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1、Module 1 Small Talk 教学设计Period 1: Reading一How Good Are Your Social Skill?Objectives To read about social skills To learn to read with strategiesFocusWordslack, advance, nod, yawn, sigh, tidy, refund, reply, imagine, apologizeExpressionsin advance (of sth), tidy sth away, tidy sth up, do sb no favour

2、s, in favour (of sb/sth), in sbs favour, in/ under the circumstances, in/ under no circumstancesPatterns1. It helps if you do a little advance planning.2. Have some low-risk conversation openers ready.3. Do.keep good eye contact.4. Dont .look at your watch.4. Talk to a man about himself, and he will

3、 speak to you for hours! Aids Multimedia facilities, tape-recorder, photos, diagramsProceduresWarming up by having a 66small talk”Hello, class! Look at this photo. Who do you think it is? Yes, it is Li Yu Chun.When I passed by the square of the Raffles city, one of the most crowded area in Shanghai,

4、 I was surrounded by a group of girls. They are fans of Li Yu Chun, the leading singer of the Super Girl contest. They tried to persuade me to vote for Li Yu Chun with my mobile. It will cost me 1 RMB but will help Yu Chun to have more possibility to win the contest.They hold 5 big pictures of their

5、 super star in hand, and hold them high, so everyone can see. The group of girls are made up of about 10 persons. I didnt take my camera with me, otherwise I would record it - very impressive.About 50 meters away are the fans of Zhou Bi Chang, the second runner after Li. Their fans are doing the sam

6、e. The hot compon has urged many fans go to the street and ask people passing by to send SMS for their supported girl.Last week, Li Yu Chun got 1.8 million SMS support from every corner of the country. I get this week, this number may double since it is the final and 2 more left the game and there i

7、s only 3 persons in the show. Last week, Li Yu Chun helped China Mobile, SP and Hunan TV to win almost 2 million RMB from SMS only. That is amazing.Its just like a president election. Super Girl is a vivid marketing, planning case study for business persons around the country.By the way, what I talk

8、 to you just now is an example of “small talk”. Lets turn to page 1 to learn more about it.What is small talk? Light conversation: polite conversation about matters of little importance, especially between people who do not know each other well Small talk is pleasant conversation about common intere

9、sts. Polite conversation about trivial or uncontroversial matters. Casual or trivial conversation. Light informal conversation for social occasionsDiscussing how to make small talkSmall talk can be a big challenge, but a little preparation and confidence is all you need. Steps:1. Practice. Converse

10、with everyone you come across: cashiers, waiters, people youre in line with, neighbors, co-workers and kids. Chat with folks unlike yourself, from seniors to teens to tourists.2. Read everything: cookbooks, newspapers, magazines, reviews, product inserts, maps, signs and catalogs. Everything is a so

11、urce of information that can be discussed.3. Force yourself to get into small talk situations, like doctors waiting rooms, cocktail parties and office meetings. Accept invitations, or host your own gathering.4. Immerse yourself in culture, both high and low. Television, music, sports, fashion, art a

12、nd poetry are great sources ofchat. If you cant stand Shakespeare, that too is a good topic fbr talk.5. Keep a journal. Write down funny stories you hear, beautiful things you see, quotes, observations, shopping lists and calls you made. That story of the long-distance operator misunderstanding you

13、could become an opening line.6. Talk to yourself in the mirror. Make a random list of topics and see what you have to say on the subjects. Baseball, Russia, butter, hip-hop, shoes . the more varied your list, the better.7. Expand your horizons. Go home a new way. Try sushi. Play pinball. Go online.

14、Paint a watercolor. Bake a pie. Try something new every day.8. Be a better listener. Did your boss just say she suffers from migraines? Did your doctor just have twins? These are opportunities for making small talk.9. Work on confidence, overcoming shyness and any feelings of stage fright. Remember,

15、 the more you know, the more you know you can talk about. Tips:* Be yourself. Keep in mind that confidence and humor are superb substitutes for comedic genius or wit.* Remember, you never have to do it alone.* Keep a few exit lines in mind too. For example, “Thanks for the wonderful chat, but I must

16、 make believe Im interested in everybody else. Tee hee.n Do some researchSpend time on the Internet, reading magazines, or watching TV specials about the type of people you are going to meet. Stay away from religion/strong political beliefsWhile you may believe in something very strongly, beginning

17、conversations and making small talk about your own personal convictions may abruptly end the conversation. Use the Internet to gain specific vocabularyThis is related to doing research about other people. Ask yourself about your cultureTake time to make a list of common interests that are discussed

18、when making small talk in your own culture. Find common interestsOnce you have a subject that interests both of you, keep to it! ListenListening carefully will help you understand and encourage those speaking to you.Before you readWe have come to page 2 to read the text How Good Are Your Social Skil

19、l? But first please go over the word list for this module, paying attention to the pronunciation of the word, the relationship between its pronunciation and its spelling.While you readNow the text. While reading try to cut/ the sentences into thought groups, blacken the predicates, underline the use

20、ful expressions and darken the connectives.How Good Are Your Social Skill?Have you ever crossed the road/ to avoid talking to someone/ you recognize? Would you love to go to a party /and talk confidently to every guest? Do you want to make more friends/ but lack the confidence/ to talk to people/ yo

21、u dont know? And are you nervous/ about the idea of being at a social event/ in another country? Dont worry we can help you!You neediTt worry about situations/ like these/ if you have good social skills. And they are easy to learn. People /with good social skills/ communicate well/ and know/ how to

22、have a conveisation. It helps if you do a little advance planning.Here are a few ideas to help you. Learn how to do small talkSmall talkis very important/ and prepares you/ fov more serious conversations. Be prepared!Have some low-risk conversation openers ready. For example:ethink ofa recent news s

23、tory - not too serious,e.g. a story about a film star/ or sports starthink of things/ to tell people about your studiesthink of safb things/ you can ask peoples opinions about - music, sport, films, etcthink of topic/ that you would avoid if you were talking to stranger -and avoid talking about them

24、! That way, you don damage your confidence!Develop your listening skillsListening is a skill/ which most people lack, but communication is a two-way process - it involves speaking AND listening. Always remember - you wont impress people if you talk too much. Here are some ideas/ to make you a better

25、 listener:Do.show that you are listening/ by using encouraging noises and gestures -smiling, nodding, saying Uuh-huh, and “OK”, etc.keep good eye contactuse positive body languageask for more information/ to show your interestDont.look at your watchyawnsighlook away/ from the person/ whos talking to

26、 youchange the subjectfinish other peoples sentences/ for themAlways remember the words of Benjamin Disraeli, British Prime Minister/ in the nineteenth century: “Talk to a man/ about himself, and he will spnak to you/ for hours!”Learn the rulesIf you to a social occasion/ in another country, remembe

27、r that social rules can be different. In some countries, for example, you have to arrive/ on time/ at a party： in other countries, you dont need to. In addition, you need to know how long you should stay, and when you have to leave. Some hosts expect flowers/ ov a small gift, but/ in other places, y

28、ou can take things, but you neednt if you dont want to. Remember also that/ in some countries, you mustnt take flowers/ of a ceitain colour, because they*re unlucky, In most places, you dont have to take a gift/ to a party - but/ find out first!After you readTry to find time to copy all the useful e

29、xpressions into your Expression Book and make your own sentences with them.Expressions from How Good Are Your Social Skill?cross the road, avoid talking to.9 go to a party, talk confidently to., make more friends, lack the confidence, be nervous about., at a social event, in another country,worry ab

30、out., have good social skills, people with good social skills, communicate well, have a conversation, do a little advance planning, do small talk, prepare.fbr more serious conversations, have some low-risk conversation openers ready, think of., a story about a film star or sports star, tell.about.,

31、ask peoples opinions about., damage your confidence, develop your listening skills, a two-way process, impress., talk too much, make.a better listener, use encouraging noises and gestures, keep good eye contact, use positive body language, ask for more information, show ones interest, look away from

32、., change the subject, finish.fbr., talk to. about.,speak to. for hours, learn the rules, go to a social occasion, in another country, social rules, for example, arrive on time, at a party, in addition, expect flowers, in other places, take flowers of a certain colour, in most places, take a gift to

33、 a party, find out first Reading the text again to fill in the necessary informationHow Good Are Your Social Skill?Learn how to do small talkDevelop your listening skillsLearn the rulesthink of a recent news story - not too serious.think of things to tell people about your studies.think of safe thin

34、gs you can ask people s opinions about,think of topic that you would avoid if you were talking to stranger - and avoid talking about them!Do.show that you are listening by using encouraging noises and gestures.keep good eye contact.use positive body language.ask for more information to show your int

35、erest.Don9t.look at your watch.yawn.sigh.look away from the person who s talking to you.change the subject.finishother people ssentences for them.If you go to a social occasion in another country, remember that social rules can be different. Closing down by practicing small talksSmall Talk: Conversa

36、tion StartersTalking about theBeautiful day, isn*t it?weatherCan you believe all of this rain we*ve been having? It looks like its going to snow.Tt sure would be nice to be in Hawaii right about now.I hear theyre calling for thunderstorms all weekend. We couldnt ask for a nicer day, could we? How ab

37、out this weather? Did you order this sunshine?Talking about currentDid you catch the news today?eventsDid you hear about that fire on Fourth St? What do you think about this transit strike? I read in the paper today that the Sears Mall is closing. I heard on the radio today that they are finally goi

38、ng to start building the new bridge. How about those Reds? Do you think theyre going to win tonight?At the officeAt a social eventOut for a walk Looking forward to the weekend? Have you worked here long? I cant believe how busy/quiet we are today, can you? Has it been a long week? You look like you

39、could use a cup of coffee. What do you think of the new computers? So, how do you know Justin? Have you tried the cabbage rolls that Sandy made? Are you enjoying yourself? It looks like you could use another drink. Pretty nice place, huh? I love your dress. Can I ask where you got it? How olds your

40、baby? Whafs your puppys name?The tulips are sure beautiful at this time of year, aren*t they.How do you like the new park?Nice day to be outside, isnt it?Waiting somewhereI didnt think it would be so busy today.You look like youve got your hands full (with children or goods).The bus must be running late today.It looks like we are going to be here a while, huh?Ill have to remember not to come here on Mondays.How long have you been waiting?