Unit 1 Getting along with others Task Writing to a friend (1)
Skill Building 1: When we interview someone, how to write down their answers?
Guidelines: Think about what questions to ask and write them down in advance. Write brief notes only. Make meaningful notes. Use contractions and abbreviations whenever possible.
Listen to the radio programme and write short answers to the questions. Radio host A social expert ——Zhang ying
1.What things might worry you when you move to new place? How to find your way around, meet new people, make friends 2.What are some ways to meet a new neighbour? Visit their homes _______________; _______________ or activity group with a small gift join a local club
3.What are some things you should do when you meet a person for the first time? Be open and honest about yourself; ________________________________ ask the other person about herself or himself; actively listen to her/his words 4.If you want to meet people with similar interests to yours, what can you do? Join a local club or activity group
5.What are some things you should do if you want to make true friends ？ Always be there for them; ____________ __________________be honest about yourself and your feelings listen to what they have to say;
Free Talk: What do you do when you have a personal problem? Would you talk to your parents or your friends and ask them for advice? Have you ever called a radio programs for advice?
Free Talk: You can contact Teen Talk by: / fax/phone/website. (circle) Teen Talk never closes. True □ False □ Callers problems will be reported to parents. True □ False □
Free Talk: Teen Talk listen to ___________________________ Teen Talk offers ___________________________ teenagers’ problems advice
Listening Part B: Reasons for calling Teen Talk: _________________________________ __ Description of the problem: _________________________________ _________________________________ ____ Feelings about the problem: _________________________________ __ have a problem and don’t who to talk to have two very different friends and they don’t like each other feel trapped and divided between the two
Teen Talk’s advice: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Planned actions to overcome the problem: __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ ______ Write a letter to each friend and explain the problem; let the three of you meet outside of school Write a letter, ask friends to meet at their favorite café on Sunday; talk and get to know each other better.
Skill Building 2: AgreeingDisagreeing I agree with you on/that … I am of the same opinion (as…) Exactly That’s a good point. That’s how I feel (about…) too. That’s right. You’ve got a point. I don’t agree. I’m not sure that’s true I see things slightly differently. Perhaps you are mistaken. Really? I don’t think that … I take your point, but … That’s true, but …
Argument: Topics: Friendship is an important part of my life. A good friend must be honest, kind, and have a sense of humour. One or two food friends are better than 100 acquaintances.
Homework: 1. Recite the words on Page 课课练 Page 22 完型填空 Page 23 阅读理解 B