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閱讀理解 閱讀下列短文，從每小題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中，選出最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。 　　It is not unusual for us to gather with our nearest and dearest at weekends．But do you know that holidays, much like relationships, can be "made, maintained and broken" through conversations? Deborah Tannen, a Georgetown University professor, believes so．She offers suggestions to improve communication at the holiday table and beyond．Let's take a look． 　　A round dining table is best for promoting(促成)a lively conversation because everyone faces one another． 　　Don't seat grandparents at the ends of a rectangular(長方形的)table, even though it is the traditional place of honor．Elderly people may feel lonely there because they will be unable to hear or keep up with a conversation． 　　Women prefer to face each other and make eye contact when they talk．Men might look around at other things．"Guys may be more relaxed keeping their eyes on the TV," says Tannen．"They'll still be listening, though．" 　　Be aware that people have different ways of talking．Be aware of people who seem left out．If you feel you are doing ail the talking, hold back to give others a chance to join in．If you feel you aren't getting a chance to speak, try pushing yourself to start talking before it seems natural or polite． 　　Some families find that gatherings go more smoothly(順利地)if they take part in an outdoor activity．Going to a park for a walk may be more enjoyable than sitting around chatting． (1) The purpose of the article is to ________． [　　] A． inform us of some basic table manner B． introduce Deborah Tannen and her achievement C． give some advice on how to spend weekend D． suggest how to make the holiday a time of great communication (2) According to Deborah Tannen, seating the elders at the ends of a rectangular table ________． [　　] A． might prevent them from talking B． is likely to make them very angry C． is to show them honor and respect ． D． allows them to follow a conversation (3) Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? [　　] A． Men like to make more eye contact than women while talking． B． Guys may be more relaxed talking while watching TV． C． Women enjoy talking while looking around at something else． D． Women prefer outdoor activities to sitting around chatting． (4) What is Deborah Tannen's suggestion? [　　] A． You should look at the person you are talking with． B． You should listen more carefully when you feel you are not a part of a conversation． C． You should try to find an interesting topic to talk about． D． You should give others a chance to speak instead of talking endlessly．．

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答案：1．D;2．A;3．B;4．D;