题型：阅读表达 题类：模拟题 难易度：普通
北京市朝阳区2019届九年级英语6月综合练习（二模）试卷
Small talk
Americans often have short conversations, called small talk, about unimportant things with strangers or people they know but not very well. They may have small talk at parties, while waiting in line at the store, at family events or work. It's a way to say hi and express friendliness.
Small talk is very useful. It can avoid uncomfortable silences and build stronger relationships. For example, when you first meet someone or talk to someone you don't know well, you can break the ice by making small talk. Small talk with a colleague(同事) about his child may help you to understand more of his life outside the office.
In 2013, researchers from the University of Essex asked some people to make small talk in a study. They found small talk can make people happier. People who talked briefly(短暂地) with a waiter in a coffee shop felt happier than those who simply went in, ordered and left.
However some people are not good at small talk. Here are some tips to improve your small-talking ability.
Firstly, find common ground. When you have something similar with your speaking partner, that means you have something to talk about.
Secondly, ask open-ended questions. They are suitable(合适的) for small talk. For example, if you ask visitors whether they like your city, they may simply say "Yes." But if you ask "What do you think of our city," they will have more freedom in how they answer.
Thirdly, become a student. Nobody knows everything. So, as someone is answering one of your open-ended questions, they bring up something about which you know nothing. So, tell them! This lets the other person become the teacher. They feel good about sharing their knowledge and you get to learn something. It's a win-win situation.
Finally, practice makes perfect. Like anything, getting good at making small talk takes practice.
If you make small talk in your native language, you might become happier. If you are making small talk using English, you will most surely improve your speaking and listening skills.
My name is Frank. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} It was a very interesting trip.
We flew to Hawaii. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} When we got there，we found a nice hotel. We stayed there for four days. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} After breakfast，we went to the beach. My sister and I swam in the sea and played games on the beach. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} My mom sat in the chair and read her favorite book.
We visited many beautiful places and ate a lot of food there. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} I also made two friends there. They were very friendly and they invited us to their houses. The trip was very nice. We want to go there again next year.
|
A. We got up early every day. B. It was my first time to take a plane, so I felt very excited. C. The food was different from ours, but it was delicious. D. My father took photos of us. E. Last summer, I went to Hawaii with my family. |
|
{#blank#}1{#/blank#}Mr. Brown is a history teacher in America. He thinks China is a great country with lots of ancient and beautiful cities. He wishes to visit such a city which has a rich culture and long history, and he wants to visit some famous persons in history. Also he may taste some local traditional food. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}Miss Shute comes from Canada. She is a young artist who enjoys something creative and exciting so she expects to visit such a Chinese city where there are millions of young people who like modern things. What's more, she may describe the city's building with her painting brush. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Mr. White is a successful businessman from Australia. He's ever been to many countries in the world, but he thinks China is one of the most amazing countries, so this time he wants to go to such a city which is one of the most developed cities in China and has all kinds of business chances. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Mr. Miller is a TV reporter from UK. After a busy month, she'd like to go to such a Chinese city where she may enjoy swimming eating good food and buying her favorite clothes. At the same time, she hopes the cities are always warm and full of sunshine. She doesn't mind the coast. She only wants to have fun. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}Mr. Green is a famous pianist. He often tours around the world and gives his concerts. This year he plans to have a concert in the Chinese city where there are lots of music lovers and he may taste different food from all over the world and me all kinds of friends. At the same time, he wants to do some shopping there. |
A. Shanghai is an international city. Here you can get many chances to make money because there are so many stores companies and factories. Also is a fantasy city that has so much to see. B. Hangzhou is famous for the West Lake. It's a great city to travel and shop. There you can taste all kinds of good food. The good news is that it's not so expensive to travel around the city. C. Guangzhou is an international city. Many musicians like the city because there are so many fans of theirs. It's also a travel city that attracts lots of tourists from all over the world. Here you may taste Chinese food, Indian food French food and even Italian food. D. Why not consider visiting Sanya. It's a big city where you can enjoy all kinds of water sports. What's more the weather is never too hot or too cold there all year round. However, it is kind of expensive to live and shop there. E. Wuhan is a large and lively city with a large population. The Han River runs through the city. And it's a great place to go shopping and eat good food. However, it's too hot in summer and a little cold in winter. F. Shenzhen became the first of the five special economic zones in august 1980 and was one of the fastest-growing cities in China. It's a city full of chances and challenges. Many college students look forward to working and living there after their graduation. G. Xi'an is a great city that was built about 3,500 years ago. There are many historical sites like Terra Cotta Warriors (兵马俑)and the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda(大雁塔). There you can eat lots of special food like Biangbiang noodles and Rougamo(肉夹馍). |
|
A. skilled kids may forget green hands B. so an adult should always be present C. But swimming can also be dangerous D. a few seconds can make a big difference E. Or you could hit your head on the bottom |
Summer is here. One of the best ways to cool off on a hot summer day is to jump into a swimming pool. Swimming is great exercise, and a trip to a pool or beach is a good way to have fun with friends. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}, so it's important to stay safe as you do it. Here are a few things you can do to swim safely.
●Swim only in areas set for swimming.
Don't swim unless there is a lifeguard (救生员) on duty. If you're on a beach near the ocean, this is especially important. In some places, fast currents (急流) can sweep swimmers away without warning. So if a sign says "no swimming", please take care.
Be careful when diving (跳水) into the water headfirst.
Most pools have deep ends where diving is safe. In natural water, don't dive unless you know that the water is deep enough. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}, causing injury (伤害) or death.
●Make sure you have a partner with you.
Nobody knows what will happen while you are swimming. If something goes wrong, you can get help from that person as soon as possible. In this situation, {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.
●Pay close attention to children's safety.
Kids who don't know how to swim should wear life jackets. But by themselves they are not enough, {#blank#}4{#/blank#}. If you have a pool at home, put a fence (围栏) around it in case children fall in. And if a child disappears, check the pool first.
试题篮
