module1 small talk introduction and cultrual corner

1、MODULE 1 SMALL MODULE 1 SMALL TALKTALKPeriod 1IntroductionCulture cornerWhat are the features of small talk?features?Place it happens?Introduction1 -read the dictionary definitions of small talk and find out ：Some adjectives(形容词）形容词） to describe small talk(P1,books): What are the features of small t

2、alk?featuresinformal unimportant light polite friendlyordinary socialPlace it happens？Informal In which photo do you think they are making small talk?A.B.at a political meetingat home In which photo do you think they are making small talk?C.D. In which photo do you think they are making small talk?E

3、.F.business meetingcafeWhat are the features of small talk?featuresinformal unimportantpolite friendlylight ordinary matter Place it happensparty Kara OK trip playground caf cinema park bus stop restaurant Informal Informal placesActivity 2 Look at the conversation topics below and answer the questi

4、ons.careers sport travel weather foodcars examinations film stars musicpolitics idealWhich of the topics do you like talking about with your friends?Which of them do you talk about with your parents?Activity 2 Look at the conversation topics below and answer the questions.careers sport travel weathe

5、r foodcars examinations film stars musicpolitics idealWhich of them do you like talking aboutwith your teacher?Which of them do you never talk about? Activity 2 Look at the conversation topics below and answer the questions.careers sport travel weather foodcars examinations film stars musicpolitics

6、idealIf you talk about these topics, is the conversation serious or small talk?film stars, music, sport, travel, food, weathercareers, politics, examinations 重点词汇1. Small talk 聊天， 闲谈聊天在我们日常生活中非常重要。big talk大话 back talk 顶嘴 an empty talk 空谈Small talk is very important in our daily life. 1definition n.

7、1)(词语等的)释义；定义；(轮廓等的)清晰程度 He is good at giving definitions. 知识拓展 define sth. as sth. 1definition n. 1)(词语等的)释义；定义； He is good at giving definitions. 知识拓展 define sth. as sth. 给下定义为；把定义为Language points 1.small talk big talk back talk an empty talk2.Informal conversation3. Which definitions refer to pla

8、ces where small talk might take place.4.refer to a dictionary 5. refer to the boy as his son.6. You must take your studies seriously7. The storm did serious damage to the village. 注意： 1)refer to中，to是介词，后接名词、代词或动名词作宾语，不可接不定式。2.Where do you think we can make small talk?3. What are the topics of small

9、talk？4. Do you know how to make a successful small talk?1.What are the features of small talk?Review :Cultural cornerDo you know how to make small talk?Cultural Corner The AAA P.91. whats the function of small talk?2. How does the AAA model work?Read the passage quickly and answer:To establish a rel

10、ationship between strangers.The speakers answer the question, add a piece of information, and then ask a question.3. What does the AAA stand for?4. When does the AAA model work?AAA= answer, add and ask.When two people dont know each other very well, or dont know each other at all, they can use AAA m

11、odel.True (T) or False (F).1. Small talk plays a great role in Englishmens daily life.3. Two strangers make small talk because they want to break the silence.4. In small talk, one person usually doesnt ask the other person which city he lives in.Work in pairs. Make a conversation with your partner,

12、using the AAA model.1. It is estimated that 80% of all conversation in English is small talk. It is estimated that据估计据估计 it为形式主语为形式主语, 真正的主语是真正的主语是that引导引导的从句的从句Language points e.g. It is estimated that the project will cost 2,000 dollars. 类似的结构还有类似的结构还有:It is said thatIt is known thatIt is thought

13、thatIt is believed thatIt is hoped thatIt is reported thatIt is suggested that据说据说众所周知众所周知人们认为人们认为人们相信人们相信人们希望人们希望据报道据报道人们建议人们建议1. 人们希望中国队赢得这场比赛。人们希望中国队赢得这场比赛。 It is hoped that the Chinese team will win the game.2. 人们建议召开会议来讨论这些问题。人们建议召开会议来讨论这些问题。 It is suggested that a meeting should be held to dis

14、cuss the problems.3. 人们相信这项发明将造福于人类。人们相信这项发明将造福于人类。 It is believed that the invention will benefit the world.2. Imagine a situation two strangers are talking to each other after someone( they both know) has left the room. e.g. 1. He has got himself into a dangerous situation he is likely to lose con

15、trol over the plane. 2. I can think of many cases students knew a lot of English words and expressions but couldnt write a good essay. 3. The treatment will continue until the patient reaches the point he can walk correctly and safely. where引导的定语从句引导的定语从句, situation是先是先行词行词.situation, case, point, i

16、nternet, stage等等表示抽象地点的词作先行词时表示抽象地点的词作先行词时, 如果定如果定语从句语从句不缺少主要成分不缺少主要成分, 一般要用关系一般要用关系词词where来引导。来引导。 The chemical formula for water is H2O. His father is acting on his formula . a peace formula Psychologists say the most successful formula for small talk between people is the AAA model.The sentence y

17、ou should remember It is estimated that 80% of all conversation in English is small talk. A very important function of talk is to establish a relationship between people who dont know each other very well. Imagine a situation where two strangers are talking to each other. Psychologists say the most

18、successful formula for small talk between people is the AAA model. The second person replies by answering the question ,adding some extra information and the asking another question. The thing they both want to avoid is an embarrassing silence. Because they used this very useful social technique ,th

19、ey found something they have in common at last. Useful expressions In The AAA It is estimated that establish a relationship avoid (doing) sth an embarrassing silence in this way social technique have something in common at last 据估计据估计 建立关系建立关系 避免避免(做做)某事某事 尴尬的沉默尴尬的沉默 用这种方法用这种方法 社交技巧社交技巧 有共同点有共同点 最后最

20、后1. Its _ that there are only 1,000 blue whales left.据估计，全世界只剩下据估计，全世界只剩下1,000头蓝鲸。头蓝鲸。2. To survive in the society, you have to _ a good relationship between people.要想在社会上生存，你必须建立良好的人际要想在社会上生存，你必须建立良好的人际关系。关系。3. The _ _ water is H2O.水分子式是水分子式是H2O。establish formula forestimated4. I cant _ that he com

21、es here just for the _ of getting his money back.我不敢想象他来这里的目的仅仅是取回他的我不敢想象他来这里的目的仅仅是取回他的钱。钱。5. All they want to avoid is the _ _. 他们想回避的是那令人尴尬的气氛。他们想回避的是那令人尴尬的气氛。6. _ _ the ally landed on the Omaha Beach _.终于终于, 盟军成功地在奥马哈海滩登陆了。盟军成功地在奥马哈海滩登陆了。embarrassing atmosphereAt lastsuccessfullypurpose imagine M

22、odule OneReadingRead the title and the subtitles How good are your social skills? learn how to do small talk develop your listening skills.Do.Dont.learn the rules.Get the main idea.Read the text quickly and complete its main idea._ help you communicate well and know how to have a(n) _ . A few ideas

23、are offered to help you.Good social skillsconversationWhat kind of book it is from. Choose from the list.an English teaching booka business coursea book which tells you what to do at social eventsa book to help you prepare for a speaking examination How to do small talk How to do small talk Dos and

24、donts while listening Dos and donts while listening Introduction to the body of the Introduction to the body of the passage by asking questions passage by asking questions The social rules The social rulesscanningPart1 (pra.1-2)Part2 (pra. 3)Part3 (pra.4-7)Part4 (pra. 8)Try to find the main idea of

25、each partTry to find the main idea of each part:Ex 3 Read the passage again and answer the questions. According to the article, should people plan what theyre going to say at parties? What do people think about those who talk too much? Describe two things you shouldnt do in a conversation. Why is it

26、 a good idea to nod and smile when the other person is talking? What does the quotation from Benjamin Disraele tell you about people?Answers to Exercise 3. Yes, they should prepare some topics to talk about. They are not impressive. Look at your watch; yawn (sigh, look away, change the subject, fini

27、sh other peoples sentences)? To show that your are listening. People like talking about themselves.Read the text carefully again and choose the best answers.1. Why does one person nod or smile when the other person is talking? A. To show he is preparing. B. To show he is polite. C. To show he is ple

28、ased.D. To show he is listening.2. What did Benjamin Disraeli mean by saying “Talk to a man about himself, and he will speak to you for hours!”? A. People dislike talking about themselves. B. People like talking about themselves. C. A man likes speaking to himself. D. A man dislikes speaking to hims

29、elf. 1. lack v. 缺乏缺乏, 缺少缺少 lack. = lack for. 缺乏缺乏缺少缺少. e.g. She lacks the experience e.g. You are so rich that you lack for nothing. n. 欠缺欠缺, 不足不足 lack of = a lack of. 缺缺 e.g. lack of rest = a lack of rest for lack of 因为缺少因为缺少e.g. He has to beg for lack of money. (for a lack of money) no lack of . 充

30、足充足 e.g. We have no lack of water here. 2. advance adj. 预先的预先的, 在前的在前的e.g. Advance warning 预先警报预先警报 a advance ticket 预售票预售票 advance n. 提前提前 in advance 事先事先, 提前提前 in advance of 在在前面前面, 超过超过 advance v. 行进行进, 推进推进e.g. Our soldiers is advancing toward the enemy base.* advanced adj. 高级的高级的. 先进的先进的e.g. An

31、 advanced country. Advanced ideas The advanced English 高级英语高级英语 3. think of 想想, 回忆起回忆起 e.g. I think hard but I think of nothing. think of 认为认为, 认定认定 think of sb. as 把某人看作把某人看作 e.g. I think of him as a hardworking guy. think of 评价评价, 考虑考虑e.g. What do you think of it ? think highly/much of 高度评介高度评介很看重

32、很看重 think nothing/ little of 认为认为没什么没什么,不重视不重视 think about 思考思考. think over 反复思考反复思考, 熟虑熟虑 think out 想出想出 4. In addition , = in addition to . It was a cold windy day. In addition , we lacked the money to buy the ticket. It was a cold windy day. In addition to that , we lacked the money to buy the ticket except besides= in addition, = in addition to except for = with the exception of. 5. apply for the job/position 申请申请. apply to sb./the company 向向申请申请 apply to sb for sth. 向某人申请向某人申请 apply oneself to doing sth. 专心致志于专心致志于.e.g. Dont apply yourself to playing computer games Have you