18学年高中英语Module1SmallTalkSectionⅡIntroduction

Module 1 Small Talk Section Ⅰ Introduction &Reading-Pre-readingIn most English­speaking countries, it is normal and necessary to make “small talk” in certain situations.Small talk is a casual form of conversation that “breaks the ice” or fills an a wkward silence between people.Even though you may feel shy using your second language, it is sometimes considered rude to say nothing.Where do people make small talk?People make small talk just about anywhere, but there are certain places where it is very common.Most often, small talk occurs in places where people are waiting for something.For example, you might chat with another person who is waiting for the bus to arrive.People also make small talk in a doctor's or dentist's waiting room, or in queue at the grocery store. At the office, people make small talk in elevators or lunchrooms and even in restrooms, especially if there is a line­up.Some social events (such as a party) require small talk among guests who do not know each other very well.It is cal led “mingling” when people walk around in a social setting and talk to a variety of people.Why do people make small talk?There are a few different reasons why people use small talk.The first, and mostobvious, is to break an uncomfortable silence.Another reason, however, is simply to fill time.That is why it is so common to make small talk when you are waiting for something.Some people make small talk in order to be polite.You may not feel like chatting with anyone at a party, but it is rude to just sit in a corner by yourself.After someone introduces you to others, you do not know anything about them, so in order to show a polite interest in getting to know them better, you have to start with some small talk.Section_ⅠIntroduction_&_Reading_—_Pre­reading[原文呈现][读文清障]How Good Are Your Social Skills? Have you ever crossed the road to avoid talking ①to someone you recognise? Would you love to go to a party and talk confidently ②to every guest? Do you want to make more friends ③but lack ④the confidence totalk to people you don't know ⑤？ And are you nervous about ⑥the idea ofbeing at a social event in another country? Don't worry — we can help you!Youneedn't ⑦worry about situations ⑧like these if you have good social skills. And they are easy to learn ⑨. People with good social skills communicate well and know how to have a conversation ⑩. It helps if you do a little advance planning ⑪.Here are a few ideas to help you.①avoid doing sth.避免做某事avoid 后接动名词作宾语，不可接动词不定式。

高中英语Module1SmallTalkSectionⅡLearningaboutLanguage教案含解析外研版选修6092932Section ⅡLearning about LanguageⅠ.单词拼写根据汉语或首字母提示，写出下列单词1．It is a popular show, so advance(预先的) booking is essential.2．She sighed(叹气) as she lay back on the bed.3．He closed the book，yawned(打呵欠), and went to bed.4．She nodded her head when she passed me in the street.5．Though lacking money, we still want to put the idea into practice.6．I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for your hard work on the project.Ⅱ.拓展词汇根据词性和汉语提示，写出下列单词1．formal adj.正式的→informal adj.非正式的2．serious adj.严肃的→seriously adv.严肃地3．confident adj.自信的→confidence n．自信心→confidently adv.自信地4．advance adj.预先的，在前的→advanced adj.先进的；高级的[寻规律、巧记忆]否定前缀in­adj.＋­ly→adv.informal非正式的independent独立的inconvenient不方便的seriously严肃地confidently自信地fortunately幸运地根据提示补全下列短语1．make friends 交朋友，建立友谊2．(be) nervous about 对……神经紧张/害怕/胆怯/焦虑不安3．think of 想起，回忆起4．look away from 把目光从……移开5．in addition 除此之外，另外6．find out 了解(到)；找出(信息)Ⅳ.选词填空选用上述短语的适当形式填空1．Making friends is easy but it is difficult to have true friends.2．The song made me think of the happy hours we spent together when young.3．The engineer hurried back to the factory and found out how the accident happened.4．It's good for your health to look away from the screen from time to time.5．I am nervous about my first day.You never know what's in store for you when you start a new job.[寻规律、巧记忆]be＋adj.＋about短语v.＋away＋from短语be nervous about对……神经紧张be anxious/curious about对……担忧/好奇look away from 把目光从……移开break away from 脱离run away from逃走；避开背教材原句记句式结构仿写促落实1.And they are easy to learn.而且这些技巧学起来容易。

课时跟踪练(一) Introduction & Reading — Pre reading Ⅰ.阅读理解AIn most languages, a greeting is usually followed by “small talk”. Small talk means the little things we talk about at the start of a conversation. In English­speaking countries people often make small talk about the weather: “Nice day, isn’t it？”“Terrible weather, isn’t it？” But there issomething special about small talk. It must be somethingwhich both people have the same opinion about. Thepurpose of small talk is to let both people agree onsomething. This makes meeting people easier and morecomfortable. People usually agree about the weather, so it is a safe topic for small talk. But people often disagree about religion or politics so these are not suitable topics for small talk in English. The topics for small talk also depend on where the conversation is taking place. At football matches, people make small talk about the game they are watching: “Great game, isn’t it？” At bus stops, people may comment about the transport system: “The bus service is terrible, isn’t it？”Greetings and small talk are an important part of conversation in any language. The way people greet each other and the things they talk about, however, may be different from one language to another. This shows that there is much more to learn when we learn a language than just the vocabulary and the grammar of the language. We also have to learn the social behavior of the people who speak it.语篇解读：本文讲述了在西方文化中，经常用small talk来开始一段对话，而且对话的内容的选择也是有一定讲究的。

Module 1 Small Talk-SectionⅡ一、用didn't need to do或needn't have done改写句子1．Thank you for telling me the news，but I have already known it.改写______________________________________________________2．There was no need for Jim to buy the dictionary，but he bought it.改写_____________________________________________3．I was given a ticket for last night's film，so I didn't buy one.改写_______________________________________________________4．It wasn't necessary for her to pay so much，but she did so.改写_________________________________________________________5．It was unnecessary for the manager to do such things himself.His assistant had done them for him.改写______________________________________________________二、用所给动词的正确形式填空1．With the popularity of private cars，road conditions need ______ (improve)．2．Experts have no doubt that the number of children needing______ (help) is increasing.3．When we got to the cinema，the film hasn't started yet，so we ______ (hurry)．4．Your car needs ______ (mend)．5．—You didn't wait for Elizabeth last night，did you?—Yes，but we ______.She didn't come at all.三、语法填空阅读下列材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(不多于3个单词)或括号内单词的适当形式。

Module 1 Small TalkSmall talk seems “small”， because it isgenerally thought to be informal and notserious. However, if you say the wrong thingon a certain occasion, you'll make both sidesawkward, for which you'll have to make anapology. As a consequence, it is necessary tobe aware of some basic social rules and do alittle advance planning.For example, if a friend who is not well off pays a visit to you, you can be hospitable to him, but never show off your riches during the conversation. Anyhow, you should be cautious about other people's feelings, even if he is an acquaintance.In addition, you should learn to be a good listener. While doing small talk, you shouldn't yawn, sigh, or look away from the person who is talking to you, trying to use positive body language.闲谈似乎是小事，因为人们一般认为闲谈不正式、不严肃。