“Windows of the soul”－eyes“心灵之窗”－眼睛

孙启禄

主题语境：肢体语言 篇幅：307词 关键词：eye， contact

1 Eyes are frequently referred to as the“ windows of thesoul” since they are capable of revealing a great deal abouthow a person is feeling or what he or she is thinking.

2 As you engage in conversation with another person，taking note of eye movements is a natural and importantpart of the communication process.

3 Some common things you may notice include whether people are making direct eyecontact or averting （避免） their gaze， how much they are blinking， or if their pupils arebecoming larger.

4 The best way to read someones body language is to pay attention. Look out for any ofthe following eye signals.

Eye gaze

5 When a person looks directly into your eyes while having a conversation， it indicatesthat he or she is interested and paying attention. However， prolonged eye contact can feelthreatening.

6 On the other hand， breaking eye contact and frequently looking away mightindicate that the person is distracted， uncomfortable， or trying to conceal his or herreal feelings.

Blinking

7 Blinking is natural， but you should also pay attention to whether a person is blinkingtoo much or too little.

8 People often blink more rapidly when they are feeling worried or uncomfortable.Infrequent blinking may indicate that a person is intentionally trying to control his or hereye movements.

Pupil size

9 Pupil size can be a very subtle non?verbal communication signal. While light levelsin the environment control pupil dilation （扩大）， sometimes emotions can also causesmall changes in pupil size.

10 For example， you may have heard the phrase“ bedroom eyes” used to describe thelook someone gives when they are attracted to another person. Highly dilated eyes， forexample， can indicate that a person is interested or even aroused.

Reading Check

1. Why are eyes referred to as the“ windows of the soul”？

A. They tell us about a persons feelings and thoughts.

B. They play a key part in the communication process.

C. They are a natural part of the communication process.

D. They indicate if the person is willing to talk with you.

2. What does it mean when a person stares at your eyes while talking？

A. He or she is distracted.

B. He or she shows interest.

C. He or she feels threatened.

D. He or she wants to hide his or her feelings.

3. What will a person do when he or she wants to appear unexcited about something？

A. Widen his or her pupil size.

B. Blink his or her eyes more rapidly.

C. Blink his or her eyes infrequently.

D. Avoid looking into others eyes.

语篇解码

本文是一篇说明文，主题语境为人与社会，属于人际交往的范畴，文章内容涉及眼睛在人际交往中所传达的信息。眼睛经常被称为“心灵之窗”，因为它们能够揭示一个人的感受或想法。

语言学习

Ⅰ. 语料荟萃

Ⅱ. 语句分析

1. On the other hand， breaking eye contact and frequently looking away might indicatethat the person is distracted， uncomfortable， or trying to conceal his or her real feelings. 另一方面，中斷眼神交流和频繁移开视线可能表明这个人分心了、不舒服或在试图隐瞒他或她的真实感受。

【点石成金】本句是一个主从复合句。breaking eye contact and frequently lookingaway是动词?ing 形式短语作主语，that引导的是宾语从句。

2. While light levels in the environment control pupil dilation， sometimes emotionscan also cause small changes in pupil size. 虽然环境中的光照水平控制着瞳孔的扩张，但有时情绪也会导致瞳孔大小的微小变化。

【点石成金】本句是一个主从复合句。emotions can also cause...size是主句，while意为“虽然”，引导的是让步状语从句。

语言运用

Ⅰ. 例句仿写

1. 放学后玩电脑游戏可以让我们放松，但作为学生，我们必须集中精力学习。

___________________， but as students， we must concentrate on our study.

2. 虽然参观在线大学博览会不能取代实际的校园参观，但它将帮助你决定你想上哪些大学。

________________， it will help you make a decision about which colleges you'd like to attend.

Ⅱ. 写作实践

假定你是李华，你打算在英语第二课堂活动中谈谈作为交际辅助的肢体语言在交际中的重要性，并就如何恰当地使用肢体语言提出一些合理的建议。请你根据以下要点写一篇英语发言稿。

1. 肢体语言的重要性；

2. 如何恰当地使用肢体语言。

注意：

1. 词数80左右；

2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear friends，