6 Part III Reading Comprehension(35 minutes) Directions: This part is to test your reading ability. There are 5 tasks for you to fulfill. You should read the reading materials carefully and do the tasks as you are instructed. Task 1 Directions: After reading the following passage, you will find 5 questions or unfinished statements, numbered 1 to 5. For each question or statement there are 4 choices marked A), B), C) and D). You should make the correct choice and mark the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet with a single line through the center. When you speak on the telephone, you cannot use your facial(面部的)expression, eye contact and gestures to help communicate your message. Your voice must do the job. A good voice is pleasant to listen to because it communicates a positive message. Keep in mind the following qualities of a good voice: Speak in a voice neither too loud nor too soft. Speak louder when giving important information. Speak slowly enough so that the listener has a chance to understand your message without your having to repeat it. Keep in mind that as you speak the other person may be taking notes. Pronunciation is the correct way to say a word. To avoid mispronouncing(读错音)words, you may wish to check the pronunciation of unfamiliar words in the dictionary before you use them. People with an accent unlike yours may not understand your pronunciation of some words. You also may not understand the pronunciation of some of their words. In these cases, careful pronunciation is very important for effective communication. You may need to repeat or spell words that are unusual or easy to be misunderstood. 1. When speaking on the phone, the essential factor for successful communication is your __________. A) voice B) gesture C) eye contact D) facial expression 2. To give important information, a person speaking on the phone should ___________. A) keep a pleasant manner B) use familiar words C) lower the voice D) speak louder 3. The speaker is advised to speak slowly in order to help the listener to __________. A) remember some words B) repeat the information C) check the message D) take some notes 4. To avoid mispronouncing unfamiliar words, you are advised to _________. A) check them in a dictionary B) pronounce them loudly C) use other words instead D) ask others for help 5. Speakers sometimes need to spell some words to help listeners to understand _______. A) long sentences B) unusual words C) difficult questions D) important expressions