— I’m calling to _______ our lunch appointmen...

— I’m calling to _______ our lunch appointment. It’s tomorrow at twelve o’clock, right?

— Absolutely.

A. confirmB. acknowledgeC. attain D. advocate

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Why does the man make the call?

A. To make an appointment.

B. To do some experiments.

C. To ask about his test results.

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听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。

1.Why does Mary call Mr. Green?

A.To ask about a meeting. B.To make an appointment.

C.To remind him to see a dentist.

2.When will Mr. Green attend a parent-teacher meeting?

A.On Thursday morning. B.On Thursday afternoon. C.On Friday afternoon.

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What does the woman have to do at 1:00 pm?

A. Have a meeting.

B. Give Mr. White a call.

C. Have lunch with Mr.Woods.

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What does the woman ask the man to do?

A. Call her back later.

B. Have lunch with her.

C. Take a look at the room.

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We've all been in a situation where we ask our friend to the restaurant for lunch and find ourselves waiting at a table alone. We look around the room, notice all the other customers dining with someone, and suddenly become insecure that we're alone. Instead of starting a conversation with someone, we rush to grab our phones and stare at the screen until we are finally rescued by our late friend.

Long gone are the days when we start a conversation with the person next to us while sitting on the subway during the morning or evening commute. However, small talk, as well as the willingness to engage in it, is very important.

When humans engage in small talk, it actually provides a feeling of happiness. Those who socially interact are likely to increase their happiness and health, while others who shy away from social interaction are reported to feel disappointed and unhealthy, according to the Huffington Post. And small talk not only keeps us feeling happy and healthy, but teaches us how to stay calm in situations that we might not normally find ourselves in. Instead of feeling anxious and nervous, starting a conversation with people you don't know helps calm the nerves and provides a feeling of inclusion. An unfamiliar event with people you don’t know suddenly becomes gratifying.

But perhaps the most important reason why everyone should learn to engage in small talk is that it teaches us how to listen and truly form relationships. By asking a stranger some questions and showing interest in them, it helps establish new relationships, whether they are personal or business-related.

You should learn how to connect with someone and identify with people you don't know. So next time you're alone in a public place, try to reach out to others and start a conversation. It’s really not that hard.

1.What does the writer intend to describe through Paragraph 1?

A.Anxiety of being alone. B.Impatience with waiting for friends.

C.Addiction to smart phones. D.Absence of communication between strangers.

2.How many benefits of small talk are mentioned in the passage?

A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five.

3.Which does the writer think most valuable for taking small talk?

A.Developing new relationships. B.Avoiding negative emotions.

C.Having more people to turn to. D.Learning some social skills.

4.Which word can replace the underlined one in Paragraph 4?

A.Typical. B.Peaceful. C.Enjoyable. D.Instructive.

5.Which might be the best title?

A.Let's Start Small Talk. B.How to Make Friends.

C.Drive Away Shyness. D.How to Start Small Talk.

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I would appreciate it _______ you call back this afternoon for the doctor’s appointment.

A. that          B. if               C. which            D. whether

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Around four years ago, I received a call from the principal of our school as to the “Parents View” talk the next morning. He asked me to speak to the group. After the call, my whole body became feverish and panicky. The time from his call to the next morning seemed like years. The whole night, I could not sleep with many ominous apprehensions in mind. One of them was to call the principal with regret and tell him that I could not come. Finally, I gathered some courage. I thought, “If I miss this opportunity, surely the school will never invite me again to any of their programs.”

I reached the school in time. Before my turn came, my whole body was trembling. When my turn came and I started speaking, my heartbeat increased and my mouth went dry. I wasn’t even able to read the written speech properly. I was not aware of where I was standing and what I was reading. That was the day when I realized my biggest weakness, Public Speaking.

After my speech, I met with the principal and explained what happened to me. He told me that this happens to everyone. Even great speakers faced the same things when they started. He suggested that I come again next time.

Around one month later, I was invited to refer to a topic on Motivation. This time I was feeling comfortable. My speech was not only appreciated by the principal as well as the teachers, because I was able to get my idea across to them. They encouraged and praised my efforts.

After delivering successfully, I became more confident. I said to myself, “If I can speak in front of such a learned audience, like the principal who educates others, I can now speak in front of others too.”

I started delivering lectures in my plan, on various topics like Self Motivation, Personality Development, Personal Excellence, Spoken English and Presentation Skills. This has become a passion for me. I learned that everything is possible if we have the courage to take the first step.

1.Why did the author have bad feelings before the speech?

A. he feared he couldn't perform it properly.

B. he had got a high fever before that.

C. he regretted accepting the invitation.

D. he disliked the idea of giving a lecture.

2.What does the underlined part “ominous apprehensions” in the first paragraph mean?

A. Unlucky opportunities. B. Curious views.

C. Negative ideas. D. Happy comments.

3.What can we conclude from the passage?

A. Necessity is the mother of invention.

B. Nothing is to be got without pains but poverty.

C. Knowledge makes humble, ignorance makes proud.

D. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

4.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

A. Public Speaking Makes a Man Embarrassed.

B. Principal Provides the Best Chances.

C. Practice Makes a Man a Better Speechmaker.

D. Spoken English Develops in Speeches.

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Last Friday, my friend David called me and invited me and our friend Tom to a party in his university. Tom and I are in1.same class. We both wanted to go to the party, but there was a problem--we’d have a final exam on the　　 2.(come) Monday.

“Don’t worry. We can come back on Sunday and won’t miss the exam,” really3.(want) to go to the party, Tom said. So I decided to go4.him.

The party was great and we5.(true) enjoyed ourselves there. However, we stayed up late on Saturday night and slept all day on Sunday and didn’t make it back to our university until Monday morning. We missed the exam. Then we went to our professor’s office and explained6.we missed the exam. We lied that there was a flat tire（车胎漏气）on our way back to the university. Our professor 7.(agree) that we could take the exam the following day.

When it was time to take the exam, Tom and I8.(take )to different rooms. After we opened the test paper, we saw only one question, “Which tire?”

Neither Tom nor I answered the question. Instead we told our professor the truth. Luckily, he later gave9.(we) the real test paper. And both Tom and I made a10.(decide): never to lie again.

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Around four years ago, I received a call from the principal of our school as to the “Parents View” talk the next morning. He asked me to speak to the group. After the call, my whole body became feverish and panicky. The time from his call to the next morning seemed like years. The whole night, I could not sleep with many ominous apprehensions in mind. One of them was to call the principal with regret and tell him that I could not come. Finally, I gathered some courage. I thought, “If I miss this opportunity, surely the school will never invite me again to any of their programs.”

I reached the school in time. Before my turn came, my whole body was trembling. When my turn came and I started speaking, my heartbeat increased and my mouth went dry. I wasn’t even able to read the written speech properly. I was not aware of where I was standing and what I was reading. That was the day when I realized my biggest weakness, Public Speaking.

After my speech, I met with the principal and explained what happened to me. He told me that this happens to everyone. Even great speaker, faced the same things when they started. He suggested that I come again next time.

Around one month later, I was invited to refer to a topic on Motivation. This time I was feeling comfortable. My speech was not only appreciated by the principal as well as the teachers, because I was able to get my idea across to them. They encouraged and praised my efforts.

After delivering is successfully, I became more confident .l said to myself, “If I can speak in front of such a learned audience, like the principal who educates others, I can now speak in front of others too.”

I started delivering lectures in my plant, on various topics like Self Motivation, Personality Development, Personal Excellence, Spoken English and Presentation Skills. This has become a passion for me. I learned that everything is possible if we have the courage to take the first step.

1.Which of the following is the best title for the passage？

A. Practice Makes a Man a Better Speechmaker

B. Public Speaking Makes a Man Embarrassed.

C. Principal Provides the Best Chances.

D. Spoken English Develops in Malting Speeches.

2.The author had bad feelings before the speech because______.

A. he disliked the idea of giving a lecture

B. he had got a high fever before that

C. he regretted accepting the invitation

D. he feared he couldn't perform it properly

3.What does the underlined part “ominous apprehensions” in the first paragraph mean？

A. Unlucky opportunities.　　 B. Negative ideas.

C. Curious views.　　 D. Happy comments.

4.What can we conclude from the passage？

A. Nothing is to be got without pains but poverty.

B. Knowledge makes humble, ignorance makes proud.

C. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

D. Necessity is the mother of invention.

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