高二英语外研版选修6-Module-1-Small-Talk-Reading-and-Vocabulary.ppt

Welcome Module 1 Small TalkWhat are they doing？Do you know small talk?闲谈闲谈What is small talk?Discussionsmall talk：informal conversation about things that are not importantMacmillan English Dictionary麦克米兰英英词典麦克米兰英英词典 small talk：light conversation that people make at social occasions about unimportant things:We stood around making small talkCollins Cobuild English Language Dictionary 柯林斯基础英语词典柯林斯基础英语词典 small talk：polite friendly conversation about unimportant subjectsLongman Dictionary of Contemporary English朗文英文当代大词典朗文英文当代大词典 small talk：conversation about ordinary or unimportant matters,usually at a social event:He has no small talk(i.e.he is not good at talking to people about ordinary or unimportant things).Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary牛津高级英语词典牛津高级英语词典What are the features of small talk?features?Place it happens?After reading 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 talk?features informal unimportant light polite friendly ordinary socialPlace it happens？Informal In which photo do you think they are making small talk?A.B.at a political meetingat homeIn which photo do you think they are making small talk?C.D.In which photo do you think they are making small talk?E.F.business meetingcafeWhat are the features of small talk?featuresinformal unimportantpolite friendly light ordinary matter Place it happensparty Kara OK trip playground caf cinema park bus stop restaurant Informal Informal placesQuestions(Activity 1):1.Which definitions make small talk sound 1.Which definitions make small talk sound like a positive thing?like a positive thing?2.Which definitions refer to places where 2.Which definitions refer to places where small talk might take place?small talk might take place?3.Why is it a problem if someone has no 3.Why is it a problem if someone has no small talk?small talk?4.What do you think is the Chinese for 4.What do you think is the Chinese for“small talk”?“small talk”?Discussion:Do you think“Small Talk”is necessary?Are you good at“Small Talk”?ReadingHow Good Are Your Social Skills?confidently make friendslack(be)nervous aboutadvancethink ofnodadv.自信地自信地 交朋友，建立友谊交朋友，建立友谊v.缺乏，缺少缺乏，缺少 对对焦虑不安焦虑不安adj.预先的，在前的预先的，在前的 想起，回忆起想起，回忆起v.点头点头Words Previewbody languageyawn sigh look away fromsocial rulesin additionfind outopportunity 身体语言，肢体语言身体语言，肢体语言v.打哈欠打哈欠v.叹气，叹息叹气，叹息 把目光从把目光从移开移开 社交规则社交规则 除此之外，另外除此之外，另外 了解，找到（信息）了解，找到（信息）n.机会机会Skimming:Read the passage and decide what kind of book it is from.Choose from the list.lan English teaching bookla business coursela book which tells you what to do at social eventsla book to help you prepare for a speaking examinationCareful-readingRead para 1 to find how many situations the author refers to.Cross the roadGo to a partyMake new friends with strangersAt a social event in another country Situations Avoid talking to a friendLack the Confidence to talkBeing nervousCan not talk confidently with guestsRead para 2 to find the key to these situations you may face.Social skillsHow to have a conversationLearn how to do small talkDevelop your listening skillsLearn the social rulesbookSOLUTIONSHow do you make small talk when you greet to people or make new friends?1Do small talksHaving low-risk conversation openers ready:Think ofA recent news storySomething about your studies(subjects)Ask peoples opinion about Mu,Sp,FiAvoid talking about topics you dislike(personal questions)Are you good at listening to other people speaking?2Develop your listening skillsCommunication is a two-way process-involvingSpeaking&listening.DoDontDoGive encouraging words and gesturesKeep eye contactUse positive body languageAsk further information to show your interestDontLook at your watchYawnSighLook away from the speakerChange the subjetInterruptDo you know any social rules?3Learn some Social rules Arrive on time at a party in other countries;You need to know how long you should stay and when to leave;Prepare small gifts for your host if necessary Do in Rome as Rome does Good Bye!