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Module 1课时跟踪检测（二） Introduction & Reading —
Language Points
Ⅰ.根据提示写出单词的正确形式
1．Anyone who is keen on classical music can't miss the opportunity (机会) to attend the concert.
2．Mr. Smith nodded (点头) and asked every client to sit around the table.
3．She keeps yawning (打呵欠), so she might not have slept well last night.
4．He sighed (叹息), not knowing how to deal with the naughty boy.
5．What he is lacking (lack) in is not knowledge but experience.
6．It was an informal (formal) party, so you needn't have dressed up as a princess.
7．I can confidently (confident) promise that this year I will make great progress in my study.
8．Perhaps he used a kind of advanced (advance) technology so that he got better results.
9．Such an important problem should be discussed seriously (serious)．
Ⅱ.选词填空
think of， in addition， find out， be nervous about， make friends， look away from， be serious about， in advance
1．In my opinion, travelling abroad is a great way to find_out what life is like in another place of the world.
2．—Did you catch what I said
—Sorry, I was thinking_of the match held last night.
3．I wouldn't like to go to the party tonight, because I have a lot of homework to do. In_addition,_I'm not willing to see John.
4．If you look_away_from a person or yawn, he may think you are not interested in what he says.
5．Don't be_nervous_about your illness. There is nothing serious.
6.Since you are always optimistic and self confident, I can't wait to make_friends with you.
7．This meeting room is a non smoking 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 don't want you to lie gain.
Ⅲ.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 you'll 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 it's a natural disaster or a terrorist attack.
5．20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.
Ⅳ.阅读理解
A
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 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, isn't it？” At bus stops, people may comment about the transport system：“The bus service is terrible, isn't 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。
1．Which of the following is the common topic over small talk for native speakers of English
A．Politics. B．Families.
C．Education. D．Weather.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第一段的“In English speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather”可知选D。
2．Why do we make small talk according to the passage
A．To let both people argue about something.
B．To let both people agree on something.
C．To enlarge our knowledge.
D．To 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。
3．The passage suggests that when we learn a language, ________.
A．we should understand the importance of the language
B．it's necessary to learn about the culture of the country
C．we should learn about the transport system of the country
D．it's 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。
4．It can be learned from the passage that ________.
A．it's important to find a suitable small talk subject
B．small talk depends on the purpose of the conversation
C．in English speaking countries we should talk about the weather
D．agreeing 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。
B
Trying 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。
5．What does the underlined word “filthy” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A．Fairly tidy. B．Relatively new.
C．Extremely cold. D．Unpleasantly 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。
6．What do we know about the author's first night at her new house
A．She lost her cellphone.
B．She had a restless sleep.
C．She enjoyed a comfortable spa bath.
D．She 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。
7．How did Allison, Fay and Colin help the author
A．They walked her dogs.
B．They warmed her heart.
C．They invited her for dinner.
D．They 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。
8．What would be the best title for the text
A．Kindling friendship
B．Living in a new city
C．In search of new friends
D．From 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。
Ⅴ.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 isn't 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__
A．The same is true of gallery goers.
B．But don't play down small talk just yet.
C．They found that small talk is related to happiness.
D．Those told to chat with others reported a more pleasant journey.
E．Making small talk is an important skill for all the social situations.
F．A “curious mindset”， the author concluded, can lead to “positive social interactions”．
G．Of course, some people are better than others at turning small talk into something bigger.
语篇解读：本文主要讲述了聊天会让人开心。
1．解析：选B 根据上文的“In one study, researchers found that small talk made up only 10% of their conversation related to happiness”和下文的“Scientists believe that small talk could promote bonding”可知，此处表示转折关系，所以选B项“但是，不要贬低聊天的重要性”。
2．解析：选D 根据下文的“None of the chatters reported being rejected”可推知，应选D项。那些被要求去和陌生人聊天的乘客说旅途更加愉快。
3．解析：选A 根据下文的“chat with gallery goers”可知，应选A项。参观美术馆的人也有同样的感受。
4．解析：选G 根据本段中对两类人的介绍可推知，有些人更擅长把聊天话题扩大，所以选G项。
5．解析：选F 根据上文的“But people who were considered ‘curious’ needed no help when transforming conversations about ordinary things into personal exchanges”可推知，具有好奇心的人会与他人进行积极的社交互动，所以选F项。
Ⅵ.课时书面表达训练(根据汉语提示完成下面小作文)
Though 1.lacking_money (缺钱), her parents managed to send her to university. After graduation, 2.in_addition_to_English (除了英语外), she can speak two other foreign languages. In spite of this, she 3.was_still_nervous_about (仍然对……紧张) her first interview. Luckily, she passed the interview. She's not worked in a strange city before, but she knows what to expect in her job. She hopes all her colleagues in that company 4.are_pleasant_to_deal_with (很好打交道).PAGE
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Module 1 课时跟踪检测（三） Other Parts of the Module
Ⅰ.根据提示写出单词的正确形式
1．What an amazing coincidence (巧合)! I was thinking about my cousin Lily when she phoned me.
2．Nowadays, smart cellphones have a lot of functions (功能), but I don't know how to use them.
3．Johnson decided to acknowledge him as his son anyhow(不管怎样)．
4．Mary is one of the acquaintances (熟人) of mine and we have known each other for some time.
5．Li Gang was painfully aware of his own_shortcomings (短处) after that.
6．In the absence (absent) of the manager, I shall be in charge of the company.
7．I'm cautious (caution) about what I say because careless remarks are likely to hurt one's feelings.
8．Well, if you're interested, please fill in our application (apply) form where you will also find our list of prices.
9．In the speech, the headmaster required that the Japanese government should make an apology (apologize) to us.
10．We have been very successful (success) in attracting young graduates to the company.
Ⅱ.选词填空
as a consequence， leave out， be aware of， take the lead， show off， cheer sb. up， be cautious about， on purpose
1．Susan left_out three words when she copied the sentence so it was nonsense.
2．We must be_aware_of_the importance of protecting the environment and come up with solutions to it.
3．The player got injured in the training yesterday. As_a_consequence,_he can't take part in the match next weekend.
4．With our manager taking_the_lead,_we all worked hard and finished the task ahead of time.
5．Sometimes a piece of music can cheer ourselves up.
6．Mothers all like to show_off_their daughters and Mrs Yang is no exception.
7．The manager is_cautious_about taking on new staff.
8．Was it a mistake or did you kick it on_purpose
Ⅲ.完成句子
1．有人建议由于缺钱这项工作应该推迟。
It_is_suggested_that this work (should)_be_put_off for lack of money.
2．互联网用户们被警示要拒绝接受任何要求发送现金或个人信息的消息，不管这些消息有多正规。
The Internet users have been warned to reject any messages that ask you to send cash or personal information, no_matter_how_formal_they_are.
3．我每次去北京，都会去参观长城。
Every_time_I_went_to_Beijing,_I would visit the Great Wall.
4．他不在时我决定看看他桌上有什么东西。
In_his_absence I decided to see what was on his desk.
5．这个公司在手机质量方面处于领先地位。
The company takes_the_lead in the quality of mobile phones.
Ⅳ.完形填空
When my husband and I got married, he worked as a mechanic (机修工) from midnight to 8 a．m. However, I worked during the __1__. So as he came home from work each morning, I was getting ready to __2__.
We had very little __3__ then, so when Valentine's Day came around that first year, I knew we couldn't __4__ anything for each other. After he left to go to work the night before Valentine's Day, I decided to __5__ and make a Valentine's Day card for him. I __6__ wrote a poem on the front of the card. When he came home the next __7__， I felt foolish as I handed him the card, __8__ that he wouldn't laugh at it. When he had finished __9__ it, he slowly raised his head and looked at me. Then he reached down into his pocket. When he pulled his __10__ out, he was holding __11__.
He told me that he had __12__ it for me during his lunch hour, but he had been __13__ to give it to me because he thought I might think it was __14__， and that I might laugh at it.
It was a small heart made out of aluminum (铝). __15__ I had stayed up all night making him a valentine card, he had been cutting out a __16__ for me. I still have the aluminum heart, and I __17__ it in my desk. Every time I see it, all those __18__ come flooding back to me. Over the years, we've been able to buy each other very nice, __19__ presents for Valentine's Day. But none has ever been as dear or __20__ as much as those handmade gifts made from our hearts the first year that we were married.
语篇解读：本文讲述的是结婚第一年，作者和丈夫由于经济拮据都没有钱给对方买情人节礼物，于是他们决定自己动手做礼物。
1．A.day B．night
C．weekend D．holiday
解析：选A 根据文章第一句“When my husband and I got married, he worked as a mechanic (机修工) from midnight to 8 a．m.”及however可知作者应是在白天工作。day“白天”；night“夜晚”；weekend“周末”；holiday“假期”。
2．A.cook B．leave
C．rest D．help
解析：选B 丈夫在午夜到八点之间工作，而作者在白天工作，因此可推知丈夫每天下班回家时作者正准备离开。leave“离开”；cook“做饭”；rest“休息”；help“帮助”。
3．A.time B．chance
C．money D．energy
解析：选C 根据下文“After he left to go to work the night before Valentine's Day, I decided to ________ and make a Valentine's Day card for him.”可知作者夫妇当时没有什么钱，所以他们买不起情人节礼物。money“钱”；time“时间”；chance“机会”；energy“精力”。
4．A.buy B．choose
C．find D．borrow
解析：选A 因为作者夫妇当时没有什么钱，所以他们买不起情人节礼物。buy“买”；choose“选择”；find“找到”；borrow“借”。
5．A.look out B．call back
C．slow down D．stay up
解析：选D 根据文章最后一段“________ I had stayed up all night making him a valentine card, he had been cutting out a ________ for me.”可知作者决定熬夜给丈夫制作一个情人节卡片。stay up“熬夜”；look out“当心”；call back“回电话”；slow down“减速”。
6．A.still B．only
C．even D．again
解析：选C 除了卡片之外，作者甚至还写了一首诗。even“甚至”；still“仍然”；only“仅仅”；again“再，又”。
7．A.morning B．noon
C．afternoon D．evening
解析：选A 前文讲的丈夫上夜班，故此处指清晨他下班回家。
8．A.imagining B．hoping
C．guessing D．noticing
解析：选B 作者递给丈夫卡片时觉得自己很愚蠢，所以希望丈夫不会觉得卡片很可笑。hope“希望”；imagine“想象”；guess“猜测”；notice“注意到”。
9．A.studying B．reading
C．examining D．playing
解析：选B 根据上文“I ________ wrote a poem on the front of the card.”可知，丈夫在阅读上面的诗。
10．A.hand B．foot
C．arm D．leg
解析：选A 根据上句“Then he reached down into his pocket.”和下句中的holding可知能伸进口袋并能握东西的是手(hand)。
11．A.everything B．anything
C．nothing D．something
解析：选D 根据最后一段“It was a small heart made out of aluminum (铝)．”可知。
12．A.written B．drawn
C．made D．invented
解析：选C 根据文章最后一段“But none has ever been as dear or ________ as much as those handmade gifts made from our hearts the first year that we were married.”可知。
13．A.surprised B．happy
C．angry D．afraid
解析：选D 联系上下文可推知，此处表明作者夫妇的担心是一样的，都害怕对方认为自己的礼物很傻，笑话自己。afraid“害怕的”；surprised“惊讶的”；happy“高兴的”；angry“生气的”。
14．A.wrong B．difficult
C．dangerous D．silly
解析：选D 根据上文“I felt foolish as I handed him the card, ________ that he wouldn't laugh at it.”可知。silly“愚蠢的”；wrong“错误的”；difficult“困难的”；dangerous“危险的”。
15．A.Before B．Though
C．While D．If
解析：选C 此处指当作者熬夜给丈夫做卡片时丈夫也在为她做桃心。while“当……的时候”；before“在……之前”；though“尽管”；if“如果”。
16．A.heart B．card
C．toy D．book
解析：选A 根据上句“It was a small heart made out of aluminum”可知。
17．A.change B．keep
C．cut D．divide
解析：选B 根据下文“Every time I see it, all those ________ come flooding back to me.”可知作者把这颗桃心放入书桌中保存。keep“保存”；change“改变”；cut“砍”；divide“分开”。
18．A.problems B．pains
C．memories D．choices
解析：选C 根据下文“Over the years, we've been able to buy each other very nice ... our hearts the first year that we were married.”可知上文是作者的回忆。memory“记忆”；problem“问题”；pain“疼痛”；choice“选择”。
19．A.strange B．special
C．expensive D．satisfying
解析：选C 这里是将多年后与作者夫妇婚后第一年进行对比，说明现在已经能够给对方买昂贵的情人节礼物了。expensive“昂贵的”；strange“奇怪的”；special“特殊的”；satisfying“令人满意的”。
20．A.meant B．proved
C．influenced D．explained
解析：选A 根据全文不难判断，作者夫妇婚后第一年自己制作的情人节礼物对他们意味着很多。mean“意味着”；prove“证明”；influence“影响”；explain“解释”。
Ⅴ.阅读理解
A
Nobody likes feeling lonely, and isolation (孤立) isn't only a psychological problem. Loneliness increases a person's risk of death by 26 percent, an effect comparable to the health risks posed by obesity.
So some researchers are investigating what it is, exactly, that makes lonely people stay lonely. One long held theory has been that people become socially isolated because of their poor social skills — as they spend more time alone, the few skills they do have start to fail from lack of use. But new research suggests that this is a fundamental misunderstanding of the socially isolated. It's just that when they're in situations where they need those skills the most, they choke.
Professor Megan L. Knowles and her team tested the social skills of 86 undergraduates, showing them 24 faces on a computer screen and asking them to name the basic human emotion each face was showing：anger, fear, happiness, or sadness. In the end, the lonelier students did worse than the non lonely students on the emotion reading task — but only when they were told they were being tested on their social skills. When the lonely were told they were just taking a general knowledge test, they performed better than the non lonely.
So the lonelier people are, the better they are at accurately reading facial expressions and decoding tone of voice. Lonely people may be paying closer attention to emotional cues (暗示) precisely because of their willingness to belong somewhere and form interpersonal connections, which results in technically superior social skills.
This presents a fairly new way to think about lonely people. It's not that they need to improve the basics of social skills, which they've likely already shared. Instead, lonely people may need to focus more on getting out of their own heads, so they can actually use the skills they've got to form friendships and begin to find a way out of their isolation.
语篇解读：本文是说明文。一项研究表明孤独的人更擅长解读人的情感。
1.According to the traditional point of view, why do lonely people stay lonely
A．They are happy to stay alone.
B．They are difficult to get along with.
C．They have few chances to practice social skills.
D．They are likely to misunderstand others' opinion.
解析：选C 细节理解题。由第二段中的“One long held theory ...the few skills they do have start to fail from lack of use”可知，传统观点认为，孤独的人之所以孤独是因为他们缺少与人交往的机会，导致社会技能退化。
2．In the test mentioned in Paragraph 3, the lonely performed better when they________.
A．felt not very lonely
B．were under great pressure
C．were told it was a test on social skills
D．did not know the real purpose of the test
解析：选D 细节理解题。由第三段末句“When the lonely were told they were just taking a general knowledge test，they performed better than the non lonely”可知，当孤独的人不知道测试的真实意图时，他们在测试中的表现更好。
3．Compared to non lonely people, lonely people________.
A．can better control their emotions
B．can better express their emotions
C．can better read people's emotions
D．can better handle people's emotions
解析：选C 推理判断题。由第三段中的实验结果及第四段首句“So the lonelier people are, the better they are at accurately reading facial expressions and decoding tone of voice”可推断，孤独的人更擅长解读人们的情感。
4．What inspiration may lonely people get from the text
A．Be brave to make friends.
B．Show sincerity in friendship.
C．Find ways to learn social skills.
D．Make good use of your lonely time.
解析：选A 推理判断题。由最后一段中的“lonely people may need to focus more on getting out of their own heads, so they can actually use the skills they've got to form friendships ...”可推断，孤独的人应该勇敢地交友。
B
Not all awards are as noble as the Nobel Prize, which is world famous for giving prizes to people who made progress in literature, science, economics and — perhaps most importantly — peace. Even though most countries have a system for recognizing, honoring and rewarding people who have done something good in their countries, there are now hundreds of awards and awards ceremonies for all kinds of things.
The Oscars are probably the most famous, a time for the film industry to tell itself how good it is. The awards are not only for films — Now there are also Grammies, Brits, the Mercury Prize and the MTV and Q awards for music. In Britain, a writer who wins the Booker prize can expect to see their difficult, literary novel hit the bestseller lists and compete with The Da Vinci Code for popularity. The Turner Prize is an award for a British contemporary artist — each year it causes controversy by apparently giving lots of money to artists who do things like displaying their beds, putting animals in glass cases or — this year — building a garden shed.
Awards don't only exist for the arts. There are now awards for Sports Personality of the Year, for European Footballer of the Year and World Footballer of the Year. This seems very strange — sometimes awards can be good to give recognition to people who deserve it, or to help people who are on tight budget carry on their work without worrying about finances, but professional soccer players these days are_not_shy_of_fund!
Why have all these awards and ceremonies appeared recently Shakespeare never won a prize, nor did Leonardo Da Vinci.
Most awards ceremonies are now sponsored by big organizations or companies. This means that not only the person who wins the award benefits from it — but also the sponsors. The MTV awards, for example, are great for publicizing not only music, but also MTV itself!
On the surface, it seems to be a “win win” situation, with everyone being happy, but let me ask you a question — how far do you think that publicity and marketing are winning here, and how much genuine recognition of achievement is taking place
语篇解读：本文作者对种类越来越多的奖项及颁奖庆典提出了自己的疑问和看法。
5．Why does the writer write Paragraphs 2 and 3
A．To show the importance of giving awards to people.
B．To show there are various awards.
C．To tell us why so many awards appear.
D．To tell us how people win awards.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第二段和第三段列举电影类奖项Oscars、音乐类奖项Grammies, Brits, the Mercury Prize and the MTV and Q awards、文学奖项Booker prize以及当代艺术奖项、体育奖项等等可知，作者写这两段是为了展示多种多样的奖项。
6．What does the underlined part in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Don't need to carry on their work.
B．Aren't as famous as other people.
C．Aren't as important as other people.
D．Don't lack money.
解析：选D 词义猜测题。根据前文“to help people who are on tight budget carry on their work without worrying about finances”可知，此处是说现在专业足球运动员并不缺钱。
7．Which of the following statements may the writer agree with
A．The win win situation satisfies all people involved.
B．Most awards today go to people who don't really need them.
C．Awards should be given to people with financial problems.
D．Organizations that give awards take advantage of awards ceremonies.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“This means that not only the person who wins the award benefits from it — but also the sponsors”可知，那些颁发奖项的组织或赞助者也同时从中获利。
8．In the passage, the writer is mainly concerned ________.
A．if awards go to people who really deserve them
B．if Nobel Prize and other awards are still as noble as before
C．that awards and ceremonies publicize the winners too much
D．that too many awards can do harm to publicity or marketing
解析：选A 推理判断题。根据第一段的第一句及最后一段的末句可知，作者对获奖是否真的是对成就的一种认可表示怀疑，这篇文章也贯穿了这个思想。PAGE
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Module 1课时跟踪检测（一） Introduction & Reading — Pre-
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A
Small talk is a very short conversation used by individual to kill time and make the other person feel comfortable in his presence. However, sometimes you should be careful of your topics.
There are certain “safe” topics that people usually discuss.
The weather is probably the number one thing that people who do not know each other well discuss. Sometimes even friends and family members discuss the weather when they meet or start a conversation.
Another topic that is generally safe is current events. As long as you are not discussing a controversial_issue,_such as a recent law concerning equal rights, it is usually safe to discuss that. Entertainment and sports news is another good topic. If there is something that you and the other person have in common, that may also be acceptable to talk about. For example, if the bus is extremely full and there are no seats available, you might talk about the reasons why. Similarly, people in an office might casually discuss the new paint or furniture.
There are also some subjects that are not considered acceptable when making small talk.
Discussing personal information such as salaries or a recent divorce is unacceptable between people who do not know each other pliments on clothing or hair are acceptable; however, you should never say something (good or bad) about a person's body.
Negative comments about another person not involved in the conversation are also not acceptable. When you do not know a person well you cannot be sure who their friends are. You do not talk about private issues either, because you do not know if you can trust the other person with your secrets or personal information. Lastly, it is not wise to continue talking about an issue that the other person does not seem comfortable with or interested in.
语篇解读：本文主要讲了人们进行闲聊时安全的和不被接受的话题。
1．What does the passage mainly tell us
A．Why do people make small talk
B．What topics do people choose when making small talk
C．What is small talk
D．In which situations do people make small talk
解析：选B 主旨大意题。文章主要讲了人们进行闲聊时安全的和不被接受的话题。故选B。
2．Which of the following is NOT the best topic when you make small talk
A．Beautiful day, isn't it
B．Did you watch the news today
C．Have you got a boyfriend
D．What do you think of the new computers
解析：选C 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段第三句可知，在不太熟悉的人们之间不要谈论有关私人问题的话题。故选C。
3．The underlined part “controversial issue” in the fourth paragraph most probably means “________”．
A．debatable question B．acceptable question
C．private question D．interesting question
解析：选A 词义猜测题。从该词后面所给的例子：比如关于人权的法律方面的问题，可知其意为“有争议的问题”。故选A。
4．How is the text organized
A．①②③④/⑤⑥⑦ B．①②③④/⑤/⑥⑦
C．①/②/③④/⑤⑥⑦ D．①/②③④/⑤⑥⑦
解析：选D 篇章结构题。第一段定义 small talk, 第二至四段讲闲谈时的保险话题，第五至七段讲一些闲谈时不能提及的话题。故选D。
B
Are you sick of feeling your tongue turn to a lump of (一块) coal whenever you meet a small talk situation Follow these smart tips, and you'll become a great conversationalist making lasting impressions wherever you go.
Debra Fine, author of The Fine Art of Small Talk, says that connecting with people through conversation doesn't always come instinctively(出于本能地). That means you need much training to improve your speaking abilities. First, have around three things to talk about before you head for an interview. Second, think of four questions you can ask that will make the other person chat. Finally, if you've met the person before, mention something of the previous conversation or introduction to show your interest.
The awkward moment when the other person didn't recognize you may make you feel hurt. Before you put too much pressure on a new relationship, be the first to say “hello”. You can release (释放) some pressure by saying, for example，“Stephanie Pratt Hi, good to see you again.” Another way to put strangers at ease is to smile and shake their hands when you greet them.
Small talk is always challenging at conferences or large events, especially when you don't know anyone. There's a reason why millions of people read the New York Times every day: to stay knowledgeable about the world they live in. If you find reading a daily newspaper too tedious,_find special topics that interest you. Learn the general news from News, CNN, or Google News. Build a conversation by asking, “Have you heard about ...？”
Last, listening is an important part of small talk, especially when you're entering a conversation that's already in progress. If you want to leave a lasting impression, one of the best ways is to be a great listener. As you listen to others' experiences and opinions, you'll enlarge your knowledge about other cultures and nations, and finally become a more fascinating conversationalist.
语篇解读：本文主要讲述了在闲聊时的一些技巧。
5．According to Debra Fine, ________.
A．many people don't like small talk
B．people with a good memory are good at talking
C．showing interest is the key to a good conversation
D．conversation is a skill that needs training
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Debra Fine ... says that connecting with people through conversation doesn't always come instinctively (出于本能地). That means you need much training to improve your speaking abilities.”可知，通过谈话来联系他人是一种技巧，这种技巧不会自然出现，需要进行训练。
6．The purpose of small talk is to ________.
A．reduce the pressure during a conversation
B．build a connection and make a good impression
C．make a conversation more interesting
D．enlarge the knowledge about other cultures
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“making lasting impressions wherever you go”以及第二段中的“says that connecting with people through conversation”可知，闲聊的目的是联系他人并给对方留下好印象。
7．The underlined word “tedious” in Para. 4 means “________”．
A．short B．limited
C．boring D．formal
解析：选C 词义猜测题。根据画线词后面的“find special topics that interest you”可知，如果觉得看报纸对你来说有些乏味，那么找些你感兴趣的话题来阅读，故可知画线词的含义。
8．What would be the best title for the passage
A．Purpose of small talk
B．Topics of small talk
C．Smart tips on small talk
D．Art of listening in small talk
解析：选C 标题归纳题。文章第一段中的“Follow these smart tips, and you'll become a great conversationalist making lasting impressions wherever you go.”点明主旨，故C项最适合做本文的标题。
C
Anyone who passes regularly through busy public spaces knows that one victim of our obsession (痴迷) with digital devices such as smartphones has been small talk. With our eyes focused on our smartphones, fewer of us make conversation with strangers. But are we missing something in this loss of relaxing small talk
A growing body of research suggests that small talk has surprising benefits. In a study published in 2014 in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, researchers found that daily interactions with casual acquaintances can contribute to day to day well being. Participants were asked to record their daily interactions with people connected to them by “strong ties” (family and friends) and “weak ties” (acquaintances). On days when participants had more “weak tie” interactions than usual, they reported a greater sense of belonging and happiness.
In a study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology in 2014, another group of researchers looked at interactions among strangers. They invited 118 commuters (通勤者) at a Chicago area railway station and gave them one of three roles: to start a conversation on the train, to avoid any conversation and enjoy the solitude (loneliness) or to do whatever they normally do on their commute. In surveys completed afterward, those who were instructed to make conversation with strangers reported “notably more positive” commutes than those who rode in solitude.
“Talking with a stranger may not offer the same benefits as talking with a close friend, but we underestimate (低估) its importance to us，” says the study's co author, Nicholas Epley, a professor of behavioral science at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Dr. Epley traded in his own smartphone for an old featureless phone, which has made him, he says, more open to “wonderful, short conversations with strangers”．
People overestimate the social risks involved in small talk, adds Dr. Epley, “Most people not only want to talk to you, but they'll tell you secret things they may not even tell a family member”．
语篇解读：文章通过一些重要研究结果说明了闲谈的益处。
9．The first study got the findings from the participants by comparing their ________.
A．strong and weak tie interactions
B．casual and close acquaintances
C．private and public interactions
D．family members and friends
解析：选A 推理判断题。细读第二段可知，这项研究通过比较参与者的“强联系”交际和“弱联系”交际得出了结论。
10．What did the study done on the train find out
A．People are likely to ride in solitude on the train.
B．Few commuters like to chat with strangers.
C．There are three kinds of train commuters.
D．Chats with strangers bring joy to people.
解析：选D 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“In surveys completed afterward ... who rode in solitude”可知，这项研究发现，与陌生人的交谈会给人们带来愉快。
11．Which of the following would Dr. Epley probably agree with
A．It is nicer to talk with strangers than friends.
B．Smartphones may kill small talk with strangers.
C．People fail to realize the importance of friendship.
D．Most strangers prefer to spend time on their phones.
解析：选B 推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Dr. Epley traded in his own smartphone for an old featureless phone, which has made him, he says, more open to ‘wonderful, short conversations with strangers’”可推断，Epley博士应该会认为，智能手机可能会扼杀与陌生人的闲谈。
12．What does the text mainly discuss
A．The interactions with strangers.
B．The loss of relaxing small talk.
C．The influence of smartphones.
D．The important role of small talk.
解析：选D 主旨大意题。通读全文可知，本文主要论述了闲谈的益处。文章的中心句为第二段首句“A growing body of research suggests that small talk has surprising benefits”。
