Module 1 Small TalkPeriod 2 Reading and Speaking & Function WHAT ARE THEY DOING？DO YOU KNOW SMALL TALK?閑談閑談What is small talk?small talk： informal conversation about things that are not importantMacmillan English Dictionary麥克米倫高階美語詞典麥克米倫高階美語詞典small talk：light conversation that people make at social occasions about unimportant things: We stood around making small talk Collins Cobuild English Language Dictionary 柯林斯英文詞典柯林斯英文詞典 small talk ：polite friendly conversation about unimportant subjectsLongman Dictionary of Contemporary English朗文高階英語詞典朗文高階英語詞典 small 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).韋氏大學(xué)詞典 Merriam Websters Collegiate Dictionary Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary牛津高階牛津高階Questions: Serious or small talk? 1. Now many people are holding a meeting. Tom is announcing something important. 2. Tom and Mary are having a drink and talking something in a restaurant. 3. Mother is telling an interesting story. 4. The speaker is making a speech. serious small talk serious small talk Look at the conversation topics below and have a discussion with your partner. And then speak out your opinions.Topics:careers cars examinations film stars food music politics sport travel weatherfilm stars, music, sport, travel, food, weathercareers, politics, examinations Discussion: Do you think “Small Talk” is necessary?Are you good at “Small Talk”? If someone wants to be good at making small talk, what should he do? (students discussion)1)Make some preparations Have some low-risk conversation openers ready.3) Develop your listening skills. Dont talk too much.4) Expand your horizons. Try something new every day.2) Be confident in yourself. Dont be nervous. 5) Keep a journal. Write down funny stories you hear, beautiful thing you see6) Practice if possible. Talk with everyone you come cross, from seniors to teens to tourists etc.7) Remember social rules can be different in different countries. 8) Use some encouraging noises and gestures-smiling, nodding Function (page 4)Talking about obligation or lack of obligation Good Bye!