Popularization has in some cases changed the original meaning of emotional (情感的) intelligence. Many people now misunderstand emotional intelligence as almost everything desirable in a person's makeup that cannot be measured by an IQ test, such as character, motivation, confidence, mental stability, optimism and "people skills." Research has shown that emotional skills may contribute to some of these qualities, but most of them move far beyond skill-based emotional intelligence.
We prefer to describe emotional intelligence as a specific set of skills that can be used for either good or bad purposes. The ability to accurately understand how others are feeling may be used by a doctor to find how best to help her patients, while a cheater might use it to control potential victims. Being emotionally intelligent does not necessarily make one a moral person.
Although popular beliefs regarding emotional intelligence run far ahead of what research can reasonably support, the overall effects of the publicity have been more beneficial than harmful. The most positive aspect of this popularization is a new and much needed emphasis (重视) on emotion by employers, educators and others interested in promoting social well-being. The popularization of emotional intelligence has helped both the public and researchers re-evaluate the functionality of emotions and how they serve people adaptively in everyday life.
Although the continuing popular appeal of emotional intelligence is desirable, we hope that such attention will excite a greater interest in the scientific and scholarly study of emotion. It is our hope that in coming decades, advances in science will offer new perspectives (视角) from which to study how people manage their lives. Emotional intelligence, with its focus on both head and heart, may serve to point us in the right direction.
32 
What is a common misunderstanding of emotional intelligence?
| A． |
It can be measured by an IQ test. |
B． |
It helps to exercise a person's mind. |
| C． |
It includes a set of emotional skills. |
D． |
It refers to a person's positive qualities. |
33. Why does the author mention "doctor" and "cheater" in paragraph 2?
| A． |
To explain a rule. |
B． |
To clarify a concept. |
| C． |
To present a fact. |
D． |
To make a prediction. |
34. What is the author's attitude to the popularization of emotional intelligence?
| A． |
Favorable. |
B． |
Intolerant. |
| C． |
Doubtful. |
D． |
Unclear. |
35. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about concerning emotional intelligence?
| A． |
Its appeal to the public. |
B． |
Expectations for future studies. |
| C． |
Its practical application. |
D． |
Scientists with new perspectives. |
When the explorers first set foot upon the continent of North America, the skies and lands were alive with an astonishing variety of wildlife. Native Americans had taken care of these precious natural resources wisely. Unfortunately, it took the explorers and the settlers who followed only a few decades to decimatea large part of these resources. Millions of waterfowl ( 水禽 ) were killed at the hands of market hunters and a handful of overly ambitious sportsmen. Millions of acres of wetlands were dried to feed and house the ever-increasing populations, greatly reducing waterfowl habitat.
In 1934, with the passage of the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act (Act), an increasingly concerned nation took firm action to stop the destruction of migratory ( 迁徙的) waterfowl and the wetlands so vital to their survival. Under this Act, all waterfowl hunters 16 years of age and over must annually purchase and carry a Federal Duck Stamp. The very first Federal Duck Stamp was designed by J.N. "Ding" Darling, a political cartoonist from Des Moines, lowa, who at that time was appointed by President Franklin Roosevelt as Director of the Bureau of Biological Survey. Hunters willingly pay the stamp price to ensure the survival of our natural resources.
About 98 cents of every duck stamp dollar goes directly into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund to purchase wetlands and wildlife habitat for inclusion into the National Wildlife Refuge System - a fact that ensures this land will be protected and available for all generations to come. Since 1934, better than half a billion dollars has gone into that Fund to purchase more than 5 million acres of habitat. Little wonder the Federal Duck Stamp Program has been called one of the most successful conservation programs ever initiated.
28. What was a cause of the waterfowl population decline in North America?
| A． |
Loss of wetlands. |
B． |
Popularity of water sports. |
| C． |
Pollution of rivers. |
D． |
Arrival of other wild animals. |
29. What does the underlined word "decimate" mean in the first paragraph?
| A． |
Acquire. |
B． |
Export. |
| C． |
Destroy. |
D． |
Distribute. |
30 What is a direct result of the Act passed in 1934?
| A． |
The stamp price has gone down. |
B． |
The migratory birds have flown away. |
| C． |
The hunters have stopped hunting. |
D． |
The government has collected money. |
31. Which of the following is a suitable title for the text?
| A． |
The Federal Duck Stamp Story |
B． |
The National Wildlife Refuge System |
| C． |
The Benefits of Saving Waterfowl |
D． |
The History of Migratory Bird Hunting |
By day, Robert Titterton is a lawyer. In his spare on stage beside pianist Maria Raspopova - not as a musician but as her page turner. "I'm not a trained musician, but I've learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance."
Mr Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the group's official page turner for the past four years. His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score so the musician doesn't have to break the flow of sound by doing it themselves. He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.
"A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you don't turn two pages at once and make sure you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot." Mr Titterton explained.
Being a page turner requires plenty of practice. Some pieces of music can go for 40 minutes and require up to 50 page turns, including back turns for repeat passages. Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist has their own style of "nodding" to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.
But like all performances, there are moments when things go wrong. "I was turning the page to get ready for the next page, but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off the stand," Mr Titterton said, "Luckily I was able to catch them and put them back."
Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists, although Ms Raspopova has once asked her husband to help her out on stage.
"My husband is the worst page turner," she laughed. "He's interested in the music, feeling every note, and I have to say: 'Turn, turn!' "Robert is the best page turner I've had in my entire life."
24. What should Titterton be able to do to be a page turner?
| A． |
Read music. |
B． |
Play the piano. |
| C． |
Sing songs. |
D． |
Fix the instruments. |
25. Which of the following best describes Titterton's job on stage?
| A． |
Boring. |
B． |
Well-paid. |
| C． |
Demanding. |
D． |
Dangerous. |
26. What does Titterton need to practise?
| A． |
Counting the pages. |
B． |
Recognizing the "nodding". |
| C． |
Catching falling objects. |
D． |
Performing in his own style. |
27. Why is Ms Raspopova's husband "the worse page turner"?
| A． |
He has very poor eyesight. |
B． |
He ignores the audience. |
| C． |
He has no interest in music. |
D． |
He forgets to do his job. |
Rome can be pricey for travelers, which is why many choose to stay in a hostel ( 旅社 ). The hostels in Rome offer a bed in a dorm room for around ＄25 a night, and for that, you'll often get to stay in a central location (位置) with security and comfort.
Yellow Hostel
If I had to make just one recommendation for where to stay in Rome, it would be Yellow Hostel. It's one of the best-rated hostels in the city, and for good reason. It's affordable, and it's got a fun atmosphere without being too noisy. As an added bonus, it's close to the main train station.
Hostel Alessandro Palace
If you love social hostels, this is the best hostel for you in Rome. Hostel Alessandro Palace is fun. Staff members hold plenty of bar events for guests like free shots, bar crawls and karaoke. There's also an area on the rooftop for hanging out with other travelers during the summer.
Youth Station Hostel
If you're looking for cleanliness and a modern hostel, look no further than Youth Station. It offers beautiful furnishings and beds. There are plenty of other benefits, too; it doesn't charge city tax; it has both air conditioning and a heater for the rooms; it also has free Wi-Fi in every room.
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is located just a 10-minute walk from the central city station and it's close to all of the city's main attractions. The staff is friendly and helpful, providing you with a map of the city when you arrive, and offering advice if you require some. However, you need to pay 2 euros a day for Wi-Fi.
21. What is probably the major concern of travelers who choose to stay in a hostel?
| A． |
Comfort. |
B． |
Security. |
| C． |
Price. |
D． |
Location. |
22. Which hotel best suits people who enjoy an active social life?
| A． |
Yellow Hostel. |
B． |
Hostel Alessandro Palace. |
| C． |
Youth Station Hostel. |
D． |
Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes. |
23. What is the disadvantage of Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes?
| A． |
It gets noisy at night. |
B． |
Its staff is too talkative. |
| C． |
It charges for Wi-Fi. |
D． |
It's inconveniently located. |
昨天你参观了学校举办的学生国画作品展。请给校英文报写一篇宣传，内容包括：
展览时间、地点；
观展感受；
推荐观展。
注意：1. 词数80 左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
It doesn't impress like George Washington's plantation on the Potomac, but Lincoln's home in downtown Springfield,Illinois, 36 （prove）irresistible to visitors since it opened to the public.Beautifully restored（修复）to its 1860 appearance,the house was Abraham and Mary Lincoln's home for 17years.In 1844 they bought it 37 ＄1,200 and some land from Charles Dresser, who performed their 38 ( marry) ceremony in 1842.
When the house was built,it was much 39 （small）than it is today.Mary's niece wrote,"The little home 40 (paint) white .It was sweet and fresh. Mary loved it. She was extremely pretty, and her house was a reflection of 41 （she）,everything in good taste and inperfect order.
Although Mary loved flowers, 42 she nor her husband was known as a gardener.Along-time neighbor said they never planted trees and only kept a garden for one year. Mary's sister,Frances Todd Wallace,often came over 43 （plant）flowers in the front yard.
44 Lincolns enlarged the house to a full two stories in 1856 to meet the needs of their growing family. Three of the four Lincoln sons were born here. After Lincoln was elected President of the US in 1861, they rented the house and 45 （sell）most of their furniture.
My mother is 92.Unless I have to be out of town,each week I take my mother to do her 16 and visit the doctor,providing 17 and transportation.During the week,however,she likes
to go to a nearby store to 18 some small things she needs.
Last week she walked up to the store,but when she went to pay for her groceries,she was 19 about three dollars.The only 20 to pay for the groceries was to take off the 21 she could do without:a bottle of rubbing alcohol（医用酒精）and a bar of soup.By taking of these,she was able to 22 the new total to the amount of cash she had with her.
At this store,people 23 and then go off to the side to 24 their own groceries. My mother was putting her groceries into shopping bags when a 25 came up to her and said,"Here are the things that you 26 ." handingher the rubbing alcohol and the 27 .My mother,who is never speechless,was speechless.She 28 for the woman's name and address so that she could 29 her.The woman told her it was her 30 .
My mother was so 31 byher gesture that she decided to go back to the store and give the cashier（收银员）a five-dollar bill to keep on hand 32 the same happened to someone else if they didn't have enough 33 for all of their groceries.
So,whoever you are,thank you for the random act of 34 that not only helped my mother out,but 35 too.
16.
| A． | exercise |
B． | housework |
C． | cooking |
D． | shopping |
17.
| A． | reward |
B． | medicine |
C． | company |
D． | shelter |
18.
| A． | return |
B． | collet |
C． | order |
D． | buy |
19.
| A． | shot |
B． | cautious |
C． | wrong |
D． | concerned |
20.
| A． | aim |
B． | way |
C． | advice |
D． | reason |
21.
| A． | weight |
B． | things |
C． | mask |
D． | glasses |
22.
| A． | raise |
B． | add |
C． | bring |
D． | switch |
23.
| A． | show up |
B． | call in |
C． | check out |
D． | sit down |
24.
| A． | store |
B． | select |
C． | deliver |
D． | bag |
25.
| A． | stranger |
B． | cashier |
C． | friend |
D． | doctor |
26.
| A． | looked for |
B． | talked about |
C． | threw away |
D． | put back |
27.
| A． | receipt |
B． | soap |
C． | cash |
D． | bottle |
28.
| A． | asked |
B． | waited |
C． | cared |
D． | searched |
29.
| A． | repay |
B． | trust |
C． | recognize |
D． | help |
30.
| A． | luck |
B． | chance |
C． | gift |
D． | turn |
31.
| A． | surprised |
B． | amused |
C． | touched |
D． | convinced |
32.
| A． | in case |
B． | even if |
C． | as though |
D． | so that |
33
| A． | energy |
B． | money |
C． | space |
D． | time |
34.
| A． | faith |
B． | courage |
C． | kindness |
D． | honor |
35.
| A． | made her day |
B． | changed her mind |
C． | caught her eye |
D． | met her demand |
You've got mail…and it's a postcard
Paulo Magalhaes,a 34-year-old Portuguese computer engineer, loves to open his mailbox and find a brightly colored picture of Rome's Colosseum. Or Africa's Victoria Falls. Or China'sGreatWall. 11
"I often send postcards to family and friends."he says to China Daily,"but you can imagine that after a while, you never receive as many as you send, and you realize that not everyone is into it. 12 " Seeking other like-minded souls,however, Paulo started looking in a somewhat
unlikely place :online .Many would say the Internet is a place for people who have given up on the traditional postal service,but Paulo's hunch（直觉）paid off.
Today his hobby has developed into the website postcrossing.com,a social network that has grown to 575 217registered users in 214 countries and regions since he started it 10 years ago. 13 Runningthe website has almost turned intoa full-time job.
Language is certainly a harrier for many people. For postcrossing to work worldwide, a common communication language is needed so that everyone can understand each other. As cool as it may be to receive a postcard written in Chinese,the concept doesn't work if one doesn't understand it. 14 So a common language is required and in postcrossing that's English since it's widely spoken.
"Many people in China have limited exposure to English. 15 That said,we know of many
postcrossing members,including Chinese,who have actually improved their English skills through their use of postcrossing,"Paulo says.
| A． |
And that's totally fine |
| B． |
That makes it extra hard to learn and practice it |
| C． |
He likes to think of sending postcards as a family-friendly hobby |
| D． |
Many love to make a connection with someone from across the world. |
| E． |
On August 5,the number of postcards exchanged by members topped 31 million. |
| F． |
Similarly,if you speak only Chinese,receiving a card in Swedish takes part of the fun away. |
| G． |
In short,he loves postcards,and the excitement of getting a hand-written note from someone far away. |
If you ever get the impression that your dog can"tell"whether you look content or annoyed, you may be onto something. Dogs may indeed be able to distinguish between happy and angry human faces, according to a new study.
Researchers trained a group of 11 dogs to distinguish between images(图像) of the same person making either a happy or an angry face. During the training stage, each dog was shown only the upper half or the lower half of the person's face. The researchers then tested the dogs' ability to distinguish between human facial expressions by showing them the other half of the person's face or images totally different from the ones used in training .The researchers found that the dogs were able to pick the angry or happy face by touching a picture of it with their noses more often than one would expectby randomchance.
The study showed the animals had figured out how to apply what they learned about human faces during training to new faces in the testing stage." We can rule out that the dogs simply distinguish between the pictures based on a simple cue, such as the sight of teeth,"said study author Corsin Muller." Instead,our results suggest that the successful dogs realized that a smiling mouth means the same thing as smiling eyes,and the same rule applies to an angry mouth having the same meaning as angry eyes."
"With our study, we think we can now confidently conclude that at least some dogs can distinguish human facial expressions,"Muller told Live Science.
At this point,it is not clear why dogs seem to be equipped with the ability to recognize
different facial expressions in humans."To us, the most likely explanation appears to be that the basis lies in their living with humans, which gives them a lot of exposure to human facial expressions," and this exposure has provided them with many chances to learn to distinguish between them,Muller said.
8.The new study focused on whether dogs can .
| A． |
distinguish shapes |
B． |
make sense of human faces |
| C． |
feel happy or angry |
D． |
communicate with each other |
9. What can we learn about the study from paragraph 2?
| A． |
Researchers tested the dogs in random order. |
B． |
Diverse methods were adopted during training. |
| C． |
Pictures used in the two stages were different |
D． |
The dogs were photographed before the lest. |
10.What is the last paragraph mainly about?
| A． |
A suggestion for future studies. |
B． |
A possible reason for the study findings. |
C． |
A major limitation of thestudy |
D． |
An explanation of the research method. |
We live in a town with three beaches.There are two parks less than 10 minutes'walk from
home where neighborhood children gather to play.However,what my children want to do after school is pick up a screen-any screen- and stare at it for hours.They are not alone.Today'schildren spend an average of four and a half hours a day looking at screens,split between watching television and using the Internet.
In the past few years, an increasing number of people and organisations have begun coming up with plans to counter this trend.A couple of years ago film-maker David Bond realised that his children,then aged five and three,were attached to screens to the point where he was able to say"chocolate" into his three-year-old son's ear without getting a response. He realised that something needed to change, and, being a London media type, appointed himself"marketing director fro Nature".He documented his journey as he set about treating nature as a brand to
be marketed to young people.The result was Project Wild T hing,a film which charts the birth
of the World Network,a group of organisations with the common goal of getting children out into nature.
"Just five more minutes outdoors can make a difference,"David Bond says."There is a lot of really interesting evidence which seems to be suggesting that if children are inspired up to the age of seven,then being outdoors will be a habit for life."His own children have got into the habit of playing outside now: "We just send them out into the garden and tell them not to come back in for a while."
Summer is upon us. There is an amazing world out there, and it needs our children as much as they need it.Let us get them out and let them play.
What is the problem with the author's children?
| A． |
They often annoy the neighbours. |
B． |
They are tired of doing their homework. |
| C． |
They have no friends to play with |
D． |
They stay in front of screens for too long. |
5. How did David Bond advocate his idea?
| A． |
By making a documentary film. |
B． |
By organizing outdoor activities. |
| C． |
By advertising in London media. |
D． |
By creating a network of friends. |
6.Which of the following can replace the underlined word "charts" in paragraph 2?
| A． |
records |
B． |
predicts |
C． |
delays |
D． |
confirms |
7.What can be a suitable title for thetext?
| A． |
Let Children Have Fun |
B． |
Young Children Need More Free Time |
| C． |
Market Nature to Children |
D． |
David Bond:A Role Model for Children |
Leslie Nielsen's childhood was a difficult one,but he had one particular shining star in his life - his uncle,who was a well-known actor.The admiration and respect his uncle earned inspired Nielsen to make a career (职业) in acting .Even though he often felt he would be discovered to be a no-talent , he moved forward ,gaining a scholarship to the Neighborhood Playhouse and making his first television appearance a few years later in 1948. However, becoming a full- time, successful actor would still be an uphill battle for another eight years until he landed a number of film roles that finally got him noticed.
But even then, what he had wasn't quite what he wanted. Nielsen always felt he should be doing comedy but his good looks and distinguished voice kept him busy in dramatic roles.It wasn't until 1980-32 years into his career-that he landed the role it would seem he was made
for in Airplane!That movie led him into the second half of his career whereh is comedic presence
alone could make a movie a financial success even when movie reviewers would not rate it highly.
Did Nielsen then feel content in his career?Yes and no.He was thrilled to be doing the comedy
that he always felt he should do,but even during his last few years,he always had a sense of curiosity,wondering what new role or challenge might be just around the corner.He never stopped working, never retired.
Leslie Nielsen's devotion to acting is wonderfully inspiring.He built a hugely successful career with little more than plain old hard work and determination.He showed us that even a single desire, never given up on, can make for a remarkable life.
Why did Nielsen want to be an actor?
| A． |
He enjoyed watching movies. |
B． |
He was eager to earn money. |
| C． |
He wanted to be likehis uncle. |
D． |
He felt he was good at acting. |
2. What do we know about Nielsen in the second half of his career?
| A． |
He directed some high quality movies. |
B． |
He avoided taking on new challenges. |
C． |
He focused on playing dramatic roles. |
D． |
He became a successful comedy actor. |
3. What does Nielsen's career story tell us?
| A． |
Art is long,life is short. |
B． |
He who laughs last laughs longest. |
C． |
It's never too late to learn. |
D． |
Where there's a will there's a way. |
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。 文中共有10 处语言错误，每句中最多有两处，每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加，删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧ ） ，并在其下面写出该加的词。删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改 10 处，多者（ 从第11 处起）不计分。
I love doing housework. I always assist my parents in doing the dish after meals. I also water the flowers in the yard and tidying up my own bedroom whatever necessary. In my opinion, students can benefit a lot doing some housework.Firstly,doing housework was helpful for us to be a responsible person. Also, it gives our parents more time to do what they are like and it improves the family relationship.What's most,doing housework can be a form of mentally relaxation from study. That's our view on housework. And hopes this can inspire more thinking on the topic!
Ecotourism is commonly regarded as low impact ( 影响)travel to undisturbed places .It is different from traditional tourism because it allows the traveler to become 4 1 (educate )about the areas -both in terms of geographical conditions and cultural characteristics, and often provides money for conservation and benefits the 4 2 (develop)of the local areas.
Ecotourism has 4 3 (it) origin with the environmental movement of the 1970s. It was not widely accepted as a travel concept 4 4 the late 1980s. During that time,increasing environmental awareness made it desirable.
Due to 4 5 growing popularity of environmentally-related and adventure travel,various types 4 6 trips are now being classified as ecotourism. Actually, a true eco-friendlytrip must meet thefollowing principles:
Minimize the impact of 4 7 (visit) the place.
Build respect for and awareness of the environment and cultural practices.
Provide 4 8 (finance)aid and other benefits for local peoples.
Make sure that the tourism provides positive experiences for both the visitors and the hosts.
Komodo National Park,officially recognized in 1980,is popular for ecotourism because of its unique biodiversity. 4 9 (activity)there range from whale watching to
hiking ( 远足 )and accommodations aim 5 0 (have )a low impact on the natural environment.
Simply saying thank you doesn't seem enough in certain situations.I was considering this while working as a 21 Just a few weeks ago.And it came to me then how
much easier it would be if we had a range of words that express different 22 of gratitude (感谢).
My thoughts were soon 23 .We had a woman patient who was 24 from a knee replacement operation. One afternoon,while 25 to get into bed she collapsed(倒下) from what was 26 discovered to be a heart attack.The collapse was disastrous, 27 the emergency medical team and good teamwork. But she recovered,though 28 ,and was ready for discharge (出院)after four weeks.
She was 29 for everything that the medical and nursing team had done for her.On her day of discharge,we shared in her 30 at her recovery.As she was
31 she was eager to say 32 to each of us in the nursing team.When she 33 one nurse, she tried to press a five-pound note into her hand. My colleague 34 to accept it, saying that we were all just 35 our job. The patient looked puzzled, and then 36 : "Oh this isn't for the 37_ I had. Itake that as a 38_ .No,this is for setting my hair yesterday.''
And there you have it. To many people, 39 lives is part of the job but styling hair is an 40_ and should be rewarded.
21.
| A． |
cleaner |
B． |
chemist |
C． |
nurse |
D． |
doctor |
22.
| A． |
grades |
B． |
meanings |
C． |
needs |
D． |
expectations |
23.
| A． |
brushed aside |
B． |
put to the test |
C． |
brought under discussion |
D． |
taken into account |
2 4.
| A． |
departing |
B． |
escaping |
C． |
retiring |
D． |
recovering |
2 5.
| A． |
attempting |
B． |
choosing |
C． |
pausing |
D． |
promising |
26.
| A． |
eventually |
B． |
fortunately |
C． |
casually |
D． |
secretly |
2 7.
| A． |
assessing |
B． |
requiring |
C． |
forming |
D． |
proving |
2 8.
| A． |
slightly |
B． |
accidentally |
C． |
slowly |
D． |
happily |
2 9.
| A． |
grateful |
B． |
thoughtful |
C． |
sorrowful |
D． |
fearful |
3 0.
| A． |
surprise |
B． |
delight |
C． |
curiosity |
D． |
disappointment |
31.
| A． |
operating |
B． |
thinking |
C． |
hesitating |
D． |
leaving |
32.
| A． |
sorry |
B． |
hello |
C． |
goodbye |
D． |
yes |
33.
| A． |
reached |
B． |
consulted |
C． |
introduced |
D． |
persuaded |
34.
| A． |
wished |
B． |
pretended |
C． |
failed |
D． |
refused |
35.
| A． |
enjoying |
B． |
doing |
C． |
securing |
D． |
starting |
36.
| A． |
repeated |
B． |
recited |
C． |
replied |
D． |
reported |
37.
| A． |
courage |
B． |
patience |
C． |
duty |
D． |
care |
38.
| A． |
goal |
B． |
given |
C． |
push |
D． |
greeting |
3 9.
| A． |
risking |
B． |
changing |
C． |
saving |
D． |
building |
40.
| A． |
honour |
B． |
ability |
C． |
opening |
D． |
extra |
According to Jessica Hagy,author of How to Be Interesting,it's not difficult to make yourself interesting at a dinner party.
16 ，if you're out of your comfort zone or if you're wandering into somebody's house for the first time. So the main thing is just to show up and be adventurous, trying different foods and talking to strangers.
People love to talk about themselves. If you can start the conversation with aquestion other than "What do you do for a living?", you'll be able to get a lot more interesting conversation out of whomever it is you're talking to. 17 . it can bring in "I have this old, broken-down vehicle" or "I rode the bus with these crazy people who were laughing at silly jokes in the back." It just opens up conversation.
1 8 ? If you can't take their wine away , you should certainly try to take away their soapbox （讲台）. If you're the host, you can ask them to help you in the kitchen with something and just remove them from the situation. 19 .
And what about that other dinner-party killer :awkward silence? If you're faced with an awkward silence at a dinner party, the only thing that always gets everyone talking again is to give the host a compliment (赞扬). 20 .Just quickly turn around and say,"This cake is extremely delicious and you have to tell me all about it."
So being interesting at a dinner party isn't that hard.
A.How do you know the host
B.The first step is to go exploring
C.If you ask the question" How did you get here?"
D.Be prepared to have awkward conversations with strangers
E.Or turn the conversation into a topic where they have little to say
F.What about that person who has had too much to drink or won't stop talking
G.He or she is the person who is feeling the weight of that awkwardness the most
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