外研版英语选修六Module1课文.docx

外研版英语选修六课文Module 1Module 1 Small Talk IntroductionRead 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?file:///E:\Program%20Files\NSE\NSE-SH6\Template\Normal\pics\small%20talk.jpgsmall talk informal conversation about things that are not importantMacmillan English Dictionarysmall talk light conversation that people make at social occasions about unimportant things: We stood around making small talk.Collins Cobuild English Language Dictionarysmall talk polite friendly conversation about unimportant subjectsLongman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsmall talk conversation about ordinary or unimportant matters, usually at a social event: He has no small talk (i.e. he is not good at talking to people about ordinary or unimportant things).Oxford Advanced Learners DictionaryLook at the conversation topics below and answer the questions.careers; cars; examinations; film stars; music; politics; sport; travel; weather; food file:///E:\Program%20Files\NSE\NSE-SH6\Template\Normal\pics\p1.jpgIf you talk about these topics, is the conversation serious or small talk? 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 do you talk about with your teacher? Which of them do you never talk about?Vocabulary and Reading Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box.damage; encourage; impress; prepare; recognise The singer was really good! She me a lot! He had an accident and his bicycle. Dont shout at the children. You should them to do better. Make sure you for your English examination. Do more homework! At the party, I a boy who used to attend my school.Read the passage and decide what kind of book it is from. Choose from this list.The text