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Unit 8
Let’s Communicate!
How can we communicate better?
Can you help them?
Sometimes I get nervous when I talk to other people.
I find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger.
I don’t know what to talk about when I meet someone for the first time.
Read and answer.
Who is the text for?
The text is for people that get nervous when talking to someone or that find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger.
The text is for people that have difficulties in having good conversations.
Read and answer.
Why does the writer use questions to start the passage?
To get the reader’s attention and to make them think about their own experiences.
How many parts can we make the text into?
Introduce the goal of the text
Tips for making better conversations
The possible result
What is the structure of this text?
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What kind of text do you think it is?
A. narrative text
B. argumentative text
C. expository text
/ɪkˈspɒzətri/ 说明文
/ɑːɡjuˈmentətɪv/ 议论文
/ˈnærətɪv/ 记叙文
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how-to guide 指南类文章
1c. Complete the table with the information from the text.
1c. Complete the table with the information from the text.
Listen carefully and show interest in others.
some good points
hobbies
certainly
ask some questions
nod your head
use encouraging words
What do you like to do in your free time?
Why do you like ...?
Please continue to work hard.
请继续努力工作。
1c. Complete the table with the information from the text.
Choose the right
topic.
the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel
someone’s age, weight, or other personal information.
school life
weekend activities
goals and dreams
What’s your favorite subject?
Did you do anything exciting last weekend?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
1c. Complete the table with the information from the text.
Be honest and
sincere.
“I don’t know much about it.”
strong points
My little brother always pretends to be a doctor and tries to help sick people.
我的小弟弟总是假装成医生,并试图帮助生病的人。
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1c. Complete the table with the information from the text.
Pay attention to your body language.
straight
smile
make eye contact
nod your head
keep your arms relaxed
use hand gestures
How do you understand this sentence?
“Be yourself—you have a lot to offer.”
Be yourself: Don’t pretend. Be natural and show your true personalities.
You have a lot to offer: You have good qualities. For example, you might be a good listener, have interesting ideas, a kind heart, or a sense of humor. These are the things you “offer” (or give) to a conversation and to other people.
Don’t try to act like someone else. The real you is valuable and has many good things to share with others.
How does the writer explain the conversation skills?
The writer explains each skill by first giving ________ and then showing an ________.
advice
example
1d. Find out what the pronouns in bold refer to.
代词
the other person’s
body language
using the tips to improve your conversation skills
努力做...
She is working at writing a novel.
她正在努力写一本小说。
People find him very helpful.
人们发现他很乐于助人。
find sb/sth adj.
She found the movie interesting.
她觉得这部电影很有趣。
Why do we use pronouns?
Pronouns make our sentences shorter, clearer, and sound more natural.
1e. Discuss the questions.
1. According to the text, listening plays an important role in a conversation. What do you think makes a good listener?
Listen carefully and show interest.
Pick up some details and ask follow-up questions.
Don’t interrupt others.
Give positive response.
1e. Discuss the questions.
2. Do you think the tips are reasonable? Why or why not?
Yes, they are reasonable because they are simple, practical(切实可行的), and help make everyone in the conversation feel comfortable and respected.
3. What other tips can you add to the text?
Ask open-ended questions.
Instead of: “Did you have a good weekend?”
Ask: “What did you do on the weekend?”
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