(2019·安徽省合肥市调研)Whatissmalltalk?Itmeansthattheconversati...

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(2019·安徽省合肥市调研)What is small talk? It means that the conversation is about some little things, which are not important. You can make small talk when waiting in line in the supermarket, or while waiting for a bus. Though the topics in small talk are not important, small talk itself is very important. It makes other people feel relaxed; it breaks the silence; it shows friendliness and good manners, and it makes time pass pleasantly.

In small talk, it is important to remember to smile and keep the conversation relaxed. It's also good to show a sense  of  humor. You  could  talk  about weather, an interesting story in the news or on television, a sports event, a play or a movie, or you could ask parents about their new baby.

What shouldn't you talk about? You should try not to talk about politics or  religion (宗教),  also,  you should try not to talk too long on a subject or ask questions that are too personal. Give other people a chance to speak and listen to what they say. If you two have different opinions on a topic, change it.

篇章导读：本文是一篇说明文，文章告诉我们什么是闲聊，并就闲聊的话题和禁忌给出了一些建议。

17．When can NOT a person make small talk?

A．When he or she is waiting in line in the    supermarket.

B．When he or she is waiting for a bus.

C．When he or she is being interviewed for a job.

D．All of the above.

18．Small talk can lead to the following results EXCEPT that ________.

A．it breaks the silence

B．it shows friendliness and good manners

C．it makes time pass pleasantly

D．it makes other people feel nervous

19．What is the main idea of the passage?

A．Small talk is very important.

B．Some tips on how to make small talk.

C．We should learn to make small talk.

D．The things we shouldn't do in small talk.

【回答】

17.C　细节理解题。由第一段可知，A、B两项所述情况均可进行闲聊。根据闲聊的定义，参加工作面试是正式场合，不应进行闲聊。

18.D　细节理解题。由第一段最后一句可知A、B、C三项都是闲聊的作用，只有D项不是。

19.B　主旨大意题。本文先解释了什么是闲聊，然后又讲了哪些是应该做的，哪些是不应该做的。所以只有B项能体现文章的主旨大意。

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