题目内容
【题目】根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
If you're looking for a challenging situation to practice your English, pick up the phone. Not being able to see the other person and the body language can make the chatting difficult. __【1】__ Here are some tips to guide you through an average phone conversation in English.
1．Greetings
Every phone call should begin with a polite greeting such as “Hi, how've you been？” or “Nice to hear from you”. Even if you're calling a business contact for a specific purpose, it'd be rude to jump right into business. __【2】__
2．Getting to the point
There always comes the point where you want to move on from friendly chatting and get down to business. What should you do in this situation? __【3】_ However, if you are waiting to find out why someone called you, you can guide the conversation by saying “So what can I do for you？”
3．Interrupting without offence
Sometimes you may happen to be speaking with a very talkative person. __【4】__ Keep in mind when you'd like to interrupt, and be sure to do it politely. For example, begin with “I'd like to say something here”．
4．Closing the call
This can be the trickiest part of the conversation! It may be the time to offer good wishes if it's appropriate. _【5】__ Sometimes it's easiest to just say you enjoyed speaking to the other person. Also remember cleverly saying the word well at the beginning of a sentence can indicate you're ready to end the conversation.
A．Use the phrase “I'm just calling to...” to change to the topic at hand.
B．Additionally, you may want to confirm any plans you've made.
C．You should make a little small talk at the beginning.
D．You'd better greet him or her in a friendly way.
E．So it may be difficult to get a word in.
F．Practice English through phone calls.
G．Never fear, though!
【答案】
【1】G
【2】C
【3】A
【4】E
【5】B
【解析】
试题分析：本文作者讲述了如何用英文和其他人进行电话交谈。
【1】G考查上下文理解。根据空前的make the chatting difficult以及前文的a challenging situation可知这里讲的是用英语进行电话交谈是多么的困难。后面便开始介绍一些有用的技巧。因此这里最有可能是鼓励读者不要害怕。故选G。
【2】C考查上下文理解。根据前文的greetings以及begin with等短语可知这里应该填入的是如何开头。再加上前面说的是business contact。D项不合适。故选C最为合适。
【3】A考查上下文理解。根据前文的you want to move on from friendly chatting and get down to business“你想从友好的聊天过渡到正事。”因此这里讲的是如何转移话题。进而定位到A项中的change to the topic。故选A。
【4】E考查上下文理解。根据空后的Keep in mind when you'd like to interrupt, and be sure to do it politely.“记住你什么时候想打断，并且确保礼貌地打断。”所以这里讲的是如何打断别人的长篇大论。因此，C项“可能插一嘴都很困难”最适合这里的语境。故选E。
【5】B考查上下文理解。根据空前后的内容可知这里说的是结束谈话的内容。在选项中只有B和结束有关。故选B。
手拉手全优练考卷系列答案【题目】Put a group of strangers in a room together, and they’ll probably start a conversation. “Hot today, isn’t it?” one might say. “You said it,” another replies.
Why do we talk so much about the weather? When we meet new people, we don’t begin by telling them our life story. We start with small talk, a polite conversation about something like traffic or weather.
Research suggests that small talk can build new friendships. When we begin conversations with new people, we want to feel comfortable, and so do they. We use small talk to find common interests. Once we have a common interest, a friendship can begin.
Small talk even helps people get a job. In order to impress at a job interview, you need to bond with the interviewer right away. Proper small talk can make that first impression get you the job.
So, how can you make small talk lead to a new friendship or job? First off, find common ground. Select something around you that you share with the other person.
Next, keep the conversation going. Compliment (赞美) the other person to make him or her feel comfortable, and ask questions to show interest.
Third, keep eye contact. When you loop people in the eye, they feel you appreciate what they are saying. It makes you appear honest and build trust.
Naturally, shy people might not have enough confidence to start up conversations with strangers. Talking to someone you don’t know is not the easiest thing to do! Some experts say with more practice, small take does get easier.
Some people avoid small talk because they dislike discussing things like traffic or weather. For them, they are just too small. However, when you think about it, small talk is anything but small. In fact, it is actually a very big deal!
Title | Small Talk: A Big (76) _________ |
Introduction | We are likely to make small talk when we (77) _______ meet people. |
(78)___________ | Small talk can help people form (79) ________ friendships. |
Small talk can also help people get (80) __________. | |
Advice | Find some topics (81) ________ with the other person. |
Keep the talk going by making compliments and (82) __________ questions. | |
Keep eye contact in conversation to build (83) ________. | |
(84) _________ more in order to make small talk easier. | |
Conclusion | Small talk really (85) _________ a lot to us. |