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江西省九江市都昌县2023-2024学年九年级下学期期中英语试题(音频暂未更新)
"How was your weekend?" "Did you see the game on TV last night?" "Isn't the weather beautiful today?" These questions and the answers to them are examples of "small talk" — the short, friendly conversations that people have with friends and parents.
Some people avoid making small talk at work. They think they shouldn't talk about things that aren't important for the job, or their partners will think they aren't serious about their work. And some people just don't enjoy making small talk about themselves.
But small talk is important! Knowing how to make small talk is a skill that can help you a lot. By making small talk, you show that you're friendly and interested in your partners. You become a better team member. If you don't make small talk, others might feel uncomfortable around you and think you're unfriendly. Peter Harper, a manager at the Apex Company in the USA,says, "We always look for friendly workers who know how to communicate with each other and with our customers (顾客)."
Here are some tips for successful small talk. You can talk about safe topic such as the weather, sports, hobbies, TV programs and famous people like movie stars, singers, etc. You can also share some information about your family such as birthday parties and other family events, but don't share very personal information like family problems. You can talk about the news too, but avoid topics on money, age, weight and so on.
Listening is an important part of small talk. Listen carefully to what the other person is saying and ask questions. Don't just talk about yourself. And remember to smile! Making small talk takes practice. The more you do it, the better you'll be at making small talk!
Ways to Show Your Love to Your Family
Families are the most important people to you in life. {#blank#}1{#/blank#}Here are some easy ways to show your love to your family.
●Show appreciation for the things your family members do for you.
It will strengthen your relationship with them and bring you closer to them. So take action now and show your appreciation. {#blank#}2{#/blank#}
●Give presents to your family.
You don't need to buy expensive presents. {#blank#}3{#/blank#}Everyone loves the fragrance(香气) and beauty of flowers. It is a good way to express your love and feelings. Through sending flowers to your loved ones, you can tell them how special they are to you.
●Eat together as often as possible.
Eating meals together is an opportunity to connect with your family. It is an opportunity for you to get together, share your thoughts with them and express your love to them. {#blank#}4{#/blank#}Research has shown that regular and meaningful family meals offer a large variety of benefits to children and parents.
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Everyone is now so busy that it is hard to get together with families. Sending text messages is another great way to show your love and care. You can easily stay connected with your family members and send them your deepest love through text messages.
A. Send text messages to family members B. Your appreciation is great encouragement to your family. C. You can always send flowers to them without any reason. D. So take out some time and tell your family members how much you love them. E. Family meals help provide an opportunity to create a shared experience that is meaningful. |
A. I'm looking forward to meeting you again later. B. Don't forget to send me an email as soon as you are back home. C. I hope so! D. Don't forget to telephone me as soon as you are back home. E. It's time for us to say goodbye. F. I have learned a lot from you, too. |
W: How time flies! {#blank#}1{#/blank#} .
M: I'm sorry that I have to leave this lovely school. I won't forget your kind help.
W: {#blank#}2{#/blank#} . It's hard to leave an old friend, but I'm sure we' ll meet again.
M: {#blank#}3{#/blank#}.
W: Maybe I' ll go to visit your home town later.
M: Good. Then we' ll see each other.
W: {#blank#}4{#/blank#} . You have my QQ number, don't you?
M: Sure. I' ll keep in touch with you.
W: Please don't forget to say goodbye to Sarah, Linda and Tracy.
M:I won't. {#blank#}5{#/blank#}.
W: OK. See you again soon, David.
M: Take care, Anna.
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