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Lesson6
The core of communication
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Master core vocabulary
and understand the main idea and details to accurately complete reading tasks.
Confidently discuss and share your views on how technology shapes and influences our daily interpersonal connections.
Understand that technology is just a tool; the true essence of communication lies in sincerity and empathy.
Learning Objectives
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contents
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New words
Lead in
While-reading
Language points
Summary
Exercises
Pair work
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Group work
Group discussion
Homework
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PART 01
New words
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New words
1. globe /ɡləʊb/
2. regardless /rɪˈɡɑːdləs/
3.distance/ˈdɪstəns/
4. platform /ˈplætfɔːm/
5. physically /ˈfɪzɪkli/
6. instant /ˈɪnstənt/
n. 地球;球体
adv. 不管,无论
n. 距离;间距;遥远;疏远
n. 平台
adv. 身体上;实地,亲自
adj. 即时的,立刻的
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New words
7. exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
8. despite /dɪˈspaɪt/
9. core /kɔː(r)/
10.companionship /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
11.replacement/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/ 12.conversation /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/
n.&v. 交换;交流
prep. 尽管,不管
n. 核心;要点
n. 陪伴;友谊
n. 替代品;替换
n. 交谈,对话
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PART 02
Lead in
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Lead in
How do you usually connect with your friends and family?
Face-to-face
Having a direct conversation in person, where you can read facial expressions and body language for a more heartfelt connection.
By Phone
Making real-time voice calls to hear each other's tone, or sending instant text messages for quick check-ins.
Video Call
Using apps like Zoom or FaceTime to see each other visually, bridging the gap when physical distance is a factor.
Social Media
Interacting on platforms like WeChat, Instagram, or Facebook through posts, comments, and group chats.
Which of these methods do you prefer the most? Why?
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PART 03
While-reading
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A With the development of technology, the core of communication has changed. ( )
B We can have face-to-face communication, even if we are unable to meet in person. ( )
C The author thinks it’s important for people to get together in the same place. ( )
1 Read the passage and write true (T) or false( F ).
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While-reading
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Technology has changed the way we communicate, making communication quick and easy. With the help of technology, people around the globe can connect at any time, regardless of distance.
科技改变了我们的沟通方式,让沟通变得快捷简便。借助科技,世界各地的人们无论相隔多远,随时都能取得联系。
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One way technology promotes communication is through social media platforms. We can share pictures, videos and messages. We can have face-to-face communication, even if we are unable to meet physically. Instant messaging services allow for a quick exchange of messages.
科技促进沟通的方式之一就是社交媒体平台。我们可以分享图片、视频和消息。即便无法线下碰面,我们也能进行视频面对面交流。即时通讯服务让信息得以快速互通。
While-reading
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The goal of communication has always been to connect with others and build relationships based on shared values. Despite the development of technology and the changed ways in which we communicate, the core of communication has remained unchanged — connecting with others.
沟通的初衷始终是与人建立联系,并基于共同价值观搭建人际关系。尽管科技不断发展、沟通方式发生了改变,但沟通的核心从未改变 —— 与他人建立联结。
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Basic human connections make communication meaningful. We are social beings which means we need real-time friendships and companionship. We can get that only through being together in the same space and feeling connected with each other in real time.
人与人之间最基础的联结,让沟通拥有意义。人是社会性生物,这意味着我们需要实时的友谊与陪伴。而这些,只有身处同一空间、实时感受彼此的联结才能获得。
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Technology can help us communicate in new ways, but it will never be a true replacement for getting together such as sitting at the same table and sharing a good meal, a conversation or a good laugh with friends or family.
科技能为我们提供全新的沟通途径,但它永远无法真正替代相聚相伴 —— 比如和亲友围坐一桌,共享美食、畅谈心声、开怀大笑。
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PART 04
Language points
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1. globe /ɡləʊb/ n. 地球;球体
global /ˈɡləʊbl/adj. 全球的
例句:People all over the globe use the Internet.
全球各地的人们都在使用互联网。
练习:We have a ______ (globe/global) in our classroom.
globe
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2.regardless /rɪˈɡɑːdləs/ adv. 不管,无论
regardless of 不管;不顾
regard /rɪˈɡɑːd/ ① v. 认为;看待② n. 尊重;关心
regard … as … 把…… 看作……
have regard for 顾及;尊重
例句:We will go out regardless of the weather.
无论天气如何,我们都要外出。
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3. distance /ˈdɪstəns/n. 距离;间距;遥远;疏远
distant /ˈdɪstənt/adj. 遥远的
keep a distance 保持距离
例句:The distance between the two cities is very long.
两座城市之间的距离很远。
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4. platform /ˈplætfɔːm/n. 平台
social media platform 社交媒体平台
例句:This app is a good communication platform.
这款软件是很好的交流平台。
5. physically /ˈfɪzɪkli/adv. 身体上;实地,亲自
physical /ˈfɪzɪkl/adj. 身体的;物理的
例句:We cannot meet physically, so we chat online.
我们无法线下见面,所以线上聊天。
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6.instant /ˈɪnstənt/adj. 即时的,立刻的
instant message 即时消息;
instantly adv. 立刻
例句:We send instant messages to each other every day.
我们每天互相发送即时消息。
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7.exchange /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ n.&v. 交换;交流
exchange ideas 交流想法;
exchange student 交换生
例句:We exchange opinions during the meeting.
我们在会议中交流观点。
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8.despite /dɪˈspaɪt/prep. 尽管,不管
despite + 名词 / 短语,不能加句子
同义:in spite of
例句:Despite the cold weather, he goes running.
尽管天气寒冷,他仍然去跑步。
9.core /kɔː(r)/n. 核心;要点
the core of …… 的核心
例句:The core of learning is thinking independently.
学习的核心是独立思考。
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9.connect /kəˈnekt/ v. 连接;沟通;建立联系
connect A with/to B 把 A 和 B 连接起来
connect with sb. 与某人沟通 / 建立联系
connection/kəˈnekʃn/ n. 联系;连接;人际关系
connected/kəˈnektɪd/ adj. 相连的;有联系的
例句:We can connect with each other in real time.
我们可以实时相互沟通。
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10. companionship /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/ n. 陪伴;友谊
companion /kəmˈpæniən/ n. 同伴,伙伴
company /ˈkʌmpəni/ n. 陪伴;宾客;公司
accompany /əˈkʌmpəni/ v. 陪伴;随同
例句:Old people need love and companionship.
老年人需要关爱与陪伴。
I enjoy her company.
我喜欢有她相伴。
I will accompany you home.
我会陪你回家。
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11. replacement /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/ n. 替代品;替换
replace /rɪˈpleɪs/v. 取代,替换
例句:Technology is not a true replacement for face-to-face talks.
科技无法真正替代面对面交谈。
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12.conversation /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/n. 交谈,对话
have a conversation with sb. 和某人交谈
例句:I had a warm conversation with my best friend.
我和好朋友进行了一场暖心的交谈。
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PART 05
Summary
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Summary
Technology and the Way We Communicate
Key idea:
Technology helps us communicate, but nothing replaces being together.
1.Technology changes communication
Social media, pictures, videos and messages help people connect across distance.
2.Communication is about relationships
We connect with others through shared values, face-to-face talk and real-time communication
3.Human connection cannot be replaced
Human connection cannot be replaced. Technology is useful, but true togetherness needs people in the same space.
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PART 06
Exercises
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Exercises
1.The ______ of communication is connecting with others.
A. globe B. core C. distance
2.We keep in touch ______ how far we are.
A. regardless of B. exchange C. despite
3.This social media ______ helps people communicate easily.
A. conversation B. platform C. replacement
4.______ many difficulties, he never gives up.
A. Despite B. Instant C. Physically
单项选择
B
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PART 07
Pair work
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Pair work
2 Interview your classmates about their preferred ways of communication.
The following questions may help you:
Name Way of communicating Reason
Li Hua WeChat Video call Convenient, real-time, keeps in touch
Zhang Ming Face-to-face chat Sincere, emotional, effective
Wang Yu Group chat Share daily, maintain group bonds
Li Ming Talk on the phone Hear voices and feel close to friends.
Wang Mei Hang out together Offers true companionship
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PART 08
Group work
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3 In different times of human history, people have had different ways to connect with each other. List some of them and share your ideas about them.
Group work
Pigeon post
信鸽传信
Snail mail
传统纸质信件
Telephone
电话
Email
电子邮件
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1. Pigeon post(信鸽传信)
It was ancient but slow. People could only send simple messages.
2. Snail mail(传统纸质信件)
It carries warm feelings, but it takes a long time to arrive.
3. Telephone(电话)
People can hear each other’s voices, but it costs money in the past.
4. Email(电子邮件)
It is fast and cheap, regardless of distance.
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PART 09
Group Discussion
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Group discussion
In the future, we may use virtual communication technology. We can meet with friends just like staying in the same space. However, face-to-face meetings will still be important, because technology cannot fully replace real companionship.
4 Use your imagination and guess what human communication will be like in the future.
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PART 10
Homework
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Homework
Retell the passage in 6–8 sentences and finish the exercises.
Write a short passage (60–80 words) about your favorite way of communication. Explain your reasons based on the text.
Basic
Advanced
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Thank you!
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