《2026年一本密卷高考英语》

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How to Become a More Effective Listener
(2025·安徽铜陵·高三检测)Being a good listener can enrich your understanding, expand your capacity for empathy, and improve your communication skills. 16. E Here are some practical strategies to improve your listening skills.
Maintain appropriate eye contact.
When someone is talking to you, make and hold eye contact so they know you're taking in what they're saying. 17. D Studies show the ideal amount of eye contact is about 3 seconds at a time; longer periods of direct eye contact may make the other person uncomfortable.
Minimize distractions.
Active listening requires full focus. If you're watching TV or scrolling TikTok while someone is speaking, they'll likely get the impression that you're not really paying attention—and you'll miss key details. 18. C This demonstrates respect and engagement. 19. B
You might be a great listener, but your conversation partner may not realize it if you don't show them. Nodding now and again and offering an "mmhmm" or "I see" can help them know that you care. And the occasional verbal acknowledgement that you're listening and comprehending can encourage the other person to keep talking.
Ask insightful questions.
Meaningful questions deepen conversations and show genuine interest. 20. F This encourages the speaker to reflect and elaborate, making the discussion more productive. That's why we should aim to use questions as a means by which the speaker can begin to reach their own conclusions about the issues being raised, without sounding judgmental or forceful.
A. Read their body language.
B. Provide proper feedback.
C. Put aside any distractions and maintain focus.
D. However, avoid staring at them the whole time.
E. However, mastering this skill requires conscious effort.
F. For example, inquire about their perspective or feelings.
G. A good listener should always offer immediate advice.

答案： 16.E 17.D 18.C 19.B 20.F