2020~2021 学年高三年级模拟考试卷
英 语
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2021.02
本试卷分四个部分。满分 150 分,考试用时 120 分钟。
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节(共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳
选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅
读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
( )1. When does the conversation take place?
A. In the morning. B. At noon. C. In the evening.
( )2. What are the speakers discussing?
A. The place for lunch. B. Their dinner plans. C. The woman's breakfast.
( )3. Why is the woman upset?
A. She is laughed at by her neighbor.
B. She is misunderstood by her neighbor.
C. She is worried about her neighbor.
( )4. Where will the speakers probably go tonight?
A. To the restaurant. B. To the supermarket. C. To the cinema.
( )5. How does the woman probably feel right now?
A. Panic. B. Relaxed. C. Excited.
第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选
项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小
题,每小题 5 秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话,回答第 6、7 题。
( )6. Where are the speakers probably?
A. At home. B. At a restaurant. C. At Susan's house.
( )7. Who is Susan probably?
A. Mrs Johnson's sister. B. A babysitter. C. A waitress.
听下面一段对话,回答第 8、9 题。
( )8. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers?
A. Husband and wife. B. Waiter and customer. C. Boss and employee.
( )9. How many people have meal together?
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
听下面一段对话,回答第 10 至 12 题。
( )10. What is the conversation mainly about?
A. What gifts to buy for families. B. How to celebrate Thanksgiving.
C. What to eat at the dinner party.
( )11. Where will the woman spend her Thanksgiving?
A. At her home. B. At her mother's. C. At the man's.
( )12. What food is more popular in the woman's family?
A. Mashed potatoes. B. Fruit salads. C. Pumpkin pie.
听下面一段对话,回答第 13 至 16 题。
( )13. What does the man do?
A. A reporter. B. A student. C. A teacher.
( )14. How did the man know about the woman?
A. From his chemistry teacher. B. From a popular magazine.
C. From his friends.
( )15. What does the man invite the woman to do?
A. Watch a short movie. B. Have a boat trip. C. Visit his room.
( )16. What is the similarity between the speakers?
A. They are unfamiliar with the campus.
B. They both know the short cuts here.
C. They are good at reading maps.
听下面一段独白,回答第 17 至 20 题。
( )17. What is the speech mainly about?
A. How to make good impressions.
B. How first impressions are formed.
C. How to avoid bad first impressions.
( )18. Which makes up the most percentage?
A. How you look. B. How you sound. C. What you say.
( )19. How long do people get first impressions?
A. Within 7 seconds. B. Within 10 seconds. C. Within 17 seconds.
( )20. What can we learn from the speech?
A. First impressions can't be changed easily.
B. What you say is more important than how you sound.
C. It's not so hard to change the wrong impression.
第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分 50 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 37.5 分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
From this issue, we explore why the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence(SETI) Institute
hasn't turned up anything since its founding in the 1980s. (See page 30 for more.) We asked our
Facebook followers: Do you think that astronomers will find evidence of alien life in your lifetime?
Loran McCormick: I think they already have it. Judging by the sudden industrialization, I
figure they found something that's probably been here since before humans walked the Earth.
Jens Avery: We may find life, but it may not want anything to do with us. We are not very
advanced and can't even get along with each other.
Steven Buhrow: I think the more important question is—will any government ever publicly
admit it in our lifetime? I fully believe that we could discover alien life today and the government
would simply say the public is not ready for this information.
Jenna Walsh: I think we already see it, but just don't realize what it is. Intelligent alien life
probably doesn't want anything to do with the disaster that is Earth at this point, so no doubt they're
playing it safe and observing from a safe distance.
Christopher Harvey: By alien life, do you mean intelligent alien life? Then no. It would be
extremely hard to find, short of them coming down to Earth. But if you mean unintelligent alien life,
like bacteria or single cell, we might.
( )21. Why did we ask the Facebook followers the question?
A. To question the efficiency of SETI.
B. To confirm the appearance of aliens on Earth.
C. To ensure the existence of aliens.
D. To complain about the failure to find aliens.
( )22. Who doubts the ever visits of aliens to the Earth?
A. Loran McCormick. B. Steven Buhrow.
C. Jenna Walsh. D. Christopher Harvey.
( )23. Where does this text probably come from?
A. An album. B. A science fiction.
C. A magazine. D. A travel guide.
B
The Tibet autonomous region has placed nearly half its land area under the strictest ecological
supervision(监督). It was announced at an annual meeting of the regional People's Congress, which
kicked off on Wednesday.
The ecological protection area, which covers more than 539,000 square kilometers, makes up
45 percent of the region's area, and 22 ecological reserves have been built and are operational.
According to the government work report, the rate of days with good air quality in Tibet's cities
has reached 99.4 percent, and all the region's drinking water sources have met applicable standards.
The report also said that the number of Tibetan antelope(羚) in the region has risen to more than
200,000, wildlife species to 1,072 and black-necked cranes to more than 8,000. Five rare new
species have been discovered in recent years. The region has spent 12.2 billion yuan($1.9 billion) on
ecological protection projects in recent years. Five cities and three counties have been named as
national - level ecologically civilized model cities and counties, and more rural residents have
benefited financially by undertaking part-time ecological protection work.
More advanced monitoring facilities have been in place in the reserve, with more ecological
protection inspectors employed to undertake protection work. The professional ecological inspectors
are provided with basic tools such as motorcycles, telescopes and paging receivers, and they provide
feedback regularly. Professional inspectors also receive one week of training every year from
professors at Tibet University.
Kunsang Darje, a railway maintenance worker in Nagchu, said that apart from maintaining the
railway and highway, he also collects trash along the section with his colleagues. “The place I work
is in a no-man's land, and I think it's very important to protect the animals there without affecting
them with human activities, and we are also bound to take responsibility there,” he said.
( )24. What is the main idea of the text?
A. The ecological situation in Tibet has been totally improved.
B. Almost half Tibetan land has been ecologically supervised.
C. Many more operational ecological reserves have been built.
D. More Tibetan protection inspectors have been employed.
( )25. Which of the following is the positive effect of Tibet's ecological protection?
A. Larger protection areas. B. Numerous rare new species.
C. More days with quality air. D. Global capital investments.
( )26. By doing ecological protection work, ________.
A. protection inspectors can employ other people
B. protection inspectors are supplied with cars
C. Tibet's rural residents can get annual training
D. Tibet's rural residents can earn extra money
( )27. What can be inferred from Kunsang Darje's words?
A. He asks his colleagues not to litter everywhere.
B. He attaches importance to raise animals there.
C. He keeps railway and highway in good condition.
D. He has a sense of duty to protect animals there.
C
No one ever said science education was easy. Certainly the concepts we teach, like conservation
of momentum(动量守恒) or quantum mechanics(量子力学), can be hard to grasp. But what really
makes our teaching complicated is that we're also trying to teach a deeper lesson at the same
time—to help students understand the nature of science itself.
All too often, young people get the impression that science is about learning certain “laws”
and then applying them to different situations. After all, that's what we make them do on tests, to
show that they've been doing the work. But that's not it at all. Science is the process of building these
concepts through the collection of experimental evidence.
And while I'm on it, let's call these concepts what they really are—not laws, but models.
Science is all about building and testing models. It's difficult to help students understand that aspect
of science when we just give them the models to begin with. Sure, in physics we often include
historical or mathematical evidence to support big ideas, but that often isn't enough.
Of course, we can't start from scratch. If students had to build their own models from the
ground up, it would be like trying to learn programming by inventing computers. As Isaac Newton is
supposed to have said, we_stand_on_the_shoulders_of_giants. We must take models built by others
and go from there.
What I'd like to suggest is that this actually provides a great way into the adventure of science
and an opportunity to meet our objectives as educators. If you can create a situation that challenges
students' assumptions and produces conceptual conflict, that's a great opportunity for learning.
( )28. What is the misunderstanding of teaching science?
A. It's complicated. B. It focuses on the nature of science.
C. It's very difficult. D. It lies in teaching and testing “laws”.
( )29. Which way to teach science is highly recommended by the author?
A. Encouraging students to always start from scratch.
B. Providing students with some models to follow suit.
C. Guiding students to begin with models built by others.
D. Offering students proof to support important concepts.
( )30. The author cites Isaac Newton's words to ________.
A. justify the experiment B. praise the statement
C. show the achievement D. support the argument
( )31. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Science teaching B. Concept building
C. Science learning D. Concept conflicting
D
Each day, 10-year-old Seth asked his mom for more and more lunch money. Yet he seemed
skinnier than ever and came home from school hungry. It turned out that Seth was handing his lunch
money to fifth-grader, who was threatening to beat him up if he didn't pay.
Most kids have been teased by a brother or a friend at some point. And it's not usually harmful
when done in a playful and friendly way, and both kids find it funny. But when teasing becomes
hurtful, unkind, and constant, it crosses the line into bullying(欺凌) and needs to stop.
Bullying is intentional tormenting(折磨) in physical or psychological ways. It can range from
hitting, name-calling and threats to blackmailing money and possessions. Some kids bully others
by deliberately separating them and spreading rumors about them. Others use social media or
electronic messaging to tease others or hurt their feelings.
It's important to take bullying seriously and not just brush_it_off as something that kids have to
tolerate. The effects can be serious and affect kids' sense of safety and self-worth. In severe cases,
bullying has contributed to tragedies, such as suicides and school shootings.
Kids bully for a variety of reasons. Sometimes they pick on kids because they need a victim—
someone who seems emotionally or physically weaker, or just acts or appears different in some way
—to feel more important, popular, or in control. Although some bullies are bigger or stronger than
their victims, that's not always the case.
Sometimes kids torment others because that's the way they've been treated. They may think
their behavior is normal because they come from families or other settings where everyone regularly
gets angry and shouts or calls each other names. Some popular TV shows even seem to promote
meanness—people are “voted off”, ignored, or ridiculed for their appearance or lack of talent.
Unless your child tells you about bullying—or has visible injuries—it can be difficult to figure
out if it's happening.
( )32. What is the author's purpose of telling Seth's story?
A. To introduce the topic. B. To raise public concern.
C. To analyse the cause. D. To display harmful effects.
( )33. What is the meaning of the underlined phrase “brush it off” in Paragraph 4?
A. Removing bullying. B. Ignoring bullying.
C. Avoiding bullying. D. Stressing bullying.
( )34. Which of the following can be the reason for kids bullying?
A. Bullies feel guilty for their bullying behavior in their hearts.
B. Bullies want to dominate everyone physically and mentally.
C. Bullies have taken the behavior from their original families.
D. Bullies are obviously controlled by some popular TV shows.
( )35. What is predicted to convey in the following session of the passage?
A. Signs of bullying. B. Advice for kids.
C. Problems of bullying. D. Advice for society.
第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分,满分 12.5 分)
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余
选项。
Do you ever walk out of a room with an idea in your head, only to discover moments later that
it's gone? If so, don't worry: it's a very common experience. __36__
The problem is often caused by “event boundaries”. __37__ They make you believe that a
particular mental task is over.
Tests have proved that we're much more forgetful when we move from one location to another.
__38__ It's because anything that seems like the end of a task—closing a study book, finishing a
phone call, taking a cake out of the oven — can have the same effect. Within seconds, much
information in your mind has disappeared.
__39__ First, stop telling your brain that its work is done. This can be as simple as leaving a
book open instead of putting it back on the shelf. Second, create clues to carry with you across any
unavoidable event boundary. Notice when these end-points are coming up, and spend a moment
improving your memory.
If possible, say the key points out loud: the job you're walking off to do in the next room, for
example, or the plans you've just made on the phone. We actually know memory depends on imagery.
__40__
Every day you're faced with event boundaries that may restrict your recall. But by avoiding
them when you can, and disguising them when you can't, you'll find that much less of your learning
gets lost.
A. But here's how to fight back.
B. So picture the details you want to keep.
C. Many of us don't know how to deal with it properly.
D. These are what your memory uses to stop remembering.
E. And scientists believe that we can explain and approach it.
F. But the same happens when we go from one activity to another, too.
G. And only in this way can we overcome event boundaries successfully.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分 30 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选
项。
Shamarr Allen was sleepy at home one evening last July when he was shocked awake by a TV
news item. There had been a __41__ among a group of children in the slum( 贫 民 区 ) of New
Orleans.
__42__ from the city's slum, Allen is one of the most celebrated jazz trumpeters(小号手) in
the city. After seeing the __43__ news that morning, it didn't take long for Allen to __44__ a
possible approach. He had a few spare __45__ lying around. Maybe he could offer them to kids in
exchange for their guns.
Allen named the __46__ My Trumpet Is My Weapon—after all, it was something of a __47__
to release personal emotions. “What __48__ me and redirected my path was a trumpet and the
music,” Allen says. He met with the New Orleans mayor to figure out how to make children feel
__49__ handing over their guns to the police.
Allen has collected seven guns so far, a small but symbolically important __50__. But he
doesn't stop with the __51__ of gun for instrument. After the exchanges, Allen connects the children
with local __52__ who give them free virtual trumpet lessons.
More importantly, he has brought hope for his city and young people __53__ a better life. “I
just say, ‘Look, I come from where you come from, and I can show you the __54__ that got me
out,’” says Allen. “And __55__ may not be the way for you, but it will at least open your mind to
see what's out there.”
( )41. A. cheering B. gathering C. shooting D. hunting
( )42. A. Surprisingly B. Originally C. Accidentally D. Unfortunately
( )43. A. humorous B. imaginary C. comic D. sad
( )44. A. hit on B. insist on C. count on D. focus on
( )45. A. coins B. carpets C. toys D. trumpets
( )46. A. experience B. program C. news D. gun
( )47. A. dream B. stage C. channel D. framework
( )48. A. shamed B. praised C. saved D. ruined
( )49. A. safe B. excited C. awkward D. depressed
( )50. A. start B. conclusion C. ceremony D. memorial
( )51. A. sales B. repairs C. destructions D. exchanges
( )52. A. composers B. musicians C. officials D. instructors
( )53. A. scared of B. confused about C. looking for D. bringing out
( )54. A. way B. advice C. warning D. commitment
( )55. A. knowledge B. music C. wisdom D. hope
第二节(共 10 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It's not surprising that we feel blue during the winter months. There's even a recognized form of
winter depression—Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD). Scientists think that many factors may result
__56__ the problem.
Many of us know those __57__ have mild cognitive(认知的) problems seem to function less
well during the winter. A study of 3,353 older adults confirmed this and __58__(suggest) that winter
might be the most likely season to get an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Not only that, __59__ other
research shows that younger adults have a __60__(bad) memory and attention in the colder months
than the old. Doctors say getting enough sleep will improve memory and __61__(concentrate).
What person with joint aches and pains doesn't complain about feeling more terrible during
winter? Some doctors think it's linked to __62__(change) in barometric(气压的) pressure. And, of
course, when the weather is bad, we're less likely to exercise. But in fact staying active will help
keep your joints supple(有弹性的) and __63__(strength) your muscles. Just a few minutes every day
will help. And it's important to maintain a healthy weight, as extra kilos put extra pressure on joints.
So if you feel down or moody in winter, try to get outdoors as much as possible
__64__(ensure) enough better sleep at night, make the most of the available daylight and take
regular exercise. Only in these ways can we __65__(success) get rid of winter depression.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
假定你是李华,在寒假结束同学们返校之际,新冠病毒防疫形势仍很严峻。请你代表学
生会给全体同学用英文写一封预防病毒传播、加强自我保护的倡议书,内容包括:
1. 倡议的目的;
2. 倡议的内容;
3. 呼吁和希望。
注意:
1. 写作词数应为 80 左右;
2. 可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
A Back-to-School Proposal in the Time of COVID-19
________________________________________________________________________
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第二节 读后续写(满分 25 分)
阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Balthazar is my pride. It is a French brasserie(啤酒店) in New York City. I have run it for
almost twenty years. Though it is intended to attract people from all walks of life, most of its regular
customers are those who work in the companies alongside Wall Street.
One night at Balthazar, four Wall Street businessmen ordered the restaurant's most expensive
red wine: a $2,000 bottle of Ch teau Mouton Rothschild, the most famous brand of Bordeaux(波
尔多葡萄酒). One of the two waiters transferred the Bordeaux into a fancy glass container at the
waiter's counter.
Meanwhile, a young couple ordered the restaurant's cheapest red wine, an $18 pinot noir(黑 皮
诺葡萄酒). Usually, people who ordered pinot noir poured the wine directly into their glasses, but
this couple insisted the wine be poured into a fancy glass container before they drank.
These two very different wines were now in the same containers.
Mistaking the $18 wine for the $2,000 Rothschild, the first waiter poured the cheap wine for
the businessmen. The businessman hosting the other three considered himself a wine expert. He took
a taste of the cheap wine in the first place, and showing off, he burst into delight about its purity.
“Fantastic!” he claimed.
The young couple, who ordered the $18 pinot noir, were then unintentionally served the $2,000
Rothschild by the second waiter. On taking their first drink of what they believed was cheap wine,
they jokingly pretended to be drinking an expensive wine and copied all the behaviors of a wine
expert, shaking the wine glasses, observing the liquid inside and tasting it slowly, totally fascinated.
Five minutes later, the two waiters discovered their error, and horrified, phoned me at home.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为 150 左右;
2. 续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已给出。
I rushed into my
restaurant.________________________________________________________________________
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After comforting the waiters, I walked directly towards the businessmen with a $2 , 000
Rothschild._______________________________________________________________________
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2020~2021 学年高三年级模拟考试卷(扬州)
英语参考答案及听力材料
第一部分 听力
1~5 CABCA 6~10 ABBCB 11~15 ACBCC 16~20 ABABA
第二部分 阅读
21~23 ADC 24~27 BCDD 28~31 DCDA 32~35 ABCA
36~40 EDFAB
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
41~45 CBDAD 46~50 BCCAA 51~55 DBCAB
第二节
56. in 57. who 58. suggested 59. but 60. worse 61. concentration 62. changes
63. strengthen 64. to ensure 65. successfully
第四部分 写作
第一节
My dear fellow students,
It's back-to-school time. In order to contain the spread of COVID-19 and better protect
ourselves, I make this proposal on behalf of the Students' Union.
First, wearing masks is a must at school. Then it is advisable to wash hands with soap before
touching faces. Don't forget to have temperatures taken every day.
It is an unusual time when everybody has to be more responsible for their behavior not only for
their own health but for the whole school.
The Students' Union
第二节
I rushed into my restaurant. The two parties were apparently enjoying their dinner time. The
young couple were having so much fun pretending to be drinking an expensive wine, while the
businessmen were also in a celebratory mood, mistakenly assuming they were tasting the most
famous Bordeaux. Behind the counter stood the two waiters, close to tears. They felt guilty,
wondering how they should smooth over their fault. Walking up to them, I patted their shoulders and
said, “Take it easy, guys. It happens sometimes. But do remember this lesson.”
After comforting the waiters, I walked directly towards the businessmen with a $2 , 000
Rothschild. I explained the whole thing and handed over the bottle to the businessmen with a
sincerely apologetic smile. “I'm terribly sorry, sirs. I wish our mistake hadn't ruined your night.”
They looked astonished first, but then burst into laughter. Afterwards, I turned to the young couple
and decided to tell the truth, but I hesitated, just smiling, “Have a good evening!” The couple felt
amazed but good enough. Yes, when facing trouble, I believe honesty is always the best solution,
which is the recipe for my successful management in the past twenty years.
听力材料
Text 1
W: Do you have anything in your fridge? I haven't eaten a thing since breakfast.
M: Yeah, I know I've got some pizza left-over from lunch today. There might not be enough
for a proper dinner, but we could make a salad and heat up some soup, too.
Text 2
M: Where do you want to go for lunch, Marisa?
W: Well, I didn't have any breakfast, so I'm pretty hungry. And I have dinner plans at an Italian
restaurant, so I don't want that.
M: I know! Let's go to Pedro's Cantina. They have the biggest plates of Mexican food in town!
Text 3
M: Hi, Mary. Why do you look so upset today?
W: I had a quarrel with my neighbor yesterday.
M: How come?
W: It is a long story. Basically, she thought I had laughed at her, but I didn't.
Text 4
W: Where were you yesterday? I thought you were meeting me for lunch.
M: I totally forgot! I'm so sorry.
W: I waited for you at the restaurant for two hours!
M: Let me make it up to you! I'll take you to a movie tonight and buy us some popcorn.
Text 5
W: Ouch! I just got attacked by a bee! I'm allergic to bees. You need to take me to the hospital
right away. Don't forget to grab the dog! He's over there by the lake.
M: Stay right here while I get the dog and the car!
Text 6
M: Oh, it's 6:30 now. Susan isn't here to take care of the children yet.
W: She'll be here at 7:30.
M: Who else is coming tonight?
W: The Browns and the Franks. And Mrs Johnson's sister will be there too.
M: Well, I think we'd better go down. Susan should be here pretty soon.
Text 7
M: Excuse me! Could you bring us the bill please?
W: Just a moment, sir!
M: This restaurant is great! I just hope it's not too pricey!
W: Here's the bill, sir.
M: Alright. Let's just split this three ways. The total is $180, so that's $60 each.
W: No problem.
Text 8
W: Where are you going to spend Thanksgiving, at home or your mother's place?
M: Mom and Dad want to have all the family back home this year, so that's where we'll be.
How about you?
W: I plan to have everyone come over to my place this year. There is really a lot of work, but I
love having my family all together and I like to entertain.
M: Do you serve traditional dishes every year? I know our family does.
W: Yes, we do. We always have turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and, of course, sweet
potatoes. I think those are traditional dishes for most families. There is a fruit salad that we have
every year and everyone looks forward to my pumpkin pie.
Text 9
M: This seat taken?
W: No, go ahead, be my guest. Are you new in chemistry?
M: Yeah. In fact, I'm a freshman.
W: Oh, me too. Nice meeting you. My name is Mandy.
M: Nice meeting you, too. I'm Leslie. You know, I've heard a lot about you from Sammy and
Tom. You are very popular. Everything I've heard has been good. I live in 404. Come over and visit
when you have time.
W: Thanks for the invitation. I will.
M: I want to know more things about this campus. Right now it seems very big and confusing.
W: Yeah, I have no idea where I am going or what I am doing.
M: Do you have a map of the campus?
W: Yes, I have, but it doesn't help me very much. I'm not good at reading maps.
M: Do you know where your classes are?
W: More or less. But I always get there late. I feel so helpless.
M: We are in the same boat(处境相同). That's because we don't know the short cuts.
W: We can ask the fellow students and they will show us the ropes(指点迷津).
Text 10
M: Hello, everyone. Today I'm going to talk about first impressions.
According to psychologists, people form first impressions based first on how you look, then on
how you sound, and finally on what you say.
Your physical appearance—how you look—makes up 55 percent of a first impression. This
includes facial expressions, body language, and eye contact, as well as clothing and general
appearance.
The way you sound makes up 38 percent of the first impression. People listen to your tone of
voice and decide whether you sound friendly or unfriendly, interested or bored, and happy or sad.
What you say—the actual words you use—counts for only 7 percent of the message.
People form their first impressions within ten seconds of meeting you. And first impressions
don't change easily. If someone gets the wrong impression of you, it can take a long time to change
his or her mind.