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　　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(宗教)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：“A great game, isn't it?”At bus-stops, people may talk about the transport system(体制)：“The bus service is terrible, isn't it?”

　　Greetings and small talk are an important part of conversation in any language．The way people greet each other 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 is ________．
[　　]
A．	what people disagree about a topic．
B．	a kind of talk show using short words．
C．	a greeting when people meet each other．
D．	what we talk about to start a conversation．

(2)

Which of the following is a good topic for small talk?
[　　]
A．	Politics．
B．	Income
C．	Weather
D．	Religion

(3)

When we say“A great game, isn't it?”we in fact ________．
[　　]
A．	ask a question
B．	begin a small talk
C．	greet the other person
D．	discuss the game T

(4)

he passage suggests that when we learn a language, ________．
[　　]
A．	we should understand the importance of the language．
B．	it's necessary to learn about the culture of the country．
C．	we should learn about the transport system of the country．
D．	it's enough to grasp the grammar and vocabulary of the language．

(5)

It can be learned from the passage that ________．
[　　]
A．	it's important to find a suitable small talk subject．
B．	small talk depends on the purpose of the conversation．
C．	in English-speaking countries we should talk about the weather．
D．	agreeing with each other is the key to a successful conversation．

When an NBA player is young he thinks he can win the championship by himself. It is only later when he has aged and been through many battles that he learns an important lesson: there is no “I ” in “team”.
There is no better example of the value of teamwork than the Boston Celtics. Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett were all superstars on three different teams. Yet, none of them had any titles to show for it. Then, last season, they decided to sacrifice money and individual statistics to play together. Garnett and Allen joined Pierce on the Celtics and changed the NBA in the process.
It started in simple ways. Garnett and Allen are two of the most intense athletes in the world. They treat every second of every practice like it is the NBA championship. If you want to play alongside them then you will have to do the same. So, the young guys on the Celtics started giving their full effort too.
Pierce had been the star of the Celtics for many years. He used to shoot the ball many times a game. But with the addition of Allen and Garnett he shot less and focused on defense. His selflessness showed the young players that doing what made the team better was the only thing that mattered.
When the Celtics were winning and the game was almost over, Garnett, Pierce and Allen would come out of the game. But they wouldn’t just sit on the bench. Instead, they stood and cheered and screamed for their teammates. They wanted to support their friends and teammates.
Now, the guys who don't play know they can still affect the game by cheering so they scream and cheer when Garnett, Allen and Pierce are playing. The Celtics have developed a strong relationship. They are more than just teammates. They are brothers.
The result: the Boston Celtics won the championship and are considered the favorites to win the Eastern Conference championship again this year.
There is a saying that goes, "A successful team beats with one heart." If that is the case, the Celtics may have the biggest heart in the NBA.
【小题1】What does the passage mainly talk about?

A．The stories of three famous basketball superstars.

B．A famous basketball team named the Boston Celtics.

C．The importance of teamwork among teammates.

D．Matches between the Boston Celtics and other teams.

【小题2】What does this sentence “there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’.” mean in Paragraph 1?

A．"I" will be missing once "I" am on the court.

B．The cooperation of the teammates is more important than the individual.

C．"I" work so hard in a team that "I" will forget who "I" am

D．Surrounded by other players, "I" don’t seem to exist.

【小题3】Which of the following is NOT true about Pierce’s recent performance?

A．He became an even better shooter with others’ help.

B．He focused much more attention on defense.

C．He created more chances for teammates.

D．He stood and cheered for his teammates

【小题4】Which of the following didn’t contribute to the success of the Boston Celtics?

A．The whole team has become devoted to each and every stage of the game.

B．The cooperation and teamwork among the teammates in the match.

C．The influence of Garnett, Allen, Pierce and other teammates’ cheering.

D．The increasing frequency of team players on the bench

February 4, 2012 saw the take-off of a new rising NBA star-Jeremy Lin.

Among professional basketball players, Jeremy Lin's background is not typical. He graduated from Harvard University, which sends few players to the NBA, and he is the only Chinese-American NBA player.

Lin's enjoyment of basketball actually began in Taiwan. When Lin's father moved to U.S., his interest in the sport only grew and he passed on this love of basketball to his son, introducing him to the game at the age of five. The young Lin spent much of his youth playing basketball for fun.

In high school, Lin dreamed of playing in the NBA. When he applied for college, he was not offered a single sports scholarship. However, after his admission to Harvard, he was offered a place on its college basketball team.

During Lin's time at Harvard, his basketball career began to speed up. He scored 1,482 points, making him one of the highest scorers in Ivy League history.

When he graduated, no professional teams offered Lin a contract, but he was invited to play in the NBA Summer League. He played well and ended up eagerly signing a contract with the Golden State Warriors.

At first，playing in professional games filled Lin with excitement. He treasured opportunities to meet players he had been watching on TV for years. But slowly, the excitement wore off and was replaced by anxiety. In a few very difficult months, he was cut by two teams before the New York Knicks picked him up.

But he had the courage and determination to stick to his dream, so he put himself into hard training to get ready for his opportunity to come. Then his moment arrived on February 4, 2012，on which his excellent performance made him famous overnight. After that, he led the Knicks to their fifth straight victory. Knicks fans developed the nickname for him "Linsanity" (林发疯）. Time magazine released its 2012 list of the 100 "Most Influential People in the World", Jeremy Lin included.

1.Which of the following is of little help in Lin’s success?

A．hisfather’sinfluence B．hisdevotiontobasketball

C．hisyearsofhardwork D．hisgraduationfromHarvardUniversity

2.What does the phrases "wore off" in seventh paragraph probably mean?

A．arose B．disappeared C．grew D．remained

3.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Lin learned to play basketball when he was eight.

B. Lin was excited for professional games and did a good job at the beginning.

C. Before Lin there was no Chinese-American NBA players.

D. Lin is the most outstanding player in NBA.

4.It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A. Lin didn’t have a smooth road in NBA.

B. Lin got an easy entry into NBA.

C. Lin didn’t show his basketball talents in Harvard University.

D. NBA prefers graduates from Harvard University.