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课件网) Unit2 It’s a nice day, isn’t it Section A (3a-3c) Leading in at a bus stop outside a cinema in a supermarket in a street We meet different people in different places. Do you sometimes talk with strangers nervous lonely uncomfortable embarrassed excited happy scared How do you feel when you are alone among strangers Before reading Brainstorm 3a Prediction What does the writer think of talking with strangers It’s difficult. 3a Skimming How many characters are there in this article Where were they 3a Read and number. 1 2 3 The writer’s suggestion Tip: The words about the time or place may help you. Ben’s experience of talking with a stranger at a party Alone among strangers: Dealing with a difficult situation Para1&2: Ben’s experience Para 3: writer’s suggestion Careful reading It was Friday night and I could hear loud music and people talking as I walked through the door.My friend saw me and came over."Hey,Ben!Thanks for coming to my party!"he said."Thanks for inviting me.It looks like a great party,"I replied.But I had a secret feeling of fear.I realized that I didn't know anyone there.I moved towards the drinks table and got a drink.Then I nervously stood in a corner,not quite sure what to do. Ben’s story When Where At a party How Why What Read para.1 and fill in the chart On a Friday night He had a secret feeling of fear He didn't know anyone there He moved...&got;nervously stood.. afraid nervous unsure What happened when Ben tried to talk toTania Careful reading Read para.2 and fill in the chart Finally,I turned to the person next to me and introduced myself."Hi,"I said."My name's Ben.""Hi,I'm Tania,"the person replied shyly.Then there was a long silence as I kept trying to think about what to say next.I felt more and more nervous and the other person was looking uncomfortable,too.In the end,all I could say was,"Well,it was nice to meet you,"and I quickly walked away.I felt so embarrassed that I left the party. Ben Tania First _____ _____ Then a long _____between them Kept trying to_____ Feeling felt _____ looked_____ In the end _____ introduced himself replied shyly silence think about what to say nervous uncomfortable walked away left the party nervous embarrassed How did he feel now Did Ben have a successful talk with strangers Careful reading Read para.3 and answer. Ben isn't the only person who has experienced this situation.Something similar has probably happened to most of us before.It's natural to feel unsure of ourselves when starting conversations with strangers.A good starting point is to ask the person questions about himself or herself,or talk about something you both like such as football or pop music.This can make social situations more relaxed.Then you'll be glad you went to the party. 1. What does the writer think of starting conversations with strangers 2. What is the good starting point that the writer suggests What is the kind of conversation called Sma ... ...
