Question

【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

___【1】____ Most start with small talk on a random day. Asking about the homework in class or complaining about your tired legs after playing in a soccer game, you found your best pal by accident. The following is a four-step guide to making small talk.

1. Getting started

Begin by talking about the surroundings, such as the weather outside or the room you are in. _____【2】_____.

2. Looking for topics

At this point, you and your conversation partner need to find common ground. This is a good time to ask questions or to refer back to things you’ve said or heard earlier. ____【3】____The other person is probably just thinking of something to say.

3. Expanding the topic

The goal is to keep the conversation going. At every stage, you should be careful not to talk too much. But don’t let the other person dominate (支配) the conversation either. ____【4】_____

4. Ending politely

When ending a conversation, let the person know you’ll be leaving soon, express appreciation for the conversation and set the stage for a future conversation. For example, you could say, “I really must be going soon, but I had a great time chatting with you. ____【5】___ Here’s my phone number. Call or text me if you know of any other movies you think I might enjoy.”

A. Don’t worry if it gets quiet.

B. How did your friendships begin?

C. Small talk is where all your relationships begin.

D. It’s important to mention something about yourself.

E. I really liked hearing your opinion about that new movie.

F. The purpose is to show the other person that you are willing to make a conversation.

G. If that starts to happen, mention something about yourself when he or she takes a breath

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】B

【2】F

【3】A

【4】G

【5】E

【解析】

试题分析：文章向学生介绍了如何通过聊天建立友谊的技巧

【1】B 根据下方提到Most start with small talk on a random day大多数时候以做任意一天的对话开始。故选B，友谊是如何开始的。

【2】F 根据上文提到Begin by talking about the surroundings, such as the weather outside or the room you are in开始时谈论周围的事物 ，比如外面的天气，你所在的房间，故选F目的为了表明你想与他人开始对话。

【3】A 根据上文提到This is a good time to ask questions or to refer back to things you’ve said or heard earlier.这是个很好的时机来提问或回到你所说的或所听到的话题上。

【4】G 根据上文提到But don’t let the other person dominate (支配) the conversation either.不要让别人来支配话题，故选G如果这样时，当他们呼吸时提到关于你自己的事情

【5】E根据上文提到I really must be going soon, but I had a great time chatting with you我必须要走了，但很高兴与你交谈，故选E我喜欢听到你对于这个新电影的意见。

考点 ：日常生活类阅读。