1. (2020·新课标Ⅱ) 听材料，回答问题。

1. （1） Who would like to make small talk according to the speaker?

   A . Relatives. B . Strangers. C . Visitors.
3. （2） Why do people have small talk?

   A . To express opinions. B . To avoid arguments. C . To show friendliness.
5. （3） Which of the following is a frequent topic in small talk?

   A . Politics. B . Movies. C . Salaries.
7. （4） What does the speaker recommend at the end of his lecture?

   A . Asking open-ended questions. B . Feeling free to change topics. C . Making small talk interesting.