Unit 1D - Conversation Starters & Tips môn English | Trường Đại học Kinh Tế Quốc Dân

Unit 1D
1. What is the best way to start a conversation with a stranger?
A. Ignore them and wait for them to speak
B. Smile and ask an open-ended question
C. Talk about yourself immediately
D. Cross your arms and look serious
2. Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question? A. "Do you like coffee?" B. "How was your weekend?" C. "Are you from here?" D. "Is this seat taken?"
3. What is a good topic to start a conversation with someone you don’t know? A. The weather B. Their salary C. Political debates D. Complaining about something
4. If you are at a networking event, what should you do?
A. Only talk to people you already know
B. Stay in a corner and wait for someone to talk to you
C. Introduce yourself and ask about the other person
D. Talk about your achievements non-stop
5. What should you do if the other person seems uninterested? A. Keep talking about yourself
B. Talk louder to get their attention
C. Walk away without saying anything
D. Ask them a question about themselves
6. Which of the following is NOT a good body language sign when talking to a stranger? A. Making eye contact B. Smiling C. Crossing your arms D. Nodding occasionally
7. What should you do if there is an awkward silence? A. Ignore it and say nothing
B. Ask another open-ended question C. Walk away immediately
D. Look at your phone and stop engaging
8. If someone seems nervous while talking to you, what should you do? A. Be patient and smile
B. Interrupt them and change the topic
C. Talk quickly to fill the silence D. Ignore them
9. What is a good way to exit a conversation politely?
A. "I have to go now, but it was great talking to you!"
B. "I’m bored, I need to leave."
C. "I don’t want to talk anymore."
D. "You talk too much, I’m leaving."
10. What should you do if someone asks you something personal and you feel uncomfortable? A. Answer it anyway B. Change the subject politely C. Get angry and walk away D. Ignore them completely
11. What does active listening mean?
A. Just waiting for your turn to speak
B. Looking at your phone while listening
C. Nodding, making eye contact, and responding
D. Interrupting to share your own story
12. If someone doesn’t understand what you said, what should you do?
A. Repeat it slowly and clearly B. Shout louder C. Walk away D. Ignore them
13. When talking to a stranger, how can you show interest? A. Check your phone often
B. Look around the room instead of at them C. Ask follow-up questions D. Speak in a monotone voice
14. What should you do if you accidentally interrupt someone? A. Keep talking
B. Apologize and let them continue C. Ignore it D. Talk even louder
15. If you are in a group conversation, what is a good way to join in?
A. Stand there silently until someone notices you
B. Interrupt the current speaker
C. Listen first and contribute when appropriate
D. Start a new conversation on a completely different topic
16. Which of the following is NOT a good way to build rapport when meeting someone new? A. Share personal stories B. Ask about their opinions C. Talk only about yourself D. Be empathetic
17. What is the best way to politely end a conversation with someone you don’t know? A. “I’m bored, goodbye”
B. “It’s been nice talking to you, but I need to go”
C. “This conversation is over, see you”
D. “I can’t stand you, bye”
18.What should you avoid when talking to a stranger at a party? A. Asking about their work
B. Talking about your favorite TV shows
C. Asking about their political views
D. Complimenting them on their outfit
19. How can you show respect when meeting someone new from a different culture? A. Avoid asking questions
B. Be mindful of their customs and language
C. Make jokes about their culture
D. Talk about how different their culture is from yours
20. If a conversation with a stranger becomes tense or uncomfortable, the best approach is to:
A. Ignore the tension and keep talking
B. Try to find common ground or change the subject C. Criticize the situation
D. Leave without any explanation