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success,he has become an example to many young people.
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Michael Ha was born in a very poor family.His parents worked in Vietnam
Small talk is a good way to kill time and make friends.If you
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before they moved to Britain in 1980.They couldn't find work in Britain because
other countries,do you know what to say to start small talk with local people?
they spoke little English.The whole family had to live on benefits and
In Britain,the best topic is the weather.British 2 changes quite often.It'
they lived in a small house in Hackney,a poor area in East London.Growing up
s also a safe topic.You can start small talk simply by saying"It's a lovely day
was not easy for Michael,but he never gave up.
today,isn't it?"
At the age of 10.he set his heart on going to Cambridge University.It was not
Besides the weather,it's good to talk about gardens 3
English people.
easy.either.Michael studied at a school.which used to be called "the worst
For example,you could say,"Those roses look really beautiful,
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school in Britain".However,young Michael made up his mind to try his best,no
English people love their pets.So it's also nice to begin with"What a lovely
matter what kind of school he was studying at.The smart boy studied very hard
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and did well in every subject at school.Once he made a bet with his friend
In America,people like to talk about sports,6American football and
to leam further math.As a result,after spending just four months teaching himself
basketball.They also talk about clothes by saying"It's a nice shirt!Where did
from a textbook,he got an A in AS-level further math.
you get it?"The weather is a 7 topic there,too.
Now Michael is the star medical student at St.John's College.Cambridge and
Of course.there are also a lot of topics to avoid during small talk in Western
has just won an award (for his excellent grades.He hopes he will be an
countries
inspiration for other young people from disadvantaged backgrounds
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