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nullnullMaking Friends
Listening, viewing and speaking
Sophie will begin her new school life soon. She calls Amy for some advice. Tick what the advice is possibly about.
Listen
Sophie’s worry (Phone conversation)
how to find a study buddy
how to make friends at a new school
how to get along with classmates
1 Who is Amy?
a Sophie’s aunt
b Sophie’s old friend
c Sophie’s cousin
2 Most teenagers spend hours a day at school.
a 4–6 b 6–8 c 8–10
3 Which one is Amy’s suggestion?
a Ask other students questions.
b Join a club.
c Smile to people and talk to them.
Listen and choose
When we listen to a conversation, use key words to help us find information.
For example, if we are listening for tips, we can focus on words such as “advice”, “tips”, and “suggestion”.
Sometimes the tips may come after someone asks some questions.
Sub skill
Listening for details in a conversation.
Listen and complete
other
somebody
sports team
classmate
What do you think of Amy’s advice?
Answer the question
I think they are useful because ... ... (she can find someone to hang out with ...)
I don’t think they are ... because ...
Watch and answer the questions
Video
Best Friend Challenge (Vlog)
1 Studies show that the average person has three to five very close friends in their social network. How many close friends do you have?
2 What questions will probably be asked in the Best Friend Challenge?
Watch and answer the questions
Video
Best Friend Challenge (Vlog)
Put the questions in order.
Watch and order
WHAT DO YOU LIKE THE MOST ABOUT ME?
What do we like doing together?
How do we keep in touch?
What do you like the most about me?
Can I keep a secret?
What things do we have in common?
1
2
3
4
5
Watch and complete
phones
film
caring
photos
sometimes
1 Does Maxine truly believe that Bokang can keep a secret? Why or why not?
2 Do you always agree with your friend? What would you do if you have different opinions?
Watch and answer
No, she doesn’t. Because ...
No, we don’t. We can ...
• Why don’t you ...?
• Maybe we should ...
• Would you like ...?
• My suggestion is ...
• I suggest that ...
• It seems to me ...
• If you ask me, ...
Choose a friendship problem to discuss. Describe the situation and explain how you can fix it. Then act out the conversation.
Talk: pair work
Useful expressions
Talking about solving friendship problems
Choose a friendship problem to discuss. Describe the situation and explain how you can fix it. Then act out the conversation.
Talk: pair work
Talking about solving friendship problems
You feel left out by a friend.
Talk: sample
Talking about solving friendship problems
Description of the Situation:
You feel left out because your friend Jane is spending more time with others and not including you in activities as much as she used to.
You feel left out by a friend.
Talk: sample
Talking about solving friendship problems
Steps to Fix It:
1. Self-Reflection: Think if there were any recent changes or conflicts that might have led to this behavior.
2. Open Communication: Have a calm and private conversation using "I" statements, like, "I feel left out because we haven't been spending much time together."
You feel left out by a friend.
Talk: sample
Talking about solving friendship problems
Steps to Fix It:
3. Listen Actively: Give Jane a chance to explain her side. She may not be aware of how you're feeling.
4. Set Boundaries and Expectations: Discuss what you both need from the friendship and agree on ways to meet those needs.
You feel left out by a friend.
Talk: sample
Talking about solving friendship problems
Steps to Fix It:
5. Show Willingness to Compromise: Be open to adjusting your expectations to find a middle ground.
6. Reaffirm Your Value: Remind each other why the friendship is important by sharing positive memories and expressing gratitude.
You feel left out by a friend.
Talk: sample
Talking about solving friendship problems
Steps to Fix It:
7. Follow-Up: Check in periodically to ensure improvements are being made.
Yu Boya in ancient China played the qin (a kind of string instrument) very well. One day, while he was playing the
qin in a forest, a woodcutter named Zhong Ziqi heard and understood the climbing mountains and the running water expressed in Boya’s music. The two became close friends. When Ziqi died, Boya was very sad. He threw his qin away and never played again. The Chinese phrase “high mountain and flowing water” was later used to describe deep friendship between close friends.
Culture link
Culture link
Homework
Act out the story of Boya and Ziqi’s friendship in English.
Think of some creative ways to solve some problems in your friendship and write them down.
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