单选题According to the passage, driving can be safe if ______.A you are patientB you obey all the traffic rulesC you don’t cut another car offD you wait in line at a red light

根据下面资料，回答
"Hi there. How′ s it going?"
"Oh, fine. Fine. How about this weather, huh?"
"Well, I guess we can always use the rain."
What is that? This story? Oh, just a little look at small talk. You know, those seemingly meaningless conversations you have dozens of times a day. Maybe you′re waiting for the elevator, or in a line at the bank. It all seems pretty trivial. Idle chatter about traffic doesn′t do much more than fill the air with empty words that are quickly forgotten. But you should know that small talk actually has a big place in our lives.
Pat Oliver, assistant professor on arts, says that, "Left unchecked, small talk can be an invasion. It′ s so powerful. It does something to you." "Every morning after spending an hour and a half on the freeway I start the day with small talk with my secretary," Oliver says, "If I don′t make small connection with another person, I can′ t work."
What causes it? As a rule, you′re either trying to force something into your life, or you′re using conversation as an invisible force field to keep them out. You can be wanting to connect with another person, and small talk is your introduction to more meaning conversation. The way people use small talk is usually determined by where they happen to beat the time.
Take the elevator, for instance. Now there′ s prime territory. Nobody knows anyone and there′ s no reason to start a conversation, but invariably, someone does. "Making conversation in such peaceful social settings," according to Oliver, "can confirm your territory. It′s a way of feeling liked and accepted."
The topics of small talk don′t matter. In fact, you don′t want anything more taxing than the weather or the traffic. It′ s non-threatening talk in a threatening situation. However, the rules change quickly when you′re with lots of people doing lots of talking.
Let′ s say you′ re at a party. Now it′ s time to use small talk as a way of making others feel more comfortable around you, so don′ t look silly standing by the food table alone all night.
According to the author, at a big party, small talk is used with the purpose of_____________.

A.making both others and yourself feel at ease
B.excluding those you don't like from joining you
C.keeping your voice low so only your friends can hear you
D.comforting those who feel lonely

共用题干
Mind Those Manners on the Subway

So,there you are,just sitting there in the subway car,enjoying that book you just bought. _________(46) Or, the person sitting next to you takes out a nail clipper（指甲刀）and begins cutting his or her nails.
Annoying?Many of us have to spend some time every day on public transportation_______
(47)So,to make the trip more pleasant,we suggest the following:
Let passengers get off the bus or subway car before you can get on.________(48)
Stand away from the doors when they are closing
Don't talk loudly on a bus or subway.Chatting loudly with your friends can be annoying to others.________(49)
Don't think your bags and suitcases（手提箱）deserve a seat of their own.
Use a tissue whenever you cough or sneeze（打喷嚏）.An uncovered sneeze can spread germs（细菌）,especially in crowded places.
Don't cut your nails or pick your nose on public transportation.
Don't read over other people's shoulder._________(50)It can make people uncomfortable. They might think you're too stingy（小气的）even to buy a newspaper. Or they might think you're judging their behavior.

________（49）
A:Don't eat food in your car.
B:Don't shout into your mobile phone on a bus or subway.
C:We all know that some behaviors are simply unacceptable.
D:Many people do this on subways,but it's really annoying.
E:Getting off and on in an orderly manner can save time for all.
F:Suddenly,you feel someone leaning over your shoulder reading along with you.

共用题干
Mind Those Manners on the Subway

So,there you are,just sitting there in the subway car,enjoying that book you just bought. ______(46) Or, the person sitting next to you takes out a nail clipper（指甲刀）and begins cut-ting his or her nails.
Annoying?Many of us have to spend some time every day on public transportation.______ (47)So,to make the trip more pleasant,we suggest the following:
Let passengers get off the bus or subway car before you can get on.______(48)
Stand away from the doors when they are closing.
Don't talk loudly on a bus or subway. Chatting loudly with your friends can be annoying to others.______(49)
Don't think your bags and suitcases（手提箱）deserve a seat of their own.
Use a tissue whenever you cough or sneeze（打喷嚏）.An uncovered sneeze can spread germs （细菌）,especially in crowded places.
Don't cut your nails or pick your nose on public transportation.
Don't read over other people's shoulder.______(50)It can make people uncomfortable. They might think you're too stingy（小气的）even to buy a newspaper. Or they might think you're judging their behavior.

________（48）
A:Don't eat food in your car.
B:Don't shout into your mobile phone on a bus or subway.
C:We all know that some behaviors are simply unacceptable.
D:Many people do this on subways,but it's really annoying.
E:Getting off and on in an orderly manner can save time for all.
F: Suddenly,you feel someone leaning over your shoulder reading along with you.

根据下面资料，回答
"Hi there. How′ s it going?"
"Oh, fine. Fine. How about this weather, huh?"
"Well, I guess we can always use the rain."
What is that? This story? Oh, just a little look at small talk. You know, those seemingly meaningless conversations you have dozens of times a day. Maybe you′re waiting for the elevator, or in a line at the bank. It all seems pretty trivial. Idle chatter about traffic doesn′t do much more than fill the air with empty words that are quickly forgotten. But you should know that small talk actually has a big place in our lives.
Pat Oliver, assistant professor on arts, says that, "Left unchecked, small talk can be an invasion. It′ s so powerful. It does something to you." "Every morning after spending an hour and a half on the freeway I start the day with small talk with my secretary," Oliver says, "If I don′t make small connection with another person, I can′ t work."
What causes it? As a rule, you′re either trying to force something into your life, or you′re using conversation as an invisible force field to keep them out. You can be wanting to connect with another person, and small talk is your introduction to more meaning conversation. The way people use small talk is usually determined by where they happen to beat the time.
Take the elevator, for instance. Now there′ s prime territory. Nobody knows anyone and there′ s no reason to start a conversation, but invariably, someone does. "Making conversation in such peaceful social settings," according to Oliver, "can confirm your territory. It′s a way of feeling liked and accepted."
The topics of small talk don′t matter. In fact, you don′t want anything more taxing than the weather or the traffic. It′ s non-threatening talk in a threatening situation. However, the rules change quickly when you′re with lots of people doing lots of talking.
Let′ s say you′ re at a party. Now it′ s time to use small talk as a way of making others feel more comfortable around you, so don′ t look silly standing by the food table alone all night.
According to the author, small talk is often used _____________.

A.to invade other' s private affairs
B.to share a secret between intimate friends
C.to open and maintain channels of communication
D.to protect one' s own privacy

根据下面资料，回答
"Hi there. How′ s it going?"
"Oh, fine. Fine. How about this weather, huh?"
"Well, I guess we can always use the rain."
What is that? This story? Oh, just a little look at small talk. You know, those seemingly meaningless conversations you have dozens of times a day. Maybe you′re waiting for the elevator, or in a line at the bank. It all seems pretty trivial. Idle chatter about traffic doesn′t do much more than fill the air with empty words that are quickly forgotten. But you should know that small talk actually has a big place in our lives.
Pat Oliver, assistant professor on arts, says that, "Left unchecked, small talk can be an invasion. It′ s so powerful. It does something to you." "Every morning after spending an hour and a half on the freeway I start the day with small talk with my secretary," Oliver says, "If I don′t make small connection with another person, I can′ t work."
What causes it? As a rule, you′re either trying to force something into your life, or you′re using conversation as an invisible force field to keep them out. You can be wanting to connect with another person, and small talk is your introduction to more meaning conversation. The way people use small talk is usually determined by where they happen to beat the time.
Take the elevator, for instance. Now there′ s prime territory. Nobody knows anyone and there′ s no reason to start a conversation, but invariably, someone does. "Making conversation in such peaceful social settings," according to Oliver, "can confirm your territory. It′s a way of feeling liked and accepted."
The topics of small talk don′t matter. In fact, you don′t want anything more taxing than the weather or the traffic. It′ s non-threatening talk in a threatening situation. However, the rules change quickly when you′re with lots of people doing lots of talking.
Let′ s say you′ re at a party. Now it′ s time to use small talk as a way of making others feel more comfortable around you, so don′ t look silly standing by the food table alone all night.
According to the author, topics of small talk may include comments on_____________.

A.some political issues
B.one' s physical condition
C.other' s ways of dress
D.the traffic jam

共用题干
Mind Those Manners on the Subway
So,there you are,just sitting there in the subway car,enjoying that book you just bought ______(46) Or , the person sitting next to you takes out a nail clipper（指甲刀）and begins cutting his or her nails.
Annoying? Many of us have to spend some time every day on public transportation.
______(47)So,to make the trip more pleasant,we suggest the following:
Let passengers get off the bus or subway car before you can get on.______(48)
Stand away from the doors when they are closing.
Don't talk loudly on a bus or subway.Chatting loudly with your friends can be annoying to others.______(49)
Don't think your bags and suitcases（手提箱）deserve a seat of their own.
Use a tissue whenever you cough or sneeze（打喷嚏）.An uncovered sneeze can spread germs （细菌）, especially in crowded places.
Don't cut your nails or pick your nose on public transportation. Don't read over other people's shoulder.______(50)It can make people uncomfortable.They might think you're too stingy （小气的）even to buy a newspaper. Or they might think you're judging their behavior.

______(49)
A: Don't eat food in your car.
B: Don't shout into your mobile phone on a bus or subway.
C: We all know that some behaviors are simply unacceptable.
D: Many people do this on subways,but it's really annoying.
E: Getting off and on in an orderly manner can save time for all.
F: Suddenly,you feel someone leaning over your shoulder reading along with you.

Don't hesitate to call me if there is anything I can do for you.

A:pause
B:refuse
C:reject
D:wait