A
Listening looks easy, yet hard to master. Don’t worry. Here we’ve collected four books to help you to be a good listener.
The Good Listener by James E. Sullivan
The book points out how our poor listening hurts others and how much we can heal（使……好受些）a person just by listening and understanding his/her feelings. It also gives suggestions on how we can improve our listening and how we can share so others will understand us better.
Just Listen by Mark Goulston
This book is about listening and giving responses. Just Listen is a good how-to guide to becoming a better face-to-face communicator. It reveals（揭露）how to make a powerful first impression, how to respond positively and more. If you deal with difficult people around you, this is a must-read for you to not only understand them but also make them feel understood.
Power Listening by Bernard T. Ferrari
Poor listening can lead to poor business decisions. The book focuses on corporate（团体的）listening. It’s great for anyone who leads groups through decision and design. The author offers a step-by-step guide to turn readers into active listeners.
The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. Nichols
What is it that keeps so many of us from really listening? Nichols answers the question. The book is filled with real-world examples that show easy-to-learn techniques for becoming a better listener. The techniques enable us to break through misunderstandings and conflicts in our relationships.
1. Who gives helpful guides on listening and responding?
A. Mark Goulston B. James E. Sullivan
C. Bernard T. Ferrari D. Michael P. Nichols
2. Which book is useful to a general manager of a company?
A. Just Listen B. Power Listening
C. The Good Listener D. The lost Art of Listening
3. What do we know about the four books?
A. They are based on the author’s experience.
B. They are written in the same style.
C. They provide real-life stories.
D. They share the same theme.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D
【解析】
本文为应用文，文章主要介绍了四本书，指导人们怎么成为优秀的听众。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段This book is about listening and giving responses.可知Mark Goulston在Just Listen一书中介绍了如何听和给出回复。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段It’s great for anyone who leads groups through decision and design.可知Powerful listening这部书对于公司的经理有用。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段Here we’ve collected four books to help you to be a good listener.可知四本书的主题一致都是指导人们如何成为好的听众的。故选D。
