Module 1 Small Talk

1. Module 1 Small Talk

2. Introduction

7. Introduction-1 Brainstorming (2ms)Describe the two pictures with as many words as possible. • You may want to use: topic meeting serious officials atmosphere causal easy friends

8. Famous Dictionaries • Macmillan English Dictionary • Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English • Collins Cobuild English Language Dictionary • Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary

10. Read the dictionary definitions of small talk and answer the questions • Which definitions make small talk sound like a positive thing? • Which definitions refer to places where small talk might take place? • Why is it a problem if someone has no small talk? • What do you think is the Chinese for small talk?

11. Introduction-2.Answering (4ms) Finish activity 1 on page 1. • Which definitions make small talk sound like a positive thing? 2. Which definitions refer to places where small talk might take place? 3. Why is it a problem if someone has no small talk? 4. What do you think is the Chinese for “small talk”? The Longman definition The Collins & Oxford definition They find it difficult to make friends. 闲谈，聊天

12. careers sport travel weather food cars examinations film stars music politics ideal Activity 2 Look at the conversation topics below and answer the questions.

13. Introduction-3. Discussing (2ms) Which of the topics do you like talking about with your friends? careers cars examinations film stars music politics sport travel weather food film stars, music, sport, travel, food, weather careers, politics, examinations serious talk small talk

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