---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．

New rules and behaviour standards(行为规范)for middle school students  1  (come) out in March. Middle school is going to use a new way__2___(decide) who the top students are. The best students won’t only have high marks .They will also ___3___(are) kids who don’t dye (染 )their hair, smoke or drink ,Here are some of the new rules.

Tell the truth. Have you ever ___4__(copy) someone else’s work on an exam? Don’ do it again！That’s not honest .If you have played computer games for two hours in your room , don’t tell your parents that you have done homework..

Do more at school. Good students love animals and care for other people. April is Bird-loving Month in our country .Is your school___5__ (do) anything to celebrate? You should join！That way ,you can learn more about animals and how __6___(protect) them .Have you ever quarreled(吵架 ) with your teammates when your basketball team lost? Only working together can make your team stronger .Be friendly to people you are with .Try __7___(thought)of others ,not only yourself.

Be open to new ideas. Have you ever thought that people could live on the moon？Perhaps you’ll ___8____(discover) Earth II someday. Don’t look down at anyone. Everyone’s ideas are important. You should welcome them, because new ideas make life better for everyone, Protect yourself. Has someone taken money from one of your classmates? Don’t let it__9___ (happenes) to you .If you have to go home late, you should let your parents know.

Use the Internet carefully .The Internet can be very useful for your studies .But some things on the Internet__10___(not be) for kids ,so try to look at Web pages that are good for you .you can use the Web for fun or homework..