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PAGE PAGE 1 Module one Reading Practice and Cultural Corner 【Teaching Aims】 1) To learn some useful words and expressions related to small talk . 2) To enable the Ss to do small talk on common topics. 3) To master such comprehension skills as skimming, scanning, guessing word meanings in the context（上下文）. 4) To develop the Ss’ ability of inter-cultural (跨文化的) communication and awareness. Leading-in: Questions from the Teacher 1. Are you open-going or shy? 2. As the saying goes, a friend in need is a friend indeed. Do you like to make friends? 3. Do you hate to talk with a stranger? What discourages you from communicating with others? Warming-up: learn the words related to READING PRCTICE. argument compliment conversation curious disagreement dull embarrassment factual genuine hospitable relationship sensitive secretive silence topic violate wealth Fill in the blanks using the words above. 1. All work and no play makes John a _____ boy. 2. Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, _______ and wise. 3. We should build up a harmonious __________ among our community. 4. _____________ among countries are common, but we should respect each other. 5. As the proverb goes, ________ kills the cat. 6. ______ sentences help us to understand the main idea of the passage. 7. The_____________ (尴尬)is unbearable; someone must try to break the silence. 8. Don’t get involved in an ________or a private ___________. Useful expressions 1. be aware of 知道,意识到 awareness n.意识 inter-cultural awareness develop the awareness of … 2. take the lead 带头 3. make compliments 恭维,称赞 4. show off (口语,常作贬义)炫耀 Skimming：Read the passage on Page 11 and decide which statements are true or false for Americans 1. Americans often ask very personal questions. ( ) 2. Americans are easy to make friends with, but they respect your private life. ( ) 3. Ameri