【题目】根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填人空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

___【1】____ Most start with small talk on a random day. Asking about the homework in class or complaining about your tired legs after playing in a soccer game, you found your best pal by accident. The following is a four-step guide to making small talk.

1. Getting started

Begin by talking about the surroundings, such as the weather outside or the room you are in. _____2_____.

2. Looking for topics

At this point, you and your conversation partner need to find common ground. This is a good time to ask questions or to refer back to things you’ve said or heard earlier. ____3____The other person is probably just thinking of something to say.

3. Expanding the topic

The goal is to keep the conversation going. At every stage, you should be careful not to talk too much. But don’t let the other person dominate (支配) the conversation either. ____4_____

4. Ending politely

When ending a conversation, let the person know you’ll be leaving soon, express appreciation for the conversation and set the stage for a future conversation. For example, you could say, “I really must be going soon, but I had a great time chatting with you. ____5___ Here’s my phone number. Call or text me if you know of any other movies you think I might enjoy.”

A. Don’t worry if it gets quiet.

B. How did your friendships begin?

C. Small talk is where all your relationships begin.

D. It’s important to mention something about yourself.

E. I really liked hearing your opinion about that new movie.

F. The purpose is to show the other person that you are willing to make a conversation.

G. If that starts to happen, mention something about yourself when he or she takes a breath

【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。

The Greeting Card Association reports that Americans purchase 6.5 billion greeting cards each year. 【1】 Here’s a look at ways to reduce your holiday greeting card costs.

Gold digital.

2 Add photos or video to make your e-cards more personal.

3

If you plan to mail your cards, remember to consider postage costs. Square cards look cool,

but they cost more than a regular stamp to mail because they’re not a standard size. If cost is a consideration, stick to rectangular(矩形的)cards and avoid too heavy ribbons that increase your mailing costs.

Look at unexpected sources.

You don’t have to order custom greeting cards with your family’s photo. 4 Check

dollar stores or even garage sales for affordable greeting cards. The best part is that when these cards don’t have a photo or the year printed on them, you can use any leftovers in the future.

Make your own.

Use old greeting cards(with written messages cut out,of course), wrapping paper and ribbons,

or magazine photos to create your own holiday cards.

Shop after-Christmas sales.

Starting from Dec. 26, sellers who want to clear out holiday stocks will deeply discount cars,

wrapping paper and decorations. 5

A. Search for promotion codes.

B. Avoid paying for extra postage.

C. Buy envelopes for your cards for different purposes.

D. And Christmas cards account for a big percentage of that.

E. Preprinted greeting cards can cost less and work just as well.

F. So this is a good time to stock up if you have the storage space.

G. If you’re short of time or money, e-cars could be you best choice.

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