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Unit 8
Let's communicate!
Section A 2a-2c
How do we communicate?
Tom sometimes__________with his best friend.
Tom
argues
争吵
He feels sorry after that and he doesn't know how to______________.
make up
言归于好,和好
What do you think is the hardest thing to do after an argument?
He asks many people for help.
What's their advice?
You can send a text message to say sorry.
You can write a letter to him.
You can have a face-to-face talk with him.
...
Pre-listening
Let’s learn some helpful advice from them!
Jason has the similar problem as Tom.
A p____________ gave a s_____________ on communication.
rofessor
peech
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 both are ready.
Jason:I′ll call and try to meet. Because friendship is important. Thanks for the advice!
Professor:You′re welcome.
2a
While-listening
Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks.
休息一下
B. just call your friend
C. a face-to-face talk usually works the best.
D. it takes longer and can make things worse
A. take a break
1. When did this conversation probably happen?
A. After a speech. B. Before a speech. C. After class.
2. What's the relationship between the two people?
A. Researcher and helper B. Teacher and student C. Speaker and listener
3. What's Jason's problem?
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.
Read and answer
1.What does the professor think is the best way to solve the problem?
2.What are the problems with texting?
3.Why does Jason worry about talking on the phone?
What is Jason going to do?
How many forms of communication do they mention?
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.
Read and find if... sentences
Read and complete the table.
Forms of communication pro con
Talk face to face
Make a phone call
Send text messages
It usually works the best .
Meeting in person is not always easy!
It is easy and convenient.
People may argue more over the phone.
People can send and reply anytime and anywhere.
It takes longer and can make things worse if...
advantages
disadvantages
Discuss
How do we communicate
I ususally communicate with ... by ... because...
How do you communicate with your parents / friends / teachers / classmates ? Why?
●talk face to face
●also text messages
●talk face to face, ●also text messages
●talk face to face ●leave a note
●talk face to face
●often use QQ or WeChat
What makes good communication?
Choose the most proper way to communicate!
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.
Read and find if... sentences
Present the problem
Ask for advice
Accept advice
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
/tʃɑːns/ n. 机会;可能性
2e
Make up a conversation.
Choose a situation from below and make up a conversation. The expressions in the box may help you.
Great! I’m so happy you can come. If you can come, I’ll be very happy—we can play games and eat the birthday cake together.
Hi Susan! Thanks for inviting me to your birthday party this weekend. I’m really excited!
That sounds fun! But I’m not sure what gift to bring. Do you have a favourite thing?
Oh, you don’t need to bring a gift! But if you want to, a small book or a handmade card is fine.
See you on Saturday!
Got it!
Post-listening
Sample conversation
2e
See you then!
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