Cultural corner1. what’s the function of small talk?2. How does the AAA model work?Read the passage quickly and answer:To establish a relationship between strangers.The speakers answer the question, add a piece of information, and then ask a question.3. What does the AAA stand for?4. When does the AAA model work?AAA= answer, add and ask.When two people don’t know each other very well, or don’t know each other at all, they can use AAA model.True (T) or False (F).1. Small talk plays a great role in Englishmen’s daily life.2. People often make friends by making small talk.3. Two strangers make small talk because they want to break the silence.4. In small talk, one person usually doesn’t ask the other person which city he lives in.Useful expressions In The AAA• It is estimated that…• establish a relationship • avoid (doing) sth• an embarrassing silence• in this way• social technique• have something in common• at last• 据估计……• 建立关系• 避免 ( 做 ) 某事• 尴尬的沉默• 用这种方法• 社交技巧• 有共同点• 最后Work in pairs. Make a conversation with your partner, using the AAA model.1. It is estimated that 80% of all conversation in English is small talk.据估计 80% 的英语会话是聊天。 It is estimated that… 据估计…… it 为形式主语 , 真正的主语是 that 引导的从句Language points e.g. It is estimated that the project will cost 2,000 dollars. 据估计这项工程将耗资 2000 美元。类似的结构还有 :It is said that… 据说……It is known that… 众所周知……It is thought that… 人们认为……It is believed that… 人们相信……It is hoped that… 人们希望……It is reported that… 据报道……It is suggested that… 人们建议……1. 人们希望中国队赢得这场比赛。 It is hoped that the Chinese team will win the game.2. 人们建议...
