Module 1《Small Talk》Grammar同步素材1（外研版选修6）.docVIP

Module 1 Small Talk 第二部分：教学资源 Section 2: Background information for Module 1 Small Talk 1. How to Make Small Talk Small talk can be a big challenge, but a little preparation and confidence is all you need. Steps: ■Appropriate Subjects for Small Talk Here is a list of common small talk subjects. If you have difficulties speaking about any of these topics, try to improve your vocabulary by using the resources available to you (Internet, magazines, teachers at school, etc.) Sports - current matches or games, favorite teams, etc. Hobbies Weather - boring, but can get the ball rolling! Family - general questions, not questions about private matters Media - films, books, magazines, etc. Holidays - where, when, etc. but NOT how much! Home town - where do you come from, how is it different/similar to this town Job - once again, general questions not too specific Latest fashion and trends Celebrities - any gossip you may have! Salary - how much do you make? - Thats none of your business! Politics - wait to you get to know the person better Intimate relationships - only for you and your partner - or maybe your best friend Religion - tolerance is the key! Death - we need to face it, but not the first time we meet someone new Financial - related to salary above, most people prefer to keep financial information to themselves Sales - Dont try to sell something to someone you have just met. 2. How to Make Small Talk at a Bar Forget the old cliched Come here often? You really can make intelligent small talk in a bar. Heres how. Steps: ①Make eye contact and smile. This makes you approachable. ②Use an opening line such as, What are you drinking? ②Pay the person a sincere compliment. True flattery will get you everywhere. ③Try to find a common ground between you. ④Discuss events in the news, places to eat, music or movies you both like. Avoid politics, religion, or other heavy topics. ⑤Encourage the other person to talk about what interests him or her -