Question

Some people have a kind of magic. They will make you comfortable while they are around. You feel at ease while talking to them. How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they'll help people feel relaxed and make friends with them quickly.

First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answer a question. One well-known businesswoman says, "At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It's a common question, but it will get things going." From there you can move on to other matters—sometimes to really personal questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.

Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. This point seems clear, but it isn't. Your questions should have a point and help to tell what kind of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively. Real listening at least means some things. First it means not to change the topic of conversation. If someone insists on one topic, it means he's really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to the voice. If the voice sounds bored, then, it's time for you to change the topic.

Finally, good talkers know well how to deal with the moment of saying good-bye. If you're saying it, you may give him a handshake and say, "I've really enjoyed meeting you." If you want to see that person again, don't keep it a secret. Let people know your thoughts.

1.Asking questions might be a quite good and suitable way ________.

A. for you to make more and more new friends

B. to begin your business talks

C. to get things going

D. for you to make a deep and lasting impression on others

2.After asking somebody a question, it'll be polite of you to ________.

A. agree with what others say all the time

B. listen to his reply attentively

C. wait impatiently for his answer

D. go on asking him more questions

3.Generally speaking, good talkers are persons who ________.

A. are not good at making any topic interesting

B. never talk too much or too little

C. always speak in a gentle way

D. know when they should change the topic of the talk

4.If you really want to meet someone again, ________.

A. you may take him as your lifelong true friend

B. it seems necessary for you to let him know it

C. it's proper for you to give him a second handshake

D. it'll be helpful for you to have further understanding of him

 

Answer 1

1.C

2.B

3.D

4.B

【解析】

試題分析：這篇短文講述如何成為一個健談者。作為一個健談者首先要學會的就是問問題，并認真傾聽對方的答案，還要懂得什么時候應該更換話題。除此之外，如果想要和對方再次見面，要主動表達出來。

1.細節理解題。根據文章第二段第二行It's a common question, but it will get things going. “這是一個普通的問題，但是可以讓促進事態進展。”可知，故選C。

2.細節理解題。根據第三段第三行And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.“為了找出答案，你真的必須要仔細地聚精會神地聽�！笨芍�，仔細聽對方回答才是禮貌的。故選B。

3.細節理解題。根據第三段最后兩行If someone insists on one topic, it means he's really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to the voice. If the voice sounds bored, then, it's time for you to change the topic.“如果某人堅持一個話題，那就意味著他真的很感興趣。好的傾聽者也意味著不只是聽說話的內容，還要聽聲音。如果這個聲音聽起來令人厭煩，那么，就到了換話題的時間了�！笨芍�，健談者要知道什么時候換話題。故選D。

4.細節理解題。根據文章最后一句話If you want to see that person again, don't keep it a secret. Let people know your thoughts.“如果你想要再次見到那個人，不要保密。讓人們直到你的想法。”可知，要想再見到這個人，就要告訴他。故選B。

考點：教育類短文閱讀。