课时跟踪检测(三十一)Small TalkⅠ.教材基础回扣(Ⅰ)用所给词的适当形式填空1．I can’t imagine Peter ________ (live) on the lonely island for such a long time.2．Though ________ (lack) money, my parents managed to send me to university seventeen years ago.3．The date of the meeting was ________ (advance) from the 10th to the 3rd of June.4．She ________ (sigh) with relief when she heard the good news.5．It is so difficult that it is beyond my ________ (imagine)．6．I moved the chairs back from the fire and ________ (tidy) the living room.7．Premier Li Keqiang said our country is in an important period of strategic ________ (opportunity) for development.8．The birth of her son was a minor ________ (interrupt) to her career.(Ⅱ)完成句子1．He ________________________________ (漏掉一个重要细节) in his speech.2．I have ________________________ (一直担心着) the coming job interview.3．I’m ________________________ (考虑去旅行) during the Christmas holidays.4．He came late again; ________________ (结果) he was scolded by his boss.5．Usually I ______________________ (对我自己缺乏信心)．6．I don’t know ________________ (怎样解决) this serious problem.(Ⅲ)联句成篇(选用练习(Ⅰ)、(Ⅱ)中的句子，根据语篇中的提示加以改写，完成语篇翻译)这么晚给你回信，我必须向你道歉。

这些日子我担忧即将到来的工作面试。

我缺乏信心，不能确定我是否会成功。

此外，这是我实现自己梦想的大好机会，绝不会再有第二次。

我不能想象如果我失去这个机会将会发生什么。

关于怎么解决这个严重的问题你能给我一些建议吗？(Ⅳ)课文缩写语法填空You might cross the road to avoid ①________ (talk) to someone you recognise, or you would love to go to a party and talk ②________ (confidence) to every guest. You needn’t worryabout situations ③________ these if you have good social skills. People with good social skills communicate well and know ④________ to have a conversation. ⑤________ helps if you do a little advance planning.Small talk is very important and ⑥________ (prepare) you for more serious conversations. Have some low-risk conversation openers ready. And ⑦________ (listen) is a skill ⑧________ most people lack, but ⑨__________ (communicate) is a two-way process — it involves speaking and listening. Always ⑩________ (remember) —you won’t impress people if you talk too much.If you go to a social occasion in another country, remember that social rules can be different.Ⅱ.能力演练提升(Ⅰ)完形填空(2014·海口一中模拟)Nowadays, it’s not easy being a teenager, nor is it easy being a parent.Parents are __1__ advice for their children on what to learn, but when it comes to __2__ to live, as a matter of fact, they often have __3__ to say.As a result, children may grow up with good manners and much __4__，but without any idea how to __5__ their life.Here are some basics to help.Firstly, build proper relationships.“No man is an island.” So __6__ with friends will have a sense of belonging and not __7__ from loneliness, whose ill effects have been __8__ among the elderly.If the young are surrounded by friends and relatives, they are more __9__ to recover from their illnesses.Then, try to be honest.Children must be taught to stay honest.It takes courage and training to be honest when people are getting away with cheating and __10__all around.Be __11__ of money.Explain to children that credit cards must be used __12__ and that when buying something using a credit card, they can easily end up paying two or three times more than in cash.Suppose your child __13__ a new bicycle that costs $150. __14__ paying the cash, give him some __15__ pocket money.And by putting aside $15 each week, he will be able to buy it for himself in only ten weeks.Another thing to keep in mind is to expect a lot from your child, but not everything, which is also __16__. So give your child space to __17__.If your child is __18__ to discuss something, don’t force him to do that.Instead, let him __19__ to solve things by himself.At the same time, __20__ him that you’re always there for him if he seeks advice or help.1.A.full of B．short ofC．proud of D．afraid of2．A.why B．whetherC．where D．how3．A.much B．littleC．enough D．everything 4．A.knowledge B．energy C．money D．humor 5．A.save B．imagine C．manage D．earn 6．A.adults B．parents C．teachers D．teenagers 7．A.die B．suffer C．learn D．benefit 8．A.observed B．replaced C．ignored D．shared 9．A.difficult B．content C．likely D．confident 10．A.guaranteeing B．apologizing C．promising D．lying 11．A.aware B．short C．generous D．careful 12．A.responsibly B．patiently C．frequently D．immediately 13．A.loses B．wants C．repairs D．steals 14．A.In favour of B．In spite of C．Rather than D．In return for 15．A.necessary B．extra C．regular D．spare 16．A.important B．strange C．obvious D．troublesome 17．A.relax B．work C．play D．grow 18．A.satisfied B．unwilling C．ready D．frightened 19．A.volunteer B．refuse C．attempt D．afford 20．A.remind B．encourageC．inform D．warn(Ⅱ)阅读理解(2014·东北三校联考)Learning how to deal with office politics is like walking through a minefield (布雷区)．A mixture of personalities and working styles can make it difficult at times to determine exactly what kind of office behavior is appropriate.According to a survey organized by China Youth Daily, more than89.7 percent of participants said they are confused about the complicatedrelationships in an office setting.More than half of them find it difficult tojudge what is an appropriate way of behaving when dealing withsupervisors.“In order to create a happy and more productive working environment, you must learn how to behave right，” said Hou Zhendong, an HR manager at General Electric in Beijing.“That’s one of the most important skills for surviving an office job.”“Good office behavior encourages positive interaction between employees and employers, business partners and clients, and among co-workers.”Long Yujiao, 22, who was named Best Newbie (最佳新人) at BYD Auto Co., Ltd in Shenzhen last year, learned to form small good habits, such as being clean, orderly and punctual.“A newcomer in an organization is usually the most monitored and observed ’entity’，”said Long.“It’s important to create the right impression.You shouldn’t let others catch on to your shortcomings.”The office gossip is another hazard.Ke Donghong, 24, a cameraman at a media company in Shenzhen, didn’t know whether to participate in the gossip when smoking with his colleagues outside.“They criticized the company leaders and complained about their low salaries.I didn’t know what to say，” said Ke.“But if I didn’t join in, they might think I’m not in the same boat as t hem.”Tu Xu, an HR manager at Procter & Gamble’s Guangzhou branch, advises new employees to keep their mouth shut.“Talking about your co-workers behind their backs is unprofessional and can cause serious problems，” she said.“Behave toward your colleagues in the office as you would want them to behave toward you.Imagine how you would feel if you heard your co-workers gossiping about you.”The most important principle is to remember that the boss is the boss.And there’s still more order below that.“Companies are interested in their new employees，” said Zhang Tingwen, an HR expert at .“If a boss can discover your strengths, he or she can make use of your talents in the right way.”According to Zhang, playing by the office rules can create a favorable impression.Never goover your superiors’heads without consulting them first.A new employee needs to be willing to accept challenges and extra responsibilities.“Prove your worth by adopting a can-do attitude，”said Zhang Tingwen.“Giving c redit to others will make you look cooperative.”1．What does the writer mean by saying “Learning how to deal with office politics is like walking through a minefield”？A．Office politics is a difficult subject to learn.B．Office is a place where we can talk politics freely.C．Office is a place too complex to adapt to.D．Office is a place where one must behave cautiously.2．The writer offers the example of Long Yujiao for the purpose of ________.A．setting a good example for us to followB．telling us the importance of forming good habitsC．warning us not to expose our shortcomings to othersD．showing the good impression is created by right behavior3．Which of the following can best agree with Tu Xu’s suggestions?A．Accept any task and do it with your mouth shut.B．Never say anything about your company and colleagues.C．Always show respect for your boss.D．Keep away from gossips and do not talk about others behind their backs.4．According to Zhang Tingwen, which of the following is the right office behavior?A．Do not let your boss discover your strengths.B．Report your ideas directly to the boss.C．Seize any opportunity to display your talents before the boss.D．Assume responsibilities bravely.答案Ⅰ.(Ⅰ)1.living cking 3.advanced 4.sighed 5.imagination 6.tidied7．opportunities8.interruption(Ⅱ)1.left out an important detail 2.been nervous about 3.thinking of taking a trip4．as a consequence ck confidence in myself 6.how to solve(Ⅲ)I must apologise to you for replying to your letter so late. These days, I have been nervous about the coming job interview. I lack confidence in myself and I’m not certain whetherI’ll succeed. In addition, it is a big opportunity to realize my dream and never knocks twice. I can’t imagine what will happen if I lose this opportunity. Could you give me some advice on how to solve this serious problem?(Ⅳ)①talking②confidently③like④how⑤It⑥prepares⑦listening⑧which⑨communication⑩rememberⅡ.(Ⅰ)语篇解读：如今，当父母不容易，特别是讲到“如何生活”这个话题时，父母们似乎也很难讲清楚，本文给父母提出了一些建议。