2018_2019学年高中英语Module1SmallTalk课下能力提升(一)(含解析)外研版选修6

Module 1 课下能力提升（一）

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Small talk is a very short conversation used by individual to kill time and make the other person feel comfortable in his presence. However, sometimes you should be careful of your topics.

There are certain “safe” topics that pe ople usually discuss.

The weather is probably the number one thing that people who do not know each other well discuss. Sometimes even friends and family members discuss the weather when they meet or start a conversation.

Another topic that is generally safe is current events. As long as you are not discussing a controversial_issue,_such as a recent law concerning equal rights, it is usually safe to discuss that. Entertainment and sports news is another good topic. If there is something that you and the other person have in common, that may also be acceptable to talk about. For example, if the bus is extremely full and there are no seats available, you might talk about the reasons why. Similarly, people in an office might casually discuss the new paint or furniture.

There are also some subjects that are not considered acceptable when making small talk.

Discussing personal information such as salaries or a recent divorce is unacceptable between people who do not know each other well. Compliments on clothing or hair are acceptable; however, you should never say something (good or bad) about a person’s body.

Negative comments about another person not involved in the conversation are also not acceptable. When you do not know a person well you cannot be sure who their friends are. You do not talk about private issues either, because you do not know if you can trust the other person with your secrets or personal information. Lastly, it is not wise to continue talking about an issue that the other person does not seem comfortable with or interested in.

语篇解读：本文主要讲了人们进行闲聊时安全的和不被接受的话题。

1．What does the passage mainly tell us?

A．Why do people make small talk?

B．What topics do people choose when making small talk?

C．What is small talk?

D．In which situations do people make small talk?

解析：选B 主旨大意题。文章主要讲了人们进行闲聊时安全的和不被接受的话题。故选B。

2．Which of the following is NOT the best topic when you make small talk?

A．Beautiful day, isn’t it?

B．Did you watch the news today?

C．Have you got a boyfriend?

D．What do you think of the new computers?

解析：选C 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段第三句可知，在不太熟悉的人们之间不要谈论有关私人问题的话题。故选C。

3．The underlined part “controversial issue” in the fourth paragraph most probably means “________”．

A．debatable question

B．acceptable question

C．private question

D．interesting question

解析：选A 词义猜测题。从该词后面所给的例子：比如关于人权的法律方面的问题，可知其意为“有争议的问题”。故选A。

4．How is the text organized?

A．①②③④/⑤⑥⑦B．①②③④/⑤/⑥⑦

C．①/②/③④/⑤⑥⑦D．①/②③④/⑤⑥⑦

解析：选D 篇章结构题。第一段定义 small talk, 第二至四段讲闲谈时的保险话题，第五至七段讲一些闲谈时不能提及的话题。故选D。

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Are you sick of feeling your tongue turn to a lump of (一块) coal whenever you meet a small talk situation? Follow these smart tips, and you’ll become a great conversationalist making lasting impressions wherever you go.

Debra Fine, author of The Fine Art of Small Talk, says that connecting with people through conversat ion doesn’t always come instinctively(出于本能地). That means you need much training to improve your speaking abilities. First, have around three things to talk about before you head for an interview. Second, think of four questions you can ask that will make t he other person chat. Finally, if you’ve met the person before, mention something of the previous conversation or introduction to show your interest.

The awkward moment when the other person didn’t recognize you may make you feel hurt. Before you put too much pressure on a new relationship, be the first to say “hello”. You can release (释放) some pressure by saying, for example，“Stephanie Pratt? Hi, good to see you again.” Another way to put strangers at ease is to smile and shake their hands when you greet them.

Small talk is always challenging at conferences or large events, especially when you don’t know anyone. There’s a reason why millions of people read the New York Times every day: to stay knowledgeable about the world they live in. If you find reading a daily newspaper too tedious,_find special topics that interest you. Learn the general news from News, CNN, or Google News. Build a conversation by asking, “Have you heard about ...？”

Last, listening is an important part of small talk, especially when you’re entering a conversation that’s already in progress. If you want to leave a lasting impression, one of the best ways is to be a great listener. As you list en to others’ experiences and opinions, you’ll enlarge your knowledge about other cultures and nations, and finally become a more fascinating conversationalist.

语篇解读：本文主要讲述了在闲聊时的一些技巧。

5．According to Debra Fine, ________.

A．many people don’t like small talk

B．people with a good memory are good at talking

C．showing interest is the key to a good conversation

D．conversation is a skill that needs training

解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Debra Fine ... says that connecting with people through conversation doesn’t always come instinctively (出于本能地). That means you need much training to improve your speaking abilities.”可知，通过谈话来联系他人是一种技巧，这种技巧不会自然出现，需要进行训练。

6．The purpose of small talk is to ________.

A．reduce the pressure during a conversation

B．build a connection and make a good impression

C．make a conversation more interesting

D．enlarge the knowledge about other cultures

解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“making lasting impressions wherever you go”以及第二段中的“says that connecting with people through conversation”可知，闲聊的目的是联系他人并给对方留下好印象。