2014-2015学年高二英语复习课件：Module 1《Small Talk》（外研版选修6）.pptVIP

成才之路 · 英语 路漫漫其修远兮 吾将上下而求索 外研版 · 选修6 Small Talk Module 1 背 景 e 站 链 接 How to make small talks Small talk is an essential① part of our daily life, and is an essential skill to make you more popular as well as② to make other people happy. However, it can be a big challenge, here are some tips to improve your skills on small talk. 1. Be the first to say “Hello”. If youre not sure the other person will remember you, offer your name to ease③ the pressure. For example，“I am Fred，glad to see you again.” Smile first and always shake hands when you meet someone. 2. Listen more than you talk. 3. If there are people you especially want to meet, one of the best ways to approach them is to be introduced by someone they respect. Ask a mutual friend to do the honors. 4. Remember to ask people questions about themselves; however, avoid personal ones. Begin with a question that will get you a simple reply and go from there④. Most important, though, is to be self-confident. 5. In order to have a good conversation, there are only three things to leave out: politics, religion and personal questions. Politics and religion should be avoided for obvious reasons. Generally speaking⑤， political and religious opinions are personal; people avoid discussing them, even with friends and workmates. If a person asks you about politics or religion, and you do not want to talk about them, it is perfectly OK to say, “If you do not mind, I would rather not talk about politics/religion.” Personal questions including such things as marriage, income and age should also be avoided. If you are not sure if a question personal or not，all you have to do is ask for permission to ask. For example: “May I ask you a personal question？” or “Would it be OK if I ask whether you are married？” If the person says that it is OK, please go on. If they say it is not, move on to another topic quickly. A good conversation where two people share useful information can serve two purposes. First,