四川省宣汉县第二中学高中英语选修6 Module 1 Small talk Period 7 Reading Practice 课件（外研版）.pptVIP

* 四川省宣汉中学 高二英语组 Module 1 Small talk Period 7 Reading Practice Look at the words in the box and find the proper words to fill in the blank. argument compliment conversation curious disagreement dull genuine embarrassment factual hospitable sensitive secretive violate wealth She received many ___________ on the design of her new dress. 2. If this offer is _______ I will gladly accept it. 3. They went to prison because they the law 4. Billionaires are usually fairly________ about the exact amount that they are worth. 5. The _________ host had his spare room emptied very quickly for the honored guest. 6. She is _______ to what people think of her. compliments genuine violated secretive hospitable sensitive Read the passage to find which of the following statements are true for Americans. 1. You can not ask about families, what people do and like, etc. 2. It’s best to avoid talking about religion and politics. 3. It is acceptable to talk about your feelings. 4. Americans usually mind being asked personal questions. 5. Make sure you don’t talk about the weather or give compliments. 6. You can talk about people’s age or how much money they earn. 1.F 2.T 3.T 4.F 5.F 6.F Decide which of the statements expresses the writer’s opinion. The writer thinks that______. a. Americans often ask very personal questions. b. Asians are very different from Americans, and are sensitive to many topics of conversation. c. Americans are easy to make friends with, but they respect your private life. d. Americans don’t like to grow old, so it’s difficult to make friends with them. c Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers. 1. When a dull person talks, you should ___. a. ask questions b. change the topic of conversation c. not ask personal questions d. listen 2. It’s always OK to talk to Americans about _______. a. their work b. religion and po