The way you begin a conversation can be polite or __4__ too. Try not to interrupt a person who is reading or working. If something is very important and you must interrupt, you can say“__5__”.

　　When two people meet in public, one doesn't ask questions __6__ why the other person is there or what the other person is doing. These questions are not __7__ as friendly. They are probably seen as nosey（爱管闲事的）.

　　People ask each other about __8__ health, but it isn't polite to go into details. People often talk about their jobs, but they don't talk about their salaries. __9__ topics include the weather, sports, and holidays. Topics to avoid（避免）are politics, __10__ and religion.

1. A. with   B. for   C. cross   D. into

2. A. bad   B. good   C. interesting   D. personal

3. A. and   B. then   C. but   D. later

4. A. kind   B. impolite   C. silly   D. boring

5. A. Sorry   B. Excuse me   C. Pardon  D. Hello

6. A. about   B. on   C. for   D. of

7. A. look   B. believe   C. seen   D. see

8. A. his   B. their   C. him   D. them

9. A. Safe   B. Unsafe   C. Terrible   D. Interesting

10. A. marriage   B. salaries   C. age   D. personal details

Some people make you feel comfortable when they are around. You spend an hour with them and feel as if you have known them half your life. These people have something in common. And once we know what it is, we can try to do it ourselves.
How is it done? Here are several skills that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they'll help people feel relaxed and make friends with them quickly.
First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answer a question. One well-known businesswoman says, "At business lunches, I always ask people what they did that morning. It's a common question, but it will get things going." From there you can move on to other matters—sometimes to really personal questions. And how he answers will let you know how far you can go.   
Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they listen to the answers. This point seems clear, but it isn't. Your questions should have a point and help to tell what sort of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively. Real listening at least means some things. First it means not to change the subject of conversation. If someone sticks to one topic, you can take it as a fact that he's really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones of voice. If the voice sounds dull, then, it's time for you to change the subject.
Finally, good talkers know well how to deal with the moment of parting. If you're saying good-bye, you may give him a firm handshake and say, "I've really enjoyed meeting you." If you want to see that person again, don't keep it a secret. Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they've known you half their life.
【小题1】Asking questions might be a quite good and suitable way _______.

　　How is it done? Here are several skills （技能）that good talkers have. If you follow the skills, they will help you put people at their ease （自在）, and make friends with them quickly.

　　First of all, good talkers ask questions. Almost anyone, no matter how shy he is, will answer a question. One well-known businessman says, “At business lunches, I always ask people what they did this morning. It's a common question, but it will get things going.” From there you can move on to other matters. Sometimes What he answers to really personal questions and how he answers will let you know how far you can go.

　　Second, once good talkers have asked questions, they wait for the answer. This point seems clear, but it isn't. Your questions should have a point and help to tell what kind of person you are talking to. And to find out, you really have to listen carefully and attentively.

　　Real listening at least means something. First it means not to change the subject of conversation. If someone sticks （坚持）to one topic, you can take it as a fact that he will be really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to tones （调子）of voice if the voice sounds dull, then it's time for you to change the subject.

　　Finally, good talkers know well how to deal with the situation （场合）of parting. If you're saying goodbye, you may give him a firm handshake and say, “I've really enjoyed meeting you.” If you want to see that person again, don't keep it secret. Let people know what you feel, and they may walk away feeling as if they've known you half their life.

（　）1. You'll like to stay with certain people because ________ .

A. they know well how they can get along with others

B. you can often get much help from them

C. they are always glad to do anything for you

D. they will never get you into trouble

（　）2. Asking questions might be quite a good way ________ .

A. for you to make more and more new friends

B. to begin your business talks

C. to get the conversation going smoothly

D. for you to make a deep and lasting impression on others

（　）3. After having asked somebody a question, it'll be polite of you to ________ .

A. make clear what kind of person he is

B. listen to his answer attentively

C. wait quietly and patiently for his answer

D. ask another question

（　）4. Generally speaking, good talkers are persons who ________ .

A. are good at making any topic interesting

B. never talk too much or too little

C. always speak in a gentle way

D. know how and when they should change the topic of the talk

（　）5. If you are really happy in meeting someone again, ________ .

A. it seems necessary for you to let him know it

B. you may take him as your lifelong trustworthy friend

C. it's right for you to give him a second handshake

D. it'll be helpful for you to have further understanding of him