1、Module 1 Small TalkPeriod One Warmup & Reading ()基础落实.课文理解1 The first paragraph makes us know_.Apeople will have some difficulty in making friendsBwhat the writer will talk about in the following paragraphsCsome people are nervous when at a social eventDsomeone can help you overcome your nervousness
2、2 Which of the following topics is not suitable for you to start a conversation with a stranger?AThe final football match between French and Italy in the World Cup.BThe problems in Libya.CNew films directed by Ang Lee.DThe Wimbledon Tennis Match.3 Which of the following is what you should do when li
3、stening to the other speaking?ASaying “uhhuh” from time to time.BSighing after the other says one sentence.CLooking away from the person who is talking to you when listening.DChanging the subject while the person is saying something about himself.4 The topic sentence of the paragraph titled “Learn t
4、he rules” is_.Awhen to leave and when not to leaveBto be on time at the gatheringsCthat different cultures have different rules about social gatheringsDthat you should learn about the countrys customs after going there5 The writer mainly wants to_in this passage.Aintroduce to us the rules to be a be
5、tter listenerBtell how to use small talk correctly in our conversationCgive us some tips on how to improve our social skillsDinform us of the different social customs in different countries.课文缩写In your daily life，you often meet with such embarrassing experiencesyou try to 1._ talking to someone that
6、 you 2._ when 3._ the street；you cant talk 4._ in the face of all the guests at a party，and also，you 5._ the confidence to talk to others though you are eager to make friends with people.In a word，you feel 6._ when you are at a social 7._.Here are some tips to help you overcome your nervousness and
7、improve your social skills.Make good use of 8._ in your conversation，but be careful of what topics are suitable and what are not.Try to be a better listener with 9._ answers and body language.Try to find out 10._ rules when you go to another country.介、副词填空1And are you nervous _ the idea of being at
8、a social event in another country?2You neednt worry _ situations like these if you have good social skills.3Small talk is very important and prepares you _ more serious conversations.4Remember also that in some countries，you mustnt take flowers _ a certain colour，because theyre unlucky.5In most plac
9、es，you dont have to take a gift to a partybut find _ first!能力提升阅读理解AIn most Englishspeaking countries，it is necessary and of great value to make small talk in certain situations.There are a few different reasons why people use small talk.The first，and most obvious，is to break an uncomfortable silenc
10、e.That is why it is so common to make small talk when you are waiting for something.Some people make small talk in order to be polite.You may not feel like chatting with anyone at a party，but if someone introduces you to another person who you do not know anything about，you have to start some small
11、talk in order to show a polite interest in getting to know that person better.There are certain “safe” topics that people usually make small talk about.The weather is probably the number one thing that people who do not know each other well discuss.Sometimes even friends and family members discuss t
12、he weather when they meet or commence a conversation.Another topic is current events.Sports news is a very common topic，especially if a local team or player is doing extremely well or badly.Entertainment news，such as a celebrity who is in town，is another good topic.If there is something that you and
13、 the other speaker have in common，that may also be acceptable to talk about.There are also some subjects that are not considered acceptable when you make small talk.Discussing personal information such as salaries or a recent divorce is not done between people who do not know each other well.Complim
14、ents (赞美) on clothing or hair are acceptable；however，you should never say anything (good or bad) about a persons body.Also，it is not safe to discuss subjects that society thinks controversial(有争议的) such as religion or politics.Last，it is not wise to continue talking about an issue that the other per
15、son does not seem comfortable with or interested in.1 According to Paragraph 1，the author thinks that small talk in certain situations is _.Aboring BfixedChard Dimportant2 The most obvious purpose in making small talk is to _.Amake friends Bbreak the silenceCshare ideas Dwelcome others3 The underlin
16、ed word “commence” in Paragraph 2 probably means “_”Afinish BstartCremember Dchange4 Paragraph 2 is mainly about _.Asome safe topics that are suitable for small talkBthe reason why the weather is the safest topic to make small talk aboutCsome ways to find common topics with strangersDsome topics for
17、 friends and family members to talk about5 If you are introduced to a stranger，you can start small talk by _.Abringing some personal informationBcommenting on his bodyCcomplimenting him on his clothesDdiscussing religion or politicsBA study at Stanford University tracked a group of students after th
18、eir graduation for 10 years.The result？Marks had no influence on their success，but their ability to communicate with others did.Being able to connect with others through small talk can lead to big things，according to Debra Fine，author of The Fine Art of Small Talk. Fine，a former engineer，recalls she
19、 would feel so uncomfortable at networking that she even tried hiding in the restroom.Now as a professional speaker，Fine says the ability to connect with people through small talk is an acquired skill.Fine and her fellow experts on schmoozing offer the following tips for starting and ending conversa
20、tions：(1)Prepare three things to talk about and four questions that will get others talking.(2)Be the first to say “hello”Smile first and always shake hands when you meet someone.(3)Take your time during introductions.Make an extra effort to remember names and use them frequently.(4)Get the other pe
21、rson talking by leading with a common topic and then asking a related question without any limit.(5)Stay focused on your partner by actively listening and giving response.Maintain eye contact.Never glance around the room while they are talking to you.(6)Listen more than you talk.(7)Have something in
22、teresting to contribute.Keeping up with current events and culture will provide you with great conversation materials.Stay away from negative or controversial(争论的) topics，wordy stories or a lot of details.(8)Watch your body language.People who look ill at ease make others uncomfortable.Act confident
23、ly and comfortably，even when yourre not.(9)Before beginning a conversation thats already in progress，observe and listen.(10)Have a few exit lines ready，so that you can both gracefully move on.6 What can we learn from the first paragraph?AGrades have a great effect on peoples success.BGrades are as i
24、mportant as the ability to communicate.CThe ability to communicate affects peoples success greatly.DMany students neglected their ability to communicate when they were in college.7 Which of the following statements about Debra Fine is NOT true?AShe is the author of The Fine Art of Small Talk.BShe wa
25、s not good at communicating with others in the past.CShe considers being able to connect with people through small talk is an acquired skill.DShe mentioned many problems that confuse people who are not good at small talk.8 The underlined word “schmoozing” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by “_”Asmall
26、talk Bfurther educationCsports Dengineering9 If you want to make progress in small talk，you should_.Agrasp every chance to talk rather than listenBread more books instead of paying attention to current affairsClearn some tips about small talk，such as how to be polite and activeDprepare some long sto
27、ries especially ones with lots of details10Whats the best title for the passage?AResearch on making small talkBTips on making small talkCImportant discoveries from some studentsDDos and donts when making small talk答案基础落实.1.B 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.C.1.avoid 2.recognise 3.crossing 4.confidently 5lack 6.nervous 7.event/occasion 8.small talk 9.positive 10.social.1.about 2.about 3.for 4.of 5.out能力提升1D 2B 3B 4A 5C 6C 7D 8A 9C 10B
