In most languages, a greeting is usually followed by “small talk”. Small talk means the little things we talk about at the start of a conversation.
In English-speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather: “Nice day, isn't it?” “Terrible weather, isn't it?” But there is something special about small talk. It must be about something which both people have the same opinion about. The purpose of small talk is to let both people agree on something. This makes meeting people easier and more comfortable. People usually agree about the weather, so it is a safe topic for small talk. But people often disagree about religion or politics so these are not suitable topics for small talk in English. The topics for small talk also depend on where the conversation is taking place. At football matches, people make small talk about the game they are watching: “Great game, isn't it?” At bus stops, people may comment about the transport system: “The bus service is terrible, isn't it?”
Greetings and small talk are an important part of conversation in any language. The way people great each and the things they talk about, however, may be different from one language to another. This shows that there is much more to learn when we learn a language than just the vocabulary and the grammar of the language. We also have to learn the social behavior of the people who speak it.
【小题1】Small talk ___.
A.is a kind of conversation with short words
B.is a greeting when people meet each other
C.is to let people disagree about something
D.is something we talk about to start a conversation
【小题2】The best topic of small talk is about ___.
A.the weatherB.politicsC.GamesD.languages
【小题3】The passage suggests that when we learn a language ___.
A.we should learn about the transport system of the country
B.we should only master the grammar and vocabulary
C.we should know the culture about the country
D.we should grasp the importance of the language
【小题4】When we say “Great game, isn't it?” we in fact___.
A.ask a questionB.have a conversation
C.greet each otherD.begin a small talk
【小题5】What we learn from the passage is that ___.
A.different language has different grammar
B.small talk is an important part in a language
C.small talk depends on the purpose of the conversation
D.in English-speaking countries we should talk about the weather.


In most languages, a greeting is usually followed by “small talk”. Small talk means the little things we talk about at the start of a conversation.
In English-speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather: “Nice day, isn’t it?” “Terrible weather, isn’t it?” But there is something special about small talk. It must be about something which both people have the same opinion about. The purpose of small talk is to let both people agree on something. This makes meeting people easier and more comfortable. People usually agree about the weather, so it is a safe topic for small talk. But people often disagree about religion or politics so these are not suitable topics for small talk in English. The topics for small talk also depend on where the conversation is taking place. At football matches, people make small talk about the game they are watching: “Great game, isn’t it?” At bus stops, people may comment about the transport system: “The bus service is terrible, isn’t it?”
Greetings and small talk are an important part of conversation in any language. The way people great each and the things they talk about, however, may be different from one language to another. This shows that there is much more to learn when we learn a language than just the vocabulary and the grammar of the language. We also have to learn the social behavior of the people who speak it.
【小题1】Small talk ___.

A.is a kind of conversation with short words
B.is a greeting when people meet each other
C.is to let people disagree about something
D.is something we talk about to start a conversation
【小题2】The best topic of small talk is about ___.
A.the weatherB.politicsC.GamesD.languages
【小题3】The passage suggests that when we learn a language ___.
A.we should learn about the transport system of the country
B.we should only master the grammar and vocabulary
C.we should know the culture about the country
D.we should grasp the importance of the language
【小题4】When we say “Great game, isn’t it?” we in fact___.
A.ask a questionB.have a conversation
C.greet each otherD.begin a small talk
【小题5】What we learn from the passage is that ___.
A.different language has different grammar
B.small talk is an important part in a language
C.small talk depends on the purpose of the conversation
D.in English-speaking countries we should talk about the weather.

Every year, thousands of students choose to study in another country for a term, or a year. Studying overseas can be an exciting experience for many people.

Why do it

Living in another country can help you to learn another language, and

about another culture. You will see the world in a new way, and learn more

about yourself. Overseas study may also look good on your future resume

(求职简历). Many companies today want employees who speak a second language, or have experiences living or working in another country.

Making the right choice

Once you decided to study overseas, you have to make some choices. To choose the right

country or school, ask yourself: Where do I want to go and why? How much do I want to pay? How

long do I want to study abroad? Do I want to live with roommates, alone or somewhere else?

Getting ready to go

Get your passport and visa early! Before you go, learn some of the language, and read about

some common customs in the country that you are going to. Learn about the money. Bring some of it and a credit card with you.

Once you are there

After the first few weeks overseas, many students will feel a little homesick. They may miss their family, friends, and familiar ways of doing things. Remember that it takes time to get used to a new place, school and culture. When you feel sad or homesick, try to talk to others, or write your feelings in a notebook.

1.Studying overseas can bring many people an exciting experience.

2.The experiences of living or working in another country can help you find a good job.

3.If you decide to study abroad, you should make the right choice first.

4.You have to get a passport and visa after you go abroad and learn English well.

5. Try to talk to your parents or return home when you feel sad or homesick.

 

完型填空 先通读下面的短文,掌握其大意,然后在每小题所给的四个选项中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。(本大题共10分,每小题1分)

People who speak or perform before the public sometimes may suffer from "Stage Fright". Stage fright makes a person   1 . In that case it can make one's mind go back and forget  2 one ought to say or to act. Actors, musicians, dancers, lawyers, even radio show hosts suffered from stage fright at one time or   3 .

Diana Nichols is an expert in helping people free from stage fright at a medical center in New York City. She helps actors learn to   4  themselves. Miss Nichols says some people have always been afraid to perform before the audience. Others, she says, develop stage fright after a sad   5 .

She offers them ways to control the fear. One way is to smile before going onto the stage. Taking two deep breaths   6  helps. Deep breathing helps you get control of your body.

Miss Nichols advises her patients to tell themselves that their speech or performance does not have to be perfect. It's   7  to make a mistake. She tells them they should not be too nervous while they are performing. It is important that they should continue to perform while she is helping them. After each performance, they discuss what happened and   8  what helped and what did not. 9  they perform more and more, they will fear less and less as much as 50%. Miss Nichols says the aim is only to  10  stage fright, not to smooth it away completely. This is because a little stage fright makes a person more careful, and improves the performance.

1.                A.joyful          B.proud          C.nervous  D.hopeless

 

2.                A.when          B.what           C.how D.whether

 

3.                A.others         B.other          C.another  D.the other

 

4.                A.cure           B.control         C.hold D.protect

 

5.                A.experience      B.activity         C.process   D.event

 

6.                A.usually         B.too            C.also  D.sometimes

 

7.                A.sure           B.terrible         C.necessary D.all right

 

8.                A.put out         B.find out         C.look for   D.search for

 

9.                A.As             B.While          C.Before   D.Until

 

10.               A.change         B.produce        C.improve   D.reduce

 

 

In most languages, a greeting is usually followed by “small talk”. Small talk means the little things we talk about at the start of a conversation.

In English-speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather: “Nice day, isn't it?” “Terrible weather, isn't it?” But there is something special about small talk. It must be about something which both people have the same opinion about. The purpose of small talk is to let both people agree on something. This makes meeting people easier and more comfortable. People usually agree about the weather, so it is a safe topic for small talk. But people often disagree about religion or politics so these are not suitable topics for small talk in English. The topics for small talk also depend on where the conversation is taking place. At football matches, people make small talk about the game they are watching: “Great game, isn't it?” At bus stops, people may comment about the transport system: “The bus service is terrible, isn't it?”

Greetings and small talk are an important part of conversation in any language. The way people great each and the things they talk about, however, may be different from one language to another. This shows that there is much more to learn when we learn a language than just the vocabulary and the grammar of the language. We also have to learn the social behavior of the people who speak it.

1.Small talk ___.

A.is a kind of conversation with short words

B.is a greeting when people meet each other

C.is to let people disagree about something

D.is something we talk about to start a conversation

2.The best topic of small talk is about ___.

A.the weather

B.politics

C.Games

D.languages

3.The passage suggests that when we learn a language ___.

A.we should learn about the transport system of the country

B.we should only master the grammar and vocabulary

C.we should know the culture about the country

D.we should grasp the importance of the language

4.When we say “Great game, isn't it?” we in fact___.

A.ask a question

B.have a conversation

C.greet each other

D.begin a small talk

5.What we learn from the passage is that ___.

A.different language has different grammar

B.small talk is an important part in a language

C.small talk depends on the purpose of the conversation

D.in English-speaking countries we should talk about the weather.

 

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