Module 1 Small talk Period 7 Reading Practice Look at the words in the box and find the proper words to fill in the blank. argument compliment conversation curious disagreement dull genuine embarrassment factual hospitable sensitive secretive violate wealth1. She received many _ on the design of her new dress.2. If this offer is _ I will gladly accept it.3. They went to prison because they the law4. Billionaires are usually fairly_ about the exact amount that they are worth. 5. The _ host had his spare room emptied very quickly for the honored guest.6. She is _ to what people think of plimentsgenuineviolatedsecretivehospitablesensitive Read the passage to find which of the following statements are true for Americans.1. You can not ask about families, what people do and like, etc.2. Its best to avoid talking about religion and politics.3. It is acceptable to talk about your feelings.4. Americans usually mind being asked personal questions.5. Make sure you dont talk about the weather or give compliments.6. You can talk about peoples age or how much money they earn.1.F2.T3.T4.F5.F6.F Decide which of the statements expresses the writers opinion.The writer thinks that_. a. Americans often ask very personal questions. b. Asians are very different from Americans, and are sensitive to many topics of conversation. c. Americans are easy to make friends with, but they respect your private life. d. Americans dont like to grow old, so its difficult to make friends with them.c Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answers.1. When a dull person talks, you should _. a. ask questions b. change the topic of conversation c. not ask personal questions d. listen 2. Its always OK to talk to Americans about _. a. their work b. religion and politics c. age and money d. their private life3. When Americans make an invitation to visit, _. a. they dont really mean it b. they want to find out more about you c. they genuinely want to see you again d. you should accept itdac4. The best way to talk about personal things is to _. a. talk about your own private life first b. talk about your job c. discuss the weather d. ask them how old they are5. Its best to avoid _. a. personal questions b. silence c. spies d. dull peopleab After learning the passage, try to complete the sentences in your own words. 1. Conversation is less lively in the USA because everyone _.2. Americans are happy to talk about family and personal interests, but_.3. If you show youre aware of cultural differences, _4. You shouldnt ask how old people are because _5. Although some people like to show off their wealth, _. listens and waits for a turn to speakits best to avoid sensitive topics like religion and politics. most Americans will not worry about answering your questions. Americans always want to look younger than they really are.income is a very private matter for most Americans Useful expressions 1.Conversation is less lively than in many other cultures. 2.Were defined by our jobs. 3.Youre aware of cultural differences. 4.take the lead 5.Its a sign that they dont wish to violate your private life. 6.lead to disagreement 7.There are no special rules or signs of extra respect for elderly people. 8.show off their wealth1. If you are ever in New York, do call by and see us. call by 順道訪問順道訪問 Language points固定短語固定短語：call back 喊回喊回, 叫轉(zhuǎn)來叫轉(zhuǎn)來, 召喚召喚, 消，消， 收回收回, 回電話回電話call for 請求請求, 要求要求, 號召號召, 招募，招募， 去接某人去接某人call on 訪問訪問call at 訪問某地訪問某地, ?？客？繂雾梿雾椷x擇：選擇：1）As I grew up in a small town at the foot of a mountain, the visit to the village _ scenes of my childhood. （06湖北）湖北） A. called up B. called for C. called on D. called inA