四、语法填空(每小题2分,共20分)
人与$\frac{社会}{人际交往}$「2026山东滨州北镇中学期末改编」
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Having a good talk with others is an art. Before starting a chat, you can prepare some simple topics to avoid awkward(令人尴尬的) silence. When talking to someone, speak 23 (clear) so they can understand you easily. It's also important to be polite—don't interrupt(打断) others while they 24 (speak).
A good conversation needs both speaking 25 listening.
Try to be a kind listener and show you care 26 their ideas. If you feel nervous at first, take a deep breath and 27 (relax). You can share small stories about your life, but don't talk only about yourself—ask them questions too.
Avoid talking about 28 (person) things like family arguments unless they bring them up. If the topic becomes boring, you can change it to something more interesting, like a new book or a funny video. Remember 29 (keep) a smile and make eye contact—these small actions will make the chat enjoyable.
After the talk, you might feel happy because you've made a 30 (connect). With practice, you'll get better at 31 (communicate) and find that talking to others is not as hard as you think. So next time, don't be afraid 32 (start) a chat—it could lead to a new friendship.
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