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Unit 1
Knowing me, knowing you
Watch the video and answer the questions.
1. What do the three conversations have in common?
三个对话有什么共同点?
2. What would you do in similar situations?
在相似的情况下你会怎么做?
1. What do the three conversations have in common?
2. What would you do in similar situations?
They are all about impolite behaviours in daily life.
Situation
情况 Problems 问题 Suggestions 建议
1
2
3
take others’ help for granted
把别人的帮助当做理所当然
never listen to others
ask impolite questions face to face
appreciate 赞美
lend a hand 伸出援手
listen before speaking
ask proper questions
4
Absolute agony!
身陷痛苦
Understanding ideas
Look at the problems you may face at school. Discuss which you think is the most difficult problem to overcome and why.
bad performance in a subject 科目上糟糕的表现
pressure to look good 看起来不错的压力
conflict with classmates 与同学的矛盾冲突
difficulties fitting in with others 与其他人相处困难
bully 霸凌;欺凌
Who do you turn to for help when you face a problem?
friends
parents
teachers
online forums 网络论坛
no one – you prefer to keep things to yourself 保密
other __________________
1.What’s the relationship between the two letters?
(Para1) I’m in a total mess here —hope you can help me out!
(Para4) Embarrassed and ashamed, I can’t concentrate on anything. Please help!
Asking for help
Offering help
2. Choose the main idea of the passage.
Ben said something bad about his best friend, and Agony Aunt told him to apologise to his friend.
Ben was angry that his team was let down by some members, and Agony Aunt told him to take it easy.
Ben didn’t play well in the match, and Agony Aunt advised him to apologise to his teammate.
Ben was in an awkward(尴尬的) situation, and Agony Aunt gave him suggestions as to how to deal with his problems.
Careful reading
1. Read the first letter and find out Ben’s problem. Then, try to conclude them in one sentence.
I was disappointed with my teammate because I felt 1. ______________________by him.
I told my best friend that my teammate was to blame, just 2. ________________.
My best friend 3. ____________________________________. I don’t know what to do.
the team were let down
to let off steam 发泄怒火
went and told everyone else what I’d said
careless talk
loose lips
embarrassed
2. Read the second letter and find out Agony aunt’s solutions. Try to conclude them in no more than three words.
You should 4. __________________________. You need to work together, and that means 5. _____________________________________ and
6. __________________.
Tell your best friend you’re angry with him for 7. _________________________ and 8.__________________________, but that you want to move on.
Don’t 9. _____________ when you’re angry. Always remember: 10. _______________________.
apologise to your teammate
communicating with each other clearly
resolving conflicts
repeating what you said
making the situation worse
say too much
think first, speak later
1. What do you think of Agony Aunt’s advice? What other advice would you give to Ben?
I think Agony Aunt’s advice is helpful and effective.
If you feel awkward to communicate in person, you can write a letter.
Next time do think before you speak though it’s your best friend.
Why not hold a party for your teammates to create a relaxing atmosphere and express your gratitude to play basketball with them.
Think & Share
假设你是李华,你的新西兰笔友Jim 不擅长与人交际,
朋友少,因此非常烦恼。请你给Jim回信,内容包括:
(1)表示同情;
(2)你的建议;
(3)你的希望。
Think & Share
1、很遗憾得知你处于这样的痛苦当中。(in agony 处于极大的痛苦中)
2、坦白地讲,你最大的问题是缺乏自信。(frankly speaking 坦白讲)
3、为了解决这个问题,你不能躲避不见他人。(hide…from 躲避某人)
4、为了避免尴尬,尝试对同学微笑,表达你想交朋友的愿望时,微笑比言语更有力量。(try doing 尝试做)
5、尝试和你有相似兴趣的同学交流。(communicate with 与…交流, share similar interest with… 和某人分享同样的兴趣)
6、这会减轻你保持对话进行的困难。(keep a conversation moving on 使谈话进行)
7、希望这些技巧对你是有帮助的。
1、很遗憾得知你处于这样的痛苦当中。(in agony 处于极大的痛苦中)
2、坦白地讲,你最大的问题是缺乏自信。(frankly speaking 坦白讲)
I’m sorry to hear that you are in such agony.
Frankly speaking, the greatest problem is your lack of self-confidence.
3、为了解决这个问题,你不能躲避不见他人。(hide…from 躲避某人)
4、为了避免尴尬,尝试对同学微笑,表达你想交朋友的愿望时,微笑比言语更有力量。(try doing 尝试做)
To resolve the problem,you should not hide yourself from meeting other people.
In order to avoid embarrassment, try smiling at your classmates , because smiling speaks louder than words.
5、尝试和你有相似兴趣的同学交流。(share similar interest with… 和某人分享同样的兴趣)
6、这会减轻你保持对话进行的困难。
7、希望这些技巧对你是有帮助的。
Try communicating with a student sharing similar interest with you
This will reduce the difficulty of keeping a conversation moving on.
I hope these tips may be helpful to you.
1. help ______ 帮一把
2. let ______ 使失望 ,辜负
3. agony ______ 知心阿姨
4. loose ____ sink ships 祸从口出
5. take a ________ 吸一口气
6. ______ one’s weight 做好分内事,尽责
7. let off ________ 发泄怒火,宣泄情绪
8. be ___________ about sth. 担心,挂念
9. be _______ about 迷恋,热衷于
10. ____ a mess 一团糟
11. be sure ____ do 一定会做
12. adjust ____ 适应,习惯
out
down
Key phrases
aunt
lips
breath
pull
steam
concerned
crazy
in
to
to
1. She is too poor buy such a nice dress.
2. The walls were (original) built in the Tang Dynasty.
3. Our teacher's teaching style is similar that of most other teachers.
4. Everyone has a desire for success while success only belongs the hardworking people.
Practice
to
originally
to
to
5. It ended up (be) a fun and adventurous experience.
7. In other words, gossip is (satisfy) because it gives people a sense of belonging or even superiority(优越感).
8. As a new settler, Mr. Li hasn't adapted the new surroundings yet.
being
satisfying
to
Practice
help out, fit in with, concentrate on, take a breath, in a mess, let down, let off steam, pull one’s weight
1. I’m happy to be able to ___________an elderly woman who was struggling with her heavy bags.
2. The actors in the film didn’t perform well,which ___________ the audience.
3. There’s no doubt that you will succeed if you ___________________ in your work.
4. This kind of online game is designed to enable players to _________________ and keep calm.
help out
let down
pull your weight
let off steam
help out, fit in with, concentrate on, take a breath, in a mess, let down, let off steam, pull one’s weight
5. Since Australia is a multicultural society, it is probably hard for me to ____________ it.
6. He found it hard to _________________ his work that afternoon with the noise going on.
7. It was said that Peter’s room was always ______________ though he was always well dressed.
8. Before stepping onto the stage, the nervous singer _________________ to keep up her courage.
fit in with
concentrate on
in a mess
took a breath
Part 2
Words and expressions
1. Oh,what a tangled web we weave, when first we practise to deceive!(教材第11页)
啊,谎言一旦开始, 我们须得织就一张错综复杂的网!
◆ deceive v.欺骗
单句语法填空
①They deceived the man signing the papers.
②I thought she would pay the money back,but really I was deceiving (me).
into
myself
2.But to what extent can we justify telling white lies like these?(教材第11页)
但是这些善意的谎言到底有多正当呢?
◆ justify v.证明(别人认为不合理的事)有道理;为……辩护
单句语法填空
①Helton was thinking ways to justify (come) late for class.
②You needn’t justify (you) to us.We believe you.
③She felt fully (justify) in asking for her money back.
coming
yourself
justified
3. Stop for a moment and consider that perhaps your friend wants some frank comments from you so that they can improve.(教材第12页)
停下来想一想,也许你的朋友就是想听到你的真实评价,从而改进和提高。
◆ frank adj.坦率的,坦诚的,直言不讳的
单句语法填空
①He was completely frank her about what happened.
②She was quite frank the whole thing.
③ (frank) speaking,you’re very excellent.
with
about
Frankly
4.The more independent you are,the better your life will be.(教材第14页)
你越独立,你的生活就会越好。
◆ independent adj. 独立的
单句语法填空
①It was important for me to be financially independent my parents.
②A good teacher encourages (independent) of thought.
③My little boy has learnt to become (independence).
④The area is heavily dependent tourism.
of
independence
independent
on/upon
5. As soon as they started to get closer,they hurt each other with their quills,so they had to move apart.(教材第14页)
它们一开始靠近,身上的刺就刺痛彼此,因此它们不得不分开。
◆ apart adv.分离,分开
完成句子
①We also learn physics,chemistry (除生物外).
②Grandpa is old now and he . (不能区分我和弟弟).
③To repair the car, (你必须先把轮子卸下来).
apart from biology
can’t tell my younger brother and me apart
you must take the wheel apart first
重点句式
Wouldn’t it be better to respect their concern for you and ask for their advice?(教材第12页)
尊重他们对你的关心,向他们寻求建议不是更好吗?
◆“Wouldn’t...?”是否定疑问句。 表示惊异、反问、失望、责难等语气的疑问句叫否定疑问句。否定疑问句通常译成“难道……不……?”。
语境运用
完成句子
① The shop is over there. (难道你没看见吗)?
② (难道他昨天没回来)? I can’t believe it!
Haven’t you seen it
Didn’t he return yesterday
1. Write a short passage to describe you or your parents.
You can use the following words.
2. Preview the passage.
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