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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 English-speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather. “Nice day, isn’t it?” “Terrible weather, isn’t it?” But there is something special about small talk. It must be about 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 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, isn’t it?” At bus-stops, people may comment on the transport system. “The bus service is terrible, isn’t it?”

16. Small talk is _______________.

A.      a kind of conversation with short words      

B.      a greeting used when people meet each other

C.      to let people disagree about something  

D.     something we talk about to start a conversation

17. The favorite topic of small talk for English people is _________.

       A. the weather              B. politics              C. games               D. languages

18. The passage suggests that when we learn a language _________.

       A. we should learn about the transport system of the country

       B. we should only master the grammar and the vocabulary

       C. we should learn the culture of the country

       D. we should understand the importance of the language

19. When we say “Great game, isn’t it?”, we are in fact __________.

       A. asking a question                            B. having a conversation

       C. greeting each other                         D. making small talk

20. What we learn from the passage is that __________.

       A. different languages have different grammar

       B. small talk is an important part of a language

       C. small talk depends on the purpose of the conversation

       D. in English-speaking countries we should talk about the weather

                              

H

   Mr. Scott lived in a small town. He had studied in a famous university and learned a lot there before he returned to his hometown there his father had a few factories. He began to manage them and they all developed. In a few years he became one of the richest men there. He was often asked to the important meetings and talked proudly. The people in the small town respected him and often asked him for some advice. So he always thought himself clever and right.

  One autumn morning, Mr. Scott went to the capital on business. On his way there he wanted to visit some places of interest. He drove well and got to the biggest city in his country successfully, and after he finished work, he began to call on some of his old friends who worked there. They were happy to see each other and drank much. On his way to his hotel, he drove his car fast and knocked an old woman down who was crossing the street. The old man was sent to a hospital and he was sent to the police station. A policeman asked him several questions and left him in a cold and wet room alone in order to make him regain consciousness ( 清醒 ). About two hours later he began to shout loudly in the room. The policeman let him out.

  “I didn’t think I would be insulted ( 侮辱 ) here.’’ Mr. Scott called out angrily.

  “ Where are you usually insulted, then?” asked the policeman.

21. Mr. Scott’s factories were developed because_______.

  1. he had studied in a famous university
  2. he has learned a lot in the university
  3. he managed well
  4. his father helped him

22. We can infer from the passage that Mr. Scott ___________.

     A. was highly though of in his hometown

B. the old woman dies soon after the accident.

C. failed to answer the policeman’s questions.

D. had never been to the police station before.

23. Mr. Scott knocked the old woman down because ________.

   A. he had drunk much by then            B. he didn’t drive very well

   C. there were lots of people in the street    D. he hurried to get to hotel

24. _________, so he thought he was insulted.

  1. Mr. Scott was sent to the police station
  2. Mr. Scott was asked several questions
  3. Mr. Scott had to stay in the cold room
  4. Mr. Scott wasn’t respected at the police station

 

I

Books which give instructions on how to do things are very popular in the United States today. They are of great help in everyday life. Thousands of these "How to" books are on sale; in fact, there are about four thousand books with titles that begin with the words "How to" One book may tell you how to earn more money, another may tell you how to save or spend it, and another may explain how to give your money away.

Many "How to" books give advice on careers . They tell you how to choose a career and how to succeed at it. If you fail, however, you can buy a book called How to Turn Failure into Success. If you would like to become very rich, you can buy the book How to Make a Million. If you never make any money at all, you may need a book called How to" Live on Nothing

One of the most popular types of books is one that helps you with personal problems. If you want to have a better love of life, you can read How to Succeed at Love Every Minute of Your Life.? If you are tired of books on happiness, you may prefer a book called How to Make Yourself miserable.

Many of these books help people use their time better. Some people want books which will give them useful information about sports, hobbies, and travel. Other people use their free time to make repairs and improvements on their homes. They prefer books which give step by step instruction on how to repair things like plumbing (卫生管道工程) and electrical wiring, or on how to redecorate (重新装饰) or enlarge a house.
    Why have "How to" books become so popular? Probably because life has become so complex(
复杂). Today people have far more free time to use, more choices to make, and more problems to solve. "How to" books help people deal with modern life.

25. From the first paragraph, we know How to books are ______________.

       A only about 4,000 copies            B. on money

C very helpful                             D very expensive

26. From the passage, we know that How to books ___________.  

       A. are everything you require              

B. give all kinds of guides helping people get what they want

       C. tell people that they may change their thought into reality

    D. are full of strange ideas

27. The passage tells us that How to books sell well on how ___________.

       A. to succeed in careers        B. to solve personal problems

       C. to deal with business        D. to make money

28. Which headline of the following is the best for this passage?
A. How to Books in
America
 
B. How to Books Are Ordinary in
America

C. Thousands of "How to" Books 
D. Books with Tittles That Begin with the Words "How to" 

 

J

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FAIREMONT HOTEL

Five Waiters and Ten Waitresses:

Aged under 22.

At least high school graduates.

Good-looking men at least 1.72 metres tall and women at least 1.65

Those knowing foreign languages favoured.

Paid 1600-2200 dollars per month.

One secretary:

Aged under 30.

Females favoured.

Good at writing and skilled at computers.

If interested, call 465-4768 or write to : Mr. Jack Hundris

Room 0825m Fairemont Hotel

567 Wood Street, San Marers, 78003

Fax: 6954828

WILSON BOOKSTORE

Accountant(会计):

Aged between 25 and 40.

With an experience of at least two years.

With a degree and an accountant certificate.

Paid 3000-4000 dollars monthly.

With a practical knowledge of computer.

Computer Salesclerk:

Aged 25 or less.

Basic education of 12 years or more.

Good at computer.

Paid 1800-2200 dollars monthly.

Tel: 447-4398

Fax: 3485269

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