1、Module 1 Small Talk,Reading and Vocabulary,The Wrong Kind of Small Talk,saleswoman firm fax outspoken human being motto put ones foot in ones mouth shortcoming absence,n.女销售员 n.公司 n.传真 (机) adj.坦率的人类 n.座右铭，格言犯使人难堪的错误 n.缺点，短处 n.缺乏，不存在,Words Preview,as a consequence systematic coincidence customer matu
2、re awkward tease typist contradict,因此，结果 adj.非偶然的，经常的 n.巧合 n.顾客，客户 adj.成熟的 adj.尴尬的 v.戏弄，嘲弄 n.打字员 v.反驳,Words Preview,pregnant apology cautious acquaintance messy divorce cheer sb. up fool,adj.怀孕的 n.道歉，致歉 adj.谨慎的，慎重的 n.熟人 adj.棘手的，难办的 n.离婚，离异使某人振作起来 n.傻瓜，笨蛋,Words Preview,clerk haircut anyhow modest bru
3、nch anniversary hostess interrupt,n.职员，办事员 n.发型，发式 adv.无论如何 adj.谦虚的，谦逊的 n.早午餐 n.周年纪念日 n.女主人 v.打断,Words Preview,Reading and Vocabulary,Warm up,What kind of small talk you need as a salesperson?,1,Fast Reading,2,1 What did Esther often do when she spoke to others? She put her foot in the mouth (said s
4、omething embarrassing). 2 What do you think are “the basic rules of social communication”? To be polite and not to embarrass people. 3 Why did the customer look awkward when she was asked how old she was? Because she didnt want to say her age.,4 How did the typist contradict Esther? She said she was
5、nt pregnant. 5 What was wrong about Esthers advice to the salesman? Her advice was very insensitive as she told him that his wife was a fool and that no one liked her.,6 What did Esther think of the clerks haircut? She wanted to know how much it cost. 7 Why did the young man think the company gave h
6、im a new job miles away? He thought the office would be quieter without him. 8 What did Esther think of her old school friends husband? She thought he was ugly.,1 three things you can say when you make small talk Nice to meet you. /Nice haircut./ Id like you to meet my husband. 2 two things you shou
7、ld not say How old are you?/How much did your haircut cost? 3 one way of replying to questions which you dont wish to answer Id rather not say.,Careful Reading,3,Find the following in the passage.,Look at the new words in the box.,absence acquaintance anniversary apology awkward brunch cautious cler
8、k customer fax firm fool haircut hostess human being interrupt mature messy motto outspoken pregnant saleswoman shortcoming tease typist,5,1 a place of work 2 people or jobs acquaintance, clerk, customer, fool, hostess, human being, saleswoman, typist 3 things you say or write 4 personal characteris
9、tics/ appearanceawkward, cautious, mature, messy, outspoken 5 a physical state 6 a meal,firm,apology, motto,pregnant,brunch,1 When is the next important anniversary in your life? 2 Do people ever tease you? 3 Can you think of a personal motto? 4 When was the last apology you have given or received?
10、5 What are you cautious about? 6 Do you know anyone who is outspoken?,Answer the questions, pay attention to the words in italics.,6,Work in groups. Discuss these questions and give reasons for your answers.,7,1. Is small talk important in your society? 2. Is it as important as “real” conversation?
11、3. Do you think small talk is more or less important in English than in your language?,Reading Practice,Making Friends in the USA,leave out factual genuine hospitable secretive violate,省去，删去 adj.实际的，确实的 adj.纯粹的，真正的 adj.好客的，殷勤的 adj.隐藏的，秘而不宣的 v.骚扰，妨碍,Words Preview,define (be) aware of take the lead gr
12、aciously show off,v.解释，给下定义知道带头，领先 adv.优雅地炫耀,Words Preview,Read the following words.,argument compliment conversation curious disagreement dull embarrassment factual genuine hospitable lively relationship sensitive secretive silence spy topic violate wealth,Check the following statements, what are t
13、rue for Americans.,Reading,1 You can ask about families, what people do and like, etc. Yes. 2 Its OK to talk about religion and politics. No, its best to avoid these topics.,3 You shouldnt talk about your feelings. No, it is acceptable to talk about your feelings. 4 Dont ask personal questions. No,
14、Americans will not usually mind being asked personal questions. 5 Make sure you dont talk about the weather or give compliments. No, these topics are safe. 6 You can talk about peoples age and their income. No, you cannot.,4,The writer thinks that _.(a) Americans often ask very personal questions(b)
15、 Asians are very different from Americans, and are sensitive to many topics of conversation(c) Americans are easy to make friends with, but they respect your private life(d) Americans dont like to grow old, so its difficult to make friends with them,5,Choose the correct answers.,1 When a dull person
16、 talks, you should _.(a) ask questions(b) change the topic of conversation(c) not ask personal question(d) listen,2 Its always OK to talk to Americans about _.(a) their work(b) religion and politics(c) age and money(d) their private life,3 When Americans make an invitation to visit, _.(a) they dont
17、really mean it(b) they want to find out more about you(c) they genuinely want to see you again(d) you should accept it,4 The best way to talk about personal things is to _.(a) talk about your own private life first(b) talk about your job(c) discuss the weather(d) ask them how old they are,5 Its best
18、 to avoid _.(a) personal questions(b) silence(c) spies(d) dull people,Complete the sentences in your own words.,1 Conversation is less lively in the USA because everyone _. 2 Americans are happy to talk about family and personal interests, but _. 3 If you show youre aware of cultural differences, _.
19、 4 You shouldnt ask how old people are because _. 5 Although some people like to show off their wealth, _.,6,Reading and Writing,To learn to read emails and write replies,Which one do you often use to send e-mail?,E-mail (electronic mail) is the exchange of computer-stored messages by telecommunicat
20、ion. (Some publications spell it email; we prefer the currently more established spelling of e-mail.),E-mail,Here are ten tips for writing effective emails. 1. Write a meaningful subject line. 2. Keep the message focused and readable. 3. Avoid attachments. 4. Identify yourself clearly. 5. Be kind -
21、dont flame. 6. Proofread. 7. Dont assume privacy. 8. Distinguish between formal and informal situations. 9. Respond Promptly. 10. Show Respect and Restraint.,Writing a reply,Very nice to meet you again here. I am happy to learn that next week, youre going to a reception at the Chinese Embassy there
22、in London. You say youre going to meet some senior high school students and their teachers. That is very interesting.,The only problem is that some of the Chinese are not so good at English. Dont be worried about saying the wrong thing or making them feel bored. They come to your country to learn an
23、d to share. You may just ask and answer any questions you like.,You may do some preparation by watching CCTV news so that you know what you can talk about with the Chinese people that you meet. I am sure they would be kind enough to answer your questions.,Here in China, there are no questions that you couldnt really ask people that you dont know. Chinese teenagers like talking about many things, such as sport, music and films. They even find politics and the weather interesting. Looking forward to meet you face to face here in China.,Thank you!,