1、Module 1 Small Talk.阅读理解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 Englishspeaking countries people often make small talk about the weather: “Nice day，isnt it？” “Terrible weather，isnt it？” But the
2、re is something special about small talk.It must be 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
3、talk.But people often disagree about religion or politics so these are not suitable topics for small talk.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，isnt it？” At bus stops，pe
4、ople may comment about the transport system: “The bus service is terrible，isnt 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
5、 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.1Which of the following is the common topic over small talk for native speakers of English?APolitics. BFamilies.CEducation. DW
6、eather.答案：D解析：细节理解题。根据第一段的In Englishspeaking countries people often make small talk about the weather可知选D。2Why do we make small talk according to the passage?ATo let both people argue about something.BTo let both people agree on something.CTo enlarge our knowledge.DTo kill our time.答案：B解析：细节理解题。根据第一
7、段的The purpose of small talk is to let both people agree on something.可知答案。3The passage suggests that when we learn a language，_.Awe should understand the importance of the languageBits necessary to learn about the culture of the countryCwe should learn about the transport system of the countryDits e
8、nough to grasp the grammar and vocabulary of the language答案：B解析：推理判断题。根据文章最后一句We also have to learn the social behavior of the people who speak it.可知，我们在学一门语言时要注意这个国家的文化。4It can be learned from the passage that _.Aits important to find a suitable small talk subjectBsmall talk depends on the purpose
9、of the conversationCin Englishspeaking countries we should talk about the weatherDagreeing with each other is the key to a successful conversation答案：A解析：推理判断题。根据文章可知，在谈话时找到一个合适的话题是非常重要的，故选A。.七选五I was ten when I first sat with my grandmother behind the cashier (收银台) in her general store._1_ I quickly
10、 learned the importance of treating customers politely and saying “thank you”At first I was paid in candy._2_ I worked every day after school, and during the summer and on weekends and holidays from 8 am to 7 pm.My father helped me set up a bank account._3_ By the time I was 12, my grandmother thoug
11、ht I had done such a good job that she promoted me to selling cosmetics(化妆品)I developed the ability to look customers directly in the eye.Even though I was just a kid，women would ask me such things as “What color do you think I should wear？” I took a real interest in their questions and was able to
12、translate what they wanted into makeup(化妆) ideas._4_The job taught me a valuable lesson: to be a successful salesperson, you didnt need to be a rocket scientistyou needed to be a great listener._5_ Except they are no longer women purchasing cosmetics from me；instead，they are kids who tell me which t
13、oys they would like to see designed and developed.ALater I received 50 cents an hour.BBefore long，she let me sit there by myself.CI ended my selling a record amount of cosmetics.DToday I still carry that lesson with me：I listen to customers.EMy grandmas trust taught me how to handle responsibility.FSoon I found myself looking more beautiful than ever before.GWatching my money grow was more rewarding than anything I could have bought.答案15BAGCD
