1. (2019高二上·浙江期中) 听下面一段独白，回答问题。

Communication is a must in our lives. All people can communicate, but few are able to<br />communicate well. If you want to improve your communication skills, you should do the following.<br />1. Listen well. Listen carefully so you can understand what others say. Stay focused while<br />listening. Don't think about what you will say next. The more focused you are, the better<br />you will understand. If you don't understand, try to repeat what the other person has said.<br />The number one thing you should do to understand well is to listen well. That is the first step<br />to communicate well. 2. Speak well. First, speak naturally and believe in what you say. Second,<br />become and comfortable while speaking. Feel free to express your views politely and smartly,<br />and use suitable words and expressions for the situation. The more effective your speaking is,<br />the more likely it is that you will be understood. As a result, you will be able to communicate<br />better and have better relationships with others. Communication is a must in our lives. All people<br />can communicate, but few are able to communicate well. If you want to improve your communication<br />skills, you should do the following. 1. Listen well. Listen carefully so you can understand<br />what others say. Stay focused while listening. Don't think about what you will say next. The more<br />focused you are, the better you will understand. If you don't understand, try to repeat what the<br />other person has said. The number one thing you should do to understand well is to listen well.<br />That is the first step to communicate well. 2. Speak well. First, speak naturally and believe in<br />what you say. Second, become and comfortable while speaking. Feel free to express your views politely<br />and smartly, and use suitable words and expressions for the situation. The more effective your speaking<br />is, the more likely it is that you will be understood. As a result, you will be able to communicate<br />better and have better relationships with others.

1. （1） What is the talk mainly about?

   A . Importance of making conversations. B . Ways to improve communication skills. C . Methods of getting on well with others.
3. （2） What is the first step to communicate well?

   A . Listen carefully to what others say. B . Think about what you will say next. C . Repeat what other people have said.
5. （3） What is the first thing to speak well?

   A . Focus on your point. B . Speak naturally and be confident. C . Be sure to be calm and comfortable.
7. （4） How can one express the views freely?

   A . Smile all the time. B . Ask others' opinions. C . Use suitable words and expressions.