It is useful to learn how to make small talk．It is an important social skill．It helps to make people feel（1） 　　   （放松的） and start a conversation when they meet for the（2） 　　（第一） time．

   The topics for small talk are different in different countries． But usually the topics are general rather than personal． In the UK， people sometimes talk about the （3） 　　（天气） when they make a small talk"It's a nice day， isn't it？" This （4） 　　（种类） of questions helps you begin a conversation because they are general questions that anyone can （5） 　　 （答复）to．Next time when you want to make small talk， turn a statement to a question． You are sure to get answer and start a conversation．