Unit 8 Let's Communicate! Section B 知识点精讲（精讲课件） -2025-2026学年八年级英语上册单元知识点精讲精练（人教版2024）

Unit 8 Let's Communicate! Section B 1a What do you talk about when you meet someone for the first time? When we meet someone for the first time, we usually talk about safe and easy topics. First, we often greet each other and talk about the weather, like “It’s a sunny day today, isn’t it?” It’s a friendly way to start a conversation. Then, we might ask about their hobbies, such as “Do you like playing sports or reading books?” Hobbies are fun to share and can help us find common ground. We can also talk about our school or work, like “Which school do you go to?” or “What’s your favorite subject?” These topics are not too personal. Sometimes, we comment on small things around us, such as the place we’re in—“This café is really nice, right?” We usually don’t ask private questions, like how much money someone has or their family’s secrets. Keeping the talk light and friendly helps us get along well with new people. 1b Read the text. Who did the author write this text for? 如何开展更优质的对话 你和别人交谈时会紧张吗？你觉得和陌生人交谈很难吗？如果你有这样的顾虑，是时候学习一些更多的交谈技巧了。以下是一些开展更优质对话的建议。 认真倾听并对他人表现出兴趣。最重要的事情之一是倾听与你交谈的人。如果你是一个好的倾听者，你会找到一些可以提问的好切入点。例如，如果有人告诉你他们的爱好，你可以就此提出问题，他们肯定会很乐意继续交谈。 1b Read the text. Who did the author write this text for? 2. 选择合适的话题。一些最佳话题可能是天气、运动、音乐、电影、食物或旅行。然而，询问别人的年龄、体重或其他个人信息是不礼貌的。此外，如果你不同意别人的观点，不要和他们争论。只需转移到另一个话题即可。 3. 保持诚实和真诚。如果你对某个话题一无所知，就说 “我对这个了解不多”。如果你想让对方开心，可以提及他或她的优点。但不要只是假装友善，因为人们会发现你没有说实话。 3. 注意你的肢体语言。有时它和你的话语一样重要。不要紧张。站直身体，微笑，做你自己 —— 你有很多优点可以展现。 如果你真的努力去做，你会发现交谈变得容易得多。 1c Complete the table with the information from the text. Listen carefully and show interest in others. some good points hobby Choose the right topic. the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel someone’s age, weight, or other personal information Be honest and sincere. “I don’t know much about it.” strong points Pay attention to your body language. straight smile 1d Find out what the pronouns in bold refer to. Your body language. Making better conversations. …… 如果有人告诉你他们的爱好，而你可以就此提出问题，…… 2. 另外，如果你不同意别人的观点，不要和他们争论。 3. 如果你对某个话题一无所知，就说 “我对这个了解不多。” 4. 如果你想让对方开心，提及他或她的优点。 5. 有时它和你的话语一样重要。 6. 如果你真的努力去做，你会发现交谈变得容易得多。 1e Discuss the questions. 根据课文，倾听在交谈中起着重要作用。你认为怎样才能成为一个好的倾听者？ 你认为这些建议合理吗？为什么合理或为什么不合理？ 你还能给课文补充哪些其他建议？ 1. According to the text, listening plays an important role in a conversation. What do you think makes a good listener? To be a good listener, one should first listen carefully without interrupting others. Then, show interest by nodding or asking relevant questions about what the speaker talks about, just like asking about their hobby as mentioned in the text. Also, avoid thinking about what to say next while others are speaking and focus fully on their words. This way, the speaker will feel respected and willing to continue the conversation. 2. Do you think the tips are reasonable/'riːznəbl/? Why or why not? I think the tips are reasonable. Because they cover different aspects of communication. Listening carefully helps us understand others better. Choosing the right topic avoids awkwardness. Being honest makes the conversation sincere. Paying attention to body language helps convey friendliness. Following these tips can really make conversations smoother and more enjoyable. 3. What other tips can you add to the text? Be respectful of different opinions: Even if you don’t agree, let others finish speaking and express your views politely. Use appropriate humor: A light joke can make the conversation more relaxed, but avoid jokes that might offend others. Share your own stories moderately: When the conversation allows, sharing your relevant experiences can deepen the connection, but don’t dominate the talk. Vocabulary in Use 2a Add the proper suffix to each word in brackets to make a new word. Then complete the sentences with the new words. friendship argument truth visitors listeners 2b Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box. around make up show right away showed interest worry about 2c Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box. Then put them in the correct order to make a short passage. 1 3 4 2 5 texting face to face relationships arguments communication 3a Read an invitation letter for an event/ɪ'vent/. Underline the date /deɪt/, time, place, and topic of the speech. 明华中学 20____年 12 月 10 日 尊敬的琼斯教授： 我们诚挚邀请您在我校 “教育讲座” 活动中发表演讲。该活动将于 1 月 10 日上午 9 点举行。若您能出席，我们将承担您所有的交通和住宿费用。 此次活动是学生、家长和教师聆听新观点、新想法的绝佳机会。如果您能抽出时间，就青少年沟通技巧发表演讲，我们确信学生们将从您的演讲中受益匪浅。 我们期待您的回复。若您有任何特殊需求，请告知我们。能邀请您来我校演讲，对我们而言是莫大的荣幸。 此致 敬礼 Underline: date: on 10th January time: at 9 a.m. place: Minghua Middle School topic: teenagers’ communication skills 3b Decide whether each sentence is the opening /'əʊpənɪŋ/ (O) or the closing /'kləʊzɪŋ/ (C) for an invitation letter. 希望能在那里见到您。 B. 我写信是想邀请您参加…… C. 我希望您能来。 D. 我们想邀请您参加…… E. 期待届时与您相见。 3c Write a letter to invite all students and their parents to attend the speech. Make sure you include these points: 开头和结尾句 演讲的日期、时间和主题 他们应该参加演讲的原因（使用 if 从句） Dear Students and Parents, We are writing to invite you to attend an amazing speech. The speech will be held at 2:00 p.m. on 15th January. Its topic is “How to Improve Communication Between Teens and Parents”. If you attend the speech, you will learn useful ways to talk with each other better. If you have trouble in communicating, this speech will give you great ideas to solve the problems. We hope you’ll be able to make it. Looking forward to seeing you then. Yours sincerely, Minghua Middle School *Project Tell a chain story 4a Work in groups. Each student writes one sentence beginning with “If…” on their own piece of paper. For example: 4b Put all the pieces of paper into a box or jar. The first person picks one and reads it aloud. Others then add “ if ” sentences to continue the story. For example: 如果我们去野餐，每个人都会很兴奋。 如果每个人都很兴奋，我们会玩一些有趣的游戏。 4c Take turns to add sentences until the story ends naturally. Each story should include at least five sentences. 4d When a story ends, pick another piece of paper. Take turns to tell the next story. 4C 以 “if 从句” 为链条，前一个人的句子作为后一个人的 “条件”，依次推进情节。 示例框架（ 学英语）： Person 1: If we learn English well, we can talk with foreigners. Person 2: If we talk with foreigners, we will know more about their cultures. Person 3: If we know more about cultures, we will become more open-minded. Person 4: If we become open-minded, we can make friends from all over the world. Person 5: If we make international friends, our life will be more colorful. 4d “当一个故事结束后，再抽一张纸条。轮流讲述下一个故事。” 核心逻辑：通过 “换纸条、换新主题” 的方式，重复 4c 的活动流程，持续练习 “if 条件句续故事” 的技能。 操作示例： 第一个故事围绕 “旅行” 展开，结束后，从盒子里再抽一张写有新主题（如 “参加比赛”“举办义卖” 等）的纸条； 新主题下，大家继续轮流用 “if 从句” 续故事，直到自然结束，以此循环。 目的：通过多样的主题，反复强化 “主将从现” 的语法应用，同时提升即兴表达和故事构建能力。 总结来说，4c 和 4d 是通过 “游戏化续故事” 的形式，让学生在互动中熟练掌握if 条件状语从句的时态规则，并学会用英语逻辑连贯地表达情节。 Person 1: If we go for a picnic, everyone will be excited. Person 2: If everyone is excited, we’ll play some fun games. Person 3: If we play games, we will have a lot of laughter. Person 4: If we have laughter, we will create wonderful memories. Person 5: If we create memories, we will look forward to the next picnic. Person 1: If we visit the zoo, we will see many cute animals. Person 2: If we see cute animals, we’ll take lots of photos. Person 3: If we take photos, we will share them with our friends. Person 4: If we share photos, our friends will feel like they were there too. Person 5: If our friends feel that way, we will invite them to the zoo next time. Person 1: If we have a school party, all the students will be happy. Person 2: If all the students are happy, we’ll dance and sing together. Person 3: If we dance and sing, we will make the party full of joy. Person 4: If the party is full of joy, we will remember it for a long time. Person 5: If we remember it, we will want to have such a party again next year. 你经常使用哪些交流形式？ 你认为哪种交流形式对你来说最有效？ 你将做些什么来提高你的交流技能？ 你能使用 if 从句来谈论可能的未来行动吗？ 1. What forms of communication do you often use? 2. Which form of communication do you think works the best for you? I often use forms of communication like face-to-face talking, sending messages on WeChat, and making phone calls. I think face-to-face talking works the best for me because I can see others’ expressions and get immediate responses. 3. What will you do to improve your communication skills? 4. Can you use if-clauses to talk about possible future actions? I will practice listening carefully and asking more questions to improve my communication skills. Yes, I can. For example, “If I practice speaking English every day, I will become better at communicating with foreigners.” The End $