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Section A (2a-2e) Unit 8 Let’s Communicate! What are they using to communicate with someone? They _. What are they using to communicate with someone? are talking face to face He _. What is he using to communicate with someone? is making a video call She _. What is she using to communicate with someone? is sending e-mails He is _. What is he using to communicate with someone? making a phone call They are _. sending text messages What are they using to communicate with each other? They are _. What are they using to communicate with each other? using sign language If you argue with your friend, which way of communication works best? Look and Think just call your friend a face-to-face talk usually works the best Send text messages I’m sorry for what I’ve said yesterday. That’s all right, I just have something wrong, too Good night! 2a Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks. A. take a break B. just call your friend C. a face-to-face talk usually works the best D. it takes longer and can make things worse Jason: Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication. I have a question. Sometimes my friends and I argue but don’t know how to make up. What’s the best way to communicate in this situation? Professor: If you want to solve the problem, _. Jason: I understand, but meeting in person is not always easy. Professor: If you can’t meet, _. Some of you may prefer texting, but _ if you’re not careful with your words. Jason: But what if we argue more over the phone? Professor: If you stay calm and say sorry, it will help. If it is still hard to talk, _. Meet when you’re both ready. Jason: I’ll call and try to meet. Because friendship is important. Thanks for the advice! Professor: You’re welcome. C B D A 1. Where did the conversation happen? A. In a shopping mall. B. In a lecture hall. C. In a lab. 2. When did this conversation probably happen? A. After a speech. B. Before a speech. C. After class. 3. What's the relationship between the two people? A. Researcher and helper B. Teacher and student C. Speaker and listener 4. What are they talking about? A. How to have a face-to-face conversation. B. How to solve a problem through communication. C. How to build friendships. Listen and choose 2b Read the conversation and answer the questions. 1. When did this conversation probably happen? 2. What does the professor think is the best way to solve the problem? 3. What are the problems with texting? 4. Why does Jason worry about talking on the phone? It happened after the professor's speech. The professor thinks the best way to solve the problem is to have a face-to-face talk. Texting takes longer and can make things worse if you're not careful with your words. Jason worries about arguing more when talking over the phone. 2d Listen to the conversation. Then role-play it. Jason: Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication. I have a question. Sometimes my friends and I argue but don’t know how to make up. What’s the best way to communicate in this situation? Professor: If you want to solve the problem, a face-to-face talk usually works the best. Jason: I understand, but meeting in person is not always easy. Professor: If you can’t meet, just call your friend. Some of you may prefer texting, but it takes longer and can make things worse if you’re not careful with your words. Jason: But what if we argue more over the phone? Professor: If you stay calm and say sorry, it will help. If it is still hard to talk, take a break. Meet when you’re both ready. Jason: I’ll call and try to meet. Because friendship is important. Thanks for the advice! Professor: You’re welcome. If you’re an audience at the speech, what else do you want to ask? • Professor, how can we choose the most suitable way of communicating? • If my friend and I fight when we are talking face to face, what should we do? • How do we communicate to make our relationship better? Choose a proper way of communication first. Remember to smile more when talking. Choose suitable words and phrases. Listen carefully when others are talking. Look at the speaker’s eyes. If you’re the professor, what other advice will you give to others? Further thinking Do you think Jason communicates well with the professor? Show some evidence. Evidence 1 Jason: Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication. • greet the professor warmly • thank the professor for the helpful speech Evidence 2 Jason: I have a question. Sometimes my friends and I argue but don’t know how to make up. What’s the best way to communicate in this situation? ask the questions correctly and politely Evidence 3 Jason: I’ll call and try to meet. Because friendship is important. Thanks for the advice! take the advice thank the professor again for the useful advice 2c Talk about how you communicate with different people in your life and then complete the chart. Family parents: talk face to face, every day, talk about school life How I communicate with ... Friends Teachers Classmates Face-to-face talk, text, video call Every day Talk about hobbies, interests, and gossip Face-to-face talk, email On school days Talk about schoolwork and life Face-to-face talk, text On school days and sometimes weekends Talk about schoolwork, life, and interests 2e Choose a situation from below and make up a conversation. The expressions in the box may help you. Situations 1. Susan, one of your classmates, invites you to her birthday party this weekend. 2. You have some problems with your homework, and you really need help. 3. You found a good place to go jogging, and you want to ask someone to go with you. If you can come, I’ll be very happy. If you want to make some new friends, this is a good chance. If you need help, I think you should tell ... If you talk to ..., I think he / she will be happy to help you. If you go there, you’ll ... If you join me, we can ... Expressions A: Hey, would you like to come to my birthday party on Saturday? If you can come, I'll be very happy! B: Oh, that sounds fun . but I don't know anyone. If I come, will anyone talk to me? A: Don't worry about that l Everyone is very friendly. If you want to make some new friends, this is a good chance. B: Thank you. I'd love to come. If you tell me what kind of cake you like, I will make it for you! Sample Discussion What are the pros and cons of the three communication forms? Forms of communication Pros Cons talk face to face send text messages make a phone call SEE YOU null 66898.305 null 66166.805 Lavf57.25.100 $