1、Module 1Small Talk伏尔泰曾说过，“如果一个人无话可说，那他的谈话一定很无趣。”而干涩的开场白很难引出有趣的对白，实际上，聊天也是一门艺术，我们需要了解聊天的技巧What is small talk？Small talk is pleasant conversation about common interests.The ability to make small talk is highly valued.The following is something before starting small talk and potential conversation star
2、ters.Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting the Conversation：1Is this a “yes” or “no” question？If it is，is there a better way to present the question that might lead to a more indepth conversation?2Is this question too personal？Might it make the person being asked uncomfortable？If so，how ca
3、n I present the question in a nonthreatening way?3Is this a question Id want to answer myself？If not，how can I change the question to make it more inviting?Potential Conversation Starters：Popular CultureWho was your favorite singer on last nights episode(一集)of The Voice?How did you become a Green Ba
4、y Packers fan?What did you think of the new Mumford & Sons album?Family and FriendsDid you enjoy growing up in the Midwest?What do you like to do with friends in your spare time?Do you have to travel far to visit your brothers or sisters?Free Time and HobbiesWhat made you decide to run for Vice pres
5、ident of the Education Club?How long have you been playing golf?Do you have any plans for Winter Break?Shared InterestsWhat did you think of our math test last Friday?I heard that were both attending the cooking class on Thursday.Whats your favorite thing to make?Upcoming EventsWho do you think will
6、 win the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress?What are you planning to dress up as for the office Halloween party this year?1potential adj.潜在的，可能的2indepth adj.深入的3nonthreatening adj无威胁性的4run for竞选5dress up as打扮为1What is small talk? 2How do you start small talk? 【答案】1.Small talk is pleasant conversation
7、about common interests.2We can start small talk in many ways，such as，popular culture，family and friends，free time and hobbies，shared interests，upcoming events and so on.Section Introduction & Vocabulary and Reading Preparing根据所给词性和汉语提示写出下列单词1 adj.非正式的2 adj.严肃的3 adv.自信地4 v.缺少，缺乏5 adj.预先的，在前的6 v.点头7 v
8、.叹气，叹息8 n.机会【答案】1.informal2.serious3.confidently4lack5.advance6.nod7.sigh8.opportunity看单词 学构词in为常见的表示“不，非，相反”等含义的前缀。常加在形容词、副词和名词前。常见的有：inactive adj.不活跃的；incorrectly adv.不正确地；inability n无能等。根据提示补全下列短语1make 交朋友，建立友谊2(be)nervous 对神经紧张/害怕/胆怯/焦虑不安3think 想起，回忆起4body 身体语言，肢体语言5look away 把目光从移开6 rules社交规则7
9、addition除此以外，另外8find 了解(到)；找出(信息)【答案】1.friends2.about3.of4.language5.from6.social7.in 8.out根据提示补全下列教材原句1And they 而且这些技巧学起来也很容易。2People with good social skills communicate well and know 具备良好社交技能的人能很好地和别人交流并且知道怎样交谈。3 you do a little advance planning.如果你事先做些准备，将会对你有所帮助。4 a man about himself， he will sp
10、eak to you for hours!和一个人谈论他自己，他就会和你说上几个小时！【答案】1.are easy to learn2.how to have a conversation3.It helps if4.Talk to；and阅读P23教材课文，选择最佳答案1The first paragraph makes us know Apeople will have some difficulty in making friendsBwhat the writer will talk about in the following paragraphsCsome people are n
11、ervous when at a social eventDsomeone can help you overcome your nervousness2Which of the following topics is NOT suitable for you to start a conversation with a stranger?AThe final football match between French and Italy in the World Cup.BThe problems in Libya.CNew films directed by Ang Lee.DThe Wi
12、mbledon Tennis Match.3Which of the following is what you should do when listening to the other speaking?ASaying “uhhuh”from time to time.BSighing after the other says one sentence.CLooking away from the person who is talking to you when listening.DChanging the subject while the person is saying some
13、thing about himself.4The topic sentence of the paragraph titled “Learn the rules”is Awhen to leave and when not to leaveBto be on time at the gatheringsCthat different cultures have different rules about social gatheringsDthat you should learn about the countrys customs after going there5The writer
14、mainly wants to in this passage.Aintroduce to us the rules to be a better listenerBtell how to use small talk correctly in our conversationCgive us some tips on how to improve our social skillsDinform us of the different social customs in different countries【答案】15BBACC阅读P23课文，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词
15、的正确形式You might cross the road to avoid 1. (talk)to someone you recognise，or you would love to go to a party and talk 2. (confidence)to every guest.You neednt worry about situations 3. these if you have good social skills.People with good social skills communicate well and know 4. to have a conversat
16、ion.5. helps if you do a little advance planning.Small talk is very important and 6. (prepare)you for more serious conversations.Have some lowrisk conversation openers ready.And 7. (listen) is a skill 8. most people lack，but 9. (communicate)is a twoway processit involves speaking and listening.Always 10. (remember)you wont impress people if you talk too much.If you go to a social occasion in another country，remember that social rules can be different.【答案】1.talking2.confidently3.like4.how5It6.prepares7.listening8.whichmunication10.remember