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Section A (2a-2e)
Let’s Communicate!
Unit 8
How do you make up with your friends after argument?
Free talk
Do you always get along well with your friends?
Do you argue with your friends?
/ˈɑːɡjuː/ v.
/ ˈɑːɡjumənt/ n.
Free talk
What forms of communication do you usually use?
talk face to face
send emails
use sign language
make a phone call
make a vido call
send voice messages
send text messages
Which way of communication works best?
Free talk
Do you think it is necessary for you to learn more about communication skills? Where can we get this kind of knowledge?
From books
From an expert
From a teacher
From a speech
Jason is talking to a professor. Guess: What’s the conversation about according to the expressions in the box.
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.
Different forms of communication and their advantages and disadvantages.
/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ / n.
/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ n.
Tip1:
Try to guess before reading the conversation.
Listen and answer
Q1: Where did the conversation happen?
A.In a shopping center B. In a lecture(讲座) hall
C.In a dinning hall
Q2: 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 building friendships.
Q3: What’s the relationship between them?
A.Teacher and student B.Doctor and patient
C.Speaker and listener
Listen and fill
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.
Jason: If you can’t meet, __________________________. Some of you
may prefer texting, but ___________________________ if you’re
not careful with your words.
Professor: But what if we argue more over the phone?
Jason: If you stay calm and say sorry, it will help. If it is still hard to talk,
____________________________. Meet when you’re both ready.
Professor: 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.
2a
Tip2:
Try to fill in the blanks according to the sentences before and after it.
C
B
D
A
Read and answer
Read the conversation and answer the questions.
2b
(1) When did this conversation probably happen?
After the professor gave a helpful speech.
(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?
It takes longer and can make things worse if people
are not careful with their words.
(4) Why does Jason worry about talking on the phone?
He worries about arguing more over the phone .
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.
Jason: 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.
Professor: But what if we argue more over the phone?
Jason: 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.
Professor: I’ll call and try to meet. Because friendship is important. Thanks
for the advice!
Professor: You’re welcome.
Read and analyze
What forms of communciation does the professor talk about?
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of the three communication forms?
What does the professor say about different forms of communication?
Do you agree with his opinion?
Forms of communication advantages disadvantages
Talk face to face
Make a phone call
Send text messages
show expressions, body language, little misunderstanding.
meeting in person is not always easy.
Quick, save time, convenient,
voice shows feelings.
both people need to be free, misunderstanding
send anytime, can think before replying
no tone or face, easy to get wrong, slow and takes more time.
What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of the three communication forms?
Which form of communciation do you prefer? Why?
I prefer face-to-face talk the most. Because I can see my friend’s real expressions and body languages, which makes it easier to know how they feel. It also lets us solve problems quickly and makes our conversation feel warmer .
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.
Jason: 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.
Professor: But what if we argue more over the phone?
Jason: 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.
Professor: I’ll call and try to meet. Because friendship is important. Thanks
for the advice!
Professor: You’re welcome.
Read and analyze
How does the professor give advice?
By using if-clauses.
Do you think the professor’s advice about taking a break is reasonable? Why?
Think further
I think the professor’s advice is reasonable. When it’s hard to talk, both people may feel angry or upset. Taking a break helps everyone calm down and think clearly.
I don’t think the advice is fully reasonable. Taking a break might make both people overthink the problem—they could feel more worried or sad while waiting. Also, if we delay talking for too long, the misunderstanding might grow deeper.
Think further
• 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?
• ...
If you’re an audience at the speech, what else do you want to ask?
If you’re the professor, what other advice will you give to others?
• Choose a proper way of communication first.
• Remember to smile more when talking.
• Choose suitable words and phrases.
• Listen carefully when others are talking.
• ...
Role-play
Listen to the conversation. Then role -play it.
2d
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.
Jason: 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.
Professor: But what if we argue more over the phone?
Jason: 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.
Professor: I’ll call and try to meet. Because friendship is important. Thanks
for the advice!
Professor: You’re welcome.
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Checklist for Role Players Stars
Speak fluently and clearly ☆☆☆
Beautiful pronunciation and tones ☆☆☆
Facial expressions and body language ☆☆☆
Full of emotion ☆☆☆
Think and answer
How do you usually communicate with different people in your life?
How often do you communicate with each other?
What do you usually talk about?
content
frequency
Communication ways
How I
communicate
with ...
Family
Friends
Teachers
Classmates
Think and complete
2c
parents: talk face to face, every day, talk about school life.
friends: talk face to face, talk online or make video calls, twice a week, 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, almost every day, talk about homework, interests or after-school activities.
Sample
Family
I talk to my parents face to face every day. We talk about school life. If we have an argument, I will talk to them directly because I know they will always love me, even though we do not agree with each other sometimes.
Choose a situation from below and make up a conversation.
2e
Group work
Situations
Expressions
(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 ...
Sample
Susan: Hi! I’m having my birthday party this Saturday evening at my house. Would you like to come?
You: I’d love to! What time should I get there?
Susan: At 6 o’clock. If you can come, I’ll be very happy. There will be some new students from our grade too. If you want to make some new friends, this is a good chance.
You: That’s awesome! I’ll bring a small gift for you.
Susan: Thank you—just come and have fun!
You: See you on Saturday!
Show time!
Checklist for Role Players Stars
Content fits different situation. ☆☆☆
Use if conditional calauses correctly. ☆☆☆
Good pronunciation, body language and emotions. ☆☆☆
Be creative. ☆☆☆
Checklist
How well can you do these things? Very well OK Needs work
I can tell the pros and cons of different communication ways.
I know how to choose proper communication ways in different situations.
I can make conversations about communication with my classmate.
What I need to improve in the next class is _________________________.
Good communication helps fix problems and keeps friendships
strong.
Language Points
Language Points
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 you friend. Some of you may prefer texting, but it
takes longer and can make things worse if you’re not careful with your words.
和解;和好
the best way to do sth 做某事最好的方式
面对面交谈
解决问题
跟喜欢发信息
亲自;当面
be careful with 小心;注意
使事情更糟糕
Language Points
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.
保持冷静
道歉
暂停;休息一下
感谢建议
try to do...尽力做...
准备好
Language Points
1.Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication.教授,感谢您关于沟通的实用演讲。
他们邀请他作演讲。
They invited him to give a speech.
(1) speech [n.] 演说;讲话;发言 give/make a speech 作演讲
Language Points
1.Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication.教授,感谢您关于沟通的实用演讲。
人们应该具备良好的交际能力。
People should have good communication skills.
我们定期通过电子邮件联系。
We are in regular communication by email.
他能与其他人沟通得非常好。
He can communicate very well with others.
(2) communication [不可数 n.] 表达;交流
be in communication with sb 与某人保持联络
拓展:① communicate [v.] 交流;沟通 communicate with 与…沟通
② communications [n.] 通信 communications technology 通信技术
Language Points
2.Sometimes my friends and I argue but don’t know how to make up.有时我和我的朋友们会争吵,但不知道如何和好。
不要再为这件事争论了。
Don’t argue about this matter any more.
那个男孩为家庭作业(的问题)与他妈妈争吵起来。
The boy argued with his mother about his homework.
(1) argue [vi.] 争吵;争论 名词形式:argument,意为“争论”。
argue with sb 与某人争论
argue about/over sth 就某事争论
argue with sb about/over sth 为某事与某人争论
Language Points
2.Sometimes my friends and I argue but don’t know how to make up.有时我和我的朋友们会争吵,但不知道如何和好。
他们上周吵了一架,但昨天和好了。
They had a fight last week, but they made up yesterday.
这个故事是虚构的。
The story is made up.
五位医生组成了一个医疗队。
Five doctors make up a medical team.
尼克创作了一首关于他们的歌曲。
Nick made up a song about them.
(2) make up ① 与……言归于好
② 编造(故事、谎言等),被动形式为 be made up,意为“被编造”。
③ 组成,构成 be made up of 由……组成/构成(被动结构)
④ 创作,编写(故事、歌曲、游戏等)
Language Points
4.Some of you may prefer texting...你们中的一些人可能更喜欢发信息…
我更喜欢苹果。
I prefer apples.
她更喜欢与她的妈妈住在一起。
She preferred living/to live with her mother.
与开车相比,他更喜欢骑自行车。
He prefers riding a bike to driving.
我宁愿看杂志也不愿看电视。
I prefer to read magazines rather than watch TV.
prefer [v.] (preferred, preferred, preferring) 较喜欢,相当于 like...better。
① prefer sth 更喜欢某物
② prefer doing/to do sth 更喜欢做某事
③ prefer...to... 喜欢…胜过…(to 为介词,后接名词、代词或动词-ing 形式。)
④ prefer to do sth rather than do sth 宁愿做某事也不愿做某事
Language Points
5. Sometimes my friends and I argue but don’t know how to make up.有时我和我的朋友们会争吵,但不知道如何和好。
他们上周吵了一架,但昨天和好了。
They had a fight last week, but they made up yesterday.
这个故事是虚构的。
The story is made up.
五位医生组成了一个医疗队。
Five doctors make up a medical team.
尼克创作了一首关于他们的歌曲。
Nick made up a song about them.
(2) make up ① 与……言归于好
② 编造(故事、谎言等),被动形式为 be made up,意为“被编造”。
③ 组成,构成 be made up of 由……组成/构成(被动结构)
④ 创作,编写(故事、歌曲、游戏等)
Language Points
6. But what if we argue more over the phone?但如果我们在电话里争吵得更厉害怎么办?
如果明天下雨将怎么样?
What if it rains tomorrow?
如果我们在森林里迷了路会怎样?
What if we get lost in the forest?
这个周末我们去公园怎么样?
What if we go to the park this weekend?
要是你跟你的老师谈谈你的问题怎么样?
What if you talk to your teacher about your problem?
what if 如果……将会怎样;要是……怎么样(后跟陈述语序的句子。)
① 用于提出假设,常用来询问一种假设情况发生后可能出现的结果。
② 用于提出一种建议或想法,看对方是否认同。
Language Points
7. If you stay calm and say sorry, it will help.如果你保持冷静并道歉,这会有帮助。
情况危急的时候,保持镇静是重要的。
It is important to keep calm in an emergency.
过了一会儿,他平静了下来。
After a while, he calmed down.
她试图让哭闹的宝宝平静下来。
She tried to calm down her crying baby.
我慢慢地吸气,试图让自己平静下来。
I breathed in slowly, trying to calm myself.
① calm [adj.] 镇静的;沉着的 stay/keep/remain calm 保持镇静,保持冷静
② calm [v.] 使平静;使镇静 calm down (使)平静下来;(使)镇定下来
calm oneself 使自己平静下来
Language Points
8. Why does Jason worry about talking on the phone?为什么贾森担心在电话中交谈?
不用担心你的女儿;她能照顾好自己。
Don’t worry about your daughter; she can look after herself well.
他们正在为即将到来的训练而担忧。
They are worrying about the coming training.
父母总是为孩子们担心。
Parents are always worried about their children. = Parents always worry about their children.
worry about 为……担心
拓展:be worried about 担心(= worry about)
Language Points
9. The expressions in the box may help you.方框中的表达方式可能会对你有帮助。
我给他们送去了鲜花以表示感谢。
I sent them flowers as an expression of thanks.
他脸上流露出的难过的神色
a sad expression on his face
他对她表示了他的谢意。
He expressed his thanks to her.
他还不能用英语表达自己的意思。
He is still unable to express himself in English.
expression [n.]① 表达方式;表达 ② 表情;神色
拓展:express [vt.] 表示;表达(其后可接名词、wh-从句等作宾语。)
express...to sb 对某人表达……
express oneself 表达自己(的意思、思想、感情等)
Language Points
10. You have some problems with your homework, and you really need help.你在家庭作业方面有些问题,并且你确实需要帮助。
我数学有问题,我理解不了那些难的概念。
I have problems with maths. I can’t understand the difficult concepts.
他和同学们之间有问题,他们经常争吵。
He has problems with his classmates. They often argue.
我早起有困难,早上总是觉得困。
I have problems with getting up early. I always feel sleepy in the morning.
have problems with 在……(方面)有问题
相当于 have trouble in...,后接名词、代词或动词-ing 形式,用来描述在某个具体事物、行为或人等方面遭遇困难、麻烦或存在困扰。
Language Points
11. If you want to make some new friends, this is a good chance.如果你想结交一些新朋友,这是个好机会。
她有一个做演讲的机会。
She has a chance to make a speech. = She has a chance of making a speech.
请给我一个解释的机会。
Please give me a chance to explain.
chance① [n.] 机会;可能性;风险;偶然
(have) a chance to do... = (have) a chance of doing... (有)做……的机会
give sb a chance 给某人一个机会
take a chance 冒险 by chance 偶然,意外地
Language Points
11. If you want to make some new friends, this is a good chance.如果你想结交一些新朋友,这是个好机会。
他们碰巧住在同一家旅馆。
They chanced to be staying at the same hotel.
chance
② [adj.] 意外的;偶然的 a chance meeting 邂逅
③ [v.] 偶然发生;碰巧
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