1. Unit 10 It’s a nice day, isn’t it? Period 2

2. Small talk at 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…)

3. 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 I

4. A: 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?

5. Pairwork It’s a good match, isn’t it?

6. It’s really exiting, isn’t it? You love basketball, don’t you?

7. Listening Listen to the three conversations. successfulunsuccessful Conversation 1 Conversation 2 Conversation 3 Are they examples of successful or unsuccessful small talk?

8. Task II A: 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.

9. 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.

10. Pairwork These 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.

11. The prices are really low, aren’t they? Two people alone in an elevator. Waiting for a train Waiting for rain stopping Waiting in line to buy ice cream.

12. Task III What are some good small talk topics to use with these people? WhoWherewhat WhoWherewhat A studentat the bus stopgames A farmeron the farmplants or sth. else. An old manparkweather A businessmenbus stopdove

13. A: 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.

14. Talking A: 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.

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