高中英语外研社版选修6-module-1阅读学案.doc

Book 6 Module 1 Small Talks
Passage 1: How Good Are Your Social Skills?
1.Write down the following words. （page 1 to page 7）
1) 机会 2）叹息，叹气 3）打哈欠
4）预先的，在前的 5）点头 6）缺乏，缺少
7）自信地 8）责任；义务 9) 非正式的
10) 申请 n. 11) 表格 12）签证
13）移民 14）不礼貌的 15）奖品；奖金
16）使…整洁，整理 17）退款 18) 恩惠
19）欢迎会；招待会 20）大使馆 21）回复；答复
2. Finish reading exercises on your handout.
1) What does “conversation openers” probably refer to?
A. A tool that is used to open a conversation.
B. People who start a conversation first.
C. The small talks that may be used to begin a conversation.
D. Communicative skills needed to start a conversation
2) Why is communication a two-way process?
A. Because if you talk too much, you won’t impress people.
B. Because listening is a skill that most people lack.
C. Because it should include speaking and listening.
D. Because develop listening skills is essential.
3) The quotation from Benjamin Disraeli implies that ___________.
A. people enjoy talking about themselves
B. talking about yourself serves a good topic
C. people don’t like talking about others
D. talking about one’s personal life should be avoided
4) In the last sentence, what should be found out according to the writer?
A. Whether you should be on time at a party.
B. What social rules you should follow.
C. What color(s) of flowers should be avoided.
D. What social occasions you will go to.
5) Where can you find this passage?
A. In a psychology textbook.
B. In a reference book about communication.
C. In a popular magazine.
D. In a guide booklet for freshmen.
3. Fill in the blanks
1) Have you ever crossed the road to avoid _______( talk )to someone you recognize? Would you love to go to a party and talk _________( confidence )to every guest? Do you want to make more friends ______ lack the confidence to talk to people you don’t know? And are you nervous about the idea of ______ (be )at a social event in another country? Don’t worry – we can help you! You needn’t worry about situations like these _____ you have good social skills. And they are easy ________ ( learn). People with good social skills communicate well and know _______to have a conversation. It helps if you do a little advance planning.
2) Small talk is very important and prepares you _____more serious conversations. Be ______(prepare)! Have some low-risk conversation openers ready.
3) If you go to a ______(society) occasion in another country, _______(remember) that social rules can be different. In some countries, for example, you have to arrive on time ___ a party; in _____ countries, you don’t need to. In addition, you need to know how _____ you should stay, and when you have to leave. Some hosts expect flowers or a small gift, but in other places, you can take things, but you needn’t if you don’t want ____. Remember also that in some countries, you mustn’t take flowers of a certain colour, because they’re _____( luck ). In most places, you don’t have to take a gift to a party – but find our first!
4.Underline the smart expressions and write them down
1）避免交谈 2) 缺乏自信
3) 对…紧张 4) 社交活动/社交场合
5) 预先准备 6) 让你为一些严肃的谈话做准备
7) 不太会出错的开场白 8)一个双向的过程
9）它涉及到说和听两个方面 10）给人留下印象
11）保持得体的目光接触
12）有的主人期望得到鲜花或礼物，有些地方你可以给主人送东西，但如果你不想送也可以不送。

Passage 2: The Wrong Kind of Small Talk
I. Write down the following words (page 8 to page 9)
1）公司 2）直言不讳的 3）座右铭
4）缺点 5）缺乏，不存在 6）非偶然的，经常的
7）巧合 8）顾客 9）成熟的
10）尴尬的；笨拙的 11） 戏弄，嘲弄 12）反驳
13）怀孕的 14）道歉 n. 15) 谨慎地，慎重的
16）棘手的，难办的 17）离婚 18） 谦虚的
19）女主人 20） 打断 21）熟人
2． Finish reading exercises on your handout.
1. “Put my foot in it”(Para 1) is used when someone ___________.
A. regrets having said something awkward
B. prefers keeping silent to speaking
C. is brave to make his voice heard
D. feels ashamed of what he has done
2. If someone is “outspoken”(Para 1), he/she is _______.
A. talkative but kind
B. willing to admit the wrongdoings
C. happy to hurt others feelings.
D. brave to express his own opinions
3. “Contradict” in Para 7 probably means_____.
A. blame B. admit C. disagree D. doubt
4. What does the sentence “It was no coincidence either that she wasn’t a very good saleswoman” (Paragraph 2) imply?
A. She made many mistakes while selling products.
B. She made mistakes in social life as well as in sales work.
C. Her poor social skills prevented her from becoming a good saleswoman.
D. Her failure in becoming a good saleswoman is beyond expectation.
5. What’s the tone of the author?
A. Objective and disapproved
B. Humorous and exaggerated (夸张的)
C. Subjective and persuasive
D. Neutral and doubtful
3. Error correction
1) Her motto was “Every time I open my mouth, and I put my foot in it.”
2) It was no coincidence too that she wasn’t a very good saleswoman.
3) One day during a meeting, Esther was introduced to an important customer, the mature woman.
4) Esther interrupted her, “Hey, so you married with him!”
5) Much of the time, Esther said the first thing come into her head.
4. Underline the smart expressions and write them down.
1) 最口无遮拦的人 2) 每次我一张嘴就说错话。
3) 完全不懂闲谈技巧 4) 经常犯错误
5) 真巧啊！ 6) 在另一个场合
7) 你什么时候生孩子？ 8) (脸)变红
9) 反驳某人 10）没有任何歉意的
11) 长胖、增肥 12) 对……在意、谨慎
13) 经历了一段糟糕的婚姻 14) 郁闷、沮丧
15) 第一件想到的事 16) 我宁愿不说
17) 无论如何、反正 18) 对某事谦虚
19) 使某人丧失做某事的信心 20) 与某人结婚
Passage3 Making Friends in the USA
I. Write down the following words (page 1 to page 12)
1）打断 2） 实际的，事实的 3）真正的；真实的
4）好客的 5） 秘而不宣的 6）骚扰，妨碍
7）给…下定义 8）优雅地 9）机会
10）恩惠 11）成熟的 12）尴尬的；笨拙的
13）反驳 14）怀孕的 15）难办的
16）周年纪念日 17）使…整洁 18）公司
19）谦虚的 20）道歉 n. 21) 缺乏
2. Finish reading exercises on your handout.
1. “Define” in Paragraph 2 means the same as the one in _______.
A. The woman is well defined by her way of dressing.
B. Each of us might define “freedom” in a very different way.
C. The dog left many clearly defined footprints in the snow.
D. Let me define the task so that you will know what you should do.
2. Where may the author of the passage be from?
A. China
B. The USA
C. Some country but not the USA.
D. It can’t be inferred from the passage.
3. “Compliment” in Paragraph 6 means _______.
A. Argument. B. Disagreement.
C. Admiration. D. Agreement.
4. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Americans believe sometimes silence is better than unsafe small talks.
B. In most of the cases, Americans prefer others to lead the talk.
C. Americans think little of one’s age unless age becomes an advantage itself.
D. People invite you to visit them out of politeness rather than a real intention.
5. If you hesitate (Paragraph 5)before doing something, you _________.
A. pause because you are uncertain
B. are not willing at all to do it
C. change to another topic to be safe
D. feel nervous and awkward for it
6. Which of the following topics are safe?
①Leisure interests ② Ethnic background③ Age④ Jobs ⑤ Prices ⑥ Money ⑦ Weather ⑧ Movies and Music ⑨Religion ⑩ Family
A. ① ② ④ ⑥ B. ② ④ ⑤ ⑩
C. ③ ⑥ ⑦ ⑨ D. ④ ⑦ ⑧ ⑩
3. Fill in the blanks
In the USA, conversation is less lively than in many other cultures, where everyone talks at ___ same time. When someone talks, everyone is expected to listen, no matter ______ dull the person’s speaking may be.
If you’re not sure_______ to talk about, you can ask what people do. We’re defined by our jobs and we’re usually happy to talk about ______, unless you’re spy!
Some people say that Americans talk about their feelings more than Asians, but are more secretive about factual matters. You can safely ask questions about families, where you come from, leisure interests, as _____ as the latest movies. We’re_______ (interest) in people’s ethnic background too. But it’s best to avoid politics, religion and other sensitive topics.
A_______(high) personal conversation can take place after a very short period of knowing someone, ______ this doesn’t mean that you’re close friends, or the relationship is very deep. But a lot of people are very friendly and hospitable, and the famous invitation “If you’re ever in Minneapolis / San Diego / Poughkeepsie, do call by and see us!” is never made without a genuine desire _______( meet ) again.
But while few Americans will worry about the questions you may ask, particularly if you clearly show you’re aware ___ cultural differences, they may hesitate before they ask you similar questions. In fact, it’s a sign ______they don’t wish to violate your private life. So, many Americans will talk about safe topics because they ______dare to be too curious or personal, but will happily talk about more private matters if you take the lead.
Generally we dislike arguments, and we avoid topics which lead to disagreement. It’s easy to return to _______( discuss )the weather: “Do you like the USA?” How do you like the weather?” or making compliments: ”What lovely flowers and what ___ beautiful vase!” “That’s fabulous dress you’re wearing.” You should accept compliments graciously and say “Thank you!”
There ____ a couple of dangerous topics of conversation: age and money. Age is not treated as something very special, unless someone is very old: “Isn’t she wonderful for her age!” and there are no special rules or signs of extra respect for elderly people. Anyway, Americans always want to look younger ____ they really are, so don’t expect an accurate reply!
Income is a very private matter, and you’d do well to avoid asking how ____ people earn, although some people may not only be open about it, ____ show off their wealth. We don’t ask how much things cost, _____.
But ______ we don’t like is silence, and almost anything is better than the embarrassment for a quiet party and silent guests.
4. Underline the smart expressions and write them down.
1) 被期望/预料做某事 2） 被…定义
3） 对现实的事情缄口不言 4) 敏感话题
5) 一个非常私人的对话 6) 顺便拜访
7) 没有真实想碰头的愿望决不邀请 8)意识到文化差异
9) 这就表明… 10) 领头，领先
10) 避免带来争议的问题 11)对老人额外尊重的表现
12) 不论如何，不管怎样
13) 尽管有人可能不但对收入话题持开放态度，而且还炫耀他们的财富。

Passage 4 The AAA
1. Write down the following words (page 1 to page 14)
1) 功能 2）成功的 3）法则；原则
4）想象 5）目的 6）情形
7）道歉 v. 8) 好客的 9）周年纪念日
10）谦虚的 11) 顾客 12）缺点；短处
13）移民 14）回复；答复 15）不礼貌的
16）严肃的 17）直言不讳的 18）巧合
19）心理学家 20）反驳 21）非正式的
2. Finish reading exercises on your handout.
1.Scanning
The AAA stands for_________________.
2. Skimming
1) What’s the main idea of the passage?
2) When does the AAA model stop?
3) The passage is mainly developed by_____
A. analyze causes and effects
B. giving facts and data
C. giving examples
D. testing an idea by reasoning

3.Underline the smart expressions and write them down
1） 据估计 2）80% 谈话都是
2） 某东西的功用 4）建立一段情谊
5） 心理学家 6）做某事最成功的法则是
6） 它是这么用的 8）回复
9） 住在附近 10）您为什么来伦敦？
11） 避免尴尬的沉默 12）在这一刻
13）社交技巧 14）有共同点
4. Fill the blanks
1) It is _______(estimate) that 80% of all conversation in English is small talk.
2) A very important function of small talk is _____(establish) a relationship between people who don’t know each other very well, or don’t know each other at all.
3) Imagine a situation ______ two strangers are talking to each other after someone they both know has left the room, or the café or party.
4) The second person replies ___ answering the question, adding some extra information and then asking.

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