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few words. However, because you re in the context of a party, you can make all the mistakes you want.

It doesn t matter. Everyone is having fun. When it comes to writing, there s not so much room for error.

Spoken English is much more spontaneous(自发的) than written English. It s looser and mistakes

don t necessarily impact your ability to communicate clearly. In writing, it s important to think about

how to write to the intended audience. You need to understand who will be reading your writing. It

takes time to figure these things out.

We expect more of what we read. We expect it to be true, entertaining or informative. When

there s an expectation, there s pressure to perform well. With speaking, with the possible exception of

giving a presentation, there s not nearly so much pressure—unless you re closing a business deal.

It is important when teaching written English skills—especially for business English—to be aware

of the challenges that learners will face when learning to function in a written English environment.
(湖北省华中师范大学第一附属中学 2022—2023 学年高一上学期期末考试)

1. According to the second paragraph, why are words more important in written communications?

A. Because writers can only rely on words.

B. Because grammar only applies to writing.

C. Because written words are more expressive.

D. Because written English involves little visual effect.

2. In which situation is a person expected to have the most pressure?

A. When taking part in parties. B. When giving a presentation.

C. When having a talk with friends. D. When hanging out with business partners.

3. What will the author probably continue to write after the last paragraph?

A. Tips on how to teach English writing skills.

B. Functions of writing skills in business English.

C. Difference between spoken and written English.

D. Challenges people will meet in making business.

4. What can be the best title for the text?

A. Why Is It Easy to Speak Fluently?

B. What Contributes to a Good Writing?

C. How Can a Person Improve His Writing?

D. Why Is Writing More Difficult than Speaking?

词义匹配 5. impression e. that you enjoy watching, listening to, doing

1. visual a. a talk, usually to a group of people, in or experiencing

which information is given 单句填空

2. entertaining b. giving useful information 1. (说到,当提到)

3. informative c. of or connected with seeing or sight public speaking, less is usually more. (2020 新高考卷Ⅰ)

4. presentation d. an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you 2. Nurses and other care-givers need to

get about sb. / sth. , or that sb. / sth. gives you (知道,意识到) the possible meanings of silence.
(2016 全国卷Ⅰ)

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