1.Talking about the Situation
Starting a conversation by talking about the situation you are both in is usually the best and easiest of your three options. To begin a conversation, look around and find things that interest or puzzle you. "Use a dual perspective: find something to say that the other person is also likely to want to talk about. " " Here are some examples of openers. Look at the following short dialogues and see how Peter starts up casual conversations with people. " 〈1〉 (Outside Peter’s hall of residence another student is trying to fix his bicycle.) Peter: Hi. You look as if you’ve got your hands full. Can I give you a hand? Student: Oh, alright. Thanks. Can you hold that spanner? Peter: Sure. There you are. Student: Are you new around here, then? Peter: Yes. I’ve just come from China. Student: Oh, yeah? What do you think of Leeds? " Peter: Well, . . . " <2> (Peter is sitting on a park bench. He speaks to the person next to him.) Peter: Nice weather we’re having. Stranger: Yes. Lovely, isn’t it? Grass could do with a bit of rain, though. Peter: Yeah. Is it normal for this time of the year? Stranger: Not really. Last year it was much cooler. Are you not from around here, then? Peter: No. I’m from China. Stranger: Really? What’s it like there, then? " Peter: Well, . . . " <3> (Peter has an appointment to see his tutor. He is waiting in the secretary’s office, where a lot of people are coming and going. He speaks to the secretary.) Peter: You’re busy today. Secretary: Yeah. Been rushed off my feet all morning. It’s always like this on Mondays. Peter: Oh, really? Why’s that? " Secretary: Well, . . . " <4> (Peter is waiting at the bus stop. He speaks to the person in front of him in the queue.) Peter: Has the Number 380 been yet? Stranger: No, not yet. Peter: Been waiting long? Stranger: Yeah, about 20 minutes. Peter: It’s always late, this one, isn’t it? Stranger: Yeah. I was here for half an hour yesterday. Are you going to the university? " Peter: Yes, . . . " <5> (Peter is about to have his first meeting with his supervisor. The supervisor invites him into his office.) Supervisor: Come in. Please take a seat. Peter: Thank you. Warm in here, isn’t it? Supervisor: Yes. This room catches a lot of sun. So, how are you finding Leeds? Peter: Well, . . .
2016-06-24 提问者:爱语吧雅思口语
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