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om the title “How Good Are Your Social Skills” and subtitles “Lean how to do small talk”, “Develop your listening skills” and “Learn the rules”. Scanning ? The general idea: ? This passage is about social skills. It tells us how to have a conversation and how to do small talk and when we go to a social occasion, we should pay attention to social rules in different countries. The main idea of each paragraph: ? Part 1 () Introduction to the body of the passage by asking questions ? Part 2 () How to do small talk ? Part 3 () Dos and don’ts while listening ? Part 4 (Paras. 78) The social rules Fast reading Ex 2 Read the passage and decide what kind of book it is from. Choose from. Choose from this list. ? 1 an English teaching book ? A business course ? A book which tells you what to do at social events ? A book to help you prepare for a speaking examination Ex 3 Read the passage again and answer the questions. ? According to the article, should people plan what they?re going to say at parties? ? What do people think about those who talk too much? ? Describe two things you shouldn?t do in a conversation. ? Why is it a good idea to nod and smile when the other person is talking? ? What does the quotation from Benjamin Disraele tell you about people? Answers to the questions above ? Yes, they should prepare some topics to talk about. ? They are not impressive. ? Look