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Integrated skills (2)
—Speaking and Writing
Unit 3 Getting along with others
1. To talk about what qualities are important to you in a friend;
2. To master the techniques of writing a diary entry;
3. To write a diary entry about what makes a good friend.
Speaking
Last class we read Patrick’s diary.
Now let’s discuss in pairs: what qualities are important to you in a friend?
Use the following ideas and expressions to help you.
Include examples from your personal experience.
Qualities of a Good Friend
Selfless
Honest and open
Patient
Supportive
Helpful
Humorous and fun
Useful Expressions
For example/For instance,...
Take my experience as an example.
Let me give you a few examples of...
...is/provides a good example.
Once, I read a story about/heard about...
Sample
A: I think good friends should be honest. A good friend is like a mirror and lets you know what is happening. For instance, when I was upset that I got a low mark in Maths, my best friend reminded me that I had spent too much time playing games on my phone instead of studying. At first I was angry, but then I realized she wanted me to be serious about my studies.
B:I agree. They should be trustworthy too. Take my experience as an example. At junior high I failed an English exam and was very embarrassed. My best friend tried to help me but I said no at first because I thought she’d tell everyone my secret—she didn’t. We’re still good friends because we trust each other very much.
A: Great! That’s what trustworthy friends do. My best friend knows all my secrets too and I can talk to her about anything. Being humorous is just as important. Once, I read an article about two best friends who met almost sixty years ago! Their secret is that they always try to make each other laugh.
B: That’s a good example of how humour can maintain a friendship.
A: You’re right! All these qualities make long-lasting relationships.
Writing
Write a diary entry about what makes a good friend.
Use your ideas from part