Unit 10 It’s a nice day, isn’t it?Period 2Small talkat the bus stop A: It’s a nice day, isn’t it?B: Yes, it is.A: The bus is late, isn’t it?B: Yes, it is.This line is moving slowly, isn’t it?Do you think it’s going to rain?(…have been waiting for twenty minutes already, forgot to bring umbrella…) A: He’s really good, isn’t he?B: He sure is! I come to all his concerts.A: Do you have his new CD?B: Yes, I do. Task IA: It always rains on the weekend, doesn't it?B: Yes. It rains every Saturday! Do you think it'll stop by noon?A: I hope so. I want to go swimming.B: Oh? Where do you swim?A: At Franklin Lake. Do you ever go there? PairworkIt’s a good match, isn’t it?It’s really exiting, isn’t it?You love basketball, don’t you?Listening Listen to the three conversations. successfulunsuccessfulConversation 1Conversation 2Conversation 3Are they examples of successful or unsuccessful small talk?Task IIA: It’s really cold today, isn’t it?B: Yes, it is. I hope the bus comes soon.A: I do, too, but it’s always late on Sunday.B: Oh, I didn’t know that. I usually take the bus on weekdays.A: Well, do you take the bus to school?B: Yes, I do.You are at a bus stop. Make your own small talk.Complete the conversation. A: This is great weather, isn’t it?B: It sure is. But it’s a little hot for me.A: Oh, I love hot weather. _________1___________.B: Which beach are you going to?A: I’m going to Today Beach. _______2__________.B: I usually go to Sandy Beach.A: _______________3_______________________.B: No, it’s never crowded. Well, have a good day! A: ___________4_______________.B: Goodbye. Possible answers:1. I’m going to the beach today 2. Where do you usually go? 3. Is it very crowded? 4. Thanks. Goodbye. PairworkThese books are really great, aren’t they?waiting to cross a busy street.The traffic is very busy, isn’t it?Looking through books in a bookstore.The prices are really low, aren’t they?Two people alone in an elevator.Waiting for a trainWaiting for rain stoppingWaiting in line to buy ice cream.Task III What are some good small talk topics to use with these people?WhoWherewhatWhoWherewhat A studentat the bus stop gamesA farmeron the farmplants or sth. else.An old manparkweatherA businessmen bus stopdoveA: It’s a nice day, isn’t it?The old man: Yes, it is. It’s good for a walk, isn’t it?B: Yes. Do you often take walks in the park?The old man: Yes, I take a walk everyday in the park.A: Great. Have a good day.The old man: You too. Goodbye.B: Goodbye. Role play conversations with these people.TalkingA: It’s very crowded, isn’t it?B: Yes, it is. The “New Kids” are really popular.A: This line is moving slowly, isn’t it?B: Yes, it is. I’ve been waiting for 15 minutes.A: The tickets are expensive, aren’t they? B: Yes, they are. $20 is a lot of money!A: It’s cold today, isn’t it? B: Yes, it is. I don’t like this weather.中央电教馆资源中心制作
