Unit 10 Its a nice day, isnt it?Period 2Small talkat the bus stop A: Its a nice day, isnt it? B: Yes, it is.A: The bus is late, isnt it? B: Yes, it is.This line is moving slowly, isnt it? Do you think its going to rain? (have been waiting for twenty minutes already, forgot to bring umbrella) A: Hes really good, isnt he? B: He sure is! I come to all his concerts. A: Do you have his new CD? B: Yes, I do. Task IA: It always rains on the weekend, doesnt it? B: Yes. It rains every Saturday! Do you think itll stopby noon? A: I hope so. I want to go swimming. B: Oh? Where do you swim? A: At Franklin Lake. Do you ever go there? PairworkIts a good match, isnt it?Its really exiting, isnt it? You love basketball, dont you?ListeningListen to the three conversations. successfulunsuccessfulConversation 1Conversation 2Conversation 3Are they examples of successful or unsuccessful small talk?Task IIA: Its really cold today, isnt it? B: Yes, it is. I hope the bus comes soon. A: I do, too, but its always late on Sunday. B: Oh, I didnt know that. I usually take the bus onweekdays. A: Well, do you take the bus to school? B: Yes, I do.You are at a bus stop. Make your own small talk.Complete the conversation. A: This is great weather, isnt it? B: It sure is. But its a little hot for me. A: Oh, I love hot weather. _1_. B: Which beach are you going to? A: Im going to Today Beach. _2_. B: I usually go to Sandy Beach. A: _3_. B: No, its never crowded. Well, have a good day! A: _4_. B: Goodbye. Possible answers: 1. Im going to the beach today 2. Where do you usually go? 3. Is it very crowded? 4. Thanks. Goodbye. PairworkThese books are really great, arent they?waiting to cross a busy street.The traffic is very busy, isnt it?Looking through books in a bookstore.The prices are really low, arent they?Two people alone in an elevator.Waiting for a trainWaiting for rain stoppingWaiting in line to buy ice cream.Task IIIWhat are some good small talk topics to use with these people?WhoWherewhatWhoWherewhatA studentat the bus stopgames A farmeron the farmplants or sth. else. An old manparkweather A businessmenbus stopdoveA: Its a nice day, isnt it? The old man: Yes, it is. Its good for a walk, isnt it? B: Yes. Do you often take walks in the park? The old man: Yes, I take a walk everyday in the park. A: Great. Have a good day. The old man: You too. Goodbye. B: Goodbye. Role play conversations with these people.TalkingA: Its very crowded, isnt it? B: Yes, it is. The “New Kids” are really popular. A: This line is moving slowly, isnt it? B: Yes, it is. Ive been waiting for 15 minutes. A: The tickets are expensive, arent they? B: Yes, they are. $20 is a lot of money! A: Its cold today, isnt it? B: Yes, it is. I dont like this weather.中央电教馆资源中心制作2004. 12