"OK", etc.

　　B. Talk as much as possible.

　　C. Ask for some information to show you are interested in the topic.

　　D. Keep looking at the other person's eyes.

2) According to the passage, which skill do most people lack during communication?

A. listening B. speaking C. body language D. eye contact

3) If you want to impress people, you'd better not do the following things EXCEPT ______.

A. use encouraging noises and gestures, and occasionally ask for more information to show your interest

　　B. look at your watch frequently

　　C. talk too much about yourself

　　D. change the subject or finish other people's sentences for them

4) It can be inferred from the text that ___.

A. if you talk to a man about his private things, he will like talking to you

　　B. If you talk to a man about the topic that he is interested in, he will have a

lot to talk with you

C. The man likes talking to you for hours if you talk to him about the topics you

are interested in.

D. People are always interested in what they do not know

5) Which of the following can be drawn from the text?

A. It is important for you to remember different social rules if you go to a social occasion in another country.

B. Listening is a skill which is as important as speaking.

C. Learning some good social skills and having a good preparation for the topics can help you have a good conversation at any social events.

D. When you are talking to a man, you'd better talk as much as possible.

4. Read the text and fill in the blanks.

Learn how to do small talk

● think of a recent news story

● think of things to_________________________

● think of "safe" things you can ask people's opinions about-music, sports etc.

● think of _____ that you would avoid if you were talking to strangers and avoid talking about them

Develop your listening skills

Do ...

● show that you are listening by________________________________

● keep good eye contact

● use positive body language

Don't ...

● look at your watch.

● yawn and sigh.

● _______________________ who's talking to you.

● change the subject

● __________________________ for them

Learn the rules:

● In some countries, you have to arrive on time at a party; in other countries, ________________.

● You need to know how long you should stay, and ____________________.

● Some hosts expect flowers or a small gift, but in other places, _________________.

● In some countries, you mustn't take flowers of ______________.

● In most places, you don't have to take a gift to a party - but find out first!