题型：任务型阅读 题类：模拟题 难易度：普通
河南省中原名校2018届高三英语高考预测金卷
Small talk is the short conversations we have at parties, while we wait in line at the store, at family events or work. Sometimes we make small talk with people we already know but not well. Often we have to make small talk with complete strangers. Here are some tips to improve your small-talking ability.
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If you have seen a really good movie or have read a really good book, you can talk about that.
When you are sharing the same experience with someone, it's easy to start a conversation. You simply notice and comment on what's going on around you. For example, if you are at a party and a song comes on that you like or that reminds you of something, you can talk about that.
⒉Ask open-ended questions
These types of questions require more thought and more than a simple one-word answer. the conversation will go on longer.
⒊Become a student
Nobody knows everything. So，as someone is answering one of your open-ended questions, they bring up something about which you know nothing. So, tell them! This lets the other person become the teacher. It's a win-win situation.
Like anything, getting good at making small talk takes practice.you might become happier. If you are making small talk using English, you will most definitely improve your speaking and listening skills.
A. Have some conversation starters ready
B. If you make small talk in your native language
C. However, some people are not good at small talk
D. If you ask questions that need more details to answer
E. You can talk about something that you recently learned
F. Many people find these small conversations about random topics easy
G. They feel good about sharing their knowledge and you get to learn something
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