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Unit 2
Understanding each other
Period 1
Welcome to the unit & Reading—Reading comprehension
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Ⅰ.匹配单词
1.feedback A.the feeling of being sorry for sb
2.competent B.a company or business
3.negotiate C.advice,criticism or information about how
good or useful sth or sb’s work is
4.fold D.to get sth,especially by making an effort
5.sympathy E.to bend sth so that one part lies on top of another part
6.obtain F.having enough skill or knowledge to do sth well or to
the necessary standard
7.enterprise G.to try to reach an agreement by formal discussion
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1.Before being quick to judge someone for their actions,you should ____
____________________.
2.On weekdays,one third of the room workplace.
3.We must every penny we spend during a business trip.
Ⅱ.选词填空
account for,approve of,put yourself in sb’s shoes,depend on,function as,give serious consideration to
yourself in their shoes
put
functions as
account for
4.Her parents her marrying the reliable and straightforward man.
5.It’s time to this matter.
6.As the chef puts it,the cooking time needed the size of the potato.
account for,approve of,put yourself in sb’s shoes,depend on,function as,give serious consideration to
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Ⅰ.明文章大意
What’s the main idea of the text?
A.What is communication?
B.How should we communicate effectively with others?
C.Why should we have a good communication skill?
D.Which communication channel should be used by us?
Step 1 速读——整体理解文意
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Ⅱ.悉层次结构
Read the text quickly to match the main idea with each paragraph.
Para.1 A.The value of empathy.
Para.2 B.How people communicate.
Para.3 C.The importance of body language.
Para.4 D.The benefits of effective communication.
Para.5 E.How to become a highly competent communicator.
Para.6 F.Communication depends on the words we use
as well as how we use them.
Ⅰ.Read Para.1 and do the following exercises.
1.What is the function of paragraph 1?
A.To lead into the topic.
B.To show a fact.
C.To tell a funny story.
D.To emphasize the importance of communication.
Step 2 细读——逐段获取细节
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2.What does a stranger want to do if he says “Hey you!”?
A.To ask you for help.
B.To attract your attention.
C.To exchange ideas with you.
D.To give you a welcoming greeting.
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Ⅱ.Read Para.2 and do the following exercise.
Why does the author mention “the sender” and “the receiver” in paragraph 2?
A.To clarify a concept.
B.To present a fact.
C.To explain a feeling.
D.To make a comparison.
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Ⅲ.Read Para.3 and do the following exercises.
1.In order to be a highly competent communicator,what information should you obtain?
①With whom you are communicating?
②What is their age or position?
③What is their relationship with you?
④What expectations and cultural backgrounds do they have?
A.①②③ B.②③④
C.①②④ D.①②③④
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2.What does the word “it” in the last sentence of paragraph 3 refer to?
A.Determining the appropriate style to use.
B.Communicating with a stranger.
C.Deciding how complex your choice of words should be.
D.Negotiating with a large enterprise about a deal.
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Ⅳ.Read Para.4 and do the following exercises.
1.How does the author develop the fourth paragraph?
A.By analyzing the cause and effect.
B.By giving specific examples.
C.By listing some facts.
D.By introducing an interesting phenomenon.
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2.What can we learn from paragraph 4?
A.Only your body language is important.
B.The other person’s body language should be ignored.
C.Both your and the other person’s body languages matter a lot.
D.Body language is entirely useless during the communication.
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Ⅴ.Read Para.5 and do the following exercise.
What does “putting yourself in their shoes” mean in paragraph 5?
A.You may be confused about why others feel the way they do.
B.You can make some issues easy to deal with by trying others’ shoes.
C.You should try the other person’s shoes to see whether they are fit for
you.
D.You should understand the other person’s emotions from their points
of view.
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Ⅵ.Read Para.6 and fill in the following table.
Benefits of effective communication:
·enabling you to 1.____________________________________________
·improving your 2.______________________
·helping you 3.______________________________________
·allowing relationships 4.____________________________________
settle differences and disagreements appropriately
interactions with others
build trust and gain other people’s respect
to become more positive and productive
Ⅶ.Read the whole passage and do the following exercise.
What type of text is this passage?
A.A news report.
B.An announcement.
C.A notice.
D.A lecture transcript(演讲稿).
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1.How can we apply the ideas mentioned in the lecture transcript to cross-cultural communication? Give some examples.(Critical thinking)
2.What other suggestions can you give on how to become an effective communicator? (Creative thinking)
Step 3 读后——讨论深度理解
Communication is the process of exchanging information between a sender and a receiver.This communication process can be challenging,
1. you can become a highly competent communicator with practice and patience.First,you need to know with 2. you are communicating.For example,if you are a business person negotiating with a large enterprise about a deal,you should do it face to face,
3. (use) formal language in a straightforward manner.
Step 4 总结——课文语法填空
but
whom
using
Your body language is 4. (equal) important,since it reveals a lot about your thoughts and attitudes.Additionally,the other person’s body language should not 5. (ignore),because it will give you clues as to whether the conversation is going well or not.If someone looks at you with a confused 6. (express),this could indicate that they have not completely understood your point.
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be ignored
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While being knowledgeable about body language 7. (be) vital,the value of empathy should not be understated.8. (engage) an upset partner in a discussion and make your communication more effective,you may express your sympathy by,9. instance,saying,“I understand how you feel...”
10. (effect) communication will enable you to settle differences and disagreements appropriately and improve your interactions with others.Good communication skills will also help you build trust and gain respect,allowing relationships to become more positive and productive.
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1.Much of what we communicate is dependent not only on the words we use,but also on how we use them.
[句式分析] 本句为 句。其中 引导宾语从句,作介词of的宾语;we use为省略关系代词的 从句,修饰先行词words;how引导 从句。
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Step 5 解读——长句难句分析
主从复合
what
定语
宾语
我们沟通的许多内容不仅取决于我们所使用的词语,还取决于我们如何运用它们。
2.Depending on whether you are communicating with a stranger,friend,family member or co-worker,you will need to decide which communication channel best suits the situation.
[句式分析] 本句为 句。其中现在分词短语Depending on...作 ;whether引导 从句,作介词on的宾语;which引导_____
从句,作动词decide的 。
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主从复合
状语
宾语
宾语
宾语
根据你是否在跟一位陌生人、朋友、家人或同事沟通,你将需要决定哪种沟通渠道最适合当下的情况。
3.Only when you give serious consideration to their points of view will you be able to see what accounts for their emotions and empathize with them.
[句式分析] 本句为 句。其中only+when引导的 从
句位于句首时,主句用 ;what 引导的是 从句。
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只有当你认真考虑他们的想法时才能了解他们为什么有这样的情绪,并与他们产生共鸣。
4.You may not approve of their ideas but at least you will see where they are coming from,which means you can make adjustments to your own tone and choice of words accordingly.
[句式分析] 本句为 句。其中where引导 从句,作动词see的 ;which引导 从句,修饰整个主句。
[自主翻译] ___________________________________________________
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主从复合
宾语
宾语
非限制性定语
你可能不赞同他们的想法,但至少你会明白这些想法是从何而来,这意味着你可以相应地调整自己的语气和措辞。
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