Basketball is a very popular game__36__the USA. People all 1ike it. Most people can __37__it. A basketball is a round and big ball. It’s __38__and__39__ than a football. It’s heaviest of all the balls. There are __40__players in each team. Basketball is quite popular in China, __41__ . Children often take a __42__ to school and play it after school. In China some girls can play basketball __43__ than boys. NBA games are very __44__in the world. Many people like__45__them on TV.

(    )36. A.in           B. on      C. from                   D.to

(    )37.A. have        B. play          C. watch             D. take

(    )38.A. big         B. biger          C. bigger                D. biggest

(    )39.A. heavy                B. heavier    C. heaviest                D. the heaviest

(    )40.A. two        B. four            C. five                   D. eleven

(    )41.A. again        B. also         C. so                           D. too

(    )42.A. basketball         B. football   C. volleyball                 D. soccer

(    )43.A. good       B. well            C. better                  D. best

(    )44.A. famous     B. interesting      C. boring                 D. good

(    )45.A. watching    B. seeing        C. looking                  D. playing

What is small talk? It means that the conversation is about some little things, which are not important. You can make a small talk while waiting in line at the store, or waiting for the bus or the elevator. Though the topics in small talk are not important, small talk itself is very important. It makes people relaxed, it breaks the silence, it shows friendliness(友谊) and good manners(行为), and it makes the time quickly.
In small talk, it is important to remember to smile and keep the conversation relaxed. It’s also good to show a sense of humor(幽默). You can talk about the weather, an interesting story in the news or on TV, a sports event, a play or a movie, or you can ask those parents about their new babies.
What shouldn’t you talk about? Well, you shouldn’t talk about politics(政治) or religion(宗教). Also, you should not talk too long on a topic(话题) or ask questions that are too personal. Give other people a chance to speak and listen to what they say.
阅读短文内容，回答下列问题。
【小题1】What does small talk mean?
【小题2】Is small talk important? Give one example.
 
【小题3】What should you remember when you make a small talk with other people?
 
【小题4】Can you talk about the weather in small talk? Why?
 
【小题5】What shouldn’t you talk in a small talk?
 

All over the world, people enjoy sports. Sports are good for people’s health. Many people like to watch others play games. They buy tickets or turn on their TV sets or may be online(上网) to watch.
Sports change with the seasons. People play different games in different seasons. Sometimes they play inside the room. Sometimes they play outside. We can find sports here and there. Some sports are interesting and people everywhere like them. Football, for example, is very popular in the world. People from different countries cannot understand each other, but after a game they often become very friendly to each other.
【小题1】Sports are good for _______.