1、Module 1 Small talkPeriod 1 Introduction and Cultural cornerT: Ok, today we are going to learn the first module of the new book. Its about small talk. Small talk? And who know what does it mean? Ok, I will give you its definition and then please guess. “it refers to conversation about ordinary or un

2、important matters, usually at a social event. For example: He has no small talk. It means that he is not good at talking to people about ordinary or unimportant things”. Ok, its your turn to answer my question.S: -T: Now. Ill list several topics on the blackboard and then you will classify them into

3、 two parts, namely the serious topics or the small talk? (careers, cars, examinations, film stars, food, music, politics, sport, travel, weather) Which of the topics do you like talking about with your friends? Which of them do you talk about with your parents? Which of them of you talk about with y

4、our teacher? Which of them do you never talk about?S: -T: After knowing the definition and the kinds of small talk, lets come to its rule and I think that it can help you to do well in a social event. Ok, please turn to page 13 and study cultural corner. -“The AAA”. Now, give you 3 minutes and then

5、answer the questions above the title, and add another question-“whats the meaning of AAA?”S: -Sugguested answers:A1. From the example in the passage we know the first person ask the second one in a question, and then the second answers. This is the first A= Answer. If the conversation continues, the

6、 second one will want to show his interest in the conversation, he may add something useful to it. This is the second A= Add. Therefore, if they continue the conversation, the second may ask some more questions connected to the conversation. This is the third A= Ask. Sometimes they may come into som

7、e difficulty, but if they continue with the AAA model, they can avoid some embarrassing silence.A2. I think its a good idea. No matter where you are, you are eager to communicate with others. Most of time a small talk is necessary, and more useful if with an AAA model in it.A3. AAA stands for answer

8、, add and ask.Language points:1. it is estimated that -2. imagine （doing） sth imagine that imagine + 復合賓語 I cant imagine living without electricity. Imagine that you are in London. The boy imagined himself to be a hero. 注：imagine 不能用于進行時 It is difficult to imagine his _ the decision without any cons

9、ideration. (accept)3 reply vi to sb. to a question 回答，回復 to the enemys fire vt. 回答 I dont know what to reply He replied that he might go. n. in reply to 作為-的答復 I write this in reply to your letter. make no reply Period 2 Reading and VocabularyLead-inT: Last period, we have learned the rules of small

10、 talk. And now imagine a situation where a person maybe a woman doesnt obey the rules of the social communication and what will happen? Today, lets see a case together and know the importance of the social communication skills. Please turn to page 8 and look at the reading and vocabulary. T: Read th

11、e passage and answer the questions in the activity 2 on page 9.S; -T: Please turn to page 10 and look at the activity 5 and give me the answers.Suggested answers (2)1. She put her foot in it (she said something embarrassing)2. To be polite and not to embarrass people.3. Because she didnt want to say

12、 her age.4. She said she wasnt pregnant.5. Her advice was very insensitive as she told him that his was a fool and no one liked her.6. She wanted to know how much it cost.7. He thought the office would be quieter without him.8. She thought he was ugly.Suggested answers (5)1. firm2.acquaintance, cler

13、k, customer, fool, hostess, human being, saleswoman, typist3. apology, motto 4. awkward, cautious, mature, messy, outspoken 5. pregnant6. brunch Note: not all the words fit these categories.Language points:1. absence 缺乏，不存在，不在某處absence from school lecture 缺課 absence of mind 心不在焉in the absence of = i

14、n ones absence 人不在時，外出時；物不存在，缺少The absence of air and water makes it impossible to live on the moon.Im doing Marys job in her absence.absent adj absent vt absent-minded adj2. coincidence it was no coincidence that 表示“-并非巧合”What a coincidence!It was quite a coincidence that she was on the same train.

15、vi coincide同時發生，相符，相一致 coincide with 與-相符 A and B coincide = A coincide with B A和B相互一致It is fortunate for the old couple that their sons career goals and their wishes for him coincide.3. due adj be due to do His book is due to be published in October. due 做表語時，有“立即支付，到”的意思 My rent isnt due till Wedn

16、esday. due to The teams success was largely due to her efforts.4. go through 通過，經歷，經受；仔細檢查，全面考慮，搜查；參加，做完工作，履行；用光，吃掉；在-傳播5. would rather 意思時寧愿，更愿意，后接動詞原型，否定形式在would rather 后加not. I would rather not tell Mary about it. Would rather 后可接動詞不定式的完成時，表示要是做過某事就好了，表示后悔或遺語氣 I would rather have taken your advic

17、e yesterday. would rather that - I would rather you told me the truth. Id rather you had arrived yesterday. 寧愿做某人的句型 would rather do sth than do sth would do sht rather than do sth prefer to do sth prefer doing sht to doing sth prefer to do sth rather than do sthPeriod3 Vocabulary and ReadingLead-in

18、T: We all know that we have learned a saleswoman who doesnt known the rules of small talk and give us some humorous conversation and jokes. But how do we avoid these mistakes ourselves? And today we are going to learn some social communication rules or skills to deal with the occasion we may meet. P

19、lease turn to page 2, lets come to vocabulary and reading. First, lets deal with the vocabulary activity 1.S: -T: now, lets come to the contents of this part and after reading and then answer the questions.Suggested answers to activity 31. Yes, they should prepare some topics to talk about.2. They a

20、re not impressive. Because they talk too much and dont give other peoples any chance of speaking.3. look your watch; yawn(sigh, look away, change the subject, finish other peoples sentences).4. To show that you are listening 5. People like talking about themselves.Suggested answers to activity 4avoi

21、d, lack ,nodded, yawned, sighed, smiled Suggested answers to activity 5. 1. No, it doesnt. Worrying about talking to other people will make me feel unconfident and make me not sure about what we are talking about.2. I could find out what the social rules of the country and find out dos and donts abo

22、ut arriving.3. Did you watch the Cup final last Saturday? what about the movie James Bond 007? Are you tired of the homework?4. Smiling, nodding, and saying yes and oh, really? Etc5. facing the person who is speaking to you; making eye contact; nodding; smiling; applauding; thumbing up,etc6. No, the

23、y arent. Every country has its own customs, culture and religion. So we say its impossible that social rules are completely the same in different countries.Language points1. prepare vprepare sth 準備某事Ill prepare my lessonprepare to do sth 準備做某事He is preparing to go on a trip.prepare sb. sth= prepare

24、sth for sb 為某人準備某物Mother is preparing me a meal.prepare sb to do sth 為某人做某事作準備The teacher is preparing the students to do the experiment.prepae for sth = get ready for sth 為-作準備The students are preparing for the exam.prepare sth for sth 為某事作準備Mary is preparing the table for dinner.prepare sb for sth

25、 指導某人準備某事The teacher is preparing his students for the exam.prepare against 準備對付，應付-（不愉快的事）History has told us to be prepared against wars.2 keep good eye contact 保持良好的眼神交流contact n&v 接觸，聯系，交往There isnt enough contact between teachers and parents.Well contact you by email or e in co

26、ntact with sbsth 和-有接觸，有聯系keep contact with sbsth 和-保持聯系lose contact with sbsth 和-失去聯系Period4. Reading and Listening & Reading and Writing & Everyday English Lead-inT: Ok, lets come to the listening part. During this part, we will get knowledge about some different occasions when we keep in

27、touch with people.Suggested answers to activity1 1. on a boat 2. during a job interview 3. at a summer schoolSuggested answers to activity 2.1. No, they arent. In conversation 1 been here before? Indicates they are strangers. The second is an interview between strangers. In the third conversation Sp

28、eaker A obviously knows something about Speaker B, but probably doesnt know him.2. 1 and 33. b and cSuggested answers to activity 3.1. no, they dont2. She neednt to get used to his voice.3. he spoke slowly and repeated thingsStep 2：everyday EnglishAnswers to activity 1. Are you taking (doing going t

29、o do) a language course?2. Are you saying long?3. Are you going anywhere nice?4. Its a lovely place.5. I go there a lot.6. Ive never been there.Step 3：Reading and writing1. Ask the students to read through the emailAsk a few general comprehension questions who was writing to whom? Where is he going?

30、 What does he want to know?2. Model answerDear Alex,Its very nice to hear from you. My family and I are fine. I hope you and your family is wellits along time since Ive heard from you. The email is very interesting. I hope you enjoy your trip to the embassy and that its a fun meeting the Chinese stu

31、dents and teachers. I dont think you will have any problem talking to them. Chinese students are like students everywherethey like sport, music, fashion, and travel- so it will be easy for you to find topics that they are interested in. for many of them it will be their first time in England, so you

32、 could ask them about where theyve been, what they have seen, what they liked and didnt like, and what they found interesting.Its also not a problem to ask about life at home in China. Im sure they will be happy to tell you about what Chinese schools are like and how they spend their free time. Of c

33、ourse, its always a good idea to keep off topics like politics, as people have different opinions, and they may not agree with you.I hope this information has been useful, and I wish you the best of luck at the Chinese Embassybe sure to write and tell me all about it!Looking forward to hearing from

34、you soon. Your friend ChenPeriod 5 Reading Practice & Function & GrammarLead-inStep1：Reading practiceT: ok, check your homework about the reading practice.Suggested answers to activity 31. yes2. No, its best to avoid these topics.3. No, it is acceptable to talk about our feelings.4. No, American will not usually mind being asked personal questions.5. No, these topics are safe.6. No, you cannot talk about peoples age or how much money they earn.Suggested answers to activity 4, 5C1. D 2. A3. C4. A5. BSuggested answers to activity 61. Listens and waits fro a turn to