2019高考英语专题练习-任务型阅读(含解析)

2019高考英语专题练习-任务型阅读（含解析）
一、任务型阅读
1.阅读理解
Meet Thomas Wilson. Thomas is famous all over the world. He holds the world record for sleeping in (睡过头). One weekend, Thomas slept in for two days, three hours and fourteen minutes. It was unbelievable. No one in history had ever slept in for so long before.
Thomas was very proud of his world record. His friends were proud of him, too. Whenever Thomas walked down the street, people always came up to him and shook his hand. Thomas was a star.
The on]y who wasn't proud of Thomas's world record was his father. Dad didn't like it when Thomas slept in. He complained that whenever Thomas slept in, the lawns didn't get mowed. He was worried about how high the grass was getting. Every weekend, it seemed to get higher and higher. “It's like a jungle there,”Dad moaned (抱怨) to Thomas one day. But Thomas wasn't worried about the grass getting higher. He had more important things on his mind—like sleeping in.
One morning, Thomas was woken from a deep sleep by a loud roaring noise. It sounded like a wild animal pacing about under his bedroom window.
Thomas rushed over to the window and pulled the curtains back. His eyes bulged like basketballs. “What on Earth…?”He gasped. There, in the middle of the backyard, was a lion! “Awesome!”cried Thomas. Suddenly, a giraffe poked its head through the window. It munched the leaves from a plant sitting by Thomas's bed. Next, an elephant walked past the swimming pool and squirted (喷出) water all over Dad's car! “Cool!”cheered Thomas. “Now I don't have to wash Dad's car today.”
（1）What is Thomas famous for?
（2）How long did Thomas sleep in one weekend?
（3）Was Thomas's father proud of his son's world record?
（4）Why did Thomas say he didn't have to wash Dad's car?
（5）What do you think of Thomas's world record for sleeping in?
2.任务型阅读Tips for Upcoming Senior Two
People often describe Senior Two as a year with “much more homework, more frequent
exams and more fierce competitions”.________
⒈Manage your time carefully and make full use of it.
Try to study not hard but efficiently. Make a to-do-list for your time after school. Don't just spend quite a long time on only one subject.________Remember to take breaks when you feel exhausted.
⒉Treat Competition in Class in a right way.
Don't treat your classmates as potential(潜在的)enemies. Competition cannot be avoided, but everyone wants to study and live in a friendly environment.________By helping others solve problems, you inspire others, enrich your own knowledge and gain lasting friendship.
⒊________
Don't let your former rankings limit you. What really matters is how you treat exams and ranking. Forget the class ranking or grade rankings, but compete with yourself. In a while, you will see yourself climbing in scores and rankings.
All in all, the coming new school year is sure to be full of challenges. Too much worry only adds to your difficulties in your development.________Wish you the best of luck in the new academic year!
A. Learn for yourself, not for others.
B. Have a right attitude towards your rankings.
C. Good time management skills are very important.
D. Instead, divide the hours into small periods for different subjects
E. When you prepare for the battle, some advice from me may be of help
F. So when they turned to you for help, just share your wisdom immediately
G. If you keep my advice in mind, you will achieve a lot and lead a happy life.
3.15 ．任务型阅读
Read the following passage and then answer the questions.
When thinking back to an experience that has affected me the most, I can't help but recall the first time I performed for a crowd with my band.
As I stood in the dark, in front of 300 people, my head began to pound and my eyes began to hurt from straining to see the faces before me. No matter how many times I wiped off my hands,
they were covered with sweat, making them fumble across the strings of my guitar. Then, in a flash, the spotlights were turned on and the crowd yelled. My heart raced and I knew that the night of my first concert would be exciting and memorable.
The concert was held annually at Frank's school. Being the largest activity for the students in the spring, we were told to expect the whole school to come to see us play. That fact went over and over in my mind. True, I had played in the school band in concerts for many people, but that was with a large group and I had sat in the back. Here it was just the three of us, all up front. I had had different visions of what performing would be like, but what ended up happening was a pleasant surprise.
During the first song, the crowd stood in a mixed state of confusion and excitement. I could see nothing but their dark shapes, some swaying to the beat of the bass drum, others standing still, examining our every move. The song ended with hesitant applause.
Glancing at Frank, the guitarist and singer, I read a message in his eyes. "I don't think they like us." His look pierced through my heart and I almost left the stage, yet kept going anyway. The second and third songs went the same way with the crowd looking at us like monkeys in a zoo. But then the magic started.
Our fourth song we had was written for the occasion and it was as if it were the beginning of a trip that we would take with the crowd of onlookers. The funk bass and driving drums seemed to pick these people up like puppets and do with them what they pleased. The crowd danced and jumped and clapped, in and out of beat. Our music was giving these people a reason to lose their inhibitions and for a short time, enjoy themselves. By the end of the second to last song the crowd was at our mercy. Finally creating a situation that I had only dreamed of, during the last song the crowd began to sing the words. But it was not just any song, it was a song we had written. This sent my heart racing and I couldn't help smiling and even laughing. The song ended and an echoing roar came over the crowd.
The concert was to me part of a childhood dream. My friends and I were responsible for giving 300 people a good time for an evening. They sang my words and they hummed my tune, and all helped to make the dream come true. That night back in my room, I sat up all night. I saw the bodies dancing in front of me and heard their screams. Even though I may perform in college and in the future, this feeling is one I may never feel again.
（1）Questions ①to ⑤. Judge if the following statements agree with the information given in the passage. Choose A for TRUE if the statements agree with it; choose B for FALSE if the statements don't agree with it; choose C for NOT GIVEN if the information the statements carry is not mentioned anywhere in the passage.
①The three of us usually sat up front in the school band.________
②In the beginning, the audience was not fully absorbed in the performance.________
③The song written for the concert aroused the audience's excitement.________
④When the fourth song started, the audience began to sing along.________
⑤In the end, the performers played more songs at the request of the audience.________
（2）Questions ⑥to ⑨. Match the following words with their meanings in the passage. Note that there are four choices more than you need.
A. search carefuly
B. shyness
C. rumn'ng quicly
D. move awkwardly
E. struggrng
F. sense
G. stretching
H. beating fast
⑥straining ________
⑦fumble ________
⑧inhibitions ________
⑨racing ________
（3）Question ⑩. Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D.
⑩What is the best title for the passage?
A. My Valuable Experience.
B. A Special Occasion.
C. My Childhood Dream.
D. A Memorable Concert.
4.选择合适的选项完成短文。

Have you ever seen the pictures of those suffering people who struggle every day for just a few drops of water? Water is not a never-ending resource（资源）,but a resource more valuable and limited than anything else on the earth. ________But drinking water is becoming less and
less.It is important that people understand this.________
According to a senior official,China is facing a water crisis（危机）more serious than any other countries in the world.________Measures must be taken to save water.
________?By following these simple suggestions,you will save money on your water bill.Vegetables and fruit should be washed in a bowl rather than under a running tap.Never put the water down the drain（下水道）when there may be another use for it such as watering a plant or cleaning.
Avoid washing the toilet unnecessarily.________Take shorter showers.Do not let water run while shaving,brushing your teeth or washing your hair or face.Recently,Singaporeans were urged to shower a minute less as part of a national water protection effort.
By thinking carefully about your water use in the home and changing some water wasting habits,it is easy to save water.
A.Do not use your toilet as a wastebasket.
B.Saving water is the proper thing to do now.
C.Some other countries are facing water problems.
D.The crisis is caused by widespread drought（大面积的干旱）,pollution,rapid economic growth and waste.
E.Water is the most important thing for life.
F.People can overcome drought by saving water.
G.It is important to use water wisely.
5.任务型阅读
Do you remember those times when your mother told you to avoid talking to strangers? But now you're not a child anymore. In fact, there are many advantages of talking to strangers.
You can meet a really great person.
Talking to a stranger is a good habit because you never know whom you may meet.________ You can also meet someone who will give you a chance to get your dream job.________
You have some opinion about different subjects and you know your friends' and relatives' points of view about them, too. But there are millions of other people who think differently and can give you unpredictable yet smart ideas that will broaden your horizons.
You can improve your social skills.
________ Asking appropriate questions and attentive listening are two skills that many of us don't have. You can better these skills when talking to a stranger.
You can offer someone comfort.
The thing you'll definitely like about talking to strangers is that you can make someone's day better.________ Praise people and they will think something pleasant about you. Having a sweet short dialogue is one of those perfect chances to make people cheerful.
You can find the solutions you didn't know about.
Talking to someone you don't know is all about finding out something you didn't know. You may have some problems that you can't solve for a long time. However, someone you suddenly meet can figure out the right solution you didn't even think about before.________
A. It may be a help you needed to get a long time ago.
B. You can expand your world view.
C. You can meet a person who will become your best friend in future.
D. Smile and people will smile in return.
E. Whatever social skills you have, you can make them better when talking to strangers.
F. You shouldn't miss these unexpected chances of meeting people.
G. Why not speak to someone until your turn comes?
6.任务型阅读 A lot of kids and adults say they get nervous during social situations. Maybe it's speaking up in class or making a phone call or just trying something new. You might feel butterflies in your stomach, or your heart may beat faster or you get suddenly sweaty. ________ And if fear of being embarrassed or making a mistake is getting in your way, there are some things you can try on your own to help.
________
Experts agree that avoiding situations that make us anxious can actually make things worse in the long run. Getting out of something you didn't want to do might make you feel better in the moment, but you will still feel anxious the next time you're asked to do it.
Push yourself.
While leaving your comfort zone isn't easy, it can be very good for you. That's because anxiety
tends to go away when you start doing the things that make you anxious.________You might find you have the skills to handle it. And next time you're in that situation you might feel less self-conscious.
Practice a lot.
As an experiment, try doing something that makes you nervous.________ Whatever you do, you'll find that it gets easier over time. That's because by practicing the things that make you nervous you are actually improving your ability to easily handle them.
Relax yourself.
Instead of trying to relax by watching television or visiting a website, try a deep relaxation practice that has a physical effect on the mind.________
A. Don't avoid something.
B. Being nervous is uncommon.
C. Pay no attention to your original thoughts.
D. Those things are your body's reaction to fear.
E. Start with little things like answering questions in class.
F. So try to face your anxiety and fear and see what happens.
G. For example, doing things like yoga can also help you stay calm.
7.任务型阅读
Bad days happens to many of us. Something makes us sad, angry, frustrated or disappointed. But you still have to get up and go to work. Everything others say to you sounds stupid.________ . Luckily, you can do something about it. Here are some ways to turn around a bad day.
Accept your bad mood
Being in a bad mood is not that hard. If you're mad, be mad.________ . This does not give you license to be rude and unpleasant to others. It just means that you need to recognize and accept your bad mood to be able to do something.
Tell others
You can try to keep your bad mood a secret and put on your happy mask. Guess what, you're fooling nobody.________ . Simply tell them “listen guys, I'm in a really sour mood today. I'm not sure why, but it's nothing to do with what you have done. If I bite your head off, I apologize in
advance.”
________
Spend a few moments to try thinking of at least one or two things that aren't all bad: Something you look forward to, such as a person you like at work or something nice that happened recently.
Take some quiet time
And if you're having a really bad day, it may be a good idea to withdraw a little if you can. ________ . Sit and work somewhere quiet. Take a long bathroom break. Consider going home early or taking the day off.
A. Remember the good
B. It's important to get along well with others
C. Everyone seems to annoy you
D. The best thing to do is to tell the people you work closely with
E. If you're sad, be sad
F. Ask for advice
G. Take a walk in your lunch break
8.任务型阅读Easy Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp
Everyone is forgetful, but as we age, we start to feel like our brains are slowing down a bit—and that can be a very annoying thing.________Read on for some techniques worth trying.
⒈________
People who regularly made plans and looked forward to upcoming events had a 50 percent reduced chance of Alzheimer's disease (早老性痴呆症), according to a recent study.________Something as simple as setting a goal to have a weekly coffee date with a friend will do. There's evidence that people who have a purpose in life or who are working on long or short-term goals appear to do better. In other words, keep your brain looking forward.
⒉Go for a walk
Mildly raised glucose (葡萄糖) levels can harm the area of the brain that helps you form memories and physical activity can help get blood glucose down to normal levels. In fact, exercise produces chemicals that are good for your brain.________
⒊Learn something new
Take a Spanish class online, join a drawing club, or learn to play cards. A study found that mental stimulation (刺激) limits the weakening effects of aging on memory and the mind. But the best thing for your brain is when you learn something new and are physically active at the same time.________or go dancing with your friends.
A. Focus on the future.
B. This can be especially harmful to the aged.
C. It should be something like learning gardening.
D. So take a few minutes each day to do some reading.
E. But don't worry if your schedule isn't filled with life-changing events.
F. Luckily, research shows there is a lot you can do to avoid those moments.
G. In other words, when you take care of your body, you take care of your brain.
9.任务型阅读
The rules about how to talk, eat and sit, which are highly limited, are observed in most Western restaurants and homes. ________ Many Westerners have no idea how to act at the Chinese dinner table. No forks or knives for them to use! The Chinese host makes great, sweeping arm movements that go over large sections of the table, passing over both food and friends alike. ________ However, it leaves many foreigners at a loss for what to do.
In my childhood home, dinner was enjoyed with low voices, and the topics that we could discuss were very limited. ________ If I had to leave the table to use the toilet, I had to excuse myself without mentioning what it was that I was going to do. “May I be excused, please? I need to wash my hands.”I would say. My mother would say, “Sure.”My father would often play a joke on me by saying, “________”
As for eating, we did it quietly. No eating noises were allowed. Everything must be done as quietly as possible. If any sound was created by eating food or drinking, it would be considered as bad manners!
________He is to sit up straight with the recessive hand (usually the left) in one's lap holding a napkin while the dominant hand (usually the right) holds the fork or spoon. The only time one is allowed to have both hands on the table is when he is using a knife to cut something.
A. The scene is fantastic.
B. Your hands don't look dirty!
C. How one sits at the table is also prescribed.
D. Can't you think up a better excuse than that?
E. In general they were all strictly forbidden topics.
F. They're completely different from what we find here in China.
G. We were not allowed to talk about anything that made listeners uncomfortable.
10.任务型阅读
It used to be a matter of fact when Peter Pan—a character from James Matthew Barrie's 1911 book—said:“All children,except one,grow up.”________
According to the NPD Group,a US market research company,sales of toys to adults in the UK increased by more than 20 percent in 2016,three times the pace of the children's toy market itself.These toys ranged from puzzles and Lego building sets（乐高积木）to vehicle models and action figures.And more than half of the sales came from millennials—people born between the 1980s and 2000s.“Adults of the 21st century are channeling their inner child, one toy at a time,”commented website Koreaboo________According to Frederique Tutt,all analyst at NPD,the motivation of these grown-ups is to escape the stress of today's fast-paced world.________ “It reminds me of the playful side of life,”Rob Willner,a 25-year-old PhD student in the UK,told The Telegraph when talking about his love for Lego,which he said brings him both comfort and entertainment.
________To Frank Furendi,a professor at the University of Kent in The UK,the fact that so many adults are pursuing "the thrills of youth" is the evidence that "adulthood has got nothing attractive about it anymore",he told The New York Times."That's actually quite sad."
________According to Canadian comic book artist Todd McFarlane,collecting toys could simply be a way for people to express their individuality."It's just pop culture stuff.It's stuff that says,I like a little of this and I like a little of that,"he told ABC,News."It's no big deal."So now that over 100 years have passed since Peter Pan,perhaps it's time to introduce a new "fact",as stated in the tagline of the UK fashion brand KIDULT:"Growing old is mandatory（强制性的）,but growing up is optional."
A.But scientists are probably just worrying too much.
B.Why do these kidults turn to toys for pleasure and comfort?
C.This is also why these adults are sometimes referred to as "kidults".
D.They are driven toward the more immediate pleasures brought by toys than those brought by,say, getting a promotion,which is far less easy to achieve.
E.The scientists are concerned that those kidults show roo much individuality.
F.But this "fact" doesn't seem to apply to today's world anymore.
G.Despite this,some social scientists see the trend as disturbing.
11.任务型阅读How to become a professional athlete?
Everyone wants to be a superstar athlete. However, there is a lot of competition to make it. So if you want to be a professional athlete, you have to know all the tricks of the trade to rise up above the rest.
________
To play your sport better than anyone else, you have to practice your skills with lots of repetition. For example, you have to shoot 100 free throws every day for basketball.
Make steady improvements
If you are a baseball pitcher (投手) and your fastball is stuck at about 60 miles per hour, change it up! Try to walk your first step a little bit longer, bring in your elbow a little bit tighter, or try to reach higher when you're following through________
Quality coaches
Have you ever noticed that a lot of kids with parents who are professional athletes will often become professional athletes in the same sport? They have access to a professional athlete's tips and tricks________ You should try to find coaches or professional athletes that are willing to answer your questions.
Diet of champions
________ If you can change your diet to a healthy one, you're going to be stronger.
Friends and enemies
________ By having great teammates or competitors, it pushes you to try harder and that always results in getting better.
A. Practice makes perfect
B. Better late than never
C. The big secret to advancing your skills above anyone else is to improve.
D.The biggest thing that most kids often ignore is their diet.
E.Surrounding yourself with quality teammates and competitors is the best way to get better.
F. These little improvements are things that will help you advance your skills.
G.But don't get discouraged if you don't have parents who were professional athletes.
答案解析部分
一、任务型阅读
1.【答案】（1）(He is famous) For holding the world record for sleeping in
（2）For two days, three hours and fourteen minutes.
（3）No, he wasn't.
（4）Because an elephant squirted water all over Dad's car/his dad's car.
（5）It is unbelievable/amazing/funny/terrible/
【考点】任务型阅读
【解析】【分析】Thomas爱睡过头，并因此创造了世界纪录，但他的睡过头引出了一些有趣的故事。

（1）根据Thomas is famous all over the world. He holds the world record for sleeping in (睡过头). 可知托马斯因为保持睡过头的世界纪录而出名。

（2）根据One weekend, Thomas slept in for two days, three hours and fourteen minutes. 可知在一个周末，托马斯睡了两天三小时十四分。

（3）根据The on]y who wasn't proud of Thomas's world record was his father. Dad didn't like it when Thomas slept in. 可知托马斯的父亲对他儿子的世界记录并不感到骄傲。

（4）根据Next, an elephant walked past the swimming pool and squirted (喷出) water all over Dad's car!可知大象把水喷到了他父亲的车上，所以托马斯说他不用洗他爸爸的车了。

（5）根据One weekend, Thomas slept in for two days, three hours and fourteen minutes. It was unbelievable. 可知托马斯的睡觉记录让人难以置信。

【点评】本文是一篇记叙文，故事简单有趣。

做题时，主要掌握文章大意，在此基础上，带
着问题去文章中搜寻细节。

2.【答案】E；D；F；B；G
【考点】任务型阅读
【解析】【分析】本文对即将升入高二的同学提出了一些建议。

（1）考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。

下文给出了几条建议，所以这里意思是当你为这场战役准备的时候，我的一些建议可能会有帮助，故答案选E。

（2）考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。

根据Don't just spend quite a long time on only one subject.可知这里意思是相反，要根据不同的科目，把时间分成许多小的学时，故答案选D。

（3）考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。

根据By helping others solve problems, you inspire others, enrich your own knowledge and gain lasting friendship.可知这里意思是所以当他们向你寻求帮助的时候，立即分享你的智慧，故答案选F。

（4）考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。

Don't let your former rankings limit you. What really matters is how you treat exams and ranking. Forget the class ranking or grade rankings, but compete with yourself. In a while, you will see yourself climbing in scores and rankings.这一自然段主要讲了排名的问题，所以这一段的标题应该是对于自己的排名，要有一个正确的态度，故答案选B。

（5）考查对上下文的理解和推理判断能力。

根据All in all, the coming new school year is sure to be full of challenges. Too much worry only adds to your difficulties in your development.可知这里意思是如果你记住我的建议，你将会收获许多并且过上快乐的生活，故答案选G。

【点评】考查学生对文章的整体内容和结构以及上下文逻辑意义的理解和掌握。

做题时，学生需注意速读全文，了解大意知主题，浏览选项，在上下文中找到信息词、句，并注意空前，空后间的逻辑关系，运用上下文所重复的关键词推断理清结构，确定答案。

3.【答案】（1）B；A；A；B；C
（2）E；D；B；H
（3）D
【考点】任务型阅读
【解析】【分析】本文是一篇记叙文，作者回忆自己的乐队所举行的一次难忘的音乐会。

（1）考查细节理解。

①根据第三段中的”I had played in the school band in concerts for many people, but that was with a large group and I had sat in the back. Here it was just the three of us, all up front.“我坐在后面。

可知本句是错误的，故选B。

②根据第五段中的”During the first song, the crowd stood in a mixed state of confusion and excitement.—The song ended with hesitant applause.“可知在开始，观众并不完全被表演所吸引。

可知本句是正确的，故选A。

③根据倒数第二段中的”Our fourth song we had was written for the occasion and —The crowd danced and jumped and clapped, in and out of beat.“可知为音乐会创作的歌曲使观众兴奋。

可知本句是正确的。

故选A。

④根据倒数第二段中的”Our fourth song we had was written for the occasion and —The crowd danced and jumped and clapped, in and out of beat.“观众跳舞鼓掌，但并没有跟着一起唱。

可知本句是错误的。

故选B。

⑤In the end, the performers played more songs at the request of the audience.在最后，在观众的请求下，表演者表演了更多的歌曲。

文中没有提到，故选C。

（2）考查细节理解。

⑥根据第二段中的”my eyes began to hurt from straining to see the faces before me. “我的眼睛因为努力地看到我面前的面孔而感到疼痛。

可知答案为E。

⑦根据第二段中的”they were covered with sweat, making them fumble across the strings of my guitar.“手上都是汗水，很笨拙地越过我的琴弦。

可知D项正确。

⑧根据倒数第二段中的”Our music was giving these people a reason to lose their inhibitions and for a short time, enjoy themselves.“可知我们的音乐让人们抛开了害羞，短时间就开心地玩起来。

可知答案为B。

⑨根据倒数第二段中的”This sent my heart racing and I couldn't help smiling and even laughing.“这使我的心加速跳动，我忍不住微笑，甚至大笑。

可知答案为H。

（3）考查主旨大意。

⑩根据第一段中的”When thinking back to an experience that has affected me the most, I can't help but recall the first time I performed for a crowd with my band.“可知本文回忆一次难忘的音乐会。

故选D。

【点评】本题考点涉及细节理解和主旨大意两个题型的考查，要求考生在理解细节信息的基础上，进一步根据上下文的逻辑关系，进行概括和归纳，从而选出正确答案。

4.【答案】E；B；D；G；A
【考点】任务型阅读
【解析】【分析】本文主要介绍了饮用水越来越少了，并就这一问题提出了一些节约用水的建议。

（1）考查上下文语境推理能力。

根据本段介绍水不是永无止境的资源，下句提到饮用水越来越少。

因此此处应该说水是非常重要的，E项“水是生命中最重要的东西”符合语境。

故
答案为E.
（2）考查上下文语境推理能力。

根据上文介绍水资源越来越少，理解这一点很重要，那么我们就要付出行动。

B项意思是“节约用水是现在应该做的事情。

”符合语境。

故答案为B.
（3）考查上下文语境推理能力。

根据上句提到中国正面临着水危机，D项意思是“这场危机是由广泛的干旱(大面积的干旱),污染,快速的经济增长和浪费。

”符合语境。

故答案为D.
（4）考查上下文语境推理能力。

根据本段内容是介绍各种使用水的简单的建议，G项意思是“明智地使用水是很重要的。

”作为本段的首句很适合。

故答案为G.
（5）考查上下文语境推理能力。

根据上句“避免不必要地冲洗厕所。

”A项意思是“不要把你的马桶当成废纸篓。

”承接了上句，符合语境。

故答案为A.
【点评】这类文章的行文需要通过一定的衔接手段来实现，文章的衔接手段有：重复使用某一词语或子范畴词语，使用同义词表达，用总称指代指代具体事物或用具体事物指代整体。

使用代词避免重复等。

因此，做题时注意这一点。

5.【答案】C；B；E；D；A
【考点】任务型阅读
【解析】【分析】本文主要讲述了和陌生人谈话的好处和友好交谈的策略。

（1）You can meet a person who will become your best friend in future.根据本段标题“You can meet a really great person.”以及后面的“You can also meet someone who will give you a chance to get your dream job.”可知，前面谈论的是遇见一个“很棒”的人。

C选项，“你可能遇见一个将来与你成为挚友的人”，符合语境，故答案为C.
（2）You can expand your world view.根据“there are millions of other people who think differently and can give you unpredictable yet smart ideas that will broaden your horizons.”可知，本段谈论的是与陌生人交谈可能会给你意想不到的观点，开阔你的视野。

作为本段标题，需要指出本段中心内容。

B选项“You can expand your world view.”符合语境，故答案为B.
（3）Whatever social skills you have, you can make them better when talking to strangers.根据本段标题“You can improve your social skills.”可知，本段讨论的是“与陌生人交谈对提高社交技能的作用”。

E选项“Whatever social skills you have, you can make them better when talking to strangers.”，“不管你有什么社交能力，你都能通过与陌生人交谈提高这一能力”，符合语境，故答案为E.
（4）Smile and people will smile in return.本段的标题是“You can offer someone comfort.”，因此本段谈论的是，与陌生人交谈可以给他人安慰。

D选项“Smile and people will smile in return.“给人微笑，他人也会报之微笑”，符合语境。

故答案为D.。