Module 1 Small TalkⅠ.话题延读Informal conversation is an important part of any business relationship.Before you start a discussion, however, make sure you understand which topics are suitable and which are considered taboos (禁忌) in a particular tin Americans enjoy sharing information about their local history, art, and customs.They expect questions about their family and are sure to show pictures of their children.You may feel free to ask similar questions of your Latin American friends.The French think of conversation as an art form, and they enjoy the value of lively discussions as well as disagreements.For them, arguments can be interesting—and they can cover pretty much or any topic—as long as they occur in a respectful and intelligent (智慧的) manner.In the United States, business people like to discuss a wide range of topics, including opinions about work, family, hobbies, and politics.In Japan, China and Korea, however, people are much more private.They do not share much about their thoughts, feelings, or emotions because they feel that doing so might take away from the harmonious(和谐的) business relationship they’re trying to build.Middle Easterners are also private about their personal lives and family matters.It is considered rude, for example, to ask a businessman from Saudi Arabia about his wife or children.As a general rule, it’s best not to talk about politics or religion(宗教) with your business friends.This can get you into trouble, even in the United States, where people hold different views.In addition, discussing one’s salary is usually considered unsuitable.Sports are typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world, although be careful not to criticize a national sport.Instead, be friendly and praise your host’s team.1.The author considers politics and religion .A.cheerful topicsB.taboosC.rude topicsD.too serious2.We typically talk about in a friendly way in most places according to theauthor.A.sportsB.childrenC.personal feelingsD.families3.Why are people from Asia more private in their conversation with others?A.They don’t want to talk with others much.B.They don’t want to have their good relationship with others harmed by informal conversation.C.They are afraid to argue with their colleagues.D.They want to keep their feelings to themselves.4.In which country may it be suitable to talk about the family with your business friends?A.In France.B.In Saudi Arabia.C.In Korea.D.In the USA.语篇解读:本文主要介绍了不同国家非正式谈话的常见话题和一些禁忌。
答案及剖析:1.B 细节理解题。
从最后一段第一句话可知答案选B。
2.A 细节理解题。
根据最后一段中的“Sports are typically a friendly subject in most parts of the world...”可知答案选A。
3.B 推理判断题。
从第二段第三句话可以推知,日本人、中国人、韩国人不分享他们的思想、感受及情感,是因为他们认为这样会破坏和谐的商业关系。
4.D 细节理解题。
根据第二段第一句“In the United States, business people ... including opinions about work, family...”可知答案为D。
Ⅱ.七选五(2018云南昆明调研)How to Say No RespectfullyLike most people, your natural instinct is probably to help others when you can.1. Whether you’re declining an invitation to a party or turning down a new project at work, you can say no while still being respectful. Whatever the situation is, be clear, polite and firm when saying no.Express your thanks.2. If you have to turn someone down, express your thanks that they thought of you in the first place. You could say something like,“Thanks for considering me responsible enough to watch your kids. I’m sorry thatI’m busy that evening.”Think before you speak. If you say no immediately, it might seem like you didn’t even consider the request.In order to be respectful,take a moment to think about your answer—even if you already know what it is going to be.3.Give a clear answer. Saying no respectfully shows that you’re honest and direct.4. If you can’t help, say so. If someone is asking you on a date and you don’t want to go,make that clear.5. You can say no without completely turning down the request. By setting boundaries, you can make it clear exactly what you can do and what you are willing to do. For example, you could say,“I’m not free for dinner,but I would be coming for a quick drink after work.”A.Find a way to compromise.B.Take a pause, and then kindly say no.C.But sometimes, you just need to say no.D.It’s strange to feel guilty for turning someone down.E.Make it clear that you sincerely appreciate being asked.F.If you feel it necessary, you can also provide a reason for your answer.G.Do not give people false hope that you will be able to satisfy their request. 答案:1-5 CEBGAⅢ.完形填空(2018石家庄第二中学高三仿真模拟) When Mrs.Green told her pupils to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful, she thought how little these children in a(an) 1 neighborhood, had to be 2 for.Most of the 3 would draw pictures of turkeys (火鸡) or of Thanksgiving tables full of everything 4 to eat.That was what they believed was5 them.What made Mrs.Green 6 was David’s picture.David was so disappointed and likely to be 7 close in his shadow as they went outside for breaks.David’s drawing was 8 this:A hand, whose hand? The class was strongly attracted by his image.“I think itmust be the 9 of God 10 us food,” said one student.“A 11 ,” said another, “because they 12 the turkeys.”“It looks more like a policeman, and they 13 us.”“I think,” Lucy said14 , “that it is 15 to be all the hands that help us, but David could only draw one of them.”Mrs.Green had almost forgotten David in her 16 at finding the class so responsive(共鸣的).Having the others working on another project, she bent over his17 and asked whose hand it was.David whispered, “It’s yours, Teacher.”Then Mrs.Green 18 she had taken David by the hand from time to time; she often did that with the children.But that it should have 19so much to David ...Perhaps, she thought this was her Thanksgiving, and everybody’s Thanksgiving —not the things given to us, but the small 20 that we give something to others.1.A.bettering B.developing C.interesting D.worsening2.A.eager B.thankful C.ready D.greedy3.A.class B.school C.group D.boys4.A.rare B.delicious C.expensive D.fit5.A.convinced of rmed of C.warned of D.expected of6.A.satisfied B.touched C.amazed D.encouraged7.A.found B.shut C.hidden D.stuck8.A.only B.simply C.clearly D.exactly9.A.head B.arm C.hand D.foot10.A.fetching B.earning C.sending D.bringing11.A.worker B.carpenter C.farmer D.banker12.A.raise k C.have D.grow13.A.bring B.protect C.watch D.guard14.A.seriously B.rudely C.naughtily D.noisily15.A.proved B.known C.said D.supposed16.A.surprise B.pride C.pleasure D.wonder17.A.picture B.book C.schoolbag D.desk18.A.realized B.wished C.remembered D.believed19.A.sensed B.meant C.accounted D.affected20.A.ways B.chances C.abilities D.hopes语篇解读:本文是一篇记叙文。
