【创新设计】2015-2016学年高二英语外研版选修六课件：Module 1 Period four Reading PracticeCultural Corner1 .pptVIP

Module 1 Small Talk （错）Prisoners have to eat no matter what they’re given. （对）Prisoners have to eat whatever they’re given. 囚犯们只能给什么吃什么。 Cultural corner Read 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 don’t know each other very well, or don’t know each other at all, they can use AAA model. * Reading practice Look at the words in the box and find the proper words to fill in the blank. argument compliment conversation curious disagreement dull genuine embarrassment factual hospitable sensitive secretive violate wealth 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. compliments genuine violated 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. secretive hospitable sensitive Discussion: Work in pairs. Read the advice on small talk. Is it true for you? You can ask about families, what people do and like, etc. 2. It’s OK to talk about religion and politics. 3. You shouldn’t talk about your feelings. 4. Don’t ask personal questions. 5. Make sure you don’t talk about the weather or give compliments. 6. You can talk about people’s age and their income. Scanning: Read the passage. Check which statements are true for Americans. 1. Yes. 2. No, it’s 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 people’s age or how much money they earn. Decide which of the statements expresses the writer’s opinion. The writer thinks that____