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Unit 11 Conflict and Compromise
Lesson 1
Living in a Community
1.To learn the strategies about how to read newspaper reports.
2.To help students learn how to get on with others.
3.To learn some words and expressions used to describe conflict situations and resolutions.
Learning objectives
Key and difficult points in learning
1. To learn the strategies about how to read newspaper reports.2. To learn to use sentences to describe conflict situations and resolutions.
loud noise made by neighbours
bad smells from neighbor’s fish tank
can’t read without plugging your ears
can rarely get a full night’s sleep
to be driven mad by neighbours
Are there conflicts in your community?
1.Have you ever experienced a neighbourhood conflict? 2.What do you think might cause conflicts between neighbours?
step1(导)
Skim the passage and fill in the blanks.
step2(思-展-评)
Read the passage again and choose the best answer.
1.Why didn't James get to blow his birthday candles out?
A. He was too forgetful to blow them out.
B. His neighbour prevented him from blowing them out.
C. His candles were wet through because of his neighbour.
D. He ran out of the room before blowing his candles
step2(思-议-展-评)
step2(思-议-展-评)
2.What was the result of James’ conflict with his neighbour?
A. His neighbour was arrested.
B. His neighbour took many requests.
C. He got much support from other neighbours.
D. He lost the friendship.
3.What is the main idea of Lesson 1 "Living in a Community"?
A .The importance of communication in a community.
B . The conflicts and compromises people face in a community.
C .The characteristics of a harmonious community.
D . The role of leaders in a community.
step2(思-议-展-评)
4.According to the passage, what should people do when they encounter conflicts in a community?A. Avoid the conflicts and compromises.B. Fight and argue with others.C. Seek compromises and solutions.D. Ignore the conflicts and hope they will disappear.
step3(思-展-评)
Summary
1.Why was James McKay arrested?
2.What