Assignment 2. Mark whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
Date: 2015-10-07; view: 464.
| 1. | Making small talk is an art that can't be learned. | T / F |
| 2. | We shouldn't make small talk about politics. | T / F |
| 3. | You can't talk about how uncomfortable you are making small talk. | T / F |
| 4. | Making small talk is about sharing little things from our daily life. | T / F |
| 5. | When we comment on a piece of clothing or accessory, it's polite to ask where it came from and how much it cost. | T / F |
| 6. | Anything is a potential topic of conversation. | T / F |
| 7. | We should never ever speak discuss the weather. | T / F |
| 8. | Making small talk is easier when your memory is good. | T / F |
1.4. Writing Enhancement
Assignment 7. Read the profile of Derek Stirling and then write another profile about yourself (you may need to invent information about yourself as a member of your virtual company). Use the topics below to help you:
· Name
· Nationality
· Home town
· Company
· Position in the company
· Responsibilities
· Hobbies
| My name is Derek Stirling and I'm Scottish. I live in Hadlow, a lovely English village near London, and I work for The Swire Group, Britain's largest private company. The Group's activities are divided into five business areas: shipping, aviation, property, industries, and trading. Our best-known company is Cathay Pacific Airways. I work at our London head office; I'm head of Corporate Finance, and I'm responsible for developing the business of the Group. I'm always very busy and I don't have much free time, but when I do, I like fishing and I grow my own vegetables, just for fun. |
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