2018_2019学年高中英语Module1SmallTalk课下能力提升（二）外研版.docx

Module 1 课下能力提升（二）.根据提示写出单词的正确形式1Anyone who is keen on classical music cant miss the opportunity (机会) to attend the concert.2Mr. Smith nodded (点头) and asked every client to sit around the table.3She keeps yawning (打呵欠), so she might not have slept well last night.4He sighed (叹息), not knowing how to deal with the naughty boy.5What he is lacking (lack) in is not knowledge but experience.6It was an informal (formal) party, so you neednt have dressed up as a princess.7I can confidently (confident) promise that this year I will make great progress in my study.8Perhaps he used a kind of advanced (advance) technology so that he got better results.9Such an important problem should be discussed seriously (serious).选词填空think of，in addition，find out，be nervous about，make friends，look away from，be serious about，in advance1In my opinion, travelling abroad is a great way to find_out what life is like in another place of the world.2Did you catch what I said?Sorry, I was thinking_of the match held last night.3I wouldnt like to go to the party tonight, because I have a lot of homework to do. In_addition,_Im not willing to see John.4If you look_away_from a person or yawn, he may think you are not interested in what he says.5Dont be_nervous_about your illness. There is nothing serious. 6.Since you are always optimistic and selfconfident, I cant wait to make_friends with you.7This meeting room is a nonsmoking area. I would like to warn you in_advance that if you smoked here you would be fined. 8.Are you serious_about giving up smoking this time? I dont want you to lie gain. .完成句子1这个项目的失败不是因为缺乏资金而是缺乏技术工人。The failure of the project is not for_lack_of fund but for skilled workers.2这个问题对我来说很难回答。The question is difficult for_me_to_answer. 3多练习，你的英语就会说得很流利。Practise_more_and youll be fluent in speaking English.4人们被建议提前为任何一种意外事件做好准备，无论是自然灾害还是恐怖袭击。People are advised to prepare in_advance for any kind of emergency, whether its a natural disaster or a terrorist attack. 520名学生想去听旨在讲授如何快速阅读的讲座。Twenty students want to attend the lecture that aims to teach how_to_read fast.阅读理解AIn 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 Englishspeaking countries people often make small talk about the weather：“Nice day, isnt it？”“Terrible weather, isnt it？” But there is something special about small talk. It must be 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 in English. 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, isnt it？” At bus stops, people may comment about the transport system：“The bus service is terrible, isnt it？”Greetings and small talk are an important part of conversation in any language. The way people greet each other and the things they talk about, however, may be different from one language to another. This shows that there is much more to learn when we learn a language than just the vocabulary and the grammar of the language. We also have to learn the social behavior of the people who speak it.语篇解读：本文主要讲述了如何问候和聊天，以及一些应该注意的问题。1Which of the following is the common topic over small talk for native speakers of English?APolitics.BFamilies.CEducation. DWeather.解析：选D细节理解题。根据第一段的“In Englishspeaking countries people often make small talk about the weather”可知选D。2Why do we make small talk according to the passage?ATo let both people argue about something.BTo let both people agree on something.CTo enlarge our knowledge.DTo kill our time.解析：选B细节理解题。根据第一段的“The purpose of small talk is to let both people agree on something.”可知选B。3The passage suggests that when we learn a language, _.Awe should understand the importance of the languageBits necessary to learn about the culture of the countryCwe should learn about the transport system of the countryDits enough to grasp the grammar and vocabulary of the language解析：选B推理判断题。根据文章最后一句“We also have to learn the social behavior of the people who speak it.”可知，我们在学一门语言时要注意它的社会习俗，即要注意文化差异。4It can be learned from the passage that _.Aits important to find a suitable small talk subjectBsmall talk depends on the purpose of the conversationCin Englishspeaking countries we should talk about the weatherDagreeing with each other is the key to a successful conversation解析：选A推理判断题。根据文章可知，在谈话时找到一个合适的话题是非常重要的，故选A。BTrying to find a safe place after too many earthquakes and aftershocks and the death of my dear husband, I sold my little farm in Canterbury, New Zealand, and moved north to Blenheim with my three elderly Labradors, three ancient cats and six doves.The place I bought appeared reasonably priced, quiet and safe for the animals. I moved in, but that was the moment of truth.It had been left filthy. There were large holes in walls where heaters and shelves had been removed, and illegal plumbing (管道) and wiring. The small house was filled with rubbish and the log burner full of ashes. The fence was partly burnt and the irrigation (灌溉) system was damaged. All the firewood had been removed.After a busy day moving in and cleaning. I touched a switch in the bathroom, thinking it was for the lights. Unluckily, it was for an illegally wired spa bath and it tripped the circuit (电路), leaving the house in total darkness. I had not yet located a torch or phone, and boxes were all over the place. All I could do was lie on the bed and shiver (颤抖) through that long, very cold winter night.At first light, I took my dogs for a walk along the nearby riverbank and met several other dog walkers who were chatting while their dogs played nearby. Allison, Fay and Colin introduced themselves, and I shared with them my struggles.Later that day, Allison arrived at my door with a wheelbarrow full of firewood and kindling (引火物). She had pushed it from her home, just under a kilometre away. Then Colin turned up with some goldfish in a bucket. “Put them in your pond，” he said, knowing I had left my fish in Canterbury. Not long after, Fay came over with a community newsletter, and a bag of oranges from her garden.These caring people gave me cheer and encouragement when I needed it most. After an unpleasant beginning, they made me and my dogs feel welcome in Blenheim, and are now our firm friends.语篇解读：作者在地震后搬到了一座陌生城市，在新的住所遇到麻烦后，得到了三位新朋友的热心帮助。5What does the underlined word “filthy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean?AFairly tidy.BRelatively new.CExtremely cold. DUnpleasantly dirty.解析：选D词义猜测题。由第三段中的“large holes in walls” “illegal plumbing and wiring” “filled with rubbish and the log burner full of ashes”和“partly burnt”以及“damaged”可知，作者买的这套房子很脏乱。6What do we know about the authors first night at her new house?AShe lost her cellphone.BShe had a restless sleep.CShe enjoyed a comfortable spa bath.DShe disconnected all the illegal wires.解析：选B细节理解题。由第四段中的“All I could do was lie on the bed and shiver through that long, very cold winter night”可知，作者一晚上冻得无法入睡。7How did Allison, Fay and Colin help the author?AThey walked her dogs.BThey warmed her heart.CThey invited her for dinner.DThey helped her with the cleaning.解析：选B细节理解题。由倒数第二段的描述可知，Allison, Fay和Colin给作者送来了柴火、鱼、社区新闻和桔子，让作者感到她在Blenheim是受欢迎的，也给了她温暖和鼓励。8What would be the best title for the text?AKindling friendshipBLiving in a new cityCIn search of new friendsDFrom Canterbury to Blenheim解析：选A标题归纳题。本文主要讲述了作者在地震后搬离原来居住的地方，到了Blenheim。初到新住所的第一天遭遇到各种麻烦，第二天一早遛狗的时候遇到另外三位遛狗的居民，在得知作者的处境后，这三位居民主动给予作者帮助，他们不仅给作者带来了温暖，也点燃了她们之间的友谊。A项作标题最能概括本文的主题。.阅读七选五Do People Need Small Talk to Be Happy?Psychologists (心理学家) have long said that connecting with others is an important part of happiness, but just how much conversation we require is under examination. In one study, researchers found that small talk made up only 10% of their conversation related to happiness. _1_ Scientists believe that small talk could promote bonding. Late last year, Princeton researchers reported that small talk keeps closeness with loved ones, and isnt merely the stuff of awkward exchanges with strangers.Still, chatting with strangers could brighten your morning. In a series of experiments, psychologists gave Chicago passengers different directions about whether to talk with fellow passengers something they typically avoided. _2_ None of the chatters reported being rejected.Small talk can also help us feel connected with our surroundings. People who smiled at, made eye contact with, and briefly spoke with their Starbucks baristas (服务员) reported a greater sense of belonging than those who rushed through the transaction (交易). _3_ One report found that when volunteers broke the silence to chat with gallery goers, the visitors felt happier and more connected with the exhibit than those who were not approached._4_ In one study, people who were rated “less curious” by researchers had trouble getting a conversation rolling on their own, and had greater luck building closeness with others when they were supplied with questions that encouraged personal disclosure (透露). But people who were considered “curious” needed no help when transforming conversations about ordinary things into personal exchanges. _5_AThe same is true of gallery goers.BBut dont play down small talk just yet.CThey found that small talk is related to happiness.DThose told to chat with others reported a more pleasant journey.EMaking small talk is an important skill for all the social situations.FA “curious mindset”，the author concluded, can lead to “positive social interactions”GOf course, some people are better than others at turning sm