Choose the best answer and complete the passage (选择最恰当的选项完成短文)

Have you ever tried playing the kind of video games that your parents played? The Museum of Science in Manchester, in the UK, has held an exhibition for the last few years, which invites visitors to do _______ that. It offers them the chance to play games from the last 40 years, in various sessions throughout the day.

These video game sessions have now become one of the main attractions of the museum. They are full of people every day, playing a wide range of games. However, visitors often choose the ones they’re _______. For parents, for example, these are usually the games they used to play in their childhood.

There’s also a(n)_______ purpose to the games. For instance, some old types of computer, dating back 40 years, are also available in the sessions. They were originally used in classrooms to teach pupils to write their won computer programs. And at the time, it helped lots of young people to do that. Now, the museum is holding workshops that encourage children to learn similar skills -- and they’re still very popular.

The exhibition also shows how much_______technology has made over the last 40 years. Parents can often remember playing very simple games. But the games that are played today are more complex. They have better story-lines and animation, too. And the players also have to use much more complicated techniques.

_________, one serious side of the exhibition is that organisers also want to show that video gaming is an important industry, employing many skilled people. So they hope the exhibition will _______ this message. That way, people who enjoy gaming will also understand all the hard work, talent, imagination that goes into creating these amazing games.

1.A.especially B.exactly C.directly D.mainly

2.A.ready for B.poor at C.connected to D.familiar with

3.A.dramatic B.official C.historical D.educational

4.A.response B.progress C.knowledge D.impression

5.A.However B.Therefore C.In fact D.In conclusion

6.A.link B.check C.share D.record

Answer the questions.

Dear Grandma and Grandpa,

As you may have heard from my parents, I’m in China right now on a cultural exchange program. I’m enjoying my time here very much. I have made new friends here, many of whom are locals. Through my interaction(相互交流)with them, I’ve noticed some interesting cultural differences. One of the most obvious( 明 显 的 )cultural differences is the size of food portions in restaurants. Back home in America, the food portions are usually larger than those I’ve seen in China. We’re even used to seeing super-sized dishes in some restaurants.

However, in Asia, food portions are generally not extremely large. I’m must encouraged to eat until I’m full and enjoy different kinds of food. Eating out in Asia is often a big social affair(社交活动). People here eat out a lot. There are all kinds of restaurants. And there are food stands and food carts-even on the sidewalk(人行道).

Another interesting aspect of eating out is the way food is served. Back home in America, each diner orders their own meal. When people eat out in Asia, they usually order food to share. Nearly every time I eat out with friends in China, each of us has our own bowl of rice or noodles, and we share the rest of the dishes. This is an excellent way to try new foods! One thing that makes me confused is the way people pay for food at a restaurant.

In the U.S. we often ask for separate(分开的)checks, so we each pay for our own meal. But here, if diners decide to pay separately, they typically don’t request separate checks. Instead, they give money to one person who pays the bill. People also don’t tip the server. Instead, there is often a service charge added to the bill.

I hope you are doing well. I’ll write you again!

Love, Margare

1.Margaret has made many local friends during her cultural exchange program, hasn’t she?

__________________________________________________

2.What’s the culture difference in the size of food portions between China and America?

____________________________________________________

3.Why do people in Asia like eating out a lot?

___________________________________________________

4.What does Margaret think of the way food is served in China?

____________________________________________

5.How do people usually pay the bill in America?

_________________________________________________

6.Do you like the way of eating out in China or in America? Why?

______________________________________________________

Do you like to meet new people? Do you like to talk, or are you shy? Whatever your answers are, these tips can help you.

★Have some topics ready to start a conversation.

Say something about the weather or the place you’re in. Talk about the weekend we all have something to say about .

★Make the conversation interesting

Read the latest news. Read restaurant and movie reviews. Find out about the popular music or what’s new in fashion or sports.

★Be a good listener.

Keep eye contact(眼神交流)and say, “Yes,” “Hmm,” “Uh-huh,” “Right,” and “I know.” And say, “Really? That’s interesting.” It encourages people to talk.

★Don’t be boring.

Don’t just say, “Yes” or “No” when you answer a question. Give some interesting information, too.

★Don’t talk all the time.

Ask, “How about you?” and show you are interested in the other person, too. People love to talk about themselves! 

★Ask information questions.

Ask questions like “What do you do in your free time?” or “What kind of food do you like?” Use follow-up questions to keep the conversation going. But don’t ask too many questions, or it will be an interrogation

★Be positive

Those Negative comments can sound impolite. And if you don’t want to answer a personal question, simply say, “Oh, I’m not sure I can answer that,” or “I’d rather not say.”

★Smile!

Everyone loves a smile. Just be relaxed, smile, and be yourself.

1.You should ____ if you want to start a conversation.

A.show you are interested in the other person

B.smile while answering a personal question

C.try to be a good listener

D.find out some topics to talk about

2.What should you say if you don’t want to answer a personal question according to the passage?

A.How about you B.Oh, I am not sure I can answer that

C.What kind of food do you like? D.What do you do in your free time

3.The underlined word “interrogation” means “_______”in Chinese.

A.闲聊 B.审问 C.机会 D.悲观

4.Which of the following is TRUE?

A.Don’t ask questions when you talk to someone

B.Keep talking all the time

C.The negative comments also sound polite in the talk

D.Keep eye contact when you are talking to someone.

5.The passage is mainly about _______.

A.how to improve our conversation skills

B.how to be polite in the conversation

C.how to keep conversation going

D.how to find out interesting topics

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