(Module 1)Introduction外研版外研版 高二高二（上）（上）Read the dictionary definitions of small talk. (1) informal conversation about things that are not importantMacmillan English Dictionary(2) polite friendly conversation about unimportant subjectsLongman Dictionary of Contemporary English (3) light conversation that people make at social occasions about unimportant things: We stood around making small talk. Collins Cobuild English Language Dictionary (4) 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 Dictionary Which definitions make small Which definitions make small talk sound like a positive talk sound like a positive thing?thing?The Longman definition.Answer the questions.Which definitions refer to Which definitions refer to places where small talk might places where small talk might take place?take place?The Collins/Oxford definitions.Why is it a problem if someone Why is it a problem if someone has no small talk?has no small talk?They find it difficult to make new friends.What do you think is the What do you think is the Chinese for “small talk”?Chinese for “small talk”?閑談，聊天閑談，聊天.Look at the conversation topics below and answer the questions according to your own points.1. careers 2. cars 3. examinations 4. film stars 5. music 6. politics 7. sport 8. travel 9. weather 10. foodIf 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 never talk about? Which of them do you talk about your teacher?DiscussionTalk with your partners what the characteristics of small talk are.Small TalkFeaturesReasonslighttalking about unimportant thingsinformalhappening at a partyWrite a short passage of your personal thought about small talk.