A new term might be the best time to make new friends,but it can be hard to begin the first conversation. Below are four useful ways. Take a look.

     Search for common interests. Talking about shared interests,such as sports and popular talent shows,is the easiest way to make a successful talk with someone.

     Welcome the silence. In fact,sometimes silence is needed in order to continue a conversation. Remember that if you say something,the other person may need time to understand it.

     Keep it positive (积极的). To make a great talk,you should keep things fun. You should be cheerful and able to laugh over things that aren t very interesting. This will make the other person want to keep talking to you.

     Take it as a learning experience. Every time you meet someone from other places,it’s a good chance to learn something new. You can learn more about their cultures and nations. This makes you a more interesting person to talk to as well.

() 1. How many ways are mentioned to start a conversation in the reading?

   A. Only one. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.

() 2. You can start a meaningful conversation by according to the reading.

   A. travelling to other countries   B. studying very hard in class

   C. talking about the same interests   D. finding someone from other places

() 3. If someone is talking about something you don't like,what should you do according to the reading?

   A. To stop the conversation at once. B. To be cheerful and relaxed.

   C. To keep silent all the time. D. To talk about something new.

五、 根据首字母提示补全短文

     I have a big plan f 1 my future. I want to go to Paris. There are m2 art shows there. I want to be an artist First,Im going to be a student at an art school in Paris. And Im going to study F 3 at the same time. Then,Im going to work there to m 4 some money. Next,Im going to have art shows

b 5 I want to be rich and famous. Til buy two big h 6 One is for my parents,and the o 7 is for myself. I want to be n 8 with my parents. I also want to travel all over the world.

     I love the s 9 —My future isnt a dream. Every time I sing it,it g 10 me confidence (自信). I think that my dreams can come true if I try my best.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

5. 我不知道你，你也不知道我。

I don't know you and you don't know me .

4. 一只很小的蚂蚁继续爬过我的身体。

A tiny ant my body.

3. 你应该把你的狗栓在树上。

You should the tree.

2.当汤姆到达山顶的时候，他筋疲力尽了。

Tom when he reached the top of the hill.

1. 刚才我们的车撞到了一块大石头。

Our car a big stone just now.

() 8. (2015 •德州) 一―Mr Wang,must I come again to clean the classroom on Sunday?

—No,you . I have asked Kate to do it.

   A. can't   B. mustn’t   C. needn’t   D. shouldn’t

() 7.  (2015 •宜昌) —-John didn’t stop looking for a job he got an offer from a German company.

—-Lucky. It\s not easy for university graduates to get a good job now.

   A. until   B. since   C. as   D. if

() 6. — I'm sorry I my exercise book at home this morning.

—It doesn’t matter. Don’t forget it here this afternoon.

   A. left;to take   B. forgot;bringing

   C. left;to bring   D. forgot;to bring