1、Module 1 Small TalkPeriod 1Module 1 Small TalkIntroduction&Reading and VocabularyIntroduction-1 Brainstorming(2ms)Describe the two pictures with as many words as possible.You may want to use:topic meetingseriousofficialsatmospherecausal easyfriendsIntroduction-2.Answering(4ms)Finish activity 1 on pa
2、ge 1.1.Which definitions make small talk sound like a positive thing?2.Which definitions refer to places where small talk might take place?3.Why is it a problem if someone has no small talk?4.What do you think is the Chinese for“small talk”?The Longman definitionThe Collins&Oxford definitionThey fin
3、d it difficult to make friends.闲谈，聊天Introduction-3.Discussing(2ms)Which of the topics do you like talking about with your friends?careers cars examinations film starsmusic politics sport travelweather foodfilm stars,music,sport,travel,food,weathercareers,politics,examinations small talkserious talkV
4、ocabulary and Reading-1.Pre-reading(2ms)Look at the picture and discuss.What do you think about Social Skills?Vocabulary and Reading-2.Skimming(3ms)Read the passage and decide what kind of book it is from.Choose from the list.1.an English teaching book2.a business course3.a book which tells you what
5、 to do at social events4.a book to help you prepare for a speaking examinationVocabulary and Reading-3.Detailed-reading(6ms)Read the passage again and answer the questions in Activity 3,page 3.Answers1.Yes,they should prepare some topics to talk about.2.They are not impressive.3.Look at your watch;y
6、awn(sigh,look away,change the subject,finish other peoples sentences).4.To show that you are listening.5.People like talking about them-selves.Vocabulary and Reading-4.Read the passage and fill in the blanks.Do Dont look at your watchyawnsighlook away from the person change the subjectfinish others
7、sentences have some low-risk topicsshow that you are listeningkeep good eye contactuse positive body languageask for more information toremember some social rulesVocabulary and Reading-5.Structure-analyzing(5ms)Divide the passage into several parts.Part 1Para._Part 2Para._Part 3Para._Part 4Para._1-2
8、34-78Introduction to the body of the passage by asking questionsHow to do small talkThe social rulesDos and donts while listeningVocabulary and Reading-6.Exercise(4ms)Complete the sentences in Activity 1,page 2.1.The singer was really good!She _ me a lot!2.He had an accident and _ his bicycle.3.Dont
9、 shout at the children.You should _ them to do better.4.Make sure you _ for your English examination.Do more homework!5.At the party,I _ a boy who used to attend my school.impresseddamagedencouragepreparerecognizedVocabulary and Reading-7.Exercise(4ms)Complete the sentences in Activity 4,page 3.Answ
10、ers:1.avoid2.lack3.nodded4.yawned5.sighed6.smiledVocabulary and Reading-8.Exercise(4ms)finish the exercise in Activity 5,page 4.Answers:1.No,it doesnt.2.You could find out what the social conventions are about arriving,leaving and bringing gifts.3.“Did you watch the Cup Final last Saturday”or“Have y
11、ou seen the new James Bones film?”4.Smiling,nodding,saying“yes”and“Oh,really?”etc.5.Facing the person who is speaking and making eye contact.6.No,they arent.Vocabulary and Reading-9.Post-reading(4ms)Discuss your opinion about the following.1.Which of the ideas in the reading passage do you thinkare
12、useful in your society?2.Are there any conventions techniques that you thinkyou will use in the future?3.Which of the listening skills are you good at?4.Which of the social skills do you need to improve?5.What are some of the usual small talk topics in China?Homework Try to search more social skills of other countries form Internet,and share with yours classmates tomorrow.
