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Unit 8
Let’s
Communicate !
Let’s
Communicate !
Section A How do we communicate?
2a-2e P73-P74
1. master the words and phrases in conversation
2. Master the structure of sentences:
If + 一般现在时, 主语 + will + 动词原形
3. understand the value of good communication in interpersonal relationships.
Let’s review
What communication methods are mentioned?
make a phone call
make a video call
send text messages
send emails
use sign language
talk face to face
indirect ways
direct ways
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Let’s look and discuss.
What happened to them?
They had an argument.
他们发生了争执。
Lead in
If you want to make up with (与……言归于好)
your friend after an argument, what way of communication will come to your mind first?
Jason also has
problems with his friends. He’s asking for help.
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How many ways of communication are mentioned in the conversation?
call your friend
have a face-to-face talk
text your friend
v. 发短信
Which one may Jason choose?
Pre-listening
④ meet
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,________. If it is still hard to talk,ready.
Jason:I′ll call and try to meet. Because friendship is important. Thanks for the advice!
Professor:You′re welcome.
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
Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks.
C
B
D
A
2a
A direct way works a lot!
Which one may Jason try to take?
Read again 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?
Pay attention
to the key words in the questions.
2b
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1. When did this conversation probably happen?
It probably happened
after the speech on communication.
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.
Let’s check
2. What does the professor think is the best way to solve the problem?
A face-to-face talk.
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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.
Let’s check
3. What are the problems with texting?
It takes longer to communicate.
It can make things worse if you're not careful with your words.
4. Why does Jason worry about talking on the phone?
Jason worries that they might argue more over the phone.
Communication ways Pros 优点 Cons 缺点
a face-to-face talk
call your friend
text your friend
What are the pros and cons of each way of communication?
solve problems quickly
not easy to meet in person
convenient
may argue over the phone
can think before replying
should be careful with your words
Further thinking
Talk about how you communicate with different people in your life and then complete the chart.
How I
communicate
with ...
Family
Friends
Teachers
Classmates
parents: talk face to face, every day, talk about school life
friends: talk online or make video calls, talk about school life, interests or after-school activities
teachers: talk face to face, talk about study problems or study plans
classmates: talk face to face, talk about homework
2c
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
/prəˈfesə(r)/ n. 教授
/spiːtʃ/ n. 演说;发言
/ˈɑːɡjuː/ v. 争论;争吵
/prɪˈfɜː(r)/ v. 较喜欢
make up (with sb) 与……言归于好
亲自;亲身
Listen to the conversation again. Then role-play it.
Language points
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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.
保持平静
通过电话;在电话里
休息一下
Language points
Choose a situation from below and make up a conversation. The expressions in the box may help you.
Situations Expressions
1. Susan, one of your classmates,
invites you to her birthday
party this weekend. If you can come, I’ll be very happy.
If you want to make some new friends,
this is a good chance.
2. You have some problems
with your homework, and
you really need help. If you need help, I think you should tell …
If you talk to …, I think he / she will be
happy to help you.
3. You found a good place to go
jogging, and you want to ask
someone to go with you. If you go there, you’ll …
If you join me, we can …
/ɪkˈspreʃn/ n. 表达方式;表达
/tʃɑːns/ n. 机会;可能性
adj. 意外的;偶然的
by chance 偶然
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Situation 1
What would you say if Susan invites you? How to accept or politely refuse?
Sure! What time will it start?
Hi, would you like to come to my birthday party this weekend? ! If you can come, I’ll be very happy,
At 6 p.m. on Saturday. If you want to make some new friends, this is a good chance—many classmates will be there.
Great! I’ll bring a small gift. See you then!
Lisa, I have some problems with my English homework. I really don’t understand the grammar part.
Don’t worry. If you need help, I think you should tell our teacher, Mr. Smith.
If you talk to him, I think he will be happy to help you. Let’s go to his office together after class.
But I’m a little shy
That’s a good idea. Thank you, Lisa!
Who can you ask for help? How to start the
conversation?
Situation 2
Really? When do you want to go?
Tom, I found a beautiful park near our school. It’s perfect for jogging. If you join me, we can exercise and enjoy the fresh air there.
How about this Sunday morning? If you go there, you’ll love the scenery.
Sounds great! Let’s meet at the park gate at 8 a.m.
Perfect! See you then.
How to invite a friend to jog with you?
Situation 3
1. argue 动词,意为“争论;争吵”
常用搭配
(1)argue with sb.和某人争吵
(2)argue about sth. 就某事争论
argue 的名词形式是argument,
have an argument with sb.= argue with sb.
对你来说,和父母争吵是不对的。
It’s not right for you to ______ _____ your parents.
argue with
Language points
( )(1)The couple each other over the housework every day.
A.argue with B.argue about
C.argue for D.argue against
(2)They had an argument about the game.(改为同义句)
__________________________________________________
A
They argued about the game.
2. make up: A. 与···言归于好 B. 编造 C. 化妆 D. 组成
(1) My brother and I often have fights, but we always make up soon after. ( )
(2) My mum spent an hour making up before going to the party. ( )
(3) Women teachers make up 85 percent of all the teachers in our school.
( )
(4) She made up a story about seeing a huge bird. ( )
Language points
A
C
D
B
3. prefer 及物动词,“较喜欢”,相当于 like... better, 其过去式是preferred
常用搭配
(1)prefer A to B 比起B更喜欢A
(2)prefer to do sth. 更喜欢做某事
(3)prefer doing sth. to doing sth. 喜欢做(某事)胜于做(某事)
(4)prefer to do sth. rather than do sth.宁愿做某事而不愿做某事
Language points
( )(1)I prefer movies at home rather than go to the cinema.
A.watch B.to watch C.watching D.watched
( )(2)They prefer to because it’s greener.
A.to ride; drive B.to ride; driving
C.riding; driving D.riding; drive
(3)她宁愿走路也不愿乘坐地铁。
__________________________________________________
B
C
She prefers to walk rather than take the subway.
4. in person 固定搭配,意为“亲自;亲身”,
in 构成的类似短语:
in fact 事实上
in public 在公共场所 in trouble 处于困难中
in danger 处于危险中
Language points
argue speak professor praise express
1.It is said that he is one of the youngest _________ in the university.
2.My parents prefer _______________ me whenever I make progress.
3.You could imagine the ___________ on his face as he read the exciting message.
4.Jimmy finished the __________ successfully and everyone stood up and cheered.
5.When having different ideas, students should communicate with their parents instead of _________ with them.
professors
to praise /praising
expression
一、选择合适的单词并用其正确形式填空。
Exercise
speech
arguing
1.She prefers_________(read)books about business.
2. I don’t know how to____________(communication)with my teachers.
3. What’s the best way___________(help)you?
4. I never put my ____________(person)information on the Internet.
5. Your parents are_________(worry)about you a lot.
reading
communicate
to help
personal
worried
Exercise
二、根据句意,用括号内所给词的适当形式填空
1.感谢你有关沟通的有益的演讲。
________ ________your helpful _______on ________________.
2.有时我和我的朋友发生争吵但不知道怎样言归于好。
Sometimes my friends and I _______but don’t know how ____ _____ _____.
3.在这种情况下什么是沟通的最好的方式?
What’s the best way ______ __________in this situation?
4.如果你不注意你的话,它会花费更长的时间并可能使事情变得更糟。
It ______longer and can make things______if you___not _______ _______
your words.
Thanks for speech communication
argue to
make up
to communicate
takes
worse are careful with
三、完成句子
SEE YOU NEXT CLASS!
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