Module 1 Small Talk Reading practiceLook at the words in the box and find the proper words to fill in the blank.argument compliment conversation curious disagreement dull genuineembarrassment factual hospitablesensitive secretive violate wealth1.She received many _ on the design of her new dress.2. If this offer is _ I will gladly accept it.3. They went to prison because they _ the law.complimentsgenuineviolated 4. Billionaires are usually fairly_ about the exact amount that they are worth. 5. The _ host had his spare room emptied very quickly for the honoured guest.6. She is _ to what people think of her.secretivehospitablesensitiveDiscussion:Work in pairs. Read the advice on small talk. Is it true for you?1.You can ask about families, what 2. people do and like, etc.3.2. Its OK to talk about religion and politics.3. You shouldnt talk about your feelings.4. Dont ask personal questions.5. Make sure you dont talk about the weather or give compliments.6. You can talk about peoples age and their income.Scanning: Read the passage. Check which statements are true for Americans.1. Yes.2. No, its best to avoid these topics.3. No, it is acceptable to talk about your feelings.4. No, Americans will not usually mind being asked personal questions.5. No, these topics are safe.6. No, you cannot talk about peoples age or how much money they earn.Decide which of the statementsexpresses the writers opinion.The writer thinks that_.a. Americans often ask very personal questions.b. 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.c Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers.1. When a dull person talks, you should _. a. ask questions b. change the topic of conversation c. not ask personal questions d. listend 2. Its always OK to talk to Americans about _. a. their work b. religion and politics c. age and money d. their private lifea3. When Americans make an invitation to visit, _. a. they dont really mean it b. they want to find out more about you c. they genuinely want to see you again d. you should accept itc4. 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 area5. Its best to avoid _. a. personal questions b. silence c. spies d. dull peoplebAfter learning the passage, complete the sentences in your own words.1.Conversation is less lively in the USA because everyone _2. _.2. Americans are happy to talk about family and personal interests, but _. listens and waits for a turn to speakits best to avoid sensitive topics like religion and politics.3. If you show youre aware of cultural differences, _ _ _.4. You shouldnt ask how old people are because _ _ most Americans will not worry about answering your questions. Americans always want to look younger than they really are.5. Although some people like to show off their wealth, _ _ _. income is a very private matter for most Americans Pay attention to the following phrases and sentences.Conversation is less lively than in many other cultures.Were defined by our jobs.Youre aware of cultural differences.take the leadIts a sign that they dont wish to violate your private life.lead to disagreementThere are no special rules or signs of extra respect for elderly people.show off their wealth Language points1.If you are ever in New York, do call2. by and see us. call by 顺道访问顺道访问固定短语固定短语：call back 喊回喊回, 叫转来叫转来, 召唤召唤, 消，消， 收回收回, 回电话回电话call for 请求请求, 要求要求, 号召号召, 招募，招募， 去接某人去接某人call on 访问访问call at 访问某地访问某地, 停靠停靠单项选择：单项选择：1）As I grew up in a small town at the foot of a mountain, the visit to the village _ scenes of my childhood. A. called up B. called for C. called on D. called inA2）Its the present situation in poor areas that _much higher spending on education and training. A. answers for B. provides for C. calls for D. plans forC3）-Did you tell Julia about the result? -Oh, no, I forgot. I _ her now. A. will be calling B. will call C. call D. am to callB4）Months ago we sailed ten thousand miles across this open sea, which _ the Pacific, and we met no storms. A. was called B. is called C. had been called D. has been calledB2. When someone talks, everyone is expected to listen, no matter how dull the persons speaking may be. 一个人讲话时，期盼着所有的人都听，一个人讲话时，期盼着所有的人都听，而不管这个人的讲话多么的乏味。而不管这个人的讲话多么的乏味。 no matter +疑问词疑问词 或或疑问词疑问词+后后缀缀ever 引导让步状语从句引导让步状语从句。 例如：例如：No matter what happened, he would not mind. =Whatever happened, he would not mind. 不管发生什么，他不在意。不管发生什么，他不在意。注意：注意：no matter 不能引导主语从句不能引导主语从句和宾语从句。和宾语从句。（错）（错）No matter what you say is of no use now.（对）（对）Whatever you say is of no use now. 你现在说什么也没用了。你现在说什么也没用了。（Whatever you say是主语从句）是主语从句）（错）（错）Prisoners have to eat no matter what theyre given.（对）（对）Prisoners have to eat whatever theyre given. 囚犯们只能给什么吃什么。囚犯们只能给什么吃什么。Cultural cornerRead the passage and answer the questions.1. How does the AAA model work?2. When does the AAA model work?AAA= answer, add and ask.When two people dont know each other very well, or dont know each other at all, they can use AAA model.3. Is the AAA model a good idea while making small talk with someone you dont know in China?Students own answers.Work in pairs. Make a conversation with your partner, using the AAA model.1. It is estimated that 80% of all conversation in English is small talk.据估计据估计80% 的英语会话是聊天。的英语会话是聊天。 It is estimated that据估计据估计 it为形式主语为形式主语, 真正的主语是真正的主语是that引导引导的从句的从句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据估计这项工程将耗资2000美元。美元。类似的结构还有类似的结构还有:It is said that 据说据说It is known that 众所周知众所周知It is thought that人们认为人们认为It is believed that人们相信人们相信It is hoped that人们希望人们希望It is reported that据报道据报道It is suggested that人们建议人们建议1. 人们希望中国队赢得这场比赛。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。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。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。开房间之后他们互相交谈的情景。where引导的定语从句引导的定语从句, situation是先是先行词行词.situation, case, point, internet, stage等等表示抽象地点的词作先行词时表示抽象地点的词作先行词时, 如果定如果定语从句语从句不缺少主要成分不缺少主要成分, 一般要用关系一般要用关系词词where来引导。来引导。e.g. 1. He has got himself into a dangerous situation where he is likely to lose control over the plane. 他陷入一个危险的境地他陷入一个危险的境地,飞机有可飞机有可能失去控制。能失去控制。2. I can think of many cases where students knew a lot of English words and expressions but couldnt write a good essay. 我能说出许多例子我能说出许多例子, (在这些例子中在这些例子中)学生掌握了很多英语词汇和短语学生掌握了很多英语词汇和短语, 却却写不出好文章。写不出好文章。3. The treatment will continue until the patient reaches the point where he can walk correctly and safely. 治疗治疗要一直坚持到病人能够正常且安全要一直坚持到病人能够正常且安全地行走为止。地行走为止。