2013外研版选修六Module 1《Small Talk》.pptVIP

3 Can you give an example of a low-risk conversation opener if you were talking to a friend of your parents’, for example? “Did you watch the Cup Final last Saturday?”/ “Have you seen the new James Bond film?” 4 What encouraging noises and gestures can you make when you’re having a conversation in Chinese? Smiling, nodding, saying “Yes” and “Oh, really?” etc. 5 What is an example of positive body language? Facing the person who is speaking and making eye contact. 6 Are social rules the same in every country? No, they aren’t. 1 Which of the ideas in the reading passage do you think are useful in your society? 2 Are there any conversation techniques that you think you will use in the future? 3 Which of the listening skills are you good at? 4 Which of the social skills do you need to improve? 5 What are some of the usual small talk topics in China? Discussion and Speaking 1. I think advance planning is very useful. I never paid attention to it before. That is, I didn’t do any advance planning before I went to a party. For example, I didn’t buy proper presents in advance. In a hurry, the present bought was sometimes unsuitable for the host. I seldom tried to know about other guests. Without advance preparations, sometimes I would get embarrassed. 2. I will go to university abroad after graduation. I will meet people from different countries. In order to contact with them very well, I must know about their customs and social rules. So at the beginning I will think of “safe” or low-risk topics to talk about. I believe soon I will make friends with them. 3. I am good at keeping good eye contact with an attentive look. You know, eyes are windows of minds. From my eyes, the speaker knows that I am interested in what he is talking about. It is good manners, even in other countries. 4. Sometimes I don’t know what proper topics to choose when I meet strangers. Most of the time I keep silent. The moment is a hard time to me. From this passage I know a little about how to do