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Unit 6
Let's Communicate!
Section B (1a-1e)
How can we communicate better?
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Learning objectives
In this lesson, we will be able to:
1. 掌握新词汇和短语,理解文章《如何进行更有效的对话》的核心观点。
3. 培养与他人沟通时的信心,并形成对有效对话的积极态度。
2. 提升阅读能力(如扫读、提取细节),并学习用英语交流对话技巧。
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Lead in
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Let’s enjoy a video!
1. Do you think it is a successful communication? Why?
No. Because the two men look little nervous and don’t know what to say.
2. Do you find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger?
Free talk
1a What do you talk about when you meet someone for the first time?
Food & Travel
…
Music & Films
Weather
Hobbies
Reading
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1b
Skim the passage.
What’s the title?
What’s the passage about?
Tips for making better
conversations.
How many tips are there?
Lead to the topic
Tips for making better
conversations.
Make a conclusion
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Fast-reading
Answer the questios.
1. What type of text is it?
A. Essay of advice
B. Essay of instruction
C. Essay of argumentation
While-reading
Skimming
1. What is the structure of this text?
Problems
Solutions
Conclusion
2. How many tips are there?
There are four tips in the text.
Careful reading
Read the introduction (para.1) and answer the questions.
How to Make a Better Conversation
Do you get nervous when you talk to someone? Do you find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger? If you have such worries, it is time for you to learn some more conversation skills. Here are some tips for making better conversations.
How does the writer start the passage?
A. By giving examples
B. By drawing comparisons
C. By asking questions
To attract the readers’ interest
Q:Who did the author write this text for?
People who get nervous
when talking to others.
People who find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger.
Those who want to learn some more conversation skills.
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Careful reading
Read para.2 and find the chain of ideas (找出逻辑链)
Listen carefully and show interest in others. One of the most important things is to listen to the person you speak to. If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about. For example, if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, they will surely be happy to continue the conversation.
Opinion
Reason
Example
Outcome
Listen carefully and show interest in others.
If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about.
For example, if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it
They will surely be happy to continue the conversation.
OREO
Careful reading
Read para.2 and answer
( )1. How will people be if you ask about their hobbies?
A. bored
B. happy
C. upset
D. surprised
( )2. Which of the following is TRUE according to Paragraph 1?
A. People don’t want others to ask about their hobbies.
B. We should talk more instead of listening carefully.
C. Good listeners can find good points to ask questions.
D. Listening has nothing to do with a nice talk.
Careful reading
Read para.3 and fill the blanks.
Choose the right topic. Some of the best topics might be the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel. However, it is impolite to ask someone’s age, weight, or other personal information. Also, if you don’t agree with others, don’t argue with them. Just move on to another topic.
Topics to choose Topics to avoid What to do when you disagree
weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel
age, weight, or other personal information
don’t argue
move on to another topic
1.How old are you?
Read para.3 and judge Right topic or not
2. What’s your telephone number/ QQ number?
3. I like pop music, what about you?
4. How much money do you make every month?
5. You look slim. what’s your real weight?
6. Are you single or married?
7. How was your school trip last week?
Careful reading
Read para.4 and answer the questions.
Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject, just say “I don’t know much about it.” If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points. But don’t just pretend to be nice, because people can find out you are not telling the truth.
1. Why do you mention his or her strong points?
2. Why shouldn’t you pretend to be nice and say something nice but interesting?
Because it makes the other person happy.
Because people can find out you are not telling the truth
指的是对方身上值得肯定的特质或优势。
Careful reading
Read para.4 and answer the questions.
Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject, just say “I don’t know much about it.” If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points. But don’t just pretend to be nice, because people can find out you are not telling the truth.
( ) What can we infer from Paragraph 3?
A. We have to know everything in a talk..
B. People can’t find your lies easily.
C. We can pretend to be friendly all the time.
D. We should praise others honestly.
Careful reading
Read para.5 and answer the questions.
Pay attention to your body language. Sometimes it is just as important as your words. Don’t be nervous. Stand up straight, smile, and be yourself—you have a lot to offer.
What’s the meaning of “ you have a lot to offer ” ?
A. 你有很多事情可以帮忙。
B. 你有很多东西可以提供。
C. 你有很多时间可以奉献。
D. 你有很多优点可以展示。
While reading
Scanning
Complete the table with the information from the text.
1c
How to make a better conversation
Tip Example
1. ● listen and find _______________ to ask about, such as his / he __________
2. ● talk about _______________________________________ but do not ask ________________________________________
3. ● just say ____________________________ if you have no idea about a subject
● mention the _______________ of the other person
4. ● stand up __________, __________, and be yourself
Listen carefully and show interest in others
Choose the right topic
Be honest and sincere
Pay attention to your body language
good points
hobby
the weather, sports, music, films, food or travel
someone's age, weight, or other personal information
I don't know much about it
strong points
straight
smile
Para.2-5
Tip 1
Tip 2
Tip 3
Tip 4
Do you think the tips are reasonable? Why or why not?
What other tips do you have?
Think More!
Say hello first. A warm "Hi" can start a talk easily.
Ask fun questions. Such as "What's your favorite game?" or "Do you like cartoons?".
Smile when talking. It makes others happy to chat with you.
find the right time. It’s good for both side.
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Find out what the pronouns in bold refer to.
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1. ... if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, ...
2. Also, if you don’t agree with others, don’t argue with them.
3. If you have no idea of a subject, just say “I don’t know much about it.”
4. If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points.
5. Sometimes it is just as important as your words.
6. If you really work at it, you will find having coversations much easier.
body language
having conversations
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Summary
How to make a better conversation
Retell the text according to the mind map.
For whom
Do you get nervous...
Do you find it hard to...
Tip
Listen... and show...
...the right topic.
Be honest and...
... body language
If you’re a good listener, ...
If someone tells you their hobby...
the best topics
impolite
don’t.../just...
If you have no idea...
If you want to make...happy...
don’t...
Don’t ... be ...
Result
You’ll find having conversations much easier.
Post reading
Free talk
Discuss the questions.
1e
1. According to the text, listening plays an important role in a conversation. What do you think makes a good listener?
In my opinion, a good listener should...
/I think a good listener should...
Listen carefully and show interest.
keep eye contact
保持眼神交流
Don’t interrupt(打断) others.
Give active response.
给予积极回应。
Post reading
Watch and learn
Post reading
Key pionts
How to Make a Better Conversation
Do you get nervous when you talk to someone? Do you find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger? If you have such worries, it is time for you to learn some more conversation skills. Here are some tips for making better conversations.
Listen carefully and show interest in others. One of the most important things is to listen to the person you speak to. If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about. For example, if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, they will surely be happy to continue the conversation.
变得紧张
发现做某事是困难的(it是形式宾语)
和...交谈
对某人来说,到了该做某事的时间了
表达出对...的兴趣
和某人对话
询问关于...的问题
高兴地做某事
Post reading
Key pionts
Choose the right topic. Some of the best topics might be the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel. However, it is impolite to ask someone’s age, weight, or other personal information. Also, if you don’t agree with others, don’t argue with them. Just move on to another topic.
Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject, just say “I don’t know much about it.” If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points. But don’t just pretend to be nice, because people can find out you are not telling the truth.
做某事是没有礼貌的
个人信息
同意某人的观点
和某人争论
转换(话题)
不知道
假装做某事
查明;弄清楚
说实话
Post reading
Key pionts
Pay attention to your body language. Sometimes it is just as important as your words. Don’t be nervous. Stand up straight, smile, and be yourself—you have a lot to offer.
If you really work at it, you will find having conversations much easier.
注意;关注
站直身子
从事于;致力于
Without communication, there is no relationship. Without respect, there is no love. Without trust, there is no reason to continue.
没有沟通,就没有关系;没有尊重,就没有爱;没有信任,就没有继续的理由。
Exercise
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1.You must check your test paper as __________ (careful) as you can.
2.It was nice of Mr Hu _________ (offer) us help when we were in trouble.
3.When crossing the road, Jim always __________ (pay) attention to traffic lights.
4.It is so__________(polite) of you to shout at your mom.
5.Mike knew nothing about the young girl. They were _________(strange).
6.If you study hard, you will ________(sure) pass the exam.
7.A good _________ (listen) can always understand others’ feelings.
8.Don’t ask him such _________ (person) questions. It’s not polite.
carefully
一、用所给词的适当形式填空。
to offer
pays
impolite
strangers
surely
listener
personal
二、单项选择
1.I need to _________ more information about the sitcom. So I went online for it.
A.find out B.bring out C.put up
2.My mother always tells me to ________ the traffic lights when crossing the street.
A.look at B.pay attention to C.think of D.look after
A
B
三、完成句子
1.年轻人对3D电影表现出浓厚的兴趣。
Young people ________ _______ _______ ________ 3D movies.
2.你能帮我查明是谁干的这件事吗?
Could you help me _______ _______ who did this?
3.解决完这个问题,我们接着去做别的事。
After solving this problem, we _______ _______ ________ something else.
show great interest in
find out
continue to do
Thanks for your attention!
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