Basic English in 30 Days：Small talk

1. 第1题，共10题

   Choose the right reply. A: "Have a nice weekend!" B: "___"

   • ANo, thank you.
   • BYes, I have.
   • CI'm fine.
   • DThanks, you too!
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   答案: D. Thanks, you too!

   Answer "Have a nice weekend!" with "Thanks, you too!"

2. 第2题，共10题

   Choose the right reply. A: "How was your weekend?" B: "___"

   • AYes, it was.
   • BI'm going to work on Saturday and Sunday.
   • CIt was great. I visited my cousins.
   • DIt is Saturday and Sunday.
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   答案: C. It was great. I visited my cousins.

   The weekend is in the past, so answer with was and a past verb: It was great. I visited…

3. 第3题，共10题

   Choose the right reply. A: "I love your scarf!" B: "___"

   • AYes, I love.
   • BThank you! It was a gift.
   • CYou're welcome.
   • DSorry.
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   答案: B. Thank you! It was a gift.

   Answer a compliment with thank you.

4. 第4题，共10题

   Which topic is good for small talk with a new co-worker?

   • ATheir religion
   • BThe weather
   • CHow old they are
   • DHow much money they make
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   答案: B. The weather

   The weather is an easy, friendly topic. Money, religion and age are often too personal.

5. 第5题，共10题

   What does "How about you?" do?

   • AIt asks the other person for directions to a place.
   • BIt asks the other person the same question.
   • CIt says goodbye.
   • DIt asks about a price.
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   答案: B. It asks the other person the same question.

   "How about you?" asks the same question back and keeps the talk going.

6. 第6题，共10题

   Choose the correct word: It ___ a beautiful day yesterday.

   • Abe
   • Bwas
   • Cis
   • Dwere
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   答案: B. was

   Yesterday is in the past. With it, use was.

7. 第7题，共10题

   Listen. What are Ella and Marco talking about?

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   Ella: Cold today, isn't it?
   Marco: Yes! I hope it's warmer on the weekend.

   • ATheir families
   • BTheir work
   • CThe weather
   • DA party
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   答案: C. The weather

   Ella says, "Cold today, isn't it?" They talk about the weather.

   听力原文

   Ella: Cold today, isn't it?
   Marco: Yes! I hope it's warmer on the weekend.

8. 第8题，共10题

   Listen. What did Priya do on the weekend?

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   Priya: How was your weekend?
   Ken: Pretty good. I watched a hockey game with my brother. How about you?
   Priya: I just relaxed at home.

   • AShe relaxed at home.
   • BShe visited her brother.
   • CShe went to work.
   • DShe watched hockey.
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   答案: A. She relaxed at home.

   Priya says, "I just relaxed at home." Ken watched hockey with his brother.

   听力原文

   Priya: How was your weekend?
   Ken: Pretty good. I watched a hockey game with my brother. How about you?
   Priya: I just relaxed at home.

9. 第9题，共10题

   Listen. What does the boss say to Tara?

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   Boss: You did a great job this week, Tara.
   Tara: Thank you! That's very kind of you.

   • AShe is late today.
   • BShe can go home early.
   • CShe did a great job.
   • DShe needs to work on Saturday.
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   答案: C. She did a great job.

   The boss says, "You did a great job this week." That is a compliment.

   听力原文

   Boss: You did a great job this week, Tara.
   Tara: Thank you! That's very kind of you.

10. 第10题，共10题

    Read the message. What does Joe invite Dana to do?

    Hi Dana! Great job on your presentation today. Everyone loved it. Do you want to get lunch on Friday? — Joe

    • AGive a presentation
    • BHave dinner on Friday
    • CHave lunch on Friday
    • DHave lunch today
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    答案: C. Have lunch on Friday

    Joe writes, "Do you want to get lunch on Friday?" He also gives her a compliment.

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