3. Согласитесь или опровергните утверждения.

Начало формы

	1. It is common to use small talk when you are waiting in a long line-up. a) True b) False
	2. Religion is a "safe" topic when making small talk. a) True b) False
	3. It is rude for both children and adults not to make small talk with strangers. a) True b) False
	4. It is inappropriate to make small talk with your mailman. a) True b) False
	5. Sport is not a safe topic when making small talk. a) True b) False
	6. One should never compliment another person's clothes in order to make small talk. a) True b) False
	7. Politics is a controversial subject according to society. a) True b) False
	8. It is common to discuss the weather in an elevator. a) True b) False
	9. It is rude to interrupt a conversation in order to make small talk. a) True b) False
	10. One reason people use small talk is to eliminate an uncomfortable silence. a) True b) False

4. 3. Разделите слова из текста, найдите глаголы. Переведите их на русский язык и составьте с ними предложения.

Entertainmentinvolvefriendweatherconversationpresentationanythingeventemployeestranger

airplanechatreligionoccurrudeletterappropriatefeelcornerreachofficesalary.

5. Найдите определение понятия “small talk” и переведите это понятие на русский язык.

1. Any communication process between individuals that is intended to reach a compromise

or an agreement to the satisfaction of both parties.

2. A conversation, such as one conducted by a reporter, in which facts or statements are elicited from another.

3. Casual or trivial conversation, chitchat about unimportant subjects of conversation, as opposed to serious or weighty ones.

4. An exchange of ideas or opinions.

5. Something, such as a lecture or speech that is set forth for an audience.

6. Посмотрите на фразы, приведенные ниже, и распределите их по соответствующим колонкам таблицы.

Topics which are safe for small talk
Topics which are best avoided for small talk

1. "What sort of music do you like?"

2. "You seem to have put on some weight"

3. "Who did you vote for at the last election?"

4. "The garden looks lovely, doesn't it?"

5. "It's a lovely day today, isn't it?"

6. "Do you believe in God?"

7. "Hello. May I introduce myself? My name is Mark"

8. "What a lovely dog. What is his name?"

9. "How is your family?"

10. "Why is British food so bad?"

11. "How much do you earn?"

12. "How old are you?"

13. “I like your watch. A Rolex, isn’t it?”

14. “What do you think of the presentation?”