1、Look at the words in the box and find the proper words to fill in the blank.argument compliment conversation curious disagreement dull embarrassment factual genuine hospitable lively relationship sensitive secretive silence spy topic violate wealth1.She received many _ on the design of her new dress
2、.2.If this offer is _ I will gladly accept it.3.They went to prison because they _ the plimentsgenuineviolated 4.Billionaires are usually fairly _ about the exact amount that they are worth.5.The _ host had his spare room emptied very quickly for the honored guest.6.She is _ to what people think of
3、her.secretivehospitablesensitiveRead the following statements and decide whether they are true or not.(Act 2,P11.)1.You can ask about families,what people do and like,etc.2.Its OK to talk about religion and politics.3.You shouldnt talk about your feelings.4.Dont ask about personal questions.5.Make s
4、ure you dont talk about the weather or give compliment.6.You can ask peoples age and their income.1.You can ask about families,what people do and like,etc.Yes.2.Its OK to talk about religion and politics.No,its best to avoid these topics.3.You shouldnt talk about your feelings.Yes,it is acceptable t
5、o talk about your feelings.4.Dont ask personal questions.Yes,Americans will not usually mind being asked personal questions.5.Make sure you dont talk about the weather or give compliments.Yes,these topics are safe.6.You can talk about peoples age and their income.No,you cannot talk about peoples age
6、 or how much money they earn.Read fast and answer:1)What are the good topics for small talk in the USA?Jobs,families,the place people come from,leisure interests,the latest movies,the weather;making compliments.2)What topics should be avoided in communication in the USA?Politics,religion,topics lead
7、ing to disagreement,age,money and income.The writer thinks that_.a.Americans often ask very personal questions.b.Asians are very different from Americans,and are sensitive to many topics of conversation.c.Americans are easy to make friends with,but they respect your private life.d.Americans dont lik
8、e to grow old,so its difficult to make friends with them.Choose the correct answers.1.When a dull person talks,you should _.a.ask questions b.change the topic of conversation c.not ask personal questions d.listen2.Its always OK to talk to Americans about _.a.their work b.religion and politics c.age
9、and money d.their private life3.When Americans make an invitation to visit,_.a.they dont really mean it b.they want to find out more about you c.they genuinely want to see you again d.you should accept it4.The best way to talk about personal things is to _.a.talk about your own private life first b.
10、talk about your job c.discuss the weather d.ask them how old they are5.Its best to avoid _.a.personal questions b.silence c.spies d.dull peopleCould you think of another title for the passage?Advice on Small Talk in the USA1.不够活跃2.对确实存在事秘而不宣3.业余爱好4.民族背景5.非常私人的谈话less livelybe secretive about factual
11、mattersleisure interestethnic backgrounda highly personal conversation6.顺道访问7.纯粹/真诚的愿望8.意识到9.侵犯隐私10.带头，领先11.导致分歧话call bya genuine desirebe aware ofviolate ones private life/matterstake the leadlead to disagreement12.称赞，恭维13.就.的年龄而言14.对年长者的额外尊重15.期望得到精确回答16.对.持开放太对17.炫耀18.make complimentsfor ones age
12、 extra respect for elderly people expect an accurate replybe open aboutshow off1.当某人发言时，大家都应该倾听，不管他的谈话是多么的乏味。When someone talks,everyone is expected to listen,no matter how dull the persons speaking may be.2.如果你来到Minneapoli.,一定要来看望我们噢！If youre ever in Minneapolis.,do call by and see us!call on/for/a
13、t/up1)I will _your university next Sunday.2)You should _ Divides,because he is ill.3)I will _ some old friends tomorrow.4)When I _ you _,you were not in.5)Being a teacher in the kindergarten _ more responsibility.call atcall atcall oncalled upcalls for3.虽然有的人对收入不仅开放，还乐于炫富。它是非常隐私的问题，避免询问别人的收入，你会做得很好。Income is a very private matter,and youd do well to avoid askinghow much people earn,although some people may not only be open about it,but show off their weath.
