1、 Work in groups.Discuss what kind of small talk you need as a salesperson.A salesperson can talk product.the price.quality.hobbies.customers.Word previewWord previewabsence acquaintance anniversary apology awkward brunch cautious clerk customer shortcoming teasen.缺乏，不存在缺乏，不存在n.熟人熟人n.周年纪念日周年纪念日n.道歉，致
2、歉道歉，致歉adj.尴尬的尴尬的n.早午餐早午餐adj.谨慎的，小心的谨慎的，小心的n.职员职员n.顾客，客户顾客，客户n.缺点，短处缺点，短处v.戏弄，嘲笑戏弄，嘲笑fax firm haircut hostess human being interrupt mature messy motto outspoken pregnant saleswomann.传真传真n.公司公司n.发型，法式发型，法式n.女主人女主人人类人类v.打断打断adj.成熟的成熟的adj.棘手的，难办的棘手的，难办的n.座右铭座右铭adj.直言不讳的直言不讳的adj.怀孕的怀孕的n.女推销员女推销员Read the
3、passage and answer the following questions:1.What did Esther often do when she spoke to others?2.Why did the customer look awkward when she was asked how old she was?3.What did Esther think of her old school friends husband?Fast reading1.What did Esther often do when she spoke to others?She often pu
4、t her foot in the mouth.(She said something embarrasing.)2.Why did the customer look awkward when she was asked how old she was?Because she didnt want to say her age.3.What did Esther think of her old school friends husband?She thought he was ugly.1.口无遮拦的人口无遮拦的人2.说错话说错话3.根本不会聊天根本不会聊天4.因此，结果因此，结果5.不是
5、巧合不是巧合6.还有一次，另外一次还有一次，另外一次7.增重增重8.对对谨慎谨慎9.使某人高兴使某人高兴/振作振作10.对对谦逊谦逊11.阻止某人做某事阻止某人做某事12.在他们毕业周年纪念会在他们毕业周年纪念会上上1.1.口无遮拦的人口无遮拦的人2.2.说错话说错话3.3.根本不会聊天根本不会聊天4.4.因此，结果因此，结果5.不是巧合不是巧合6.6.还有一次，另外一次还有一次，另外一次7.7.增重增重1.outspoken human being2.put ones foot in ones mouth3.have a complete absence of small talk4.as
6、a consequence5.It was no coincidence that6.on another occasion7.put on a little weightWhile watching,you should think the following questions:1.Three things you can say2.Two things you should not sayEnjoy a show.Small talk1.Three things you can say2.Two hings you should not sayNice to meet you.Nice
7、haircut.Id like you to meet my husband.How old are you?How much did your haircut cost?When we have small talk,what things can be asked and what things should be avoided?DiscussionThings we can ask:family,hobbies,opinions about work,study,music,sport,travel,food,etc.Things we cant ask:age,income,weig
8、ht,emotions,feelings,etc.8.对对谨慎谨慎9.使某人高兴使某人高兴/振作振作10.对对谦逊谦逊11.阻止某人做某事阻止某人做某事12.在他们毕业周年纪念在他们毕业周年纪念会上会上8.be cautious about9.cheer sb.up10.be modest about11.discourage sb from doing sth12.on the anniversary of their graduation1.absence 1.缺乏缺乏 .不存在不存在 (of)absence of/in the absence of.(某人某人)不在时，不在时，(因因)缺
9、乏缺乏(某物某物)而而 e.g.Absence of experience 缺经验缺经验 We are in the absence of experience2.缺席缺席(from)absence from the meeting absence from school/class absent adj.缺席的缺席的,缺乏的缺乏的 absent-minded;warm-hearted;cold-blooded;good-tempered;strong-minded;hot-tempered;bad-mannered.2.As a consequence,she made systematic
10、 mistakes every time she opened her mouth.be ready to take/suffer/bear the consequences of ones actions准备承担自己行动的后果准备承担自己行动的后果as a consequence 因此，结果因此，结果=in consequence 因此，由此因此，由此in consequence of 由于，因而由于，因而=as a result 因此，结果因此，结果=as a result of=as a consequence ofe.g.As a consequence of smoking,my f
11、ather coughs frequently.因为吸烟的缘故，我父亲经常咳嗽。因为吸烟的缘故，我父亲经常咳嗽。He studied hard,and in consequence he passed the exam.他努力学习，因此通过了考试。他努力学习，因此通过了考试。词汇扩展：词汇扩展：adj.consequent(on/upon sth)由由引起的，随之发生的引起的，随之发生的e.g.the rise in prices consequent on the failure of the crops 由于农作物歉收而引起的物价上涨由于农作物歉收而引起的物价上涨 adv.conseque
12、ntly=as a result/therefore 所以，因而所以，因而e.g.My car broke down and consequently I was late.我的车坏了，所以我迟到了。我的车坏了，所以我迟到了。3.Esther was never cautious about other peoples feelings.cautious 谨慎的，小心的谨慎的，小心的e.g.He is cautious in his choice of words.他措辞很谨慎。他措辞很谨慎。The boss is cautious about makingpromises.老板对承诺持谨慎态
13、度。老板对承诺持谨慎态度。4.“oh,sorry,”said Esther with any apologyapology n.道歉道歉,谢罪谢罪,认错认错搭配搭配:1).make an apology to sb for sth.2).offer an apology to sb for sth =offer sb an apology for sth 因某事向某人道歉因某事向某人道歉 3).accept an apology 接受道歉接受道歉Eg.You should make an apology for your rude behaviour.He offered me an apol
14、ogy for losing my book.apologize(se)v.apologize to sb for(doing)sth.因为某事因为某事而向某人道歉而向某人道歉 apologize for oneself 为自己辩护为自己辩护辩解辩解 eg.I apologized to the chairman for being late。5.One of her acquaintances,a salesman in the firm,was going through a very messy divorce and was very depressed.(c)n.熟人，泛泛之交熟人，
15、泛泛之交He has a wide circle of acquaintances.他他交友甚广。交友甚广。Shes an old acquaintance.她是个老相识她是个老相识（我早就认识她）。（我早就认识她）。固定搭配：固定搭配：make sbs acquaintancemake the acquaintance of sb 结识某人结识某人;与某人相见与某人相见Eg.I made his acquaintance two years ago.我两年前认识他的。我两年前认识他的。At the hotel,I made the acquaintance of a star.在酒店里在酒店
16、里,我结识了一位明星。我结识了一位明星。6.She tried to cheer him up.cheer sb up.使某人高兴使某人高兴振作起来振作起来Eg.Heres a bit of news that will cheer you up.cheer v.使高兴使高兴;(向向)喝彩喝彩 n.欢呼欢呼,喝彩喝彩,赞美声赞美声cheerful adj.欢乐的欢乐的,高兴的高兴的,令人愉快的令人愉快的7.She replied,“Well,anyhow,either you paid too little.”adv.anyhow/somehow/somewhat I will manage
17、it anyhow(=anyway).不管怎么样不管怎么样 I made it somehow.不知怎么地不知怎么地 Somewhat luckily,I made it.(有点有点)I finally made it,somewhat surprised.8.discourage sb from doing sth 阻止某人干某阻止某人干某事事反义反义:encourage sb to do sthEg.His parents tried to discouraged him from being an actor.阻止某人做某事阻止某人做某事:keep sb from doing sthstop sb(from)doing sthprevent sb(from)doing sthprohibit sb from doing sthAnswer the questions and give reasons.1.Is small talk important in your society?2.Is it as important as“real”conversation?3.Do you think small talk is more or less important in English than in your language?
