with the lion.

我不同意这种说法我不同意这种说法 (( 有很多人的房间像狮子笼有很多人的房间像狮子笼 )) 。。就算就算同意同意，我也绝不会看着自己的脚或天花板—我会盯着，我也绝不会看着自己的脚或天花板—我会盯着那头狮子！那头狮子！

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Scientific research _____ that within the first seven seconds of meeting others we can make __ our minds about them through a chain of ________; because ___________ or unconsciously, we show our ____ feelings with our eyes, faces, bodies and _________. If we want to leave a good impression on others and get their ___________ , we should make full ____ of our good qualities, such as physical __________, energy, rate of speech, pitch and tone of voice and ________. We should be ____________ ourselves, at our best when

showsup

reactionsconsciously

trueattitudes

cooperationuse

appearance

gestures

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consistently

6. Summary6. Summary

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communicating with others. _____ others believe what they see ____ what they hear, we must use our eyes to look directly at them and _____ to convey the ___________ that we are sincere and _______. Sometimes, ______ can work for us in a _________ situation. All we have to do is to _______ up and be our true selves. Once we have done the above, we already have within us the _____ to lead ourselves to _______ in social life.

smileinformation

relaxed humorstressinglighten

power success

Sinceover

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NHCE-BI-Unit 4 V: Answers to Exercises

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• ________seven seconds, a chain ________ helps you start making up your mind about others you meet. You show your true feelings, consciously or ___________, _______ your eyes, face and body because you ar ethe message. You must use your good qualities such as physical _________, rate of speech, pitch and ______of voice and gestures so others will cooperate with you. When you are committed to what you talk about and _______beyond _____________, others listen to you. _______the most effective people

1.Summary

Within reaction

unconsciously through

appearance

tone

absorbed self-consciousness

Because


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never_______, it is important to be yourself at your best and ___________ communicate with your ______ being. ________others believe what they see ______what they hear, use your eyes to look directly ___ others and ______to demonstrate your ease during the exchange. You can lighten up a situation ______using humor and by ______ your true self without any huge changes in personallity. You ________can make a good impression since only you _____be you.

consistently

change

whole

Since before

at

smile

by

being

certainly

can


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1) 1) 不管是有意识还是无意识，人们往往用眼神不管是有意识还是无意识，人们往往用眼神、、面面部表情、形体动作和态度表露真情，从而使他人部表情、形体动作和态度表露真情，从而使他人产生包括从舒适到害怕的一连串反应。产生包括从舒适到害怕的一连串反应。

range from…to…range from…to…

《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. VII, p.81Ex. VII, p.81《读写教程 I 》 : Ex. VII, p.81Ex. VII, p.81

consciously or unconsciously

show true feelings

a chain of reactions

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Consciously or unconsciously, people show their true feelings with their eyes, faces, bodies and attitudes, causing a chain of reactions, ranging from comfort to fear.

Consciously or unconsciously, people show their true feelings with their eyes, faces, bodies and attitudes, causing a chain of reactions, ranging from comfort to fear.

1) 1) 不管是有意识还是无意识，人们往往用眼神不管是有意识还是无意识，人们往往用眼神、、面面部表情、形体动作和态度表露真情，从而使他人部表情、形体动作和态度表露真情，从而使他人产生包括从舒适到害怕的一连串反应。产生包括从舒适到害怕的一连串反应。


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Think of your encounter with a stranger. Focus on the first seven seconds. What did you feel and think? How did you “read” this person?

2) 2) 想想你与一个陌生人的偶遇，把注意力集中在最想想你与一个陌生人的偶遇，把注意力集中在最初的七秒钟。你当时有何感想，你是如何“解初的七秒钟。你当时有何感想，你是如何“解读”他的呢？读”他的呢？

focus onfocus on

encounter with a stranger

read sb.


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You were committed to what you were talking about and so absorbed in the moment that you lost all self-consciousness.

3) 3) 当时你全身心地投入到了自己正在谈论的事情中，当时你全身心地投入到了自己正在谈论的事情中，是那么专注，以至于完全没有感觉到害羞。是那么专注，以至于完全没有感觉到害羞。

to be committed to

to be absorbed (in)to be absorbed (in)

to lose all one’s self-consciousnessto lose all one’s self-consciousness


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Public speakers often send mixed messages, but the audience believe what they see over what they hear.

4) 4) 演说家常常传递着含混不清的信息，但听众总是演说家常常传递着含混不清的信息，但听众总是相信亲眼所见胜于耳闻。相信亲眼所见胜于耳闻。

public speakerspublic speakers

to believe what one sees over to believe what one sees over what one hearswhat one hears

to send mixed to send mixed messagesmessages


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If you want to make a good impression, the trick/skilled way is to be consistently you, at your best.

5) 5) 如果你想给人留下好印象，其诀窍在于始终保如果你想给人留下好印象，其诀窍在于始终保持一致。持一致。

to make a good impressionto make a good impressiontricktrick

to be consistently one, at one’s bestto be consistently one, at one’s bestto be consistently one, at one’s bestto be consistently one, at one’s best

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NHCE-BI-Unit 4 VI: Extensive Tasks

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Firm handshake Smile Make eye contact Practice good posture (don’t be

stiff) Be an active listener Clasp hands in lap

1. Tips for making good impression at interview

In-Class


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AttitudeEnthusiasm Confidence (without being defensive) Being outgoing A sense of humor Politeness Humbleness Being not too aggressive Listening (don’t dominate - let others talk) Being yourself　　

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What to Wear

Campus Interview - informal but not casual

Leave your backpack at the desk Job interview - formal suit, nice dress, skirt/blouse　　

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Before the Interview dress comfortably re-read your application get there early

During the Interview maintain eye contact don’t hold anything in hands ask for clarification if needed (cautiously) maintain a positive attitude, a sense of humor thank them at end　　

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2. Role PlayAn INTERVIEW

The interviewers are conducting an recruitment interview to fill the position of Assistant Chairman of Students’ Union. The position requires an ability to function independently, a desire to work with other students, and a skill for organization. Previous experience in other students’ clubs or societies is required.

In-Class

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Other materials

Body language trainingBody Language is the unspoken communication

that goes on in every Face-to-Face encounter with another human being. It tells you their true feelings towards you and how well your words are being received.

After-Class


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It varies between 50-100% of our message is communicated through our Body Language. A simple roll of the eyes or hand gesture may be all it takes to convey 100% of what we mean, no words, no tone, only 7-10% is attributable to the actual words we use in a conversation.

7%verbal+38%vocal+55%visual

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Your ability to read and understand another person's Body Language can mean the difference between making a great impression or a very bad one! Understanding it and using it correctly could DEFINITELY help you in a JOB INTERVIEW, APPRAISAL, BUSINESS MEETING or SPECIAL DATE !!!

For more details, please visitwww.bodylanguagetraining.com

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After-Class

Body language trainingBody language at workBehavior analysis

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NHCE-BI-Unit 4 VII: Testing Yourself

Translate the following into English.

• 1) 研究表明• 2) 有意无意地• 3) 与……的偶遇• 4 ）形成对的……印象• 5) 专心致志地• 6) 员工会议• 7) 仰头大笑• 8) 放轻松

staff meeting

1. Expressions

research shows…

consciously or unconsciously

an encounter with… form an impression about be absorbed in

throw back one’s head and roar with laughter lighten up

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• 1) research shows• 2) consciously or unconsciously• 3) an encounter with…• 4) form an impression about…• 5) be absorbed in• 6) staff meeting• 7) throw back one’s head and roar with laughter• 8) lighten up

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1. We must focus _______ our sales force as the chief means of improving trade.

A. to B. in

C. on D. with

2. He is very much ______ to the cause of language teaching.

A. communicated B. committed

C. consistent D. committing

2. Choose the Best Answer:

C. on

B. committed

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3. She is always trying to make a good impression ______ people with her new ring.

A. by B. with C. at D. on

4. If you ______, I would have told you.

A. asked B. have asked

C. had asked D. would have asked

5. I loved you _____ I saw you.

A. at the instant B. the instant

C. in the instant D. the instance

D. on

C. had asked

C. the instant

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6. The failure of the project forces us to conclude that we had _____ his ability. A. overestimated B. estimated C. underestimated D. promoted

7. Human reactions ______ body language are not always known in advance. A. of B. on C. in D. to

8. They were warm and friendly and I felt ______ right away. A. at home B. in home C. contented D. content

C. underestimated

D. to

A. at home

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9. She will not go against her ________.

A. presentation

B. promotion

C. conviction

D. Communication

10. If you sing it several times, your children will begin to pick _______ the words.

A. out B. up C. at D. on

B. promotion

B. up

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1 ）接受采访的人中，有 8 岁的孩童，也有 80 岁的老人。

3. Translation

She impressed the audience much with her balet performance.

2 ）她的芭蕾舞表演给观众留下了很深的印象。

3 ）有意无意之间，我们的身体语言背叛了我们自己。

Consciously or unconsciously, our body language betrays us.

People were scared at the news that there was a riot in downtown.

4 ）听到市中心发生暴乱的消息后，大家都很害怕。

People being interviewed range in age from 8 to 80.

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NHCE-BI-Unit 4 VIII: Homework

How to prepare a job interview

(Requirements: Try to make use of the topic expressions as many as possible.)

1. Writing Homework A (theme-based writing)

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2. Writing Homework B (structure-based writing)

A general statement

List of examples

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Others will want to be with you and help you if you use your good qualities. They include: physical appearance, energy, rate of speech, pitch and tone of voice, gestures, expressiveness of the eyes, and the ability to hold the interest of others. Others form an impression about you based on these.

Structure AnalysisStructure Analysis

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Your good qualities include:

1. physical appearance2. energy3. rate of speech4. pitch and tone of

voice5. gestures6. expressiveness of the

eyes7. ability to hold the

interest of others

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Sample:

Many kinds of sports occur on our university grounds. Students can participate in sports activities like football, basketball, tennis or even baseball. Our students may enjoy more sports, such as racing, swimming or high jumping. They also have access to sports like weight lifting.

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Your TaskYour Task

Write a composition about 60 words with the given topic. Use the writing skill we just discussed in this unit.

Topic:Students Clubs

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NHCE-BI-Unit 4 How to Make a Good Impression NHCE-BI-Unit 4 MENU I. Objectives I. Objectives II. Preview II. Preview III. Leading-in III. Leading-in