外研版高二英语上 选修六 Module1 Reading practice

2. It’s always OK to talk to Americans about _A__. (a) their work (b) religion and politics (c) age and money (d) their private life
3. When Americans make an invitation to visit, _C__. (a) they don’t really mean it (b) they want to find out more about you (c) they genuinely want to see you again (d) you should accept it
4. The best way to talk about personal things is to _A___.
(a) talk about your own private life first (b) talk about your job (c) discuss the weather (d) ask them how old they are
Activity-4 Decide which of the statements expresses the writer’s opinion.
The writer thinks that __C__.
(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 don’t like to grow old, so it’s difficult to make friends with them
Reading Practice-3 Reading
Activity-5 Choose the correct answers.
1.When a dull person talks, you should _D__. (a) ask questions (b) change the topic of conversation (c) not ask personal question (d) listen
Making Friends in the USA
Reading Practice-1 Activity-1
Vocabulary: Read and make sure the meanings.
argument compliment conversation curious disagreement dull embarrassment factual genuine hospitable lively relationship wealth sensitive secretive silence spy topic violate
What kind of topic can we talk about?
What kind of topic should not we talk about?
Reading Practice-2 Activity-2
Read the advice on small talk. Is it true for you?
2. We’re defined by our jobs and we’re usually happy to talk about them, unless you’re a spy! 我们受到职业的限制，并且我们都喜欢谈论 我们的职业， 除非你是个间谍。 be defined by 受到……的限制 总统的权利在宪法中有明确规定。 The power of the President is defined in the constitution.
2. Americans are happy to talk about family and personal interests,
but_it_’_s_b_e_s_t_t_o_a_v_o_i_d_s_e_n_s_it_i_v_e _t_o_p_ic_s_l_ik__e_r_e_li_g_io_n__a_n_d__p_o_li_t_ic_s__.
1. Yes. We can talk about families and what people do and like, etc.
2. No, It’s best to avoid these topics. 3. No, it is acceptable to talk about your feelings. 4. No, Americans will not usually mind being asked
Look at the title of the passage and choose five words in the box and guess what the writer use them to say.
Reading Practice-2
Discuss in pairs: How to make friends?
Module 1 Small Talk Reading practice
选修六
Listen to the tape and pay more attention to the words you can’t pronounce correctly.
Look at the following picture to learn more about the following topic.
1. You can ask about families, what people do and like, etc.
2. It’s OK to talk about religion and politics. 3. You shouldn’t talk about your feelings. 4. Don’t ask personal questions. 5. Make sure you don’t talk about the weather or give compliments.
No matter how = however 不管多么…… 引导让步状语从句 不管它有多好，我都不想买。
No matter how wonderful it is, I won’t buy it. 不管要花多少时间，我也要做完这项工作。
I’ll finish the job, no matter how long it takes. 类似表达还有： No matter where 无论哪里 No matter what 无论什么
(3) call by 顺道拜访（后常接at） 在去邮局的途中她顺道拜访了她的朋友。 She called by at her friend’s on the way to the post office. call on sb. 拜访某人 call at a place 拜访某地
4. Particularly if you clearly show you’re aware of cultural differences, they may hesitate before they ask you similar questions. be aware of/be aware that +从句 知道，意识到 你察觉到你已经伤害了她的感情了吗？
6. You can talk about people’s age and their income.
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Reading Practice-3 Reading Activity-3
Reading the passage. Check which statements above are true for Americans.
3. If you’re ever in Minneapolis/San Diego/
Poughkeepsie, do call by and see us. 如果你何时到明尼阿波里斯或圣地亚哥或 波基普西，请务必到我家坐坐！ (1) ever adv. 曾经，无论何时， 一般用于否定句、疑问句、条件状语从句或 特殊疑问句，用来加强语气。 你都去哪儿了？
Where ever have you been?
(2) 句中do为助动词，置于谓语动词前，起加强 语气的作用。在祈使句中用do强调时表示强烈 的请求，而不是命令，有时可以使邀请的口气 更热情、客气和友好。 出门时一定记着带把伞。 Do remember to take an umbrella when you are out. 请再喝杯咖啡。 Do have another cup of coffee.
personal questions.
5. No, Americans always talk about weather.
6. No, you cannot talk about people’s age or how much money they earn.
Reading Practice-3 Reading
3. If you show you’re aware of cultural differences, _th_e_y__m_a_y__h_e_s_it_a_t_e_b_e_f_o_r_e_t_h_e_y_a_s_k_y_o_u__s_im__i_la_r__ q_u_e_s_t_io_n_s_. 4. You shouldn’t ask how old people are because _A_m__e_r_ic_a_n_s_a_l_w_a_y__s _w_a_n_t_t_o__lo_o_k__y_o_u_n_g_e_r_t_h_a_n___ _th__ey__r_e_a_ll_y_a_r_e_. 5. Although some people like to show off their wealth, __i_n_c_o_m_e__is_a__v_e_r_y_p_r_i_v_a_te__m_a_t_e_r_f_o_r_m__o_s_t_ A_m__e_r_ic_a_n_s.
5. It’s best to avoid __B_. (a) personal questions (b) silence (c) spies (d) dull people
Activity-6. Complete the sentences in your own words.
1.Conversation is less lively in the USA because everyone l_is_t_e_n_s_a_n_d__w_a_i_t_s _fo_r__a_t_u_r_n__to__s_p_e_a_k_.
Language Points
1.When someone talks, everyone is expected to listen, no matter how dull the person’s speaking maybe. 当一个人发表见解时，不管他说的多么无聊， 其他人都必须洗耳恭听。 expect sb. to do 期待某人做 汤姆正期待着他父亲回来。 Tom is expecting his father to come back.
Are you aware that you have hurt her feelings?