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1、.阅读理解(2018全国)Weve all been there:in a lift,in line at the bank or on an airplane,surrounded by people who are,like us,deeply focused on their smartphones or,worse,struggling with the uncomfortable silence.Whats the problem?Its possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligence.Its mor
2、e likely that none of us start a conversation because its awkward and challenging,or we think its annoying and unnecessary.But the next time you find yourself among strangers,consider that small talk is worth the trouble.Experts say its an invaluable social practice that results in big benefits.Dism
3、issing small talk as unimportant is easy,but we cant forget that deep relationships wouldnt even exist if it werent for casual conversation.Small talk is the grease(润滑剂) for social communication,says Bernardo Carducci,director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast. “Almos
4、t every great love story and each big business deal begins with small talk,”he explains. “The key to successful small talk is learning how to connect with others,not just communicate with them.”In a 2014 study,Elizabeth Dunn,associate professor of psychology at UBC,invited people on their way into a
5、 coffee shop.One group was asked to seek out an interaction(互动) with its waiter;the other,to speak only when necessary.The results showed that those who chatted with their server reported significantly higher positive feelings and a better coffee shop experience. “Its not that talking to the waiter
6、is better than talking to your husband,”says Dunn.“ But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our well-being also.”Dunn believes that people who reach out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging,a bond with others.Carducci believes developing
7、 such a sense of belonging starts with small talk.“ Small talk is the basis of good manners,”he says.【语篇导读】本文是一篇说明文。作者通过建议陌生人之间进行交流引出本文的话题闲谈,并介绍了闲谈的益处,指出“闲谈是礼貌的基础”。1.What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?A.Addiction to smartphones.B.Inappropriate behaviours in public places.C.Absence o
8、f communication between strangers.D.Impatience with slow service.答案C解析推理判断题。第一段描述:我们在电梯里,或在银行、机场排队时,周围满是盯着手机屏幕的人,甚至是与让人不舒服的沉默作斗争的人。故可知,第一段描述的是陌生人之间缺少交流的一种现象。故选C项。2.What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?A.Showing good manners.B.Relating to other people.C.Focusing on a topi
9、c.D.Making business deals.答案B解析细节理解题。根据文章第三段的最后一句可知,成功的闲谈的关键是学习如何与他人取得联系,而不仅仅是交流,故选B项。3.What does the coffee-shop study suggest about small talk?A.It improves family relationships.B.It raises peoples confidence.C.It matters as much as a formal talk.D.It makes people feel good.答案D解析细节理解题。根据第四段第三句中的“s
10、ignificantly higher positive feelings”可知,在咖啡店,与服务员进行简短的交流,会让你有很显著的愉快的情绪和更好的咖啡馆体验,也就是说,你的心情会很好,故选D项。4.What is the best title for the text?A.Conversation CountsB.Ways of Making Small TalkC.Benefits of Small TalkD.Uncomfortable Silence答案C解析主旨大意题。纵观全文可知,文章以陌生人之间几乎无交流的现象引出本文主题闲谈,紧接着通过实例介绍了闲谈的好处,故C项最适合作本文
11、标题。.七选五Everyone wants to become a better person,but many of us dont know what to do.1.But I think everyone deserves respect and can become a better person.If you really want it,you can change yourself and your habits by taking a few steps described below.Pursue your passion.Its important to find you
12、rself and pursue your passion.Learn to listen to your inner self,even when someone is trying to bring you down.Some people try to bring you down because theyre too weak and cowardly to pursue their passions and they dont think you should pursue yours.Dont listen to them.Spend time with yourself and
13、think about the thing that brings you joy.2.3.Another important thing to do to be a better person is to learn how to keep your dignity.Keep in mind that only youre responsible for your choices and decision in life and never get down on yourself when you do something wrong.Dont let anyone or anything
14、 bring you down and remind yourself that your life is unique,special and really worthwhile.Share your time,energy and talents.4.You might not get aware of them,but you have them.Sharing your time,energy and talents can help become a better person,so learn to share more of your precious time with oth
15、ers and help people in need and you will feel much better about yourself.Learn something new.You should never stop learning something new.That you are in your 30s or 40s,or even 60s,doesnt mean you cant learn a new language or other interesting things.Knowledge is always great.5.When you are a well-
16、educated person,everyone respects you and your knowledge.A.Generally speaking,a better person must be a talented person.B.The more you learn about the new things,the better you will feel about yourself.C.Life is so tough that we often make mistakes we dont want to do.D.Every person has talents,including you.E.Learn to keep your dignity.F.Be responsi
