What is the meaning of "small talk" in social interaction? A) A conversation about important topics.
B) A conversation about trivial topics.
C) A conversation about past experiences.
When meeting someone for the first time, it is appropriate to:
A) Ask personal questions.
B) Compliment their appearance.
C) Introduce yourself and make small talk.
What is the best way to show interest in someone during a conversation?
A) Interrupt them to share your own experiences.
B) Nod and maintain eye contact while they speak.
C) Check your phone periodically.
What is the purpose of using body language in social interaction?
A) To convey emotions and intentions.
B) To show off your physical abilities.
C) To intimidate others.
When someone is upset, what is the best way to respond?
A) Ignore them until they calm down.
B) Offer advice on how to solve the problem.
C) Listen actively and offer support.
What is the meaning of "cultural norms" in social interaction?
A) Rules that are specific to a particular country or group.
B) Rules that are universal and apply to all people.
C) Rules that are enforced by the government.
What is the best way to handle a disagreement with someone?
A) Get angry and yell at them.
B) Agree with everything they say to avoid conflict.
C) Express your opinion calmly and respectfully.
What is the difference between passive and active listening?
A) Passive listening involves responding with nonverbal cues, while active listening involves asking questions and offering feedback.
B) Passive listening involves ignoring the speaker, while active listening involves paying close attention and fully engaging in the conversation.
C) Passive listening involves interrupting the speaker, while active listening involves waiting until they finish speaking to respond.
What is the purpose of making small talk?
A) To establish common ground and build rapport.
B) To impress others with your knowledge.
C) To avoid meaningful conversations.
What is the appropriate way to end a conversation?
A) Abruptly say goodbye and walk away.
B) Thank the person for their time and say goodbye.
C) Keep talking until the other person ends the conversation.
Answer key
- B) A conversation about trivial topics.
- C) Introduce yourself and make small talk.
- B) Nod and maintain eye contact while they speak.
- A) To convey emotions and intentions.
- C) Listen actively and offer support.
- A) Rules that are specific to a particular country or group.
- C) Express your opinion calmly and respectfully.
- A) Passive listening involves responding with nonverbal cues, while active listening involves asking questions and offering feedback.
- A) To establish common ground and build rapport.
- B) Thank the person for their time and say goodbye.
B1 Level
11 When meeting someone for the first time, it's appropriate to:
a) Hug them
b) Shake hands with them
c) Kiss them on the cheek
12 When you don't understand what someone is saying, you should:
a) Pretend that you understand
b) Ask them to repeat themselves
c) Ignore them
13 If someone is talking to you and you need to leave, it's polite to:
a) Interrupt them and say you have to leave
b) Listen until they finish talking and then say goodbye
c) Walk away without saying anything
14 When you disagree with someone, it's best to:
a) Yell at them and tell them they're wrong
b) Politely explain your point of view and listen to theirs
c) Ignore them and walk away
15 If someone is upset, what should you do?
a) Ignore them
b) Tell them to stop being upset
c) Listen to them and offer support
16 When you are invited to a social event, you should:
a) Not reply to the invitation
b) Reply as soon as possible, whether you can attend or not
c) Only reply if you can attend
17 If you accidentally offend someone, what should you do?
a) Pretend it didn't happen
b) Ignore them and hope they forget about it
c) Apologize and try to make amends
18 When you meet someone new, it's important to:
a) Ask them personal questions about their life
b) Talk about yourself and your achievements
c) Ask them about their interests and listen to their answers
19 When someone is speaking to you, it's important to:
a) Interrupt them if you have something to say
b) Look away and do something else
c) Listen actively and respond appropriately
20 If you are running late to a social event, what should you do?
a) Text the host to let them know you won't be attending
b) Arrive late and hope no one notices
c) Call or text the host to let them know you'll be late
Answer key
11 b) Shake hands with them
12 b) Ask them to repeat themselves
13 b) Listen until they finish talking and then say goodbye
14 b) Politely explain your point of view and listen to theirs
15 c) Listen to them and offer support
16 b) Reply as soon as possible, whether you can attend or not
17 c) Apologize and try to make amends
18 c) Ask them about their interests and listen to their answers
19 c) Listen actively and respond appropriately
20 c) Call or text the host to let them know you'll be late
B2 Level
21 In social situations, what is the most important factor in building rapport?
a. Physical appearance
b. Social status
c. Communication skills
d. Personal wealth
Answer: c. Communication skills
22 What is the most polite way to decline an invitation?
a. "I'm busy."
b. "I don't feel like it."
c. "I'm sorry, but I can't make it."
d. "Maybe another time."
Answer: c. "I'm sorry, but I can't make it."
23 What is the best way to start a conversation with someone you have just met?
a. Talk about yourself.
b. Ask personal questions.
c. Compliment them.
d. Ask open-ended questions.
Answer: d. Ask open-ended questions.
24 In a group conversation, what is the best way to show that you are listening?
a. Nodding your head.
b. Interrupting to add your own opinion.
c. Checking your phone.
d. Avoiding eye contact.
Answer: a. Nodding your head.
25 What is the most appropriate way to greet someone you have just met?
a. Hugging them.
b. Shaking their hand.
c. Kissing them on the cheek.
d. Saying hello and introducing yourself.
Answer: b. Shaking their hand.
26 In a social setting, what is the most important thing to remember about body language?
a. To avoid eye contact.
b. To sit with your arms crossed.
c. To smile and maintain eye contact.
d. To fidget and move around a lot.
Answer: c. To smile and maintain eye contact.
27 How can you show empathy in a social situation?
a. Interrupting the person to share your own experience.
b. Ignoring the person's emotions and changing the subject.
c. Listening actively and acknowledging the person's feelings.
d. Pretending to understand without really listening.
Answer: c. Listening actively and acknowledging the person's feelings.
28 What is the best way to handle a conflict in a social situation?
a. Yell and argue until one person gives in.
b. Ignore the situation and hope it goes away.
c. Take a break and come back to it later.
d. Insist that you are right and refuse to compromise.
Answer: c. Take a break and come back to it later.
29 What is the most appropriate way to end a conversation?
a. Abruptly walk away.
b. Make an excuse and leave.
c. Thank the person for their time and say goodbye.
d. Pretend to receive a phone call.
Answer: c. Thank the person for their time and say goodbye.
30 What is the most important thing to remember when making small talk?
a. To avoid asking personal questions.
b. To dominate the conversation with your own stories.
c. To focus on negative topics.
d. To be positive and show interest in the other person.
Answer: d. To be positive and show interest in the other person.
C1 Level
31 In a formal social gathering, it is appropriate to:
a) Use informal language
b) Dress casually
c) Arrive late
Answer: None of the above. It is important to use formal language, dress appropriately, and arrive on time in a formal social gathering.
32 When meeting someone for the first time, you should:
a) Wait for the other person to introduce themselves
b) Introduce yourself and ask the other person's name
c) Avoid making eye contact
Answer: b) Introduce yourself and ask the other person's name.
33 If someone is speaking to you and you don't understand them, what should you do?
a) Pretend that you understand
b) Ask them to repeat themselves
c) Ignore them
Answer: b) Ask them to repeat themselves.
34 If you accidentally interrupt someone while they are speaking, what should you do?
a) Apologize and ask them to continue
b) Ignore the interruption and keep speaking
c) Change the topic of conversation
Answer: a) Apologize and ask them to continue.
35 In a conversation, it is important to:
a) Only talk about yourself
b) Listen to the other person and ask questions
c) Interrupt the other person to make your point
Answer: b) Listen to the other person and ask questions.
36 If someone tells you something in confidence, you should:
a) Tell everyone else
b) Keep the information to yourself
c) Only tell your closest friends
Answer: b) Keep the information to yourself.
37 When someone is upset or sad, it is best to:
a) Ignore them
b) Try to cheer them up
c) Let them be and give them space
Answer: b) Try to cheer them up.
38 When meeting someone from a different culture, it is important to:
a) Assume that they are the same as you
b) Respect and learn about their culture
c) Make fun of their cultural differences
Answer: b) Respect and learn about their culture.
39 If you make a mistake in a social situation, it is best to:
a) Pretend that it didn't happen
b) Laugh it off and apologize if necessary
c) Blame someone else
Answer: b) Laugh it off and apologize if necessary.
40 When saying goodbye, it is appropriate to:
a) Leave without saying anything
b) Say goodbye and thank you
c) Say goodbye and insult the other person
Answer: b) Say goodbye and thank you.
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