【外研版】高中英语选修六：Module1 Reading and writing课件
For many of them it will be their first time in England, so you could ask them about where they’ve been, what they’ve seen, what they liked and didn’t like, and what they found interesting. It’s also not a problem to ask about life at home in China. I’m sure they’d be happy to tell you about what Chinese schools are like and how they spend their free time. Of course, it’s always a good idea to keep off topics like politics, as people have different opinions, and they may not agree with you. I hope this information has been useful, and I wish you the best of luck at the Chinese Embassy—be sure to write and tell me all about it! Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Your friend Chen
Hale Waihona Puke advice. Use some the
following sentences to start
and finish your email.
Dear Alex, It’s very nice to hear from you. My family and I are fine. I hope you and your family are well—it’s a long time since I’ve heard from you. The email is very interesting. I hope you enjoy your trip to the Embassy and that it’s fun meeting the Chinese students and teachers. I don’t think you’ll have any problem talking to them. Chinese students are like students everywhere—they like sport, music, fashion, and travel—so it will be easy for you to find topics that they are interested in.
Reading and writing
Read this email from an English pen friend on Page 7
to find the right answers to the writer’s questions.
Write a reply. Answer the questions and offer other
外研版高二英语选修6_Module1_Introduction_and_Reading精品导学案
Module 1 Introduction & Vocabulary and Reading精品导学案●教学目标重点词汇的理解与应用。
●教学地位单词和短语是构成句子的最小单位，在语言学习中起至关重要的作用，所以理解和正确运用英语单词和短语是英语学习的重点所在。
考点讲练1. confidently adv.自信地Would you love to go to a party and talk confidently to every guest？(P2)你愿意去参加一个聚会，并且自信地同每一位客人谈话吗？She walked confidently across the hall.她自信地走过大厅。
I can confidently promise that this year is going to be very different.我可以信心十足地保证今年将大不一样。
归纳拓展①confident adj. 自信的；有信心的；有把握的be confident that＋从句相信……be confident about/of 相信；对……确信的be confident in 信任②confidence n. 信任；把握；信心；知心话earn/win/gain one's confidence取得某人的信任in (strict) confidence 秘密地，暗中take into one's confidence 向……吐露心事；以……为心腹I think I am fully confident of his success.我想我完全肯定他能成功。
One has to be confident in himself.一个人一定要对自己有信心。
I should like to exchange a few words with you in confidence.我想私下和你交换点意见。
外研版选修六module1
Let the word fly 板块是帮助学生学习一 些一词多义、熟词生义的词汇。通过此 环节，学生可以对一些常见词的用法、 意思有一个全面的了解。在翻译过程中 体会词汇使用的丰富多彩。
think of body language look away from
social rules in addition
find out
对……焦虑不安 交朋友，建立友谊 身体语言，肢体语言 把目光从……移开 社交规则 想起，回忆起 了解，找到(信息） 除此之外，另外
Objectives
1. 本模块阅读课文是关于社交技能， 通过学习了解如何与人进行“small talk”。获取如何提高交谈能力方面 的信息。
试着翻译下面的英文，注意单词find的 用法。
1. Please find out when the train starts. 请查一下火车什么时候开。
2. Why did he find fault so much? 他为什么老是找麻烦?
3. As he is smart, he can’t find the answer to this question. 像他这样聪明，他也没能找到这个问题 的答案。
Module 1
Reading and Vocabulary
Before the class
I want you to be engaged in the material. I
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外研版高二英语上 选修六 Module1 Reading practice
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
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
1. Yes. We can talk about families and what people do and like, etc.
高中英语 Module1《Small Talk》Reading and Vocabulary课件 外研版选修6
Reading and vocabulary
Work in pairs. You’re going to read a story about a sales woman. Discuss what kind of small talk you need as a statesperson.
• imagine v．想像 • (1)imagine that/what/how/why...想 像…… • imagine doing sth.想像做某事 • imagine sb.doing sth.想像某人做某事 • imagine sb./sth.as把某人(物)想像成…… • You can’t imagine...你想像不到…… • (2)imagination n．想像力，创造
……有了解 ★have acquaintance with 对……有了解 The guide has some acquaintance with Italian. 这个导游懂得一点意大利语。 这个导游懂得一点意大利语。 ★have a passing/nodding acquaintance with sb 与某人有点头之交 ★make sb’s acquaintance =make the acquaintance of sb 结识某人; 结识某人 与某人相见 ★on (further) acquaintance 认识了一段（较长） 认识了一段（较长）时间以后
Read again and pay attention to these Phrases.
1.put my foot in it 说错话 2.have a complete absence of small talk 根本不会聊天 3.as a consequence 因此 4.It is no coincidence that…… ……不是巧合 ……不是巧合 5.on another occasion 还有一次，另一次 还有一次，
外研版高中英语选修6-11课本目录(义务教育教科书)
高二英语选修6电子课本目录MODULE 1 Small TalkINTRODUCTIONVOCABULARY AND READINGFUNCTIONREADING AND LISTENINGGRAMMARREADING AND WRITINGREADING AND VOCABULARYEVERYDAY ENGLISHREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileMODULE 2 Fantasy LiteratureINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARYGRAMMARSPEAKINGLISTENING AND VOCABULARYGRAMMARFUNCTIONSPEAKINGVOCABULARY AND READINGEVERYDAY ENGLISHWRITINGREADING PRACTIONCULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE 3 Interpersonal Relationships——Friendship INTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARYGRAMMAR(1)SPEAKINGLISTENING AND VOCABULARYGRAMMAR(2)FUNCTION AND SPEAKINGVOCABULARY AND READINGEVERYDAY ENGLISHWRITINGREADING PRACTIONCULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileMODULE 4 MusicINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARYGRAMMARVOCABULARY AND LISTENINGVOCABULARY AND READINGFUNCTIONSPEAKINGWRITINGEVERYDAY ENGLISHREADING PARCTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE 5 Cl oningINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARYFUNCTIONSPEAKINGLISTENING AND VOCABULARYGRAMMAREVERYDAY ENGLISHVOCABULARY AND READINGWRITINGREADING PARCTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileMODULE 6 War and PeaceINTODUCTIONVOCABULARY AND READINGGRAMMARLISTENI NGFUNCTIONREADING AND WRITINGSPEAKINGREADING AND VOCABULARYEVERYDAY ENGLISHREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileMODULE 7 RevisionGRAMMAR AND FUNCTIONVOCABULARYSPEAKINGREADINGLISTENING AND WRITINGWRITINGMODULE 1 Small TalkMODULE 2 Fantasy LiteratureMODULE 3 Interpersonal Relationships——Friendship MODULE 4 MusicMODULE 5 Cl oningMODULE 6 War and PeaceAppendicesNotes to the TaxtsGrammarWords and ExpressionsNames and PlacesVocabulary高二英语选修7电子课本目录Modul e1 BasketballINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARYSPEAKINGGRAMMAR 1LISTENING AND VOCABULARYFUNCTIONREADING AND WRITINGGRAMMAR 2READING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE FILEModul e2 Highlights of My Senior Year INTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1GRAMMAR 1SPEAKINGREADING AND VOCABULARY 2LISTENING AND VOCABULARYGRAMMAR 2FUNCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 3SPEAKINGEVERYDAY ENGLISHWRITINGREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE FILEModul e3 LiteratureINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1GRAMMAR 1SPEAKING 1VOCABULARY AND LISTENINGGRAMMAR 2 AND FUNCTIONSPEAKING 2EVERYDAY ENGLISHREADING AND VOCABULARY 2WRITINGREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE FILEModul e4 Music Born in America INTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARYGRAMMAR 1LISTENINGGRAMMAR 2FUNCTIONEVERYDAY ENGLISHREADING AND WRITINGSPEAKINGREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE FILEModul e5 Ethnic CultureINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1GRAMMAR 1SPEAKINGLISTENING AND VOCABULARYGRAMMAR 2EVERYDAY ENGLISHSPEAKING AND FUNCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 2WRITINGREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE FILEModul e6 The Worl d"s Cultural Heritage INTRODUCTIONVOCABULARY AND READINGGRAMMAR 1LISTENING AND VOCABULARYGRAMMAR 2 AND FUNCTIONREADING AND WRITINGSPEAKINGREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE FILEModul e7 RevisionGRAMMAR AND FUNCTIONSVOCABULARYVOCABULARY AND READINGLISTENINGSPEAKINGWRITINGWORKBOOKModul e1 BasketballModul e2 Highlights of My Senior YearModul e3 LiteratureModul e4 Music Born in AmericaModul e5 Ethnic CultureModul e6 The Worl d"s Cultural Heritage Appendices 附录Notes to the TextsGrammarWords and ExpressionsNames and PlacesVocabulary封底高二英语选修8电子课本目录Modul e1 Deep SouthINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1SPEAKING AND WRITINGGRAMMAR 1READING AND VOCABULARY 2LISTENING AND SPEAKINGEVERYDAY ENGLISHGRAMMAR 2WRITING AND SPEAKINGREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e2 The RenaissanceINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1GRAMMARLISTENING AND SPEAKINGGRAMMARREADING AND WRITING 2VOCABULARYREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e3 Foreign FoodINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1GRAMMAR 1VOCABULARY AND LISTENINGSPEAKINGEVERYDAY ENGLISHREADING 2GRAMMAR 2WRITINGREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e4 Which English?INTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1GRAMMAR 1LISTENINGEVERYDAY ENGLISHGRAMMAR 2SPEAKINGREADING AND VOCABULARY 2WRITINGREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e5 The Conquest of the Universe INTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1GRAMMARLISTENING AND SPEAKINGEVERYDAY ENGLISHGRAMMARSPEAKINGREADING AND VOCABULARY 2WRITINGREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e6 The Tang PoemsINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1GRAMMARLISTENING AND SPEAKINGEVERYDAY ENGLISHGRAMMARREADING AND WRITING 2READING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e7 RevisionGRAMMARVOCABULARYLISTENINGREADINGSPEAKING AND WRITING WORKBOOKModul e1 Deep SouthModul e2 The RenaissanceModul e3 Foreign FoodModul e4 Which English?Modul e5 The Conquest of the UniverseModul e6 The Tang Poems Appendices 附录Notes to the TextsGrammarWords and ExpressionsNames and PlacesVocabulary封底高三英语选修9电子课本目录Modul e1 Bernard Shaw"s PygmalionINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1LANGUAGE IN USE 1VOCABULARY AND LISTENINGSPEAKINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND VOCABULARY 2PRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE FILEModul e2 DNA - the Secret of LifeINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1LANGUAGE IN USE 1VOCABULARY AND LISTENINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND VOCABULARY 2PRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE FILEModul e3 The Qin Tomb and the Terracotta Warriors INTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1LANGUAGE IN USE 1VOCABULARY AND LISTENINGSPEAKINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND VOCABULARY 2PRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE FILEModul e4 Languages of the Worl d INTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARYLANGUAGE IN USE 1LISTENING AND VOCABULARYREADING AND SPEAKINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2PRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE FILEModul e5 The First AmericansINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1LANGUAGE IN USE 1LISTENINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND VOCABULARY 2PRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE FILEModul e6 Why Do We Need Dictionaries?INTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1SPEAKINGLANGUAGE IN USE 1LISTENING AND VOCABULARY 1LANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND VOCABULARY 2PRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKMODULE FILEModul e7 RevisionVOCABULARYLANGUAGE IN USE 1LISTENINGSPEAKINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READINGWRITINGWORKBOOKModul e1 Bernard Shaw"s PygmalionModul e2 DNA - the Secret of LifeModul e3 The Qin Tomb and the Terracotta WarriorsModul e4 Languages of the Worl dModul e5 The First AmericansModul e6 Why Do We Need Dictionaries? Appendices 附录Notes to the TextsGrammarWords and ExpressionsNames and PlacesVocabulary封底高三英语选修10电子课本目录Modul e1 Prid e and PrejudiceINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1LANGUAGE IN USE 1VOCABULARY AND LISTENINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND VOCABULARY 2PRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e2 Australia and New ZealandINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1LANGUAGE IN USE 1VOCABULARY AND LISTENINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND VOCABULARY 2PRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e3 Slavery and the American Civil War INTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1LANGUAGE IN USE 1LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND VOCABULARY 2PRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e4 The Magic of FilmINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1LANGUAGE IN USE 1LISTENING AND VOCABULARYLANGUAGE IN USE 2PRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e5 High-tech LivingINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1LANGUAGE IN USE 1VOCABULARY AND LISTENINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND VOCABULARY 2PRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e6 The Mapl e Leaf Country INTRODUCTIONLANGUAGE IN USE 1READING AND VOCABULARY 1LISTENING AND VOCABULARYLANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND VOCABULARY 2PRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e7 RevisionVOCABULARYLANGUAGE IN USE 1LISTENINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READINGSPEAKINGWRITINGWORKBOOKModul e1 Prid e and PrejudiceModul e2 Australia and New ZealandModul e3 Slavery and the American Civil War Modul e4 The Magic of FilmModul e5 High-tech LivingModul e6 The Mapl e Leaf Country Appendices 附录Notes to the TextsGrammarWords and ExpressionsNames and PlacesVocabulary封底高三英语选修11电子课本目录Modul e1 The Boston Tea PartyINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARYLANGUAGE IN USE 1LISTENING AND VOCABULARYLANGUAGE IN USE 2READINGPRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e2 The Long Walk to Freed om INTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1LANGUAGE IN USE 1LISTENINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND VOCABULARY 2PRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e3 Ernest HemingwayINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1LANGUAGE IN USE 1VOCABULARY AND LISTENINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND VOCABULARY 2READING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e4 Sherl ock HolmesINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARYLANGUAGE IN USE 1VOCABULARY AND LISTENINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READINGPRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e5 The Last LaughINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARYLANGUAGE IN USE 1LISTENING AND SPEAKINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND SPEAKINGPRESENTATION SKILLSREADING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e6 The United NationsINTRODUCTIONREADING AND VOCABULARY 1LANGUAGE IN USE 1LISTENING AND VOCABULARYLANGUAGE IN USE 2READING AND VOCABULARY 2PRESENTATION SKILLS外研版高中英语选修6-11课本目录(义务教育教科书)READING PRACTICECULTURAL CORNERTASKModul e FileModul e7 RevisionVOCABULARYLANGUAGE IN USE 1LISTENINGLANGUAGE IN USE 2READINGSPEAKINGWRITINGWORKBOOKModul e1 The Boston Tea PartyModul e2 The Long Walk to Freed omModul e3 Ernest HemingwayModul e4 Sherl ock HolmesModul e5 The Last LaughModul e6 The United NationsAppendices 附录Notes to the TextsGrammarWords and ExpressionsNames and PlacesVocabulary封底21。
外研版高中英语选修6Module1_Reading_and_Writing_名师课件
Instructions and promotions
Sentence patterns to suggest/start/end:
1.How is everything getting on? Very glad to receive your email.你最近怎么样？非常高兴的收到你的来信。
7. I hope the information will be of great benefit to you. 希望 这些信息对你大有帮助。
Instructions and promotions
1.众所周知，中国的年轻人热情、友善，渴望了解各国文化。
As is known to us all, Chinese young people are friendly, enthusiastic, and eager to know the culture of every country.
1. Small talk is important because it ____p__re_p_a_r_e_s_y_o_u__f_o_r_m__o_r_e_s_e_ri_o_u_s_c_o_n_v_e_r_s_a_t_io_n_s_______.
2. In order to make serious conversations successful, people need to prepare some safe and relaxing conversation openers, such as __a_s_to_r_y__a_b_o_u_t_a__fi_l_m__st_a_r_o_r__s_p_o_r_ts__st_a_r_;______________ __th_i_n_g_s_a_b_o_u_t__y_o_u_r_s_t_u_d_ie_s_;__m_u_s_i_c_, _fi_lm__s_,_s_p_o_r_ts_,_e_t_c_. ___.
外研版高考英语选修6 Module 1《Small Talk》(Vocabulay Reading and Writing)word学案
黑龙江省宁安市东京城林业局第三中学高中英语 Module 1 Small Talk Vocabulay Reading and Writing；Everyday English学案外研版选修6I.学习目标1、当电子邮件的时候，学会正确使用一些词和表达方式。
.2、提高些电子邮件的技能。
II . 学习过程Part 1 Reading and writing1. Individual workRea d the email from an English pen friend .2. Pair work1) Discuss the questions you meet when reading .2)Find out some useful expressions.3. Language points1) I have a favour to ask. 我想请你帮个忙。
ask sb a favour / ask a favour of sb. 请帮个忙翻译：我想请你帮个忙。
请把自行车借给我好么？I want to _____ ______ _____ _____yo u; will you lend me your bicycle?do sb a favour / do a favour for sb 给某人以恩惠/帮某人Will you do me a favour? = May I ask a favour of you? 能帮个忙吗？in favour of 支持，赞同；为（有利于） I spoke in favour of the motion.in one’s favour受某人喜爱的；（对某人）有利的He stands high in his b oss’s favour. The wind was (low) in our favour.2) I wonder if you would be kind enough to answer these questions.3) certain adj. （未指明真实名称的）某……，（说出名称但不很熟悉的）某……，一位姓的（人）（置于名词之前）Drinking is forbidden in certain countries. A certain Mr Jones called while you were out.3. Individual workWrite a reply. Answer the main questions and offer other advice. Use some of the sentences in Activity 2 o n P8 to start and finish your email.4. Correct the essay for your partner.5. Present your essay to the class.Part 2 Everyday English1.Look at the sentence s. Notice how certain words are left out in informalconversation.2.Make complete sentences from the examples.Part 3 Summary and homework。
外研版高中英语选修六Module1Readingandintroduction课件
• Oxford Advanced Learner’s
Dictionary
Read the dictionary definitions of
small talk and answer the questions
• Which definitions make small talk sound like a positive thing?
while listening
• Part 4 (Paras. 7-8) The social rules
Fast reading Ex 2
Read the passage and decide what kind of book it is from. Choose from. Choose from this list. • 1 an English teaching book • A business course • A book which tells you what to do at social events • A book to help you prepare for a speaking examination
• Which definitions refer to places where small talk might take place?
• Why is it a problem if someone has no small talk?
• What do you think is the Chinese for small talk?
• What encouraging noises and gestures can you make when you’re having a conversation in Chinese?
外研版高中英语选修六Module 1Small Talkintroduction,reading and vocab教案7
Module 1 Small Talk第二部分：教学资源Section 3: Words and Expressions from Module 1 Small Talkinformaladj. 1 relaxed and friendly; not following strict rules of how to behave or do sth: an informal atmosphere an informal arrangement / meeting / visit Discussions are held on an informal basis within the department. The aim of the trip was to make informal contact with potential customers.2 (of clothes) suitable for wearing at home or when relaxing rather than for a special or an official occasion 3(of language) suitable for normal conversation and writing to friends rather than for serious speech and letters: an informal expressionseriousadj.BAD1 bad or dangerous: a serious illness / problem / offence to cause serious injury / damage They pose a serious threat to security. The consequences could be serious.NEEDING THOUGHT2 needing to be thought about carefully; not only for pleasure: a serious article a serious newspaper It’s time to give serious consideration to this matter.IMPORTANT3 that must be treated as important: We need to get down to the serious business of working out costs. The team is a serious contender for the title this year.NOT SILL Y4 thinking about things in a careful and sensible way; not silly: Be serious for a moment; thi s is important. I’m afraid I’m not a very serious person.NOT JOKING5 ~ (about sb/sth)| ~ (about doing sth) sincere about sth;not joking or meant as a joke: Believe me, I’m deadly (= extremely) serious. Don’t laugh, it’s a serious suggestion. Is she s erious about wanting to sell the house? He’s really serious about Penny and wants to get engaged. She doesn’t have a serious boyfriend. (informal) You can’t be serious! (= you must be joking) You think I did it? Be serious! (= what you suggest is ridic ulous) LARGE AMOUNT6 (informal) used to emphasize that there is a large amount of sth: You can earn serious money doing that. I’m ready to do some serious eating (= I am very hungry).confidentadj.1feeling sure about your own ability to do things and be successful:She was in a relaxed, confident mood. Beneath his confident and charming exterior, lurked a mass of insecurities. The teacher wants the children to feel confident about asking questions when they don’t understand 2 ~ of sth| ~ that ... feeling certain that sth will happen in the way that you want or expect:I’m confident that you will get the job. The team feels confident of winning. She was quietly confident that everything would go as planned.confidently adv.:Carla smiled confidently at the cameras.lacknoun[U, sing.]~ (of sth) the state of not having sth or not having enough of sth dearth, shortage: a lack of food / money / skills The trip was cancelled through lack of (= because there was not enough) interest. There was no lack of volunteers. She showed a distinct lack of enthusiasm for the idea of becoming a mother.verb[vn] [no passive] to have none or not enough of sth: Some houses still lack basic amenities such as bathrooms. He lacks confidence. She has the determination that her brother lacks.lack (for) nothing (formal) to have everything that you need: As the only child of wealthy parents, he lacked for nothing.advancenounFORWARD MOVEMENT1[C] the forward movement of a group of people, especially armed forces: We feared that an advance on the capital would soon follow. enemy advancesDEVELOPMENT2 [C, U] ~ (in sth) progress or a development in a particular activity or area of understanding: recent advances in medical science We live in an age of rapid technological advance. major advances in the field of physics MONEY3[C, usually sing.] money paid for work before it has been done or money paid earlier than expected: They offered an advance of £5 000 after the signing of the contract. She asked for an advance on her salary. The bank will give you an advance of 95% of the purchase price.SEXUAL4 advances [pl.] attempts to start a sexual relationship with sb: He had made advances to one of his students. She rejected his sexual advances.PRICE INCREASE5 [C] ~ (on sth) (business) an increase in the price or value of sth: Share prices showed significant advances.in advance (of sth)1 before the time that is expected; before sth happens: a week / month / year in advance The rent is due one month in a dvance. It’s cheaper if you book the tickets in advance. People were evacuated from the coastal regions in advance of the hurricane.2 more developed than sb/sth else: Galileo’s ideas were well in advance of the age in which he lived.verbMOVE FORW ARD1 [v] ~ (on / towards sb/sth) to move forward towards sb/sth, often in order to attack or threaten them or it: The mob advanced on us, shouting angrily. The troops were finally given the order to advance. They had advanced 20 miles by nightfall. the advancing Allied troops She closed the door firmly and advanced towards the desk. DEVELOP2if knowledge, technology, etc. advances, it develops and improves: [v] Our knowledge of the disease has advanced considerably over recent years. [vn] This research has done much to advance our understanding of language learning.HELP TO SUCCEED3[vn] to help sth to succeed further: Studying for new qualifications is one way of advancing your career. They worked together to advance the cause of democracy.MONEY4 ~ sth (to sb)| ~ (sb) sth to give sb money before the time it would usually be paid: [vn, vnn] We are willing to advance the money to you. We will advance you the money.SUGGEST5[vn] (formal) to suggest an idea, a theory, or a plan for other people to discuss put forward: The article advances a new theory to explain changes in the climate.MAKE EARLIER6 [vn] (formal) to change the time or date of an event so that it takes place earlier bring forward: The date of the trial has been advanced by one week.MOVE FORW ARD7 (formal) to move forward to a later part of sth; to move sth forward to a later part: [v] Users advance through the program by answering a series of questions. [vn] This button advances the tape to the beginning of the next track.INCREASE8[v] (business) (of prices, costs, etc.) to increase in price or amount: Oil shares advanced amid economic recovery hopes.adj. [only before noun]1done or given before sth is going to happen: Please give us advance warning of any changes. We need advance notice of the numbers involved. No advance booking is necessary on most departures. 2 ~ party / team a group of people who go somewhere first, before the main group: The advance party for a winter ascent of Mount Everest has arrived in Nepal.nodverb (-dd-)1if you nod, nod your head or your head nods, you move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding, etc.: [v] I asked him if he would help me and he nodded. ‘Ready?’ She nodded at me and we set off. Her head nodded in agreement. [vn] He nodded his head sympathetically. She nodded approval. 2 ~ (sth) (at / to sb) to move your head down and up once to say hello to sb or to give them a sign to do sth: [v] The president nodded to the crowd as he passed in the motorcade. She nodded at him to begin speaking [vn] to nod a greeting 3 [v + adv. / prep.] to move your head in the direction of sb/sth to show that you are talking about them/it: I asked where Steve was and she nodded in the direction of the kitchen. She nodded towards his suitcase. ‘Going somewhere?’ she asked.4[v] to let your head fall forward when you are sleeping in a chair: He sat nodding in front of the fire.yawnverb [v]1 to open your mouth wide and breathe in deeply through it, usually because you are tired or bored: He stood up, stretched and yawned. We couldn’t help yawning during the speech.2 (of a large hole or an empty space) to be very wide and often frightening and difficult to get across: A crevasse yawned at their feet. (figurative) There’s a yawning gap between rich and poor.noun1 an act of yawning: She stifled another yawn and tried hard to look interested.2 [usually sing.] (informal) a boring event, idea, etc.: The meeting was one big yawn from start to finish.sighverb1 [v] ~ (with sth) to take and then let out a long deep breath that can be heard, to show that you are disappointed, sad, tired, etc.: He sighed deeply at the thought. She sighed with relief that it was all over.2 [v speech] to saysth with a sigh: ‘Oh well, better luck next time,’ she sighed.3 [v] (literary) (especially of the wind) to make a long sound like a sigh: the sighing of the wind through the trees branches sighing in the windnoun an act or the sound of sighing: to give / heave / let out a sigh a deep sigh ‘I’ll wait,’ he said with a sigh. We all breathed a sigh of relief when it was over.opportunitynoun[C, U] (pl. -ies) ~ (to do sth)| ~ (for sth / for doing sth)| ~ (of doing sth) a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve sth chance: You’ll have the opportunity to ask any questions at the end. There was no opportunity for further discussion. At least give him the opportunity of explaining what happened. There’ll be plenty of opportunity for relaxing once the work is done. Our company promotes equal opportunities for women (= women are given the same jobs, pay, etc. as men). an equal opportunities employer career / employment / job opportunities This is the perfect opportunity to make a new start. The offer was too good an opportunity to miss. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank my colleagues for their support. He is rude to me at every opportunity (= whenever possible). They intend to close the school at the earliest opportunity (= as soon as possible). a window of opportunity (= a period of time when the circumstances are right for doing sth obligationnoun1[U] the state of being forced to do sth because it is your duty, or because of a law, etc.: You are under no obligation to buy anything. She did not feel under any obligation to tell him the truth. I don’t want people coming to see me out of a sense of obligation. We will send you an estimate for the work without obligation (= you do not have to accept it). 2 [C] something which you must do because you have promised, because of a law, etc. commitment: to fulfil your legal / professional / financial obligations They reminded him of his contractual obligations. We have a moral obligation to protect the environment.prizenoun1 an award that is given to a person who wins a competition, race, etc. or who does very good work: She was awarded the Nobel Peace prize. He won first prize in the woodwind section. There are no prizes for guessing (= it is very easy to guess) who she was with. I won £500 in prize money. Win a car in our grand prize draw!2 something very important or valuable that is difficult to achieve or obtain: World peace is the greatest prize of all.adj. [only before noun]1 (especially of an animal, a flower or a vegetable) good enough to win a prize in a competition: prize cattle2 being a very good example of its kind: a prize student He’s a prize specimen of the human race! (informal) She’s a prize idiot (= very silly).verb [vn][usually passive] ~ sth (for sth) to value sth highly treasure: an era when honesty was prized above all other virtues Oil of cedarwood is highly prized for its use in perfumery.applicationnounFOR JOB / COURSE1 [C, U] ~ (to sb) (for sth / to do sth) a formal (often written) request for sth, such as a job, permission to do sth ora place at a college or university: a planning / passport application His application to the court for bail has been refused. an application for membership / a loan / a licence an application form (= a piece of paper on which to apply for sth) Further information is available on application to the principal.PRACTICAL USE2[U, C] ~ (of sth) (to sth) the practical use of sth, especially a theory, discovery, etc.: the application of new technology to teaching The invention would have wide application / a wide range of applications in industry. OF PAINT / CREAM3[C, U] an act of putting or spreading sth, such as paint or medical creams, onto sth else: lotion for external application only (= to be put on the skin, not swallowed) It took three applications of paint to cover the graffiti. OF RULE / LAW4 [U] the act of making a rule, etc. operate or become effective: strict application of the lawCOMPUTING5 [C] (abbr. app) a program designed to do a particular job; a piece of software: a database applicationHARD WORK6 [U] (formal) determination to work hard at sth; great effort: Success as a writer demands great application. formnounTYPE1 [C] a type or variety of sth: forms of transport / government / energy one of the most common forms of cancer all the millions of different life forms on the planet todayWAY STH IS / LOOKS2[C, U] the particular way sth is, seems, looks or is presented: The disease can take several different forms. Help in the form of money will be very welcome. Help arrived in the form of two police officers. The training programme takes the form of a series of workshops. Most political questions involve morality in some form or other. We need to come to some form of agreement. I’m opposed to censorship in any shape or form. This dictionary is also available in electronic form.DOCUMENT3[C] an official document containing questions and spaces for answers: an application / entry / order form (especially BrE) to fill in a form (especially NAmE) to fill out a form I filled in / out a form on their website. to complete a form (BrE) a booking form (NAmE) a reservation formSHAPE4 [C] the shape of sb/sth; a person or thing of which only the shape can be seen: her slender form The human form has changed little over the last 30 000 years. They made out a shadowy form in front of them. ARRANGEMENT OF PARTS5 [U] the arrangement of parts in a whole, especially in a work of art or piece of writing: Shape and form are of greater importance to me than colour. In a novel form and content are equally important.BEING FIT / HEALTHY6 [U] (BrE) how fit and healthy sb is; the state of being fit and healthy: After six months' training the whole team is in superb form. I really need to get back in form. The horse was clearly out of form.PERFORMANCE7[U] how well sb/sth is performing; the fact that sb/sth is performing well: Midfielder Elliott has shown disappointing form recently. On current / present form the party is heading for another election victory. She signalled her return to form with a convincing victory. He’s right on form (= performing well) as a crazy science teacher in his latest movie. The whole team was on good form and deserved the win. She was in great form (= happy and cheerful and full of energy) at the wedding party.WAY OF DOING THINGS8[U, C] (especially BrE) the usual way of doing sth: What’s the form when you apply for a research grant?conventional social forms True to form (= as he usually does) he arrived an hour late. Partners of employees are invited as a matter of form.9 [U] good / bad ~ (old-fashioned, BrE) the way of doing things that is socially acceptable/not socially acceptable: When I was a boy it was always considered bad form to talk about food or money. Good form dictated that she should dress more casually in the country.OF WORD10[C] a way of writing or saying a word that shows, for example, if it is plural or in a particular tense: the infinitive form of the verbIN SCHOOL11 (BrE, old-fashioned) a class in a school: Who’s your form teacher?12 -former (in compounds) (BrE, old-fashioned) a student in the form mentioned at school: a third-formertake form (formal) to gradually form into a particular shape; to gradually develop: In her body a new life was taking formverbSTART TO EXIST1 (especially of natural things) to begin to exist and gradually develop into a particular shape; to make sth begin to exist in a particular shape: [v] Flowers appeared, but fruits failed to form. Storm clouds are forming on the horizon. [vn] These hills were formed by glaciation.2to start to exist and develop; to make sth start to exist and develop: [v] A plan formed in my head. [vn] I formed many close friendships at college. I didn’t see enoug h of the play to form an opinion about it.MAKE SHAPE / FORM3 [vn] [often passive] ~ sth (into sth)| ~ sth (from / of sth) to produce sth in a particular way or make it have a particular shape: Form the dough into balls with your hands. Bend the wire so that it forms a ‘V’. Rearrange the letters to form a new word. Games can help children learn to form letters. Do you know how to form the past tense? The chain is formed from 136 links. (formal) The table was formed of two large slabs of stone.4 ~ (sb/sth) (up) (into sth) to move or arrange objects or people so that they are in a group with a particular shape; to become arranged in a group like this: [vn] to form a line / queue / circle First get students to form groups of four. [v] Queues were already forming outside the theatre. The teams formed up into lines.HA VE FUNCTION / ROLE5 [vn] to have a particular function or pattern: The trees form a natural protection from the sun’s rays.6 linking verb [v-n] to be sth: The castle forms the focal point of the city. The survey formed part of a larger programme of research. These drawings will form the basis of the exhibition.ORGANIZATION7 to start a group of people, such as an organization, a committee, etc.; to come together in a group of this kind: [vn] They hope to form the new government. He formed a band with some friends from school. a newly-formed political party [v] The band formed in 2003.HA VE INFLUENCE ON8[vn] to have an influence on the way that sth develops: Positive and negative experiences form a child’s character.immigrationnoun1 the process of coming to live permanently in a country that is not your own; the number of people who do this: laws restricting immigration into the US a rise / fall in immigration immigrationofficers 2 (also immi gration control) the place at aport, an airport, etc. where the passports and other documents of people coming into a country are checked: to go through immigrationvisanouna stamp or mark put in your passport by officials of a foreign country that gives you permission to enter, passthrough or leave their country: to apply for a visa an entry / tourist / transit / exit visaimpoliteadj. not polite rude: Some people think it is impolite to ask someone’s age.tidyadj. (tidier, tidiest)1 (especially BrE) arranged neatly and with everything in order: a tidy desk She keeps her flat very tidy. I like everything to be neat and tidy.2 (especially BrE) keeping things neat and in order: I’m a tidy person. tidy habits3 [only before noun] (informal) a tidy amount of money is fairly large considerable: It must have cost a tidy sum. a tidy profittidily adv.: The room was very tidily arranged.tidiness noun [U]verb (tidies, tidying, tidied, tidied) ~ (sth) (up) (especially BrE) to make sth look neat by putting things in the place where they belong: [v] I spent all morning cleaning and tidying. When you cook, could you please tidy up after yourself. [vn] to tidy (up) a roomtidy sth away (BrE) to put things in the place where they belong, especially where they cannot be seen, so that a room appears tidy: Can you tidy away your clothes, please?tidy sth up to arrange or deal with sth so that it is well or correctly finished: I tidied up the report before handing it in.noun (pl. -ies) (BrE) (especially in compounds) a container for putting small objects in, in order to keep a place tidy: a desk tidyrefundnouna sum of money that is paid back to you, especially because you paid too much or because you returned goods to ashop/store: a tax refund to claim / demand / receive a refund If there is a delay of 12 hours or more, you willreceive a full refund of the price of your trip.verb~ sth (to sb)| ~ sb sth to give sb their money back, especially because they have paid too much or because they are not satisfied with sth they bought: [vn] Tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded. [vn, vnn] We will refund your money to you in full if youfavournounHELP1 [C] a thing that you do to help sb: Could you do me a favour and pick up Sam from school today? Can I ask a favour? I would never ask for any favours from her. I’m going as a favour to Ann, not because I want to. I’ll ask Steve to take it. He owes me a favour. Thanks for helping me out. I’ll return the favour (= help you because you have helped me) some time. Do yourself a favour (= help yourself) and wear a helmet on the bike. APPROV AL2 [U] approval or support for sb/sth: The suggestion to close the road has found favour with (= been supported by) local people. The programme has lost favour with viewers recently. an athlete who fell from favour after a drugs scandal (formal) The governme nt looks with favour upon (= approves of) the report’s recommendations. She’s not in favour with (= supported or liked by) the media just now. It seems Tim is back in favour with the boss (= the boss likes him again).BETTER TREATMENT3 [U] treatment that is generous to one person or group in a way that seems unfair to others bias: As an examiner, she showed no favour to any candidate.PARTY GIFT4 favors [pl.] (NAmE) = party favorsSEX5 favours [pl.] (old-fashioned) agreement to have sex with sb: demands for sexual favoursdo sb no favours to do sth that is not helpful to sb or that gives a bad impression of them: You’re not doing yourself any favours, working for nothing. The orchestra did Beethoven no favours.do me a favour! (informal) used in reply to a question that you think is silly: ‘Do you think they’ll win?’ ‘Do me a favour! They haven’t got a single decent player.’in favour (of sb/sth)1 if you are in favour of sb/sth, you support and agree with them/it: He argued in favour of a strike. There were 247 votes in favour (of the motion) and 152 against. I’m all in favour of (= completely support) equal pay for equal work. Most of the ‘don’t knows’in the opinion polls came down in favour of (= eventually chose to support) the Democrats.2 in exchange for another thing (because the other thing is better or you want it more): He abandoned teaching in favour of a career as a musician.in sb’s favour1if sth is in sb’s favour, it gives them an advantage or helps them: The exchange rate is in our favour at the moment. She was willing to bend the rules in Mary’s favour.2a decision or judgement that is in sb’s favour benefits that person or says that they were right: The court decided in Ms Smith’s favour and she received compensation for unfair dismissalreceptionnoun1 [U] (especially BrE) the area inside the entrance of a hotel, an office building, etc. where guests or visitors go first when they arrive: the reception area We arranged to meet in reception at 6.30. You can leave a message with reception. (NAmE, BrE) the reception desk2 [C] a formal social occasion to welcome sb or celebrate sth:a wedding reception A champagne reception was held at the Swallow Hotel. They hosted a reception for 75 guests. 3 [sing.] the type of welcome that is given to sb/sth: Her latest album has met with a mixed reception from fans. Delegates gave him a warm reception as he called for more spending on education. 4 [U] the quality of radio and television signals that are broadcast: good / bad reception There was very poor reception on my phone.5 [U] the act of receiving or welcoming sb: the reception of refugees from the war zoneembassynoun (pl. -ies)1 a group of officials led by an ambassador who represent their government in a foreign country: embassy officials to inform the embassy of the situation2 the building in which an embassy works:a demonstration outside the Russian Embassycertainadj.1 ~ (that ... )| ~ (to do sth)| ~ (of sth / of doing sth) that you can rely on to happen or to be true: It is certain that they will agree / They are certain to agree. She looks certain to win an Oscar. The climbers face certain death if the rescue today is unsuccessful. If you want to be certain of getting a ticket, book now.2 ~ (that ... )| ~ (of / about sth) firmly believing sth; having no doubts: She wasn’t certain (that) he had seen her. Are you absolutely certain about this? I’m not certain who was there. To my certain knowledge he was somewhere else at the time (= I am sure about it).3 used to mention a particular thing, person or group without giving any more details about it or them: For certain personal reasons I shall not be able to attend. Certain people might disagree with this. They refused to release their hostages unless certain conditions were met.4(formal) used with a person’s name to show that the speaker does not know the person: It was a certain Dr Davis who performed the operation. 5 slight; noticeable, but difficult to describe: That’s true, to a certain extent. I felt there was a certain coldness in her manner.replyverb (replies, replying, replied, replied) ~ (to sb/sth) (with sth)1 to say or write sth as an answer to sb/sth: [v] to reply to a question / an advertisement He never replied to any of my let ters. She only replied with a smile. [v speech] ‘I won’t let you down,’ he replied confidently. [v that] The senator replied that he was not in a position to comment.2 [v] ~ (to sth) (with sth) to do sth as a reaction to sth that sb has said or done: Italy took an early lead but Brazil replied with two goals in the last five minutes. The terrorists replied to the government’s statement with more violence.noun[C, U] an act of replying to sth/sb in speech, writing or by some action: We had over 100 replies to our advertisement. I asked her what her name was but she made no reply. (formal) I am writing in reply to your letter of 16 March. (BrE) a reply-paid envelope (= on which you do not have to put a stamp because it has already been paid for) (BrE) Morocco scored four goals without reply to win the game.functionnoun1 [C, U] a special activity or purpose of a person or thing: to fulfil / perform a function bodily functions (= for example eating, sex, using the toilet) The function of the heart is to pump blood through the body. This design aims for harmony of form and function.2 [C] a social event or official ceremony: The hall provided a venue for weddings and other functions. There are numerous functions in aid of charity.3 [C] (mathematics) a quantity whose value depends on the varying values of others. In the statement 2x=y, y is a function of x:(figurative) Salary is a function of age and experience.verb[often +adv. / prep.] to work in the correct way operate: Despite the power cuts, the hospital continued to function normally. We now have a functioning shower. Many children can’t function effectively in large classes.function as sb/sthto perform the action or the job of the thing or person mentioned: The sofa also functions as a bed. I need money to be able to function as an artist.successfuladj.1 ~ (in sth / in doing sth)| ~ (at sth / at doing sth) achieving your aims or what was intended: They were successful in winning the contract. I wasn’t very successful at keeping the news secret. We congratulated them on the successful completion of the project.2 having become popular and/or made a lot of money: The play was very successful on Broadway. a successful actor The company has had another successful year.successfully adv.: This arrangement has operated successfully for the past six years.formulanoun (pl. formulas or, especially in scientific use, formulae /li/)1 [C] (mathematics) a series of letters, numbers or symbols that represent a rule or law: This formula is used to calculate the area of a circle.2 [C] (chemistry) letters and symbols that show the parts of a chemical compound, etc.: CO is the formula for carbon monoxide.3 [C] ~ (for sth / for doing sth) a particular method of doing or achieving sth: They’re trying to work out a peace formula acceptable to both sides in the dispute. There’s no magic formula for a perfect marriage. All the patients were interviewed according to a standard formula.4 [C] a list of the things that sth is made from, giving the amount of each substance to use: the secret formula for the blending of the whisky5 Formula One, Two, Three etc. [U] a class of racing car, based on engine size, etc.: Formula One racing6 [C] a fixed form of words used in a particular situation: l egal formulae The minister keeps coming out with the same tired formulas.imagineverb1 to form a picture in your mind of what sth might be like: [vn] The house was just as she had imagined it. I can’t imagine life without the children now. [v (that)] Close your eyes and imagine (that) you are in a forest. [v wh-] Can you imagine what it must be like to lose your job after 20 years? [v -ing] She imagined walking into the office and handing in her resignation. Imagine earning that much money! [vn -ing] I can just imagine him saying that! [vn to inf] I had imagined her to be older than that. [v] (informal) ‘He was furious.’‘I can imagine.’ [also vn-adj, vn-n] 2to believe sth that is not true: [v (that)] He’s always imagining (that) we’re talking about him behind his back. [vn] There’s nobody there. You’re imagining things.3to think that sth is probably true suppose, assume: [v (that)] I don’t imagine (that) they’ll refuse. [v] ‘Can we still buy tickets for the concert?’ ‘I imagine so.’ [also vn that]purposenoun1 [C] the intention, aim or function of sth; the thing that sth is supposed to achieve: Our campaign’s main purpose is to raise money. The purpose of the book is to provide a complete guide to the university. A meeting was called for the purpose of appointing a new treasurer. The experiments serve no useful purpose (= are not useful). The building is used for religious purposes.2 purposes [pl.] what is needed in a particular situation: These gifts count as income for tax purposes. For the purposes of this study, the three groups have been combined.3 [C, U] meaning that is important and valuable to you: Volunteer work gives her life (a sense of) purpose.4 [U] the ability to plan sth and work successfully to achieve it determination: He has enormous confidence and strength of。
外研版 选修六 Module 1 Small Talk listening, reading and Everyday English
Activity 4 Choose the correct endings to lines from the conversation. 1. Sorry, I couldn’t ______. (a) hear what you said (b) understand what you said 2. I didn’t ____. (a) like what you said (b) catch what you said 3. Could you __________? (a) repeat what you said (b) explain what you said 4. You needn’t have _______. (a) spoken to me (b) spoken so slowly 5. I just needed a few seconds_________. (a) to get used to your voice (b) to understand your voice
Activity 2
Answer the questions about the conversations 1. Do you think the conversations are between people who know each other? Give reasons for your answers. No, they aren’t. In conversation 1 “Been here before?” indicates they are strangers. The second is an interview between strangers. In the third conversation Speaker A obviously knows something about Speaker B, but probably doesn’t know him. 2. Which of the conversations would you call small talk? 1 (and possibly 3) 3. What do you think about the answers in the interview? (a) The answers show that the interviewee is interested in the job. (b) The answers are too short. (c) The answers are impolite.