【正文】
ations is ________. A. boring B. fixed C. hard D. important 2. The most obvious purpose in making small talk is to ________. A. make friends B. break the silence C. share ideas D. wele others 3. The underlined word “mence” in Paragraph 2 probably means “________” . A. finish B. start C. remember D. change 4. Paragraph 2 is mainly about ________. A. some safe topics that are suitable for small talk B. the reason why the weather is the safest topic to make small talk about C. some ways to find mon topics with strangers D. some topics for friends and family members to talk about 5. If you are introduced to a stranger, you can start small talk by ________. A. bringing some personal information B. menting on his body C. plimenting him on his clothes D. discussing religion or politics B A study at Stanford University tracked a group of students after their graduation for 10 result? Marks had no influence on their success, but their ability to municate with others did. Being able to connect with others through small talk can lead to big things, according to Debra Fine, author of The Fine Art of Small Talk. Fine, a former engineer, recalls she would feel so unfortable at working that she even tried hiding in the as a professional speaker, Fine says the ability to connect with people through small talk is an acquired and her fellow experts on schmoozing offer the following tips for starting and ending conversations: (1)Prepare three things to talk about and four questions that will get others talking. (2)Be the first to say “hello” . Smile first and always shake hands when you meet someone.