Look at the words in the box and find the proper words to fill in the blank.argument compliment conversation curious disagreement dull genuine embarrassment factual hospitable sensitive secretive violate wealth 1. She received many ___________ on the design of her new dress.2. If this offer is _______ I will gladly accept it.3. They went to prison because they _______ the law.complimentsgenuineviolated 4. Billionaires are usually fairly ________ about the exact amount that they are worth. 5. The _________ host had his spare room emptied very quickly for the honored guest.6. She is _______ to what people think of her.secretivehospitablesensitive Work in pairs. Read the advice on small talk. Check which statements are true for Americans.1. You can ask about families, what people do and like, etc. Yes.2. It’s OK to talk about religion and politics. No, it’s best to avoid these topics. 3. You shouldn’t talk about your feelings. No, it is acceptable to talk about your feelings.4. Don’t ask personal questions. No, Americans will not usually mind being asked personal questions. 5. Make sure you don’t talk about the weather or give compliments. No, these topics are safe.6. You can talk about people’s age and their income. No, you cannot talk about people’s age or how much money they earn.Decide which of the statementsexpresses the writer’s opinion.The writer thinks that______.a. Americans often ask very personal questions.b. Asians are very different from Americans, and are sensitive to many topics of conversation.c. Americans are easy to make friends with, but they respect your private life.d. Americans don’t like to grow old, so it’s difficult to make friends with them.c Choose the correct ans...
