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Let’s Communicate!
UNIT 8
BIG
Question
What makes good communication?
Section A (Pronunciation~2e)
学习目标
To identify and pronounce the sounds /-pl/,/-bl/,/-kl/,/-ɡl/,/-tl/,/-dl/,/-fn/,/-vn/,/-sn/,/-zn/,/-tn/,/-dn/;
To master the words and phrases in conversation about how to make up with friends;
To develop conversational skills by practicing "If" sentences to talk politely with others, solve real problems, such as asking for help, inviting friends, or planning activities.
Let’s review!
/p/
/b/
/t/
/d/
/k/
/g/
/f/
/v/
/t/
/d/
/s/
/z/
/l/
/n/
Do you remember how to pronounce these phonetic symbols?
Listen and repeat.
/-pl/ apple people /-kl/ uncle article /-tl/ little hospital
/-bl/ able possible /-ɡl/ eagle single /-dl/ middle noodle
/-fn/ often soften /-sn/ listen person /-tn/ certain Britain
/-vn/ even seven /-zn/ cousin reason /-dn/ garden pardon
1
Listen and read. Notice the linking, stress, intonation, and pauses.
2
linking:前一词以辅音结尾,后一词以元音开头,直接连接发音
an apple /ən ˈæpl/ → 读作 “ə-næ-pl”(一个苹果)
降调
升调
升降调结合
说话时音高的起伏变化,像音乐的旋律。它传递态度、情感和意图。
用于陈述句、特殊疑问句、命令句,表示肯定、结束。
例:It sounds like a great idea.⤵
用于一般疑问句、表示不确定或礼貌的请求。
例:Is it possible? ⤴
用于列举或选择疑问句。
例:I can bring some apples ⤵, bananas ⤵, and oranges. ⤵
Intonation
概念
基本模式
Let’s learn!
在说话中恰当的短暂中断,用于划分意群,让话语有层次、便于理解。
pauses
概念
规则
在逗号、句号等标点处停顿。
在意群(表达一个完整意思的词组)之间停顿。
Let’s learn!
What are they doing?
They are arguing.
argue v.
argument n.
Do you argue with your friends?How do you make up?
I prefer_______________________.
having a face-to-face talk
Because if we talk face to face, I can__________________ . That works the best.
say sorry in person
Sometimes I __________________,but it takes longer.
If we can’t meet, ____________________.
making a phone call
If we argue more over the phone , _______________________________or even ___________.
I will stay calm and say sorry first
send text messages
take a break
Things will be worse,if I’m not___________my words.
You make a mistake!
careful with
Which way do you think is the best? Why?
make up (with sb) 与……言归于好
Do you have good friends?
How do you make up when you argue with your friend?
What’s the best way of communication in this situation?
Free talk
make up (with sb) 与……言归于好
Read and find
Who are talking?
Jason and professor.
What happened?
Jason argued with his friends and he doesn’t know how to make up.
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
Which communicative style do you prefer?
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Free talk
Which communicative style do you prefer, direct or indirect?
It saves time.
It avoids misunderstandings(误解).
It shows honesty.
It’s polite in some situations.
It protects others’ feelings.
It fits cultural norms(规则;准则).
make a pho、ne call
make a video call
send text messages
send emails
use sign language
talk face to face
indirect ways
direct ways
Read the beginning and answer.
Fast-reading
What’s Jason’s question?
What’s the best way to communicate in this situation?
situation
Jason and his friend argue but don’t know how to make up.
Pre-listening
How do you make up with friends?
talk face to face
make a phone call
send text messages
Look and guess.
Jason also has
problems with his friends. He’s asking
for help. Let’s listen!
Read and predict
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.
可能建议面对面的交谈
Tips: 根据空缺部分的前后句的背景信息和关键词,尝试预测横线处可能会听到的内容。
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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.
可能建议打电话交谈
信息交流可能出现的后果
可能建议先冷静一下
Activity 1
Learn how to solve a problem by using suitable ways of communication
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 speech. B. Before the 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 to the conversation again and answer questions.
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1. When did this conversation probably happen?
It probably happened after the professor’s speech on communication.
2. What does the professor think is the best way to solve the problem?
The professor thinks a face-to-face talk is the best way to solve the problem.
3. What are the problems with texting?
The problems with texting are that it takes longer and can make things worse if people aren’t careful with their words.
4. Why does Jason worry about talking on the phone?
Jason worries about talking on the phone because he is afraid that they may argue more over the phone.
make up (with sb) 与……言归于好
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
休息一下相当于have a break/rest
make+宾语+形容词 使……处于某种状态
(形容词)面对面的
=thank you for 因……而感谢
n. 演说;发言
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.
Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks.
C
B
D
A
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
Read the conversation and answer the questions.
1. When did this conversation probably happen?
The conversation probably happened after Jason listened to the professor's speech on communication.
2. What does the professor think is the best way to solve the problem?
A face-to-face talk.
3. What are the problems with texting?
If you are not careful with your words , it takes longer and can make things worse.
4. Why does Jason worry about talking on the phone?
He worries about arguing more over the phone.
2b
2c
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
How I
communicate
with ...
Family
Friends
Teachers
Classmates
parents: talk face to face, every day, talk about school life
friends: talk face to face, talk online or make video calls, every day, talk about school life, interests or after-school activities
teachers: talk face to face or make phone calls, every day, talk about study problems or study plans
classmates: talk face to face, talk online or make video calls, every day, talk about homework, interests or after-school activities
Discussion
Listen to the conversation again. Then role-play it.
Jason: Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication. I have a question. ...
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....
2d
Choose a situation from below and make up a conversation. The expressions in the box may help you.
2e
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 …
expression /ɪkˈspreʃn/ n. 表达方式;表达
chance /tʃɑːns/ n. 机会;可能性
adj. 意外的;偶然的
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.
Expressions
If you can come, I’ll be very happy.
If you want to make some new friends, this is a good chance.
make friends 交朋友
表达方式;表达
chance n. 机会;偶然性
adj. 意外的;偶然的
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 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...
Situations
Expressions
have problems with sth
=has difficulties/trouble with
在……方面有困难
Key words
Sentences
Phrases
professor, speech, argue, prefer, calm
face to face, make up, worry about, in person
①If you want to solve the problem ,a face-to-face talk usually works the best come to my city, I’ll show you around.
②If you stay calm and say sorry, it will help.
Summary
Pronunciation
linking, stress, intonation, and pauses
/-pl/ /-kl/ /-tl/
/-bl/ /-ɡl/ /-dl/
/-fn/ /-sn/ /-tn/
/-vn/ /-zn/ /-dn/
一、根据画线部分的读音将单词归类。
purple circle season possible garden
uncle table people cousin sudden
1. /-kl/ _________________________________
2. /-bl/ _________________________________
3. /-zn/ _________________________________
4. /-dn/ _________________________________
5. /-pl/ _________________________________
circle uncle
possible table
season cousin
garden sudden
purple people
1. The ____________ (professor) speech made us think deeply.
2. My friends and I sometimes argue but always ____________(和好).
3. I prefer _______________(面对面的) talks because they’re clearer.
4. Stay __________(镇静) when others can’t understand your expression.
5. Don’t worry about missing the ________(机会)—try again!
二、根据句意和提示完成句子
professor’s
make up
face-to-face
calm
chance
Exercise
用括号内所给词的适当形式填空。
1. It’s hard for me ________ (get) up early on cold winter mornings.
2. They couldn’t agree with each other, and at last they got into an
__________ (argue).
3. He __________ (prefer) country music to pop music when he was young.
4. The teacher asked us to use different ____________ (express) to describe the picture.
5. My parents are always __________ (help) when I face difficulties in my studies.
to get
argument
preferred
expressions
helpful
Homework
1. Review the knowledge of Pronunciation.
2. Listen, read and role-play the conversation in 2a.
3. Choose a situation and make up a conversation in 2e.
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