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【题目】 A small talk with others doesn't have to be painful, even if it's with your boss. Believe it or not, it can be fun. A small talk with others is also an art and you can learn a lot from it.

Here's how to enjoy making a small talk.

1. Understand current events(时事). Make a small talk about news, sports, weather, or politics. Of course, politics will not make all men happy.

2.Make a talk about a piece of clothing. Ask where it comes from or other questions

3.Share an anecdote about your day. Did you lose your keys or find $10? Maybe you ate at a new restaurant recently, or found a great new CD. When you make a small talk, you will share the little things in life with others.

4.Ask what movies or books they’ve seen or read recently. Someone once asked me that a party. And we had a good conversation about the book I was reading

5.Talk about TV. Share your favourite TV shows- they are interesting to discuss! Make a small talk about pop culture. It is easy and fun.

6.Recall your past conversations with the same person. Ask if his son is still ill or how the holiday went. A small talk with others is easier when your memory is good.

7.Relax. Enjoy yourself.

If you use these tips for making a small talk, you'll be relaxed.

【1】How many tips does the speaker talk about?

A. 5.B. 6.C. 7.D. 8.

【2】What topic may not make all people happy when making a small talk?

A. News.B. Sports.C. Politics.D. Pop culture.

【3】The meaning of the underlined word "anecdote" is ________.

A. 趣事B. 言行录C. 秘史D. 丑闻

【4】When you make a small talk with others, you should ________ according to the passage.

A. wear good clothesB. be carefulC. read them a bookD. relax

【5】Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. A small talk with others is also an art.

B. A small talk can make you share the little things in life with others.

C. It's boring to discuss TV shows when making a small talk.

D. A small talk is harder if you haven't met the speaker before.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】C

【3】A

【4】D

【5】C

【解析】

和别人闲聊也是一门艺术，你可以从中学到很多东西。作者给我们介绍了一些闲聊的小贴士以帮助我们享受闲聊的乐趣。

【1】细节理解题。根据1. Understand current events(时事). 2.Make a talk about a piece of clothing. 3.Share an anecdote about your day. 4.Ask what movies or books they’ve seen or read recently. 5.Talk about TV. 6.Recall your past conversations with the same person.7.Relax. Enjoy yourself.可知共有七条小贴士，故选C。

【2】细节理解题。根据Of course, politics will not make all men happy. “当然，政治不会让所有人都快乐。”故选C。

【3】词义猜测题。根据后文Did you lose your keys or find $10? Maybe you ate at a new restaurant recently, or found a great new CD.都是一些生活趣闻轶事，对比选项A. 趣事； B. 言行录；C. 秘史；D. 丑闻，可知A项更符合，故选A。

【4】细节理解题。根据第七条建议7.Relax. Enjoy yourself“方松，好好享受”，结合选项A.穿好衣服；B.小心；C.为他们读书；D.放松，故选D

【5】细节理解题。根据A small talk with others is also an art可知A项正确；根据When you make a small talk, you will share the little things in life with others.可知B正确；根据Share your favourite TV shows- they are interesting to discuss!可知C错误；根据A small talk with others doesn't have to be painful, even if it's with your boss. Believe it or not, it can be fu可知即使和不认识的交谈也是有趣的，所以该项错误，