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Section B How do we understand differences
(1a-1e) & Vocabulary in Use
Unit 3 Same or Different
Learning Objectives
In this lesson, you will:
1. identify Matt’s and Diana’s opinions on whether friends
should be similar or different.
2. analyze how Matt and Diana benefit from their friendship.
3. discuss what really matters in a friendship.
Look and Discuss
Look at the three good friends. Who are they
They are Zhang Fei, Liu Bei and Guan Yu.
Are they similar or different
They are very different.
Liu Bei: kind and wise
Guan Yu: loyal and brave
Zhang Fei: impatient and angry
Do you know who they are
How are they similar to each other
They are Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
They have the same beliefs and goals.
They both love learning.
Free Talk
1a
Are you similar or different from your friends In what ways
personality
hobby
habit
strength
Skim Reading
1b
What question did Tom post on the forum What are Matt’s and Diana’s opinions
Should friends be similar or different
Matt thinks a good friend is like a mirror.
Diana thinks friends who are different make her better.
topic sentences
Careful Reading
Read the posts. Circle Matt’s and Diana’s friends.
Stephen
Yuan Lei and Zhang Yong
1c
Match the people with the descriptions.
1. Matt
2. Stephen
A. reads a lot of novels
B. reads more history books
3. Diana
4. Yuan Lei
5. Zhang Yong
C. gives direct opinions
D. is kind of shy
E. helps a friend become more outgoing
1d
Read Matt’s post and answer the questions.
1. Why does Matt think that a good friend is like a mirror
Because you can understand people by knowing their friends.
2. Why is Matt getting better at badminton
Stephen plays badminton better than he does, so he tries harder during the practice.
Read Diana’s post and answer the questions.
1. How is Yuan Lei different from Diana
Diana is shy, but her best friend Yuan Lei is outgoing and humorous.
3. In what ways is Stephen similar to Matt
They have similar hobbies and interests. For example, they both love sports. Besides, they are both serious and enjoy reading together.
2. Why is Diana glad to have an honest friend
Because Zhang Yong speaks honestly and directly. Diana can correct her mistakes through Zhang Yong’s words.
3. How should we treat each other’s differences
We should respect each other’s differences and learn from each other.
Further Thinking
Do Matt and Diana become better people because of their friends
What do they gain（收获）from their friends
better badminton skills
discovers new books and broadens his horizons
more outgoing
corrects her mistakes and becomes a better person
Think and Share
Think one of your friends. Who is he / she What is he / she like
In what ways are you similar or different
What do you gain from your friend
Your friend
You
My friend Lisa is my classmate. She is creative and loves drawing. We are similar because we both enjoy art, but I prefer painting while she likes digital（数字的） design. Thanks to her, I learn to use new art apps and become more patient with my work.
Example
1e
Discuss the questions.
Similarities can make friends feel comfortable and happy. They can enjoy the same things together. It is easier to understand each other when they have similar interests.
Differences can help friends learn new things from each other. They can see different ways of thinking and doing things. This can make the friendship more interesting and help each other grow.
What really matters in a friendship
I think it’s trust. Friends need to trust each other, so they feel safe and can share their secrets without worrying.
I think friends should support each other. They should be there in both happy and sad times.
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Language Points
1. Some people think that friends should be alike.
在这句话中，alike作形容词，意思是“相像的”。
E.g. The children all look alike.
My mother and I are alike in many ways.
alike还可以作副词，意思是“相似地”。
E.g. The twins are dressed alike.
My father treated us all alike.
2. We often hang out together because we have similar
hobbies and interests.
hang out的意思是“闲逛；一起玩”。
E.g. I like to hang out with my friends after school.
We usually hang out at the park on weekends.
3. I am kind of shy, but my best friend, Yuan Lei, is
outgoing.
kind of（用于表示不确定）的意思是“有点儿；有几分”。
E.g. She’s kind of shy when meeting new people.
I’m kind of tired today, so I might go to bed early.
4. She has a great sense of humour too.
sense of humour的意思是“幽默感”。
E.g. His sense of humour makes the class fun.
We love teachers with a sense of humour.
I can’t stand（忍受） people with no sense of humour.
5. Thanks to her, I am becoming more outgoing.
thanks to的意思是“归功于；多亏；由于；因为”。
Thanks to+名词/代词/动名词，+主句。
E.g. Thanks to your help, I passed the exam.
Thanks to the good weather, our picnic was a success.
Vocabulary in Use
2a
Look at the word snake. What words can you find in it
direct
serious
shy
hardworking
outgoing
lazy
________ being afraid to speak in front of people
________ being friendly and liking to meet people
________ not wanting to do anything
________ speaking in a straightforward way
________ not laughing a lot
___________ putting a lot of time into a job and doing it well
Match the words with the meanings.
shy
outgoing
lazy
direct
serious
hardworking
2b
Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
average spare differences especially
pleasure kilometres population pleasant
1. The _________ of Shanghai is much larger than that of
Lanzhou.
2. The weather was _________, with white clouds and warm
sunshine.
3. We got great __________ from the prize we won.
4. We should respect the __________ in others.
population
pleasant
pleasure
differences
5. I love all fruits, __________ strawberries.
6. The ________ height of the students in the class is
around 1.6 metres.
7. I enjoy reading books in my ________ time.
8. It is about three _________ from my house to school.
especially
average
spare
kilometres
2c
Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
personality alike novel difference besides
The prince, Edward, and the poor boy, Tom, are the two characters in Mark Twain’s famous ______, The Prince and the Pauper. They looked _______ and both had kind __________. They exchanged their lives
by accident.
novel
alike
personality
During his time as a pauper, Edward learnt to respect others. _______ this, he also realized that people’s lives were much harder than he expected. After becoming king, he made a ________ by trying to help the people of his country.
Besides
difference

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