Part II Reading Comprehension (Skimming and Scanning) (15 minutes)

　　Directions: In this part, you will have 15 minutes to go over the passage quickly and answer the questions on Answer Sheet 1. For questions 1-7, choose the best answer from the four choices marked [A], [B], [ C ]and [D]. For questions 8-10, complete the sentences with the information given in the passage.

　　The Right Amount of Energy

　　We all enjoy being around people with energy. They inspire us. They are stimulating, fun, and uplifting. An energetic person has passion in his voice, a bounce in his step, and a smile on his face. Energy makes a person likable, and likability is a

　　key ingredient in persuasive communications. Many business professionals underestimate the energy level required to generate enthusiasm among their listeners. But electrifying speakers bring it. They have an energy that is several levels higher than the people they are attempting to influence.

　　Most business professionals could use an energy boost for public speaking situations such as Webinars, podcasts, staff meetings, conference calls, and television and radio interviews. Each of these opportunities requires a higher level of energy

　　than would normally be appropriate if you were just chatting to someone in the hallway. But how do you project the right level of vigor without seeming over the top? By weighing yourself on an energy scale. And on this scale, more is better.

　　The Energy Scale

　　Recently I helped an executive prepare for his first major presentation in his new role.

　　"Tell me where your energy is right now on a scale of one to ten," I asked. "One being fast asleep and ten being Jim Cramer on Mad Money. You know, the guy who’s yelling and gesturing wildly on his CNBC show. Where are you now?"

　　"A three," the speaker replied.

　　"OK, what would it feel like to be a seven, eight or nine? Give it a try," I suggested.

　　If they’re being honest, most presenters place themselves at a three to six on the energy scale. That means there is plenty of room to boost your energy while not appearing too zany. But keep in mind, once you hit a ten or higher, you could be the next YouTube (GOOG) hit--which is not necessarily your top objective! Here are several surefire strategies to boost your energy presence.

　　1. Practice leaving your comfort zone.

　　Record several minutes of your presentation as you would normally deliver it: Play it back, preferably with someone else watching and listening as well. Ask yourself and the observer, where am I on the energy scale? Now try it again. This time,

　　break out of your comfort zone. Ham it up. Raise your voice. Use big gestures. Put a big smile on your face. Get to a point where you would feel slightly awkward and uncomfortable. Now watch it. Most likely your energy level will be far more engaging and still remain appropriate fur the situation.

　　2. Smile and have fun.

　　Why do most people seem to enjoy Virgin entrepreneur Richard Branson? Because the guy has fun and it shows. He always has a warm, engaging smile on his face. Of course, you can argue that it’s easy to walk around with a smile when you’re worth $4 billion! But seriously, smile. It won’t hurt and it will make you more likable. Most business professionals don’t smile as much as they should during presentations. I’m helping some executives prepare for CES, the big Consumer Electronics Show in January where they will announce new products. They get so caught up in the slides and what they’re going to say ( as they should during preparation ), they forget that new products bring joy to their consumers. In most cases--with the exception of bad news, of course--the first and last thing you say to yourself before launching into your presentation should be, "Have

　　3. Get your body moving.

　　Many people are uncomfortable using expansive hand gestures. Don’t be. I spoke to David McNeill at the University of Chicago, who is known for his research into gesture and speech. He says that clear, confident speakers use hand gestures and that the gestures leave a positive impression on listeners.

　　He went on to say that using gestures will help you speak better because for most of us it takes effort not to use gestures.

　　Don’t be afraid of using your hands.

　　AOL’s (TWX) Truveo.com is one of my favorite video search engines. I use it to retrieve clips of business speakers to study their body language. Symantec’s (SYMC) John Thompson, Oracle’s (ORCL) Larry Ellison, Cisco’s (CSCO) John Chambers, and eBay’s (EBAY) Meg Whitman are excellent examples of people with confident, energetic body language.

　　4. Study TV and radio personalities.

　　Stars of television and radio who score high on the likability scale have high-energy personalities. I had a conversation with Suze Orman over the phone a couple of years ago and remember it to this day. Her energy comes right through the speaker. What you see on her CNBC show is what you get behind the scenes. High energy. The other day I watched Food Network (SSP) star Rachael Ray sign books at a mall where I happened to be shopping. Sometimes critics poke fun at her"perky" personality and phrases like "yum-o," but the fact is she has energy and millions of viewers enjoy it. The networkmorning-show hosts are typically chosen for their energetic personalities. Today’s Matt Lauer on NBC (GE) and The EarlyShow’s Julie Chen on CBS (CBS) are excellent examples, but there are many others on morning television.

　　Remember, maintaining an energetic presence is very difficult to do unless you’re involved with something you enjoy. If you are truly passionate about your company, product, or service, then show it. Speak with energy and vitality. Your listeners

　　will love you for it.

　　注意：此部分試題請在答題卡1上作答;8-10題在答題卡1上。

　　l. From the first paragraph, what is a key point in persuasive communication?

　　[A] Stimulation.

　　[B] Uplitting.

　　[C] Fun.

　　[D] Likability.

　　2. Have an energy several levels higher than the people they are attempting to influence.

　　[A] Electrifying speakers

　　[B] Business professionals

　　[C] Und.vnamic persons

　　[D] Listeners

　　3. How do people show the right level of energy without seeming over the top’?

　　[A] By underestimating the energy level.

　　[B] By undervaluing the energy level.

　　[C] By estimating an energy scale.

　　[D] By using a lower level of energy.

　　4. The scale of the energy is

　　[A] seven, eight or nine

　　[B] ten or higher

　　[C] three to six

　　[D] one to ten

　　5. What does the example mean in the third paragraph?

　　[A] There is little room to boost your energy while not appeanng too zany.

　　[B] There is a little room to boost your energy while not appearing too zany.

　　[C] There is much room to boost your energy while not appearing too zany.

　　[D] There is no room to boost your energy while not appearing too zany.

　　6. Why is Virgin entrepreneur Richard Branson popular?

　　[A] Because he has fun and it shows.

　　[B] Because he doesn’t smile as much as he should during presentations.

　　[C] Because he is very humorous.

　　[D] Because he is famous.

　　7. David McNeill says that confident speakers use __

　　[A] hand gestures

　　[B] speech

　　[C] smile

　　[D] expression

　　8. I use AOL’s (TWX) Truveo.com to retrieve clips of business speakers to__________

　　9. Stars of television and radio who score high on the lik ability scale have__________

　　10. Maintaining an energetic presence is very difficult to do unless__________

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