MODULE 1 SMALL TALK Period 1 Introduction Culture corner,In which photo do you think they are making small talk?,What are the features of small talk?,features,informal unimportant polite friendly light ordinary matter ,Place it happens,party Kara OK trip playground caf cinema park bus stop restaurant ,Informal,Informal place,Can you think of some topics of small talk?,Cars,Sport,Games,Shopping,Makeup,Junk food,Music,Films,Stars,Travel,Weather,Pets,Cartoon,Exam,Which topics do you like talking about with your friends/ parents/ teacher?,Girls,Boys,Do you know how to make small talk?,Cultural Corner The AAA P.9,Read the passage and answer the following questions. What is the AAA model? What is the aim of the AAA model?,Answer Add Ask,To avoid the embarrassing silence and find something they have in common to talk about.,1. It is estimated that 80% of all conversation in English is small talk.据估计80% 的英语会话是聊天。 It is estimated that据估计 it为形式主语, 真正的主语是that引导的从句,Language points,e.g. It is estimated that the project will cost 2,000 dollars. 据估计这项工程将耗资2000美元.,类似的结构还有: It is said that 据说 It is known that 众所周知 It is thought that人们认为 It is believed that人们相信 It is hoped that人们希望 It is reported that据报道 It is suggested that人们建议,1. 人们希望中国队赢得这场比赛。 It is hoped that the Chinese team will win the game. 2. 人们建议召开会议来讨论这些问题。 It is suggested that a meeting should be held to discuss the problems. 3. 人们相信这项发明将造福于人类。 It is believed that the invention will benefit the world.,2. Imagine a situation where two strangers are talking to each other after someone they both know has left the room. 设想一下两个陌生人都认识的人离开房间之后他们互相交谈的情景。,where引导的定语从句, situation是先行词. situation, case, point, internet, stage等表示抽象地点的词作先行词时,如果在定语从句作状语, 要用关系词where来引导.,e.g. 1. He has got himself into a dangerous situation _he is likely to lose control over the plane. 他陷入一个危险的境地,飞机有可能失去控制。,where,I can think of many cases _students knew a lot of English words and expressions but couldnt write a good essay. 我能说出许多例子,(在这些例子中)学生掌握了很多英语词汇和短语,却写不出好文章。,where,1. Its _ that there are only 1,000 blue whales left. 据估计，全世界只剩下1,000头蓝鲸。 2. To survive in the society, you have to _ a good relationship between people. 要想在社会上生存，你必须建立良好的人际关系。 3. The _ _ water is H2O. 水分子式是H2O。 。,establish,formula for,estimated,Words learning,4. I cant _ that he comes here just for the _ of getting his money back. 我不敢想象他来这里的目的仅仅是取回他的钱 5. All they want to avoid is the _ _. 他们想回避的是那令人尴尬的气氛。 6. _ _ the ally landed on the Omaha Beach _. 终于，盟军成功地在奥马哈海滩登陆了。,embarrassing,atmosphere,At last,successfully,purpose,imagine,