Today, there are plenty of opportunities(机会) to get to know people from other c{#blank#}1{#/blank#}. Don't just stare at your shoes, go and say “Hi”. These ice-breakers will help you get through the embarrassing（尴尬的）moments:

    British: “Beautiful day, isn't it?” The w{#blank#}2{#/blank#} in Britain is unpredictable (不可预测的), so, it's one of the topics the British talk a lot about. And there's a s{#blank#}3{#/blank#} rule about weather conversation: just say, “Yes” whether you agree with the person's idea on the weather or not. That's because the British s{#blank#}4{#/blank#} a conversation using the weather so that they can find common ground and move on to something else.

    French: “Where did you go o{#blank#}5{#/blank#} holiday?” To get close to a French student, the safest way is to ask about his or her l{#blank#}6{#/blank#} holiday. French students enjoy a 10-to-15-day holiday every two months. And the French are famous for their conversations over a cup of coffee. Then, all you need to do is keep your ears o{#blank#}7{#/blank#} when the conversation starts.

    American: “What do you like to do on the weekends?” Young American people like to use weekends to relax and have f{#blank#}8{#/blank#}. They go to see movies, visit friends' houses or go shopping. So s{#blank#}9{#/blank#} “What did/will you do on the weekend?” is a good way to turn the conversation on and get to know more about some of your new f{#blank#}10{#/blank#}.