Students often want to practice their English outside class. One of the best ways to practice your English is to speak to a foreigner. This week’s question comes from a student who is eager to start a conversation with the foreigners he sees every day.
　　This student asks, “Is it OK to talk to foreigners I see in the Street ”The answer is Yes and No, but probably No! If you see a foreigner who looks lost, it is polite to ask them“May I help you?” But, otherwise you should probably let them get on with their business situations , however, do exist where it is quite all right to talk to foreigners. For example, if a foreigner enters your school, classroom, office, shop or restaurant, you can ask them：
—What is your name?
—Where do you come from?
—What do you think of Ji’nan?
—How long will you stay in Ji’nan?
—There are also situations where it’s OK to talk to foreigners in public places.
　　If you see a foreigner alone in a restaurant, bar or coffee shop, it may be appropriate (合适的)to ask him or her：
—Is this seat free?
—Do you mind if I talk to you in English?
　　You can probably help them if they are new to China and if they are alone, you may be able to make them feel more welcome. After a few such questions, you should know whether this person wants to talk to you or not. If they ask you similar questions, or if they give long, informative answers, you’re in luck. If not, then give them their privacy (独处).Talking to strangers is fun if you choose the right time and place.
1). According to the passage, the best way to practice your spoken English is to try
to speak to______.
A. your English teacher B. foreigners
C. your classmates D. yourself
2). From the second paragraph We know that______.
A. it is polite to stop foreigners to talk with them in the street
B. it is polite to interrupt(打扰)foreigners in a conversation
C. it is impolite to interrupt foreigners when they are on business
D. it is impolite to help foreigners in the street
3). When you first meet a foreigner, which of the following would you like to say?
A. Where are you going? B. Have you eaten your dinner?
C. Hi, nice to meet you! D. How old are you?
4). The writer suggests to us that we should______.
A. talk with a foreigner in an accepted way
B. have a meal with foreigners in a restaurant
C. move to a place where a foreigner lives
D. talk with a foreigner in the street
5). This passage comes from a newspaper in ______ column(栏目)∙
A. sports B. news C. business D. language