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1、第五节说明文(3)2018全国卷Weve 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? It is possible that we all have compromised conversational intelligenc
2、e. Its more 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
3、 benefits.Dismissing 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
4、 Southeast. “Almost 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 peo
5、ple on their way into a 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
6、that talking to the waiter is better than talking to your husband，” say Dunn. “But interactions with peripheral(边缘的) members of our social network matter for our wellbeing also.”Dunn believes that people who research out to strangers feel a significantly greater sense of belonging, a bond with other
7、s. Carducci believes developing such a sense of belonging starts with small talk. “Small talk is the basis of good manners，” he says. 1What phenomenon is described in the first paragraph?AAddiction to smartphones.BInappropriate behaviours in public places.CAbsence of communication between strangers.
8、DImpatience with slow service.2What is important for successful small talk according to Carducci?AShowing good manners.BRelating to other people.CFocusing on a topic.DMaking business deals.3What does the coffeeshop study suggest about small talk?AIt improves family relationships.BIt raises peoples c
9、onfidence.CIt matters as much as a formal talk.DIt makes people feel good.4What is the best title for the text?AConversation CountsBWays of Making Small TalkCBenefits of Small TalkDUncomfortable Silence2018兰州实战考试Libraries are doing well in the digital times. Here are some of the most awesome example
10、s.1. Freiburg University Library, GermanyThe original library of the Freiburg University was rebuilt in 2015 following the project of Degelo Architects. The new building has 41,000 square meters and looks like a cut diamond. Inside, there are 1,200 workspaces in four reading rooms plus 500 work area
11、s. The library offers in the basement a system of automated checkout machines and 700,000 volumes that can be borrowed.2. Microlibrary at Taman Bima, IndonesiaThis wonderful little public library is located in a Kampung neighborhood near the Bandung airport, Indonesia. The building was designed by t
12、he Bandung office of SHAU architect studio. It has 160 square meters and is built upon a preexisting stage that was already used by the local community for events and gatherings. The Bima public library is the first of a series of similar microlibraries that are planned to be built across Indonesia.
13、3. Public Library of Constitucin, ChileThe city in Constitucin, Chile, was devastated by 8.8 degrees earthquake in 2010. The new public library, designed by Sebastian Irarrzaval, is a part of the initiative to rebuild the city. Constitucin is one of the biggest clusters of wood production in Chile.
14、This heritage is reflected in the construction of this postdisaster library. Its made almost entirely of wood, and only the firewalls are done with exposed poured concrete. The internal area of the library exceeds 350 square meters. The building was opened in 2015, five years after the earthquake.4.
15、 LiYuan Library, ChinaBuilt in 2011 in a small village of Huairou on the outskirts(郊区)of Beijing, this beautiful natureinspired library was designed by Li Xiaodong. The 175squaremeter buildings interior is spatially diverse by using steps and small level changes to create distinct places. The wooden
16、 sticks temper the bright light and spread it evenly throughout the space to give a perfect reading environment. The library closes at dusk because there is no electricity in it.5Which of the following libraries is the biggest one?ALiYuan Library.BMicrolibrary at Taman Bima.CFreiburg University Library.DPublic Library of Constitucin.6If you wan
