Question

【题目】 Effective Ways to Be Successful at Events

The holiday season is upon us，and I’m frequently asked for my event success tips. Well，it all begins with taking care of one’s own spirit and keeping a positive attitude. The following are practical things that anyone can do. 【1】

·Greet everyone and wish them well. 【2】 You’re a team，for you’re all present in that location together，for the whole process of the event. So open up and join the team from the beginning.

·Shine your own light. Never mind what or how others are doing. 【3】 Put away the iPhone，iPad etc. and be present with your own light so that it shines purely.

·【4】 Express thanks for the weather，the furniture，the other people attending the event，and the opportunity to be there. Express thanks to those who spare time to talk with you. Of course if it’s a big event，you won’t get to everyone，but include those near you.

·Keep a sense of happiness throughout the event. People attending events tend to be attracted by happy souls. Your sense of happiness will positively influence those around. So I always keep my sense of humor while at events. 【5】

If you do these small things regularly during events，I’m sure you will enjoy yourself and become a star.

A. Give thanks throughout the event.

B. Make eye contact and start conversations.

C. You should be polite when attending events.

D. It can make people laugh and spread happiness.

E. Follow them and increase your success at events.

F. Be yourself，offer what you can offer，and stay focused.

G. Concentrating on what isn’t there will not improve conditions.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】E

【2】B

【3】F

【4】A

【5】D

【解析】

本文是说明文。文章介绍了一些能够帮助我们游刃有余地参加社交活动的实用技巧。如向每个人打招呼并祝好，展示自己的优点，表达感谢以及保持一种幽默感。

【1】本空上一句提到“The following are practical things that anyone can do”，将介绍一些人人都可以做到的事情帮助我们游刃有余地参加社交活动，E项(按照这些来做就能使参加活动更有成效)承接上文，其中的them指的就是上一句提到的“practical things”。故选E。

【2】根据本段中的“Greet, wish, open up”等可知，本段建议敞开心扉跟他人交流，故B项(进行眼神交流，发起谈话)符合此处语境。故选B。

【3】本空上一句提到“Never mind what or how others are doing.”不要在意别人在做什么、怎么做，也就是说“做自己”就好。另外F项中的“stay focused”与本空后的“Put away the iPhone, iPad etc. ”相呼应。故选F。

【4】根据本段中的“Express thanks for. . . ” “Express thanks to. . . ”可知，本段给出的建议是“表达谢意”。A项符合文意，故选A。

【5】本空上一句提到“…always keep my sense of humor…”作者总是在参加活动时保持幽默感，因为“它能让人们大笑并传递快乐”。且该段的第一句为其主题句，建议人们对周围的事物保持一种幽默感。D项中的It指的就是humor。D项符合文意，故选D。