---Does anyone know __________?   

---I hear that he was born in Sweden.

Some people have a kind of magic. They will make you comfortable while they are around. You feel at ease while talking to them. 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 kind 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 topic of conversation. If someone insists on one topic, it means he's really interested in it. Real listening also means not just listening to words, but to the voice. If the voice sounds bored, then, it's time for you to change the topic.
Finally, good talkers know well how to deal with the moment of saying good-bye. If you're saying it, you may give him a 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 your thoughts.
【小题1】Asking questions might be a quite good and suitable way ________.

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      As the World Cup is going on, South Africa's football grandmothers are also working hard. The team  1. made up of 35 women, aged from 50 to 84. It was developed 2.  a housewife five years ago to help old women keep fit. The project has been so successful  3.  they will take part in the Veterans Cup competition (元老杯足球联赛) in the USA.

      "We are 4. to play in the Veterans Cup, where many grandmothers from all over the world come  5. and play football, "said the team leader.

      Whatever happens, 6. , the grandmothers have no regrets. Most of them often play football in their aprons (围裙) after  7. .

      "I suffered back pain and sore knees (腰酸腿痛) before joining the team three years ago. Now I am fresh. I don't feel 8.  pain in my body，and I can run．At home I do all the housework by myself!” said 9.  of the grandmothers．

Maybe you are more interested in sports than in history. You probably think you will never be a top student.    31   , anyone can become a better student if he or she wants to. If you can use your time well, you may  32 your study without much work. Here's how:

      33   your time carefully. You should make a   34   of things that you have to do. First write down the time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Then decide on a good time for studying. Of course, studying shouldn't take all of your time. Don't    35    to leave yourself enough time for hobbies.

Find a good place to study. Look around the house    36    a good study place. Keep this space. It may be a desk or just a corner of your room. N0     37    , radio, or television! When you sit down to work, think only about the     38    !

    Make good use of your time   39   . Listen carefully to what the teacher says. Careful listening means   40    work after class. You also need to take notes, because it can make it easier for you to learn well.

These are only some of the ways to help you with your studying. I believe you'll find more other ways besides these.

1.A. In fact      B. For example    C. At least       D. As usual

2.A. affect       B. find           C. improve      D. own

3.A. Take        B. Make         C. Prepare       D. Plan

4.A. change      B. choice         C list           D. wish

5.A. want        B. forget         C. decide        D. hope

6.A. with        B. in             C. at           D. for

7.A. books       B. pens           C. games       D. tapes

8.A. subject      B. place          C. time         D. way

9. A. after class    B. in class        C. at home      D. at school

10.A. more        B. less           C. most        D. least