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四川省眉山市2019-2020学年高二上学期英语期末考试试卷
Small Talk Might Get You Big Rewards
In many culture, small talk is a big deal. Although it may seem like a pointless conversation to pass the time or avoid awkward silence, it is actually very important for communicating and bonding with others.
According to US inspirational speaker Melissa Wadsworth, "Small talk is about tapping into possibility." Having good small talk skills is the best way to meet new people, which can lead to friendships, jobs, or other goals.
If small talk is so important, how do you do it? What's the best way to break the ice and start talking to people? Well, some of the most common topics include the weather, hobbies, work, family and travel. It's easy for people to talk about them.
For example, you can talk to your schoolmates about your classes or that teacher who drives everyone crazy. If you're lucky, you might have a friend introducing you to others firstly to help you start a conversation.
Sometimes, it may seem a bit difficult to start a conversation with someone you don't know. That's OK! Wadsworth has the best advice for this: "approach the conversation excited about the friendship, the good laugh, the fascinating story, the job opportunity, the date, the joy or the sense-of-belonging potential inherent (内在的) in this shared experience."
Small talk might just be the first step to something much bigger.
A. Everyone has this problem sometimes.
B. Another way to start small talk is to comment on your surroundings.
C. These topics are great for small talk because they are valuable.
D. Small talk can also be used for striking up a conversation.
E. Not only that, small talk is shown to boost brainpower by encouraging empathy, making you consider what another person feels or thinks.
F. Nobody would doubt the values of small talk.
G. If you're at a party, you might comment on the snacks, music, or the number of people there of video games.
A. Dress right B. Keep warm. C. Don't go too fast, too soon. D. Start and finish in the same way. E. Don't wait to drink water until you feel thirsty. F. Head out into the wind and come home with it at your back. G. On really cold days, wear a mask or scarf over your mouth to protect your face. |
It is not as simple as opening the door and hitting the track in winter. There are a few things you can do to ensure you are getting the most out of your run, and, importantly, not doing more harm than good.
Warm up, cool down
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so take it easy when you set off and do a few stretches (伸展) once you're finished.
Drink water
You might not feel hot, but that's because sweat evaporates (蒸发) more quickly into the chilly, dry air. So be sure to drink water before, during and after cold-weather workouts. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} A belt bottle conveniently attaches to your waist so you don't have to carry it and can have a drink whenever you feel like it.
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Running in cotton is a bad idea. Wear thin, breathable layers of synthetic (合成的) clothing that help protect you from the wind and snow, but still let out heat and moisture (水分).Thirty percent of your body heat escapes through your hands and forty percent through your head. Wear a hat, or beanie (无边小便帽), and gloves so your circulatory system can distribute warm blood to the rest of your body. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}
Run into the wind
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A. Organize your materials. B. Start with difficult material first. C. Your room may be an ideal place for studying. D. This will help you quickly get into the state of study. E. Schedule an hour or two for studying during those times each day. F. However, many students find their former study habits are not suitable for college. G. You can also use apps to stop distracting websites like Facebook while you're studying. |
Having good study habits is key to success in college. {#blank#}1{#/blank#} To begin making the change, you need to get organized to study.
Create a fixed study space. Find a quiet space in your room or somewhere on campus where you can focus. Studying in the same place every day makes your brain combine a certain environment with work. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
Find a regular time for studying. If you study at the same time each day, your brain will be prepared for learning when you sit down. Review your schedule and see when you have free time. {#blank#}3{#/blank#} You can study during gaps between classes or in the evening after your classes are done for the day.
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Avoid distractions (干扰). When you prepare your study space, it's important to keep it away from distractions. Remove any technologies that will take your mind off your work, like your iPad. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Besides, keep other distracting materials such as outside reading, away from your study area.
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