Have you ever found yourself waiting at the stop for your bus to arrive and have a stranger ask a commonplace question? Perhaps you've stood in line waiting for a coffee and feel the need to just look over to the person next to you and ask about the weather.
This is small talk, it's actually a big part of daily life.
"Small talk may seem unimportant, but it's a natural way for people to connect. It may seem like a waste of time.
The benefits of such conversations can actually contribute to our happiness and benefit our lives as a whole.
Who knows where this can lead?
So the next time you find yourself waiting for the bus or checking your watch while you wait in a line, take the opportunity to look up and talk to someone around you. After all, it takes a small connection to lead to a larger one.
| A．Scientists suggest that small talk can have a lasting effect on our happiness. |
| B．In fact, we spend a lot of our time making small talk. |
| C．Our small talk is our chance. |
| D．So how does one start making small talk? |
| E．But it plays a vital role in our social interactions. |
| F．The small connections can lead to big results. |
| G．Small talk, large impact. |
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When we got up to the window the lady smiled at me, which is sometimes rare and asked how I was doing while she was collecting our money for the food. I replied, "Fine, and how are you'?" She went to get our order ready and I asked my husband to pass my "Drive-thru Smile bag" to me. He handed it to me and watched in amazement as I gathered together a "You make a difference" paper, including a smile card, a smile stamp and a smile button.
She came back to the window almost before I finished putting it all together. Without looking too closely she passed the bag and said, "Thank you. Have a good day." I said, "Wait! This is for you." As I placed the little smile gifts in her hand a smile spread across her face. As she looked at the items it got a little bigger but when I thanked her for her smile there was no holding back. She gave the biggest smile and she was laughing. It was very heartwarming.
My husband was very impressed by it. It made him smile too. It just takes a little effort to connect in a human way to everyone we have dealings with, even with something as small as a Drive-thru transaction.
Remember, we all make a difference!
1. All the followings are included in my "You make a difference" paper EXCEPT ________.
| A．a smile card | B．a smile stamp |
| C．a smile button | D．a smile bag |
| A．some food | B．some kindness | C．some money | D．some help |
| A．Jack-In-the-Box-Drive-thru Restaurant |
| B．Biggest Drive-thru Smile Ever |
| C．You Make a Difference through Effort |
| D．Don't hold back Your Smile |
【推荐2】In our daily life, some people prefer to hold on to the past and play it again and again like a broken record.
1.Following your unique path leads to greater achievements.
We all have passions and inner guidance. If you follow your passions and inner guidance, your life will take on deeper meaning and fulfillment.
2.Let your interest guide you, not societal pressures.
We all know the feeling of being interested about something.
3.Understanding happiness is a choice.
We often think we will be happy once we get that job, or finish that course.
4.
We support others by our words and actions, while receiving others’ support and love back. Expressing heartfelt feelings allows us to have no regrets for whatever tomorrow may bring. It may also be exactly what others need to face their current challenges.
| A．Don’t think twice about expressing love and appreciation |
| B．Try living according to what your inner knowing guides you to do |
| C．What is right for one person may not be right for another |
| D．They, in turn, live with regret, anger, and fear |
| E．Don’t settle for less than what you want |
| F．The truth is that happiness comes from within |
| G．It guides what we are doing |
【推荐3】From honoring yourself to doing small acts of kindness, there’s something you can do each day to better yourself and grow as an individual.
Be patient. Rather than getting upset when things don’t go your way, take a deep breath and remember to have patience.
Be yourself. The best way to be a better person is to simply be 100% you!
Go outside your comfort zone. Comfort zones are great, but they can also discourage your self-improvement.
Take care of yourself. Sleep, food, and exercise can give you the energy you need to be better.
| A．You are unique and special. |
| B．It’s all right if life is slower. |
| C．Accept that change happens. |
| D．Focus on the present moment. |
| E．Stick to a regular routine that’s healthy for you. |
| F．Whether you’re in school or not, self-educating can help you grow as an individual. |
| G．Trying new things that make you a little uncomfortable benefits your self-improvement. |
【推荐1】It’s normal to quarrel with a partner, but how do you make up afterward?
Acknowledge your role in the argument.
Recognize that regardless of what the quarrel was about, you played a role in it.
Deal with your anger.
Quarrels often lead to anger and upset.
Express your regret for doing it. Show empathy (同理心) by acknowledging their emotions and how you are impacting them. Definitely, say “I’m sorry” so that your partner knows you are sincerely apologizing for your wrongdoing. For example, say, “I’m sorry I screamed at you. I know it makes you feel disrespected, so I apologize.” Forgive your partner.
Tell your partner that you forgive them and let them know that you are letting go of grudges (嫌隙) and leaving the past in the past. It’s also a way to release your negative emotions and choose a new beginning.
| A．Put the relationship first. |
| B．Apologize for your wrongdoing. |
| C．Be humble and admit where you went wrong. |
| D．Avoid letting the argument extend into a new day. |
| E．Forgiveness doesn’t happen all at once, it’s a process. |
| F．It’s important to be mature in how you handle a quarrel. |
| G．Take steps to help calm your anger, such as deep breathing. |
【推荐2】Americans love peanut butter. The average child will eat 1,500 peanut butter before he or she graduates high school. But there is a controversy over a new peanut butter. It is called STEEM Peanut Butter. This peanut butter adds a new ingredient: caffeine. Coffee is a popular morning drink because it has caffeine and gives people energy in the morning. Even small amounts of caffeine can be dangerous to children.
United States Senator (参议员) Charles Schumer says, “Peanut butter, one of the snacks most closely connected with children, might have to be stored in the medicine cupboard rather than in the kitchen cupboard. This will shock the Food and Drug Administration.” Schumer wants the U.S. FDA to investigate. He observed that earlier the FDA prevented plans for a caffeinated chewing gum.
STEEM, the manufacturer, said, “We are selling the caffeinated peanut butter all over the world. The product provides caffeine in an easily digestible way. Caffeinated foods have been sold in U.S. stores for well over a decade and are in no way a new idea. Customers tell us they want to eat the caffeinated peanut butter so they don’t have to drink as much coffee or energy drinks. The peanut butter is not intended for children.”
“Peanut butter has been a favorite of children for generations,” Schumer continued, “Parents across the country have to worry about a scene in which their child might unknowingly bite into a peanut butter that contains more caffeine than two cups of coffee.”
The American Academy of Pediatrics says caffeine in small amounts can help the physical performance of adults. But the academy urges parents not to allow children to take even small amounts of caffeine owing to caffeine’s possible negative effects on a child’s heart and brain development.
1. There is a controversy over the STEEM Peanut Butter because it contains ______.| A．fat | B．peanut |
| C．caffeine | D．nutrition |
| A．kept in the kitchen cupboard | B．out of children’s reach |
| C．manufactured in huge quantities | D．eaten by children for generations |
| A．it is a traditional food | B．it is digested more easily |
| C．its production is not banned | D．they eat it instead of energy drinks |
| A．introduce new foods and drugs |
| B．promote the sales of foods and drugs |
| C．guarantee the safety of foods and drugs |
| D．improve the physical performance of adults |
【推荐3】Good relationship are definitely good sources of happiness in life. We all want happy relationships but if we do not keep that relationship alive, it can also be one of the most distraught things in life. There may be no hard and fast rules in making good relationships, as each of us has different preferences and points of view as to what is a great relationship. The following are some major key players in making relationships work.
It is often said that building good relationship is all about communication. Good communication indeed governs a good relationship—knowing the right thing to say, when to say it, how to say it, and accepting some things that are better left unsaid. I personally think communication must be broadened because relationships involve more decisions to make. From study to work, from money to entertainment and even in things about yourself or about your friends that you do not know, communication is necessary in these aspects of the relationships.
Of course, being with someone is not saying that you totally agree with him or her all the time. You and your friends come from different family backgrounds, raised in different environment so there may be disagreement here and there. However, it is important in making relationship work to express disagreements without pushing the relationship to end. Again, good communication and learning to compromise(妥协) at times are necessary.
As relationships last longer, you may also discover things about you and your friends that you may not have known before. Therefore supporting each other on both your “hidden selves” can also make a good relationship.
Love is an important aspect of building relationships and for me, I always believe that love needs open communication, respect, support and understanding each other in making relationships work.
1. The underlined word “distraught” in Paragraph 1 probably means _________.| A．interesting | B．surprising | C．funny | D．upset |
| A．supporting each other in anything helps build a good relationship |
| B．a white lie is necessary sometimes |
| C．compromises are necessary at any time |
| D．your friends need to have the same backgrounds with you |
| A．Communication. | B．Support. |
| C．Hidden selves. | D．Love. |
| A．Forbidden Rules in Building Good Relationships. |
| B．Keys to Making Relationships Work. |
| C．Different Opinions on Good Relationships. |
| D．The Importance to Express Disagreements. |
