《2025年考点测试卷高中英语》

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Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Lily who lived in a small town on the outskirts of a busy city. Ever since she was a little girl, Lily had been interested in the art of public speaking. She would watch famous speeches on television and was amazed at the way the speakers could hold the audience attracted with their words. Even as a young girl, she knew that she wanted to do the same someday.
As Lily grew older, her passion for public speaking only enhanced. She read books and attended workshops to learn everything she could about the subject. She practiced speaking in front of mirrors and even recorded herself to analyze her delivery and improve her technique.
However, despite all of her hard work, Lily found herself struggling to connect with her audience. Her words were great and well - rehearsed(反复排练过的), but she felt that something was missing. It wasn't until she came across a TED talk on body language that everything clicked into place.
In the talk, the speaker discussed how our body language can convey just as much information as our words, sometimes even more so. A confident posture(姿势) and relaxed facial expression can signal confidence and certainty, while moving your body constantly or avoiding eye contact can reveal nervousness or discomfort. This realization led Lily to study body language and its impact on communication. Armed with this new knowledge, Lily began practicing her own body language skills and studying the techniques of other great speakers. She watched videos of famous speeches and analyzed how the speakers used their bodies to emphasize key points and connect with their audience. She practiced making eye contact and using hand gestures to emphasize important ideas.
One day, Lily was invited to speak at a conference in front of a large audience. She had prepared her speech thoroughly and felt confident in her content, but she was nervous about how she would behave on stage.
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As she walked up to the podium(讲台), Lily reminded herself of the body language techniques she had learned. ______
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After the presentation, several people came up to Lily and praised her for her communication skills. ______

答案： One possible version:
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As she walked up to the podium(讲台), Lily reminded herself of the body language techniques she had learned. She stood up straight, made eye contact with the audience, and used hand gestures to emphasize her points.(动作描写) As she began to speak, Lily noticed that the audience was paying close attention to her. They were leaning forward in their seats, nodding their heads, and taking notes. Lily felt a bond with the audience unlike anything she had ever known.
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After the presentation, several people came up to Lily and praised her for her communication skills. They said that they had been impressed by her poise, confidence, and ability to engage the audience.(语言描写) Lily was thrilled—she knew that her body language had played a significant role in her success. Over the next few months, Lily continued to develop her body language skills and became known as an expert in public speaking. She was invited to speak at more conferences, and her presentations received high praise from audiences and fellow speakers alike. Lily learned that body language is a powerful tool that can influence how we are perceived by others. Body language is essential to effective communication, whether we deliver a speech or engage in conversation.