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Module 1

In which photos do you think they are making small talk?

Please read the dictionary definitions of small talk and answer the questions.

light conversation that people make at social occasions about unimportant things柯林斯英语学习词典

conversation about ordinary or unimportant matters, usually at a social event牛津高阶英语词典

What is the Chinese meaning of small talk?

闲谈，闲聊，唠嗑

small talk “闲谈，闲聊唠嗑”

serious talk “严肃的谈话” formal

informal

unimportant subjects important subjectspolite, friendly polite, friendly,serious

Serious or small talk? 1. Now many people are holding a meeting. Tom is announcing something important. serious talk

2. Tom and Mary are having a drink and small talk talking something in a restaurant. 3. Mother is telling an interesting story. small talk 4. The speaker is making a speech. serious talk

Discuss questions in activity1 with your partner.

Activity 2 Look at the conversation topics below and tell What are the topics of small talk and what are the topics of serious talk?

careers sport travel weather food cars examinations film stars music politicsfilm stars, music, sport, travel, food, weather

small talk

careers, politics, examinations serious talk

Can you think of some topics of small talk?Boys cars sport games girls … girls shopping makeup junk food boys … boys& girls music films stars travel weather pets

Which topics do you like talking about with your friends/ parents/ teachers?

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Student A: You are John,a foreignerfrom America. Two months ago, you made a Chinese friend online.You want to come to China to meet him for the first time. Student B:You are LiMing. You are waiting for John at the airport.

Make a dialogue with your partner.

Look at the following exampleJohn: Hello , LiMing . Nice to meet you.Li Ming: Nice to meet you. Welcome to China. John : This is the first time I’ve come to China. I think it’s a beautiful and ancient country. Li Ming :-----John: Music? I like pop music very much. Li Ming: -----John:Beijing duck?I hear that it’s very delicious! I’m hungry! Li Ming:------

Try to have a small talk with your deskmate in English.(Choose a topic in the above form.)