Question

Some people have a kind of magic. They will make you comfortable while they are around. You feel at ease while talking to them. How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they'll help people feel relaxed and make friends with them quickly.

First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answer a question. One well-known businesswoman says, "At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It's a common question, but it will get things going." From there you can move on to other matters—sometimes to really personal questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.

Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. This point seems clear, but it isn't. Your questions should have a point and help to tell what kind of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively. Real listening at least means some things. First it means not to change the topic of conversation. If someone insists on one topic, it means he's really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to the voice. If the voice sounds bored, then, it's time for you to change the topic.

Finally, good talkers know well how to deal with the moment of saying good-bye. If you're saying it, you may give him a handshake and say, "I've really enjoyed meeting you." If you want to see that person again, don't keep it a secret. Let people know your thoughts.

1.Asking questions might be a quite good and suitable way ________.

A. for you to make more and more new friends

B. to begin your business talks

C. to get things going

D. for you to make a deep and lasting impression on others

2.After asking somebody a question, it'll be polite of you to ________.

A. agree with what others say all the time

B. listen to his reply attentively

C. wait impatiently for his answer

D. go on asking him more questions

3.Generally speaking, good talkers are persons who ________.

A. are not good at making any topic interesting

B. never talk too much or too little

C. always speak in a gentle way

D. know when they should change the topic of the talk

4.If you really want to meet someone again, ________.

A. you may take him as your lifelong true friend

B. it seems necessary for you to let him know it

C. it's proper for you to give him a second handshake

D. it'll be helpful for you to have further understanding of him

 

Answer 1

1.C

2.B

3.D

4.B

【解析】

试题分析：这篇短文讲述如何成为一个健谈者。作为一个健谈者首先要学会的就是问问题，并认真倾听对方的答案，还要懂得什么时候应该更换话题。除此之外，如果想要和对方再次见面，要主动表达出来。

1.细节理解题。根据文章第二段第二行It's a common question, but it will get things going. “这是一个普通的问题，但是可以让促进事态进展。”可知，故选C。

2.细节理解题。根据第三段第三行And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.“为了找出答案，你真的必须要仔细地聚精会神地听。”可知，仔细听对方回答才是礼貌的。故选B。

3.细节理解题。根据第三段最后两行If someone insists on one topic, it means he's really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to the voice. If the voice sounds bored, then, it's time for you to change the topic.“如果某人坚持一个话题，那就意味着他真的很感兴趣。好的倾听者也意味着不只是听说话的内容，还要听声音。如果这个声音听起来令人厌烦，那么，就到了换话题的时间了。”可知，健谈者要知道什么时候换话题。故选D。

4.细节理解题。根据文章最后一句话If you want to see that person again, don't keep it a secret. Let people know your thoughts.“如果你想要再次见到那个人，不要保密。让人们直到你的想法。”可知，要想再见到这个人，就要告诉他。故选B。

考点：教育类短文阅读。