Reading 1: Small Talk. Unit 1.pg 6

I thought I saw a stranger standing in front of my apartment building, but then I realized it was my friend waiting for me.

• the feeling that you are sure about your own beliefs or abilities

• a person you don't know

Smiling can demonstrate to other people that you are a friendly person.

• to have something as a result

• to show or explain how to do something

People with confidence usually make better public speakers because you feel very comfortable standing in front of a lot of people.

• the feeling that you are sure about your own beliefs or abilities

• to enjoy or understand the value of someone or something

Many people believe Facebook is an effective way to keep in touch with family and friends who live far

• unpleasant or insulting

• producing the result that is wanted or intended

When you meet new people in school, it can sometimes lead to friendships that last a lifetime.

• to choose someone or something from similar people or things

• to have something as a result

You should select what you wear to a job interview carefully.

• to choose something or someone from similar people or things

• to show or explain how to do something

I really appreciate my friends. They always give me good advice.

• to enjoy or to understand the value of someone or something

• to continue to have something

Adel wanted to impress the interviewer, so he told him about the important project he worked on.

• to enjoy or understand

• to make someone admire and respect you

One of the best ways to maintain a conversation is to keep asking questions; then it can easily continue.

• to choose someone or something

• to continue to have something; to keep something at the same level

Jokes are a great way to "break the ice" when you meet new people, but you should never tell offensive jokes.

• unpleasant or insulting

• producing the result that is wanted or intended