Unit 2 Understanding each other Welcome to the unit & Reading 课件-2023-2024学年高中英语牛津译林版（2020）选择性必修第四册

Unit 2 Understanding each other (Welcome — Reading) Ⅰ Pre-reading 2 Famous saying (P15) We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. — Epictetus 爱比克泰德(1871-1922)，奴隶出身，罗马著名哲学家。这句话意在强调沟通时要注意倾听。 我们有两只耳朵和一个嘴巴，所以我们可以听到的是我们所说的两倍。 —— 爱比克泰德 ■ In what ways do you communicate with somebody in your life? ■ Do you think you are an effective communicator? Why or why not? Communication problems occur from time to time. Free Talk Welcome to the unit (P15) Watch the video and finish the following exercises. 5 He never really listens to what Jack is saying and only thinks of himself. He can’t get David to listen to what he is saying and gets angry with David for not listening to him. 7 Welcome to the unit (P15) What would you do if you were David or Jack? 8 Every time we send an email, leave a message or have a conversation with somebody, we are communicating. However, are we doing it effectively? How do you think you could sharpen your communication skills? Reading (P16-17) The lecture transcript below is about effective communication. Ⅱ Fast reading 11 Read the lecture transcript and underline the topic sentence of each paragraph. Para.1 Much of what we communicate is dependent not only on the words we use, but also on how we use them. Para.2 Communication is the process of exchanging information between a sender and a receiver. Para.3 This communication process can be challenging but, with practice and patience, you can become a highly competent communicator. Para.4 Your body language is equally important, since it reveals a lot about your thoughts and attitudes. How？ Para.5 While being knowledgeable about body language is vital, the value of empathy should not be understated. Para.6 Effective communication will help solve problems, improve interactions, build trust and gain respect. Intensive reading Ⅲ 14 Read carefully and answer questions. Para 1 Why does the author use the example “Hey you”