What is small talk? It means that the conversation is about some little things, which are not important. You can make a small talk while waiting in line at the store, or waiting for the bus or the elevator. Though the topics in small talk are not important, small talk itself is very important. It makes people relaxed, it breaks the silence, it shows friendliness(友谊) and good manners(行为), and it makes the time quickly.
In small talk, it is important to remember to smile and keep the conversation relaxed. It’s also good to show a sense of humor(幽默). You can talk about the weather, an interesting story in the news or on TV, a sports event, a play or a movie, or you can ask those parents about their new babies.
What shouldn’t you talk about? Well, you shouldn’t talk about politics(政治) or religion(宗教). Also, you should not talk too long on a topic(话题) or ask questions that are too personal. Give other people a chance to speak and listen to what they say.
阅读短文内容，回答下列问题。
【小题1】What does small talk mean?
【小题2】Is small talk important? Give one example.
 
【小题3】What should you remember when you make a small talk with other people?
 
【小题4】Can you talk about the weather in small talk? Why?
 
【小题5】What shouldn’t you talk in a small talk?
 

　 Passing through the Atlanta airport one morning, I caught one of those trains that take travelers to their boarding gates. The free trains run back and forth（来回）all day long. Not many people consider them fun, but I heard laughter（笑声）. At the front of the first car were a man and his son who was about five years old.

　 “Here we go! Hold on to me tight（紧紧地）!” the father said. “Look out there! See that pilot? I bet（打赌）his walking to his plane.” The son stretched （伸出）his neck to look.

　 As I got off, I remembered something I’d wanted to buy. I was early for my flight, so I decided to go back. I did and just as I was about to go back to the train for my gate, I saw that the man and his son had returned, too.

　 “I want to ride some more!”

　 “More?” the father asked, “You’re not tired?”

　 “It is fun!” his son answered.

　 “All right,” the father replied, and when a door opened we all got on. I realized that the father and his son were just riding this shuttle together, making it exciting, sharing each other’s company（陪伴）.

　 There are parents who can afford to send their children to Europe or Disneyland, but the children turn out rotten（被宠坏）. There are parents who live in million-dollar houses and give their children cars and swimming pools, but something goes wrong. Why?

　 The answer is so simple: parents who care enough to spend time, to pay attention and to try their best. It doesn’t cost a cent（美分）, but it is the most valuable thing in the world.

61. The story probably happen 　　　　.

A. at the airport.　　　　　　　　　　 B. at the supermarket.

C. at the ticket office.　　　　　　　　　 D. at the bus station.

62. The father and the son ride the shuttle because 　　　 .

　 A. it was free.　　　　　　　　　　 　 B. they didn’t have enough money.

　 C. they wanted to take a plane.　　 　 D. they rode the shuttle for fun.

63. The underlined word “shuttle” most probably mean 　　　 in Chinese.

　 A. 区间公共汽车 　 B. 区间列车 　 C. 免费公交车　 　　 D. 一种双人自行车

64. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

　 A. The boy wanted another ride.

　 B. The boy had been to Disneyland.

　 C. The boy wanted to travel by plane.

　 D. The father and the son took the shuttle all day long.

65. What is it necessary the parents should do for their children?

　 A. Spend their children to Europe or Disneyland.

　 B. Spend more time with their children.

　 C. Spend more time riding the shuttle with their children.

　 D. Offer their children houses, cars and swimming pools.