1. (2021高二上·宝鸡期中) 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。

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

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

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