2018年12月英语六级阅读理解强化模拟题（6）
六级干货》》 作文 |阅读 |翻译 |听力Most of us are taught to pay attention to what is said—the words. Words do
provide us with some information， but meanings are derived from so many other
sources that it would hinder our effectiveness as a partner to a relationship to
rely too heavily on words alone. Words are used to describe only a small part of
the many ideas we associate with any given message. Sometimes we can gain
insight into some of those associations if we listen for more than words.
We don‘t always say what we mean or mean what we say. Sometimes our words
don’t mean anything except “ I‘m letting off some steam. I don’t really want you
to pay close attention to what I‘m saying. Just pay attention to what I’m
feeling.” Mostly we mean several things at once. A person wanting to purchase a
house says to the current owner， “This step has to be fixed before I‘ll buy.”
The owner says， “ It’s been like that for years.” Actually， the step hasn‘t been
like that for years， but the unspoken message is： “ I don’t want to fix it. We
put up with it. Why can‘t you?” The search for a more expansive view of meaning
can be developed of examining a message in terms of who said it， when it
occurred， the related conditions or situation， and how it was said.
When a message occurs can also reveal associated meaning. Let us assume two
couples do exactly the same amount of kissing and arguing. But one couple always
kisses after an argument and the other couple always argues after a kiss. The
ordering of the behaviors may mean a great deal more than the frequency of the
behavior. A friend‘s unusually docile behavior may only be understood by noting
that it was preceded by situations that required an abnormal amount of
assertiveness. Some responses may be directly linked to a developing pattern of
responses and defy logic. For example， a person who says “No!” to a serials of
charges like “You’re dumb，” “You‘re lazy，” and “You’re dishonest，” may also say
“No!” and try to justify his or her response if the next statement is “And
you‘re good looking.”
We would do well to listen for how messages are presented. The words， “If
sure has been nice to have you over，” can be said with emphasis and excitement
or ritualistically. The phrase can be said once or repeated several times. And
the meanings we associate with the phrase will change accordingly. Sometimes if
we say something infrequently it assumes more importance; sometimes the more we
say something the less importance it assumes.
1.“I‘m letting off some steam” in paragraph 1 means___.
A.I‘m just calling your attention.
B.I‘m just kidding.
C.I‘m just saying the opposite.
D.I‘m just giving off some sound.
2.Effective communication is rendered possible between two conversing
partners， if ___.
A.they use proper words to carry their ideas.
B.they both speak truly of their own feelings.
C.they try to understand each other‘s ideas beyond words.
D.they are capable of associating meaning with their words.
3.The house-owner‘s example shows that he actually means___.
A.the step has been like that for years.
B.he doesn‘t think it necessary to fix the step.
C.the condition of the step is only a minor fault.
D.the cost involved in the fixing should be shared.
4.The word “ritualistically” in the last paragraph equals something
done___.
A.without true intention.
B.light-heartedly.
C.in a way of ceremony.
D.with less emphasis.
5.Some responses and behaviors may appear very illogical， but are
justifiable if___.
A.linked to an abnormal amount of assertiveness.
B.seen as one‘s habitual pattern of behavior.
C.taken as part of an ordering sequence.
D.expressed to a series of charges.
参考答案：
1.B 2.D 3.A 4.C 5.B
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