Module 1《Small Talk》Cultural Corner教案1（外研版选修6）1.docVIP

Module 1《Small Talk》 Period 5: CULTURAL CORNER—The AAA Objectives To read to know more about the AAA model for small talk Procedures ▇ Before you read Please go over the word list for this module, paying attention to the pronunciation of the word, the relationship between its pronunciation and its spelling. ▇While you read Cut/ the sentences into thought groups, blacken the predicates, underline the useful expressions and darken the connectives. The AAA It is estimated/ that 80% of all conversation/ in English/ is small talk. A very important function of small talk is to establish a relationship/ between people/ who dont know each other/ very well, or dont know each other/ at all. Psychologists say that the most successful formula/ for small talk/ between people/ like this/ is the AAA model. AA＝answer, add and ask: This is how it works. Imagine a situation/ where two strangers are talking to each other/ after someone/ they both know/ has left the room, or the café/ or party, etc. The first person/ asks a question: A: Do you live/ near here? The second person/ replies/ by answering the question, adding some extra information/ and then asking another question: B: Answer) Yes, I do. (Add) In an apartment/ on Brown Street. (Ask) Do you live nearby/ too? The first person does the same, answer, add and ask: A: (Answer) No, I live/ in Bristol. (Add) Im just visiting London. (Ask) Have you lived here long? B: (Answer) Not so long. (Add) I moved here/ three years ago. (Ask) Whats the purpose/ of your visit/ to London? The sneakers may have difficulty/ at first, but they soon realise that/ the important thing/ is that they are saying something. By continuing with the AAA model, the conversation continues. Because the thing/ they both want to avoid/ is an embarrassing silence. The conversation can continue/ in this way/ for a long time. However, something can happen/ that completely changes the atmosphere. B: Why do you live/ in Bristol? A: Im studying there. History. Ar