2008年职称英语考试重点分析（十一）

Conversation
1. A Famous Ma_______ of the Art.
　　The ancient Greeks were very good at making conversations, and the greatest talker of them all was philosopher Socrates. His pupil Plato,rded some of his supposed conversations, and we read them in ’The Dialogues’ of Plato. In many classrooms today, Socrates’ method of teaching is used.

2. What makes a Good T_________
　　The best talkers appear to have had a great interest in and love for their fellow creatures; a curiosity about the world in general; some powers of observation and tolerance for those of others; and quick thinking. and they talked for the fun of it, not to show off their knowledge.

3. One Important Fa______ in Conversation
　　A good voice must have the help of good speech, whose two assistants are clear enunciation and correct pronunciation. Poor enunciation may suggest to your listeners that you lack consideration, and that you are not especially concerned about their opinion of you.

4. Talk with St__________.
　　Think of meeting a stranger as a chance to have a good time to talk, to make a friend. Look with a smile directly into the other’s eyes when you are introduced, and shake hands with a firm, friendly clasp. This will give you confidence. Then try to have a smooth and pleasant conversation with him.

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1 Master 　2 Talker 　 3 Factor 　4 Strangers