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Small talk is a popular way of getting to know someone, getting into a school or job, or just passing the time. But do you think you're good at it? If not, then it's never too late to learn.

Talking about unimportant things like the weather, small talk still plays an important part in our daily life. Brett Nelson gave many reasons in Forbes Magazine.

It's completely free. It doesn't matter if you fail, and you never know where it will go — it "can lead to many results, from a pleasant talk to the signing of a million-dollar business deal", according to Nelson. The benefits to small talk don't stop there. It can also make us smarter, as a study by researchers at the University of Michigan found that friendly, social interaction （互动） could help us solve problems.

You may be wondering how best to break the ice. If you and the other speaker have something in common, that may also be acceptable to talk about. For example, if the bus you are on is full, you might talk about the reasons why. Complimenting（恭维）someone on their clothing or hair is acceptable；however, if you bring up something like death or serious news, you will turn people off.

1. （1） What does the writer think of small talk?

   A . Impolite. B . Traditional. C . Important. D . Difficult.
3. （2） What does the underlined word "benefits" in Paragraph 3 mean?

   A . 益处 B . 策略 C . 风险 D . 主题
5. （3） What is Paragraph 4 mainly about?

   A . The rules of complimenting others. B . The best ways to start small talk. C . The importance of breaking the ice. D . The reasons for turning people off.