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Section B How can we communicate better?
Unit 8
Let’s Communicate!
课型:阅读课
课时:1a - 1e
教学目标
能够通过阅读文本了解指南类说明文的篇章结构和语言特;能够根据文本内容和语言特点,分析作者的写作意图和目标读者。(学习理解)
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能够具体针对文本中的交流建议,理性思考,发表自己的看法,提出补充建议;能够主动学习与人沟通交流的技巧,并在实践过程中逐步提升自己的语言交际能力。(迁移创新)
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能够利用并制作信息表格,整理文本中的交流建议和示例;能够结合上下文分析文中代词指代的对象,理解代词对语篇衔接、行文连贯等方面起到的作用。(应用实践)
02
Lead-in
Let’s watch and discuss.
What’s your favorite way of communication?
How can we make a better conversation?
Pre-reading
What do you talk about when you meet someone for the first time?
1a
Food & Travel
(补充)…
Music & Films
Weather
Hobbies
New Words
nervous
She gets nervous when she speaks in public during class.
nervousness
n. 紧张;焦虑
/ˈnɜːvəs/
adj. 担忧的;焦虑的;胆怯的
New Words
impolite
It’s impolite to talk loudly in the library after school.
polite
adj. 礼貌的
/ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/
adj. 不礼貌的;粗鲁的
New Words
sincere
She gave me a sincere smile when I met her at the meeting today.
sincerity
n. 真诚
/sɪnˈsɪə(r)/
adj. 真诚的;诚实的
Who are they?
Pre - reading
How to Make a Better Conversation
What’s their relationship?
What are they doing?
How do they feel?
Look at the title and the picture. What do you think the passage is about?
Pre - reading
How to Make a Better Conversation
some tips for making better conversations
While-reading
While - reading
How many parts can we divide the text into?
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
6
2
3
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5
Read the text and answer questions.
Q: How does the writer start the passage?
A. By giving some examples. B. By asking some questions.
C. By sharing some stories. D. By listing some plans.
1
Read the text and answer questions.
1
Who did the author write this text for?
The author wrote the text for those who couldn’t / find it hard to communicate well with others.
Read the text and complete the table with the information from the text.
How to make a better conversation
Tip Examples
1. _______________
_______________
_______________ listen and find _______________ to ask about, such as his/her _______
Listen carefully and show interest in others.
some good points
hobby
2
Read the text and answer questions.
What expressions can we use to express interest in others?
2
Can you think of a good question to ask about someone's hobby?
What do you like to do in your free time?
Read the text and complete the table with the information from the text.
How to make a better conversation
Tip Examples
2. _______________
_______________ talk about ____________________________
__________________________ but do not
ask ___________________________________
Choose the right topic.
the best topics such as the weather,
sports, music, films, food, or travel
the age, weight, or other personal information
3
Read the text and answer questions.
3
Do you think you can make friends with people who don't agree with you?
Yes, I think I can. Even if we don’t agree, we can still be kind and respect each other’s ideas.
Read the text and complete the table with the information from the text.
How to make a better conversation
Tip Examples
3. _______________
_______________ just say _________________________ if you have no idea about a subject
mention the ___________ of the other person
Be honest and sincere.
“I don’t know much about it.”
strong points
4
Read the text and complete the table with the information from the text.
4
What will you do if you find you know nothing about a topic? Will you move on to another topic?
If I know nothing about a topic, I will ask simple questions and listen carefully to learn the basics. I do not move on right away…
Read the text and complete the table with the information from the text.
How to make a better conversation
Tip Examples
4. _______________
_______________ stand up _______, ______, and be yourself
Pay attention to your body language.
straight smile
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Read the text and answer questions.
5
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Do you know anything about body language? Can you give some examples of positive body language?
Smile and make gentle eye contact …
While - reading
How many parts can we divide the text into?
1
2
3
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5
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Introduce the purpose of the text
Tips for making better conversations
The possible result
Post-reading
Reading Comprehension
1. What can listening carefully help you do?
A. Find good points to ask questions. B. Show you are polite.
C. Avoid talking about yourself. D. Make the other person quiet.
2. Which topic is right to talk about with a stranger?
A. The weather. B. Their age. C. Their weight. D. Their salary.
3. If you don’t agree with someone, the article suggests you
A. Argue until they agree. B. Move on to another topic.
C. Ask about their personal life. D. Keep silent and leave.
Find out what the pronouns in bold refer to.
1d
1. ... if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, ...
2. Also, if you don’t agree with others, don’t argue with them.
3. If you have no idea of a subject, just say “I don’t know much about it.”
4. If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points.
5. Sometimes it is just as important as your words.
6. If you really work at it, you will find having conversations much easier.
Pay attention to your body language.
… it is time for you to learn some more conversation skills.
Discuss the questions.
1e
1. According to the text, listening plays an important role in a
conversation. What do you think makes a good listener?
2. Do you think the tips are reasonable? Why or why not?
3. What other tips can you add to the text?
I think a good listener should listen carefully and show interest in others.
I think the tips are reasonable because they can improve my conversation skills and help me make better conversations.
Look at others and nod your head sometimes to show you are interested in the topic.
How to make a better conversation
Lead-in: find it hard to communicate with other?
Choose the right topic.
Be _______________.
Pay attention to your ____________.
Let’s fill in the mind map and retell the passage.
Listen carefully and __________________.
some tips for making ________________
work hard at it
better conversations
show interest in others
honest and sincere
body language
Do you get nervous when you talk to people? Here are some tips.
First, listen carefully and show interest. Ask questions about their hobbies. Second, choose safe topics like weather or travel, and avoid personal questions. Third, be honest and mention their strong points. Don't pretend to care. Lastly, pay attention to your body language. Be confident and be yourself.
With practice, you'll find having conversations much easier and more enjoyable.
Let’s fill in the mind map and retell the passage.
How to make a better conversation
Let’s discuss.
1. Which tip from the article do you think is most important for building trust in a conversation? Why?
2. If someone asks you a personal question you don’t want to answer, what would you do?
I think the most important tip is to listen carefully and show interest …
Let’s watch.
Language
Points
argue with sb _______________
move on (to sth) ___________
have no idea of ___________
agree with sb _____________
find out _____________
与某人争论
换话题;开始做(别的事)
不知道
同意某人
查明,弄清楚
短语互译
行为自然;不做作 ____________
对……表现出兴趣 ______________
注意;关注 _______________
站直 _______________
肢体语言 _____________
be yourself
show interest in
pay attention to
stand up straight
body language
Language Points
it 形式宾语
Do you get nervous when you talk to someone? Do you find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger? If you have such worries, it is time for you to learn some more conversation skills. Here are some tips for making better conversations.
1. Listen carefully and show interest in others. One of the most important things is to listen to the person you speak to. If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about. For example, if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, they will surely be happy to continue the conversation.
find it+形容词+to do sth 发现做某事是……的,其中 it 作形式宾语,真正的宾语是后面的动词不定式(短语),与find这一用法类似的动词还有think / believe等。
1
Do you find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger?
你是否觉得和陌生人聊天很难?
1. I found it difficult to develop good habits.
我发现很难养成好习惯。
2. Many people think it impolite to ask a woman’s age.
许多人认为问女人的年龄是不礼貌的。
3. She believes it necessary to get enough sleep.
她认为充足睡眠是必要的。
Language Points
it 形式宾语
one of the most + 形容词最高级 + 名词复数
Do you get nervous when you talk to someone? Do you find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger? If you have such worries, it is time for you to learn some more conversation skills. Here are some tips for making better conversations.
1. Listen carefully and show interest in others. One of the most important things is to listen to the person you speak to. If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about. For example, if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, they will surely be happy to continue the conversation.
Language Points
主祈从现
话题
pretend to do sth. 假装做某事
2. Choose the right topic. Some of the best topics might be the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel. However, it is impolite to ask someone’s age, weight, or other personal information. Also, if you don’t agree with others, don’t argue with them. Just move on to another topic.
3. Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject, just say “I don’t know much about it.” If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points. But don’t just pretend to be nice, because people can find out you are not telling the truth.
Language Points
offer
provide
主动提出;自愿给予
offer sb. sth. = offer sth. to sb.
强调“提供,供应”
provide sb. with sth. = provide sth. for sb.
He offered us some advice.
= He offered some advice to us.
The hotel provides guests with breakfast.
= The hotel provides breakfast for guests.
4. Pay attention to your body language. Sometimes it is just as important as your words. Don’t be nervous. Stand up straight, smile, and be yourself — you have a lot to offer.
If you really work at it, you will find having conversations much easier.
Exercises
1. You’d better not ask too ________ (person) questions like someone’s age.
2. The scientist ________ (careful) recorded every detail of the experiment to make sure it was correct.
3. It is so ________ (polite) of you to shout at your mom.
4. Thanks for _________ (offer) us so much help. It means a lot to our success.
5. Mike knew nothing about the young girl. They were ________ (strange).
6. It is impolite to interrupt others __________ when they are talking. (continue)
7. It was nice of Mr Hu ________ (offer) us help when we were in trouble.
personal
用单词的适当形式填空。
carefully
impolite
offering
strangers
to continue
to offer
1. 你练习弹琴时不如Tom认真。
You didn’t practise ________ the piano as __________ ____ Tom.
2. 我们学校总是很注意安全教育。
Our school always ______ __________ _____ safety education.
3. 年轻人对3D电影表现出浓厚的兴趣。
Young people ______ __________ ____ 3D movies.
4. 解决完这个问题,我们接着去做别的事。
After solving this problem, we _______ _____ _____ something else.
5. 当你结交新朋友时,做你自己,你就会找到真正喜欢你的人。
When you make new friends, _____ _________, and you’ll find those who truly like you.
根据要求完成句子。
playing
carefully as
pays attention to
show interest in
moved on to
be yourself
Homework
1. Memorize the new words and phrases.
2. Retell the passages according to the mind map.
3. Finish the exercises.
Homework
Thank you!
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