南开大学《大学英语》课件-Unit 2.pptVIP

Listen to the recording once again and complete the answers to the following questions. 1. What are inappropriate topics to open an English conversation according to the passage? a. b. c. age money people’s appearance 2. If your partner speaks too fast for you to follow, what can you say? a. Excuse me, but could you ____________________ b. Could you _____________________ ? 2. If your partner speaks too fast for you to follow, what can you say? a. Excuse me, but could you ____________________ b. Could you _____________________ ? say that again? I didn’t catch it. speak more slowly, please Communicative function (3): Small Talk Small talk Small talk can be a casual form of conversation that breaks the ice or fills an awkward silence between people, or it can enhance friendship because you usually communicate over specific topics with a certain person. blank filler, more casual with a specific topic 1) 2) 3) Small talk words for communication words for communication fills an awkward silence between people the flow of conversation breaks the ice 1) 2) 1. (On the way to class) A: Cold this morning, isn’t it? B: Yes, and it’s supposed to get even colder. A: I hope it won’t get as cold as last night. B: Speaking of last night, did you attend the English Speech Contest? A: Yes, I did. It was terrific. That guy who won the first prize speaks really fluent English. I do admire him. B: Me, too. We’ll just have to work harder. Maybe one of us can win the next English contest. A: Yeah, maybe. Who knows? B: Well, I have to run now. I have an appointment with the dean. Bye. A: Bye. 2. A: Excuse me, Jack, do you have a minute? B: Yes. What can I do for you? A: Well, I wonder if you could tell me how I could improve my oral English. … blank filler, more casual ？ with a specific topic or √ Safe topics for small talk in developing a conversation. Weather Sports Hobbies Movies Holidays Books Music Studies Wher