1 BEFORE YOU READ. Discuss the questions with your partner. 1. Is it easy for you to talk to new people? 2. How do you feel when you meet someone for the first time? 3. What can you say to start a conversation? 4. What makes a person easy to talk to?

Перевод задания: Обсудите вопросы с партнёром.

1. Is it easy for you to talk to new people? — Yes, it is quite easy for me to talk to new people. (Да, мне довольно легко разговаривать с новыми людьми.)
2. How do you feel when you meet someone for the first time? — I usually feel a little shy but interested. (Обычно я чувствую себя немного застенчиво, но мне интересно.)
3. What can you say to start a conversation? — I can say, “Hi! What’s your name?” or “Where are you from?” (Я могу сказать: «Привет! Как тебя зовут?» или «Откуда ты?».)
4. What makes a person easy to talk to? — A friendly smile, interest and good listening skills make a person easy to talk to. (Дружелюбная улыбка, интерес и умение хорошо слушать делают человека приятным собеседником.)