Unit2 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

Welcome to the unit & Reading—Reading comprehension Unit 2 Understanding each other By the end of this period, you will be able to: analyze communication problems and explore possible solutions; learn about the process of communication and the keys to effective communication; apply the skills of effective communication in daily life. CONTENTS Pre-reading I While-reading II Post-reading III Sentences analysis IV V Welcome to the unit It means that listening is more important than speaking in communication. Welcome to the unit We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak. When we communicate, we may fail to understand each other. Communication problems occur from time to time. Let’s watch a video to figure out David’s and Jack’s problems. Watch the video 1. Watch the video and figure out David’s and Jack’s problems respectively. David’s Problem Jack’s Problem He never really listens to what Jack is saying and only thinks of himself. He cannot get David to listen to what he is saying and gets angry with David for not listening to him. False. True. 2. True or False. (1) Jack is very interested in what David is talking about. (2) David is a not a good listener. 3. Jack’s action of looking at his watch doesn’t imply that ______ A. Jack is in a hurry. B. He is engaged somewhere else and doesn’t have enough time to talk with David about his holiday plan. C. Jack is getting a little bit impatient. D. Jack has a new watch. √ D 8 4. What would you do if you were David or Jack? If I were David, I would pay more attention to Jack’s responses and interruptions. By doing that, I would be more aware that he is not able to have a conversation with me about my holiday ideas, because he needs to go to football practice. If I were Jack, I would wait for David to finish speaking instead of constantly interrupting him. In that way, David might become aware that he is having a one-sided conversation. If David stopped talking, I could let