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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 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 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 _______.play the role of the doctor

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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 with a conversation

(2)The favorite topic of small talk is about _______.

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A. the weather
B. politics
C. games
D. languages

(3)The passage suggests that when we learn a language _______.

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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 _______.

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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 _______.

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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

My bookshelves are full of dust — and with good reason. When it comes to cleaning that part of my home, I suffer from the most serious case of avoidance (回避反应症).

The thing is this: when I do set out to clean and re-organize my books, which seldom happens, I place myself into a really bad situation. No sooner do I take a title from the shelf, blow off the dust, and wipe down the cover than I find myself sitting on the floor with legs crossed and my back against the wall. Pretty soon books get piled up on my legs as I am reunited with old friends.

   It is as if these books have voices, and each wants to say its piece. “Remember me? I was given to you when you went into the Navy, so that you would never lack for companionship,” one whispers. Another says, “I was your first book of poems, given to you before you learned to love poetry.” And a third, “I was the book that made history so attractive to you.”

   Perhaps the greatest pleasure of re-organizing my books are the surprises — or better said, reunions — that occur. During my latest book-cleaning adventure, I found one that had fallen behind the shelf: “Tales of Edgar Allan Poe.” Not an unusual title, but the words written on the first page made it very special: “With Love from Mom and Dad, Christmas 1965.” What’s this? A book on the physics of lasers(激光). It is filled with mathematical statements, and I had bought it at a library sale when I was 12, not long after the laser had been invented. I couldn’t understand a bit of it, but I did learn what “laser” meant.

   What I end up with when I empty my bookshelves is a cross-section (横剖面) of my personal history. It’s like a road cut where one sees all the layers of rock going back through time to the beginning of the simplest life forms. The books I’ve read — and kept — are not just old friends. They are my résumé.

50. What could be said about the author?

  A. He is too busy to tidy up his bookshelves.

  B. He considers his books treasured possessions.

  C. He has made a lot of notes in his books.

  D. He is a lover of science books.

51. By saying that his books have voices, the author means ________ .

  A. they bring back happy memories

  B. they are recorded in human voice

  C. they say a lot about human history

  D. they offer good topics for discussion

52. What does the author enjoy most from re-organizing his books?

  A. Finding some missing books.

  B. Putting books in good order.

  C. Learning something new from the books.

  D. Rediscovering interesting stories behind some books.

53. The underlined word “résumé” in the last paragraph probably means ______.

  A. personal history         B. precious notes

  C. good companion        D. simple life forms

When was the last time you had great fun with your family?   【小题1】    So stand up and plan to have fun with your family.
Going to the zoo is definitely a number-one pick for family activities. Other than visiting animals, most zoos nowadays have rides that you can enjoy with your family. Meals are served in the zoo.   【小题2】    To add some fun, ask to be the photographer for the day and you might be surprised by how creative you can be.
    【小题3】     Even though you might not be really keen on outdoor activities, you can still enjoy your time by playing together after having your lunch.
Visiting the nation's capital would be your choice if you want to go on a trip with your family. Learn more about the history by visiting historical sites.   【小题4】   
A treasure hunt is a popular activity, so going hunting with your family is a nice choice. You can train yourself by asking to be the person in charge who can hold the treasure map and make decisions.
Create a video clip with your family. Make your family the characters in the clip. You may talk about your family life in the clip, about your interests or even create a drama.
 【小题5】   Plant flowers and mow the lawn. After a day of hard work, you can all sit back and enjoy a barbecue at your beautifully cleaned backyard.

A.History creates topics for you and your family.
B.At bedtime read to your young kids and read with your elder kids.
C.Family is always the most valuable thing in life.
D.Bring your own snacks if you want to save some money.
E.Doing some yard work together can also be a fun quality time for your family.
F.Having a picnic at the park is also a good activity for your family.
G.Here are two examples.

 

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In order to be a success in the American business world, you must “get along” with people. You must learn to behave yourself in a way ___31___ you earn the affection (喜爱)and respect of others. ___32___ we have already pointed out, Americans ___33___ business and pleasure. Therefore, learning how to ___34___ informally can be a help with your American business___35___. Americans like to talk about a number of different ___36___—sports, politics, cars, popular movies and television shows and personal interests.

Many large American cities have sports teams. If you are ___37___ with Americans in the United States, it would be a good idea to ___38___ out about the local sports teams so that you can ___39___ the almost inevitable (不可避免的) discussions about “what our ___40___ will do this year.” Politics can be a ___41___ topic unless everyone is of the same mind ___42___. Limit your discussions to asking questions of your friends. Most Americans are ___43___owners and some are even crazy about the subject. You can participate___44___ talking about cars you have owned or by __45___information you have read in automotive magazines. Americans watch television almost every night and attend movies regularly, ___46___ naturally TV programs and the ___47___ movies become topics for discussions. If you are unable to ___48___ American television or attend American movies, reading the ___49___section of such magazine as Time and Newsweek will keep you up to date on ___50___ is popular in America.

31. A. which              B. where               C. how                        D. that

32. A. While               B. Since                       C. As                            D. Because

33. A. mix                   B. enjoy                      C. like                          D. manage

34. A. conduct          B. appear                       C. behave                       D. chat

35. A. friends            B. efforts              C. contacts                D. companies

36. A. persons          B. titles                       C. businesses            D. topics

37. A. meeting                   B. working                 C. living                 D. playing

38. A. find                  B. learn                       C. go                            D. stay

39. A. work on         B. join in                C. succeed in             D. break in

40. A. group              B. business                C. company               D. team

41. A. common         B. sensitive                C. special              D. daily

42. A. politically        B. economically        C. professionally      D. personally

43. A. house              B. car                          C. business                D. land

44. A. in                 B. toward                       C. by                            D. through

45. A. collecting       B. sharing                  C. gathering              D. analyzing

46. A. so                B. but                          C. however                D. moreover

47. A. most interesting   B. most exciting       C. newest                  D. latest

48. A. witness           B. look                         C. watch               D. glance

49. A. entertainmentB. sports                      C. business                D. movie

50. A. which              B. that                        C. what                       D. as

 

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