七选五（一）(2018·郑州市第一次质量预测)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．选B 根据上文的“In one study, researchers ... related to happiness.”和下文的“Scientists believe that small talk could promote bonding.”可知，空格前后表示转折关系，所以选B项“但是，不要贬低聊天的重要性”。
2．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．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．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．选F 根据上文的“But people who were ... 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。
七选五SQ3R stands for Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review. It is a proven technique to sharpen textbook reading skills. Here's how this strategy works：SurveyGet an idea of what the chapter is about by reviewing the highlights (最突出的部分)：__1__Take note of words that are italicized (斜体) or bold (黑体)．Look at charts, graphs, pictures, maps and other visual material.Read the very beginning and end of the chapter.QuestionAs you survey the text, ask a question for each section. __2__ You can create questions by：Turning the title or subtitles into questions；Rewriting the questions at the end of the chapter in your own words.Questions help you pay attention, understand the text better, and recall the information more easily later on.ReadRead one section of a chapter at a time, actively looking for an answer to yourquestion for that section. Pay attention to bold and italicized text that authors use to make important points. Be sure to review everything in the section, including tables, graphs, and charts. __3__ReciteAt the end of each section, find an answer to your question for that section. __4__ Be sure to provide examples that support it. Now repeat Question, Read and Recite steps for each section of the chapter or assigned reading.ReviewAfter reading, review your notes. Identify the main points of the reading by looking for the most important idea in each section. __5__Review your study notes and the summary every week to help you remember the information. When it's time to study for your tests, you'll find you've created an invaluable guide.A．Read the titles and subtitles.B．Then write down your answer.C．First ask a question for the next section.D．Write a brief summary of the chapter or assignment.E．The written questions and answers will help you study in the future.F．Ask what, why, how, when, who and where as they relate to the content.G．These features can communicate an idea more powerfully than written text.语篇解读：本文是一篇说明文。