Unit 2 It’s a nice day, isn’t it 综合素质评价（含解析） 鲁教版（五四制）英语八年级下册

Unit 2 It’s a nice day, isn’t it 综合素质评价 第一部分 阅读理解(共两节, 满分35 分) 第一节(共15 小题; 每小题2 分, 满分30 分) 阅读下列短文, 从短文后每题所给的A、B、C 和D 四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。 A Dear friends,Small talk is a polite (礼貌的) conversation about unimportant things. Many people don’t see the point of making small talk and they don’t know how to make it. But small talk happens at work or at gatherings with friends, friends of friends, families of friends, or neighbors. It even happens when you meet somebody in a lift (电梯).We have to improve our small talk skills. Through small talk, we can build a friendly relationship with others, make new friends and become more confident (自信的).So this Saturday we are going to talk about how to make small talk in the English Corner.Best regards,Elaine English CornerThe process:Part 1: Talk about why it is important to make small talk;Part 2: Talk about how we should make small talk;Part 3: Attend an activity and meet some new friends. Please make small talk with them.Time: 2: 00 p.m.—4: 30 p.m., May 4th, 2024 Place: F5, Green LibraryThe activity is free. Have fun. ( )1. What does Elaine think of small talk A. It’s unimportant. B. It’s very helpful. C. It’s full of fun. D. It’s difficult. ( )2. Which of the following is TRUE about this week’s English Corner A. It will be held in a park. B. It will last for two hours. C. It will share tips on small talk. D. It will be held on Sunday afternoon. ( )3. What kind of writing is the passage A. A diary. B. A guide. C. A notice. D. An invitation. B In many cultures, small talk is a big deal. Although it may seem like a pointless conversation to pass the time, it is actually very important for communicating with others. “Small talk is about digging into possibilities (可能性),” said Melisa Wadsworth, a US speaker. Having good small talk skills can help you meet new people, make friends or even find a job. Not only that, small talk can also improve one’s ability to think by making you consider what another person feels or thinks about. 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. These topics are great for small talk because they are easy for people to talk about. Another way to start small talk is to talk about things around you. For example, you can talk to your schoolmates about your teachers. If you’re at a party, you might say something about the food, music, or the number of people there. If you’re lucky, you might have a friend who will introduce you to others first 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! Everyone has this problem sometimes. Wadsworth has the best advice for this, “Approach the ‘stranger’ about a good laugh, an interesting story or a job chance.” Small talk mig ... ...