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Section A (2a-2e)
Unit 6
Let’s Communicate!
How do we communicate with someone?
They _________________________________.
What are they using to communicate with someone?
are talking face to face
He _________________________________.
What is he using to communicate with someone?
is making a video call
She _________________________________.
What is she using to communicate with someone?
is sending e-mails
He is _________________________________.
What is he using to communicate with someone?
making a phone call
They are _________________________________.
sending text messages
What are they using to communicate with each other?
They are _____________________________.
What are they using to communicate with each other?
using sign language
If you argue with your friend, what will you do?
Look and Think
I will just call my friend
I think a face-to-face talk usually works the best
Send text messages
I’m sorry for what I’ve said yesterday.
That’s all right, I just have something wrong, too
Good night!
2a
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
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.
C
B
D
A
1. What is Jason’s problem?
A. He can’t give a speech.
B. He doesn’t know how to make up with friends after arguing.
C. He doesn’t like his friends.
2. What will Jason do in the end?
A. He will never talk to his friend.
B. He will call and try to meet his friend.
C. He will only text his friend.
Listen and choose
2b
Read the conversation and fill in the blanks
Problem:He doesn’t know how to _________ with friends after arguments.
make up
Professor’s advice Jason’s worries
usually works the best meeting is not always easy
if you prefer texting,be careful with words. It may make things on the phone
talk later when you both
A face-to-face talk
call your friend,
worse
take a break,
ready
in person
argue more
Sometimes I ________ with my friends and don’t know how to _________ .I asked my professor for _________.
He said a face‑to‑face talk works ________. If I can’t meet, I can call my friends. But texting may make things _______. I worried about arguing ________ the phone. He told me to stay ________, say sorry or ____________.
Friendship is ____________. I’ll call my friend and try to meet. I thank the professor for his ___________.
challenge
aruge
make up
advice
best
worse
over
calm
take a break
important
advice /help
2d
Listen to the conversation. Then role-play it.
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.
1. Say your true feelings politely.
2. Learn to listen to your friend’s ideas.
3. Give a small gift to show your kindness.
4. Wait until both of you calm down before talking.
5. Don’t talk about your angry problems when you are angry.
If you’re the professor, what other advice will you give to others?
( )1. Jason never argues with his friends.
( )2. Jason asks the professor for advice about making up with friends.
( )3. The professor thinks a face-to-face talk is the best way.
( )4. It is always easy for Jason to meet his friend in person.
( )5. The professor advises Jason to call his friend if he can’t meet.
( )6. Texting always helps solve problems between friends.
( )7. When they argue on the phone, staying calm and saying sorry is useful.
( )8. If talking is difficult, Jason needs to take a break and meet later.
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Further thinking
Do you think Jason communicates well with the professor?
Show some evidence.
Evidence 1
Jason: Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication.
• greet the professor warmly
• thank the professor for the helpful speech
Evidence 2
Jason: 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?
ask the questions correctly and politely
Evidence 3
Jason: I’ll call and try to meet. Because friendship is important.
Thanks for the advice!
take the advice
thank the professor again for the useful advice
2b
Read the conversation 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?
It happened after the professor's speech.
The professor thinks the best way to solve the problem is to have a face-to-face talk.
Texting takes longer and can make things worse if you're not careful with your words.
Jason worries about arguing more when talking over the phone.
2c
Talk about how you communicate with different people in your life and then complete the chart.
Family
parents: talk face to face, every day, talk about school life
How I
communicate
with ...
Friends
Teachers
Classmates
Face-to-face talk, text, video call Every day
Talk about hobbies, interests, and gossip
Face-to-face talk, email
On school days
Talk about schoolwork and life
Face-to-face talk, text
On school days and sometimes weekends
Talk about schoolwork, life, and interests
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.
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 ...
Expressions
A: Hey, would you like to come to my birthday party on Saturday?
If you can come, I'll be very happy!
B: Oh, that sounds fun . but I don't know anyone. If I come, will
anyone talk to me?
A: Don't worry about that l Everyone is very friendly. If you want
to make some new friends, this is a good chance.
B: Thank you. I'd love to come. If you tell me what kind of cake
you like, I will make it for you!
Sample
Discussion
What are the pros and cons of the three communication forms?
Forms of communication
Pros
Cons
talk face to face
send text messages
make a phone call
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