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    KSEA 3

    PART 2: SMALL TALK


    BEFORE TALKING ABOUT SMALL TALKS LISTEN TO AN AUDIO ABOUT A SHORT HISTORY OF THE
    COMPUTER AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKPEVNlmaUg

    1. What did the 1st generation of fully electronic computers use?


    2. What did the 2nd generation of computers use?
    3. In what way the 2nd generation computers were different from the 1st generation?
    4. What was the next significant innovation in computer technology (characterizing the 3rd
    generation)?
    5. What were the large computers of the 2nd generation called?
    6. What was the important milestone in computer history that started the personal computer
    revolution in the 70s?
    7. What was the second tier (level) of personal computers and when did they start to emerge?
    8. When did notebook computers first outsold desktops?
    9. What were the third tier of computers and what did they gradually develop into?
    10. What are now the hybrids above the second and third tier?

    Read the text below and Answer the following questions :


    1. Which type of computer is the most powerful one?
    2. Which type is suitable for people who travel a lot?
    3. Find wht do „all-in-one“ computers and „2-in-1“ computers mean?
    4. What is a server / a workstation?
    5. Which type of computer do you use and why?
    6.

    Fill the following words into the gaps:


    servers tablet/ mainframes/ desktops/ supercomputers/ portable and mobile computers/
    smarthpone/ microcontrollers
    TASK 1:
    A. Answer the following questions.
    a. What is small talk?
    b. What is the purpose of small talk?
    c. What are acceptable small talk topics?
    d. What are completely unacceptable (taboo) small talk topics?

    TASK 2: Watch this video about small talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?


    v=gRdD63wwgxg&ab_channel=BusinessSpotlightx

    a. Can you identify which countries belong to coconut countries and which to peach
    countries?
    b. Into which category does Czech Republic belong?
    c. What are you, peach or coconut?
    TASK 3: Read through the tips on how to make small talk and fill in the missing words.

    scrolling opportunities little uncomfortable attention open-ended sabotage


    tune out situation attitude engaged enthusiasm generate awkward

    How to make small talk.


    There are four strategies that’ll help you make small talk in any …………………… .
    First, ask …………………………… questions. Most people enjoy talking about themselves- not only we
    are our favorite subjects, but it’s also easier to discuss yourself than something you know
    ………………… about. Such questions …………………… an interesting, dynamic conversation and
    encourage the person you’re speaking with to open up.
    Second, practice active listening. It’s tempting to ………………… occasionally, but you’ll forge much
    stronger connections if you pay ………………… . The other person will notice how ………………… you
    seem.
    Third, put away your phone. We tend to pull out our phones when we’re feeling ……………… or
    ……………… in social situations, but nothing will ………………… your conversational efforts more quickly.
    Only few people will approach you if you’re ………………… trough your phone.
    Fourth, show your …………………… . Small talk might not always be the most stress-free activity.
    However, if you go into it with the right ……………………, you can actually have fun. View these
    conversations as …………………… to learn more about other people.

    TASK 4: Speed dating activity.


    Find out what you have in common with your classmates. Do you like the same music? Do you hate
    the same food? This activity helps you to find out.

    You have 2 minutes to talk to your partner and then you will switch.

    GRAMMAR
    REPORTED SPEECH (grammar rules???)

    Change this direct speech into reported speech.


    1."He works in a bank" She said
    ___________________________________________________________
    2. "We went out last night" She told me
    ________________________________________________________
    3. "I'm coming!" She said
    ___________________________________________________________
    4. "I was waiting for the bus when he arrived" She told me
    ________________________________________________________
    5. "I'd never been there before" She said
    ___________________________________________________________
    6. "I didn't go to the party" She told me
    ________________________________________________________
    7. "Lucy'll come later" She said
    ___________________________________________________________
    8. "He hasn't eaten breakfast" She told me
    ________________________________________________________
    9. "I can help you tomorrow" She said
    ___________________________________________________________
    10. "You should go to bed early" She told me
    ________________________________________________________

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