Will you chat with strangers (陌生人)? Some people would say no. However, research shows that starting a conversation with a stranger can make you enjoy your day more.

One day after work, Emma saw a man who was sitting alone on a bench (长椅) in the park. She wanted to talk to him, but she wasn’t sure whether he would like to chat. She once tried speaking to a lady on a bench in a hospital, but the lady said sorry and refused politely. However, this man seemed sad, so Emma finally made a decision. She walked up to him and said hi. Then they began a long conversation. When they had to say goodbye, the man thanked Emma, “Your words warmed my heart and made my day.” His words also made Emma happy for the rest of the day.

This experience gave Emma a good idea. The next day, she made signs to put up on the park benches, which said, “Happy-to-Chat Bench. Sit here if you don’t mind talking with others!” The idea soon became a great success. More and more people came to sit on the benches, waiting to be talked to. Now, “Happy-to-Chat Benches” can be found in many countries.

So, next time you see someone sitting alone, give them a smile and say hello. They might be happy to talk to you. You’ll never know until you give it a try.

1.1. Who did Emma meet in the park?

A A lady.

B A man.

C A child.

D

解析：选B。1.答案：B 题型：细节理解题 解析：原文第二段 “Emma saw a man who was sitting alone on a bench in the park”，艾玛在公园遇到一位男士。

2.2. What did Emma do the next day?

A She wrote letters.

B She made signs.

C She gave speeches.

D

解析：选B。答案：B 题型：细节理解题 解析：原文第三段 “The next day, she made signs to put up on the park benches”，第二天她制作了标牌。

3.3. Which of the following words best describes Emma?

A Warm-hearted.

B Hard-working.

C Self-centered.

D

解析：选A。3.答案：A 题型：人物评价推理题 解析：艾玛主动安慰陌生人，设立聊天长椅，说明她热心（warm-hearted）；hard-working 勤奋的，self-centered 以自我为中心，不符合。

4.4. In which part of a magazine can people read the text?

A Music.

B History.

C Society.

D

解析：选C。4.答案：C 题型：文章出处题 解析：本文讲述社会暖心小故事，属于杂志的社会板块；music 音乐，history 历史，不符合。