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阅读理解
阅读下列短文，从每小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
It is not unusual for us to gather with our nearest and dearest at weekends．But do you know that holidays, much like relationships, can be "made, maintained and broken" through conversations? Deborah Tannen, a Georgetown University professor, believes so．She offers suggestions to improve communication at the holiday table and beyond．Let's take a look．
A round dining table is best for promoting(促成)a lively conversation because everyone faces one another．
Don't seat grandparents at the ends of a rectangular(长方形的)table, even though it is the traditional place of honor．Elderly people may feel lonely there because they will be unable to hear or keep up with a conversation．
Women prefer to face each other and make eye contact when they talk．Men might look around at other things．"Guys may be more relaxed keeping their eyes on the TV," says Tannen．"They'll still be listening, though．"
Be aware that people have different ways of talking．Be aware of people who seem left out．If you feel you are doing ail the talking, hold back to give others a chance to join in．If you feel you aren't getting a chance to speak, try pushing yourself to start talking before it seems natural or polite．
Some families find that gatherings go more smoothly(顺利地)if they take part in an outdoor activity．Going to a park for a walk may be more enjoyable than sitting around chatting．
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