外研版 选修六 Module 1 Small Talk Reading 课件(13张ppt)

(共13张PPT)
Module One
How good are your social skills
Finish this psychological test.
Have you ever crossed the road to avoid talking to someone you recognise
Would you love to go to a party and talk confidently to every guest
Do you want to make more friends but lack the confidence to talk to people you don’t know
Are you nervous about the idea of being at a social event in another country
yes - 1 point, no - 2 points
yes- 2 points, no - 1 point
yes - 1 point, no - 2 points
yes - 1 point, no - 2 points
8 points: You have good social skills!
6-7 points: Your social skills still need improving.
4-5 points: You may have some problems in social communication.
Read the passage on Page 2 and answer the question.
How does the author introduce the topic of the passage
A. By giving examples.
B. By comparison.
C. By the order of time.
D. By asking questions
Read the passage on Page 2 and answer the question.
What kind of book the passage is from
A. an English teaching book
B. a business course
C. a book which tells you what to do at social events
D. a book to help you prepare for a speaking examination
Read the passage on Page 2 and answer the question.
Why are good social skills important
People with good social skills cancommunicate well and know how to have a conversation.
Read the passage on Page 2 and answer the question.
How to improve your social skills
Tip1: Learn how to do small talk
Tip2: Develop listening skills
Tip3: Learn some social rules
have low-risk conversation openers ready
listen with respect and interest
cultural awareness
Read the passage on Page 2 and answer the question.
Learn how to do small talk
a recent news story
your studies
safe things
topics that you should avoid
Read the passage on Page 2 and answer the question.
Develop your listening skills
We should… We shouldn’t…
use encouraging noises and gestures
keep good eye contact
use positive body language
ask for more information
to show interest
look at our watch
yawn
sigh
look away from the person who’s talking
change the subject
finish other people’s sentences
Read the passage on Page 2 and answer the question.
What’s the main idea of the last paragraph
A. No pains, no gains.
B. The early bird gets the worm.
C. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Learn the rules
Read the passage on Page 2 and answer the question.
Learn the social rules
What social rules are mentioned in the last paragraph
Social
rules
the time of arriving
how long you should stay
gifts
1.In some countries, you have to arrive on time at a party. In other countries, you don’t need to.
2.In addition,you need to know how long you should stay and when you have to leave
3.Prepare small gifts for the hosts if necessary;
don’t take flowers of a certain colour(type).
Social skills
Small talk
Listening skills
（Social） rules
Summary
“safe” things topics to be avoided
Do encouraging noises and gestures eye contact
positive body language ask for more information
Donts look at our watch yawn
sigh look away
change the subject finish other people’s sentences
The rules can be different in different countries.
Work in groups and discuss:
One of your acquaintances, a salesman in the firm, was going through a very messy divorce and was very depressed. Please cheer him up.
Forget her! She was a complete fool.
No one liked her anyway.
Hi…, I heard that you broke up with your wife. I am sorry to hear that …I know how hard it is. But you are really a nice man. Trust me things will be better. Tomorrow is another day.