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Unit 8 Let’s Communicate!
Section B How can we communicate better
(1a-1e)
Learning Objectives
In this lesson, you will:
1. understand the text about how to make a better conversation
and get detailed information.
2. discuss the tips for good communication.
3. think about your own communication habits and share
more tips to improve conversations.
Free Talk
Will you feel nervous when talking to a stranger
Do you find it hard to keep a conversation going with someone new
They are strangers.
[ stre nd (r)] n. 陌生人
What is their relationship
1a
What do you talk about when you meet someone for the first time
hobbies
popular
things
school
clubs
sports
What makes you feel comfortable or uncomfortable during the first conversation
I will feel comfortable if ...
I will feel uncomfortable if ...
e.g. others ask something I know well.
e.g. others don’t listen to me.
Predict
Read the title. What can you learn from the text
Title My prediction Prediction Check
How to Make a Better Conversation
Skim Reading
1b
Read the text. Who did the author write this text for
The author wrote the text for the people who feel nervous or find it difficult to have a conversation with strangers.
What is the structure of this text
A.
B.
C.
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
Match the main idea with each part.
Paragraph 1
Paragraphs 2-5
Paragraph 6
Four tips for improving conversations.
Encourage people to practice these tips to make better conversations.
Point out common conversation problems and suggest learning conversation skills.
Problem — Solutions — Conclusion
1c
Complete the table with the information from the text.
Listen carefully and show interest in others.
some good
points
hobby
Choose the right
topic.
the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel
someone’s age, weight, or other personal information.
Careful Reading
Be honest and
sincere.
“I don’t know much
about it.”
strong points
Pay attention to your body language.
straight
smile
Read the text again and answer the questions.
1. What is the most important thing in a conversation
Be a good listener and listen to the person you speak to.
2. What should you do if you don’t agree with someone on
some topics
Don’t argue with others. Just move on to another topic.
隐含意义：Respect the differences of each other.
3. What happens if you pretend to be nice How can you
show sincerity when talking to others
People can easily find out if you pretend to be nice or don’t tell the truth.
E.g. We can be sincere by telling the truth, praising others’ strong points, and avoiding personal or impolite topics.
4. Can you give examples of positive and negative body language
E.g. Eye contact is a positive body language, but checking the phone in a conversation is a negative body language.
1d
Find out what the pronouns in bold refer to.
代词在句子中用来指代前面出现过的名词、名词短语、从句等，起到减少重复、简化句子结构，使语言更加流畅的作用。
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.
It refers to using the four conversation skills mentioned in the text.
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 active response.
2. Do you think the tips are reasonable Why or why not
E.g. Yes, I think these tips are reasonable because they’re practical（切实可行的）. They provide us with clear guidance in the conversations.
3. What other tips can you add to the text
Start with a small talk. Begin with simple topics like “How was your weekend ” before moving to deeper subjects. This helps both people feel comfortable.
Don’t just listen, share something about yourself too. If your friend talks about their soccer game, you could talk about when you played sports. This way, both people get to talk and it’s more fun.
Notice when to end. Watch for signs the other person wants to stop talking (like looking away or giving short answers). It’s okay to politely say, “Well, I should get going.”
Watch a video to get more conversation skills.
Think and Share
1. How does the author explain the conversation skills
The author explains the conversation skills by giving advice and examples.
skills Advice Examples
Listening
Choosing topics
Sincerity
Body language
Listen carefully and show interest in others.
Ask questions about others’ hobbies.
Choose the right topic.
Weather, sports, ...
Be honest and sincere.
Say “ I don’t know ...”
Pay attention to your body language.
Stand up straight, ...
2. Why does the author use lots of if-clauses in the text
To explain what will happen
E.g. If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about.
To show when to use the tips
E.g. If you have such worries, it is time for you to learn some more conversation skills.
If someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it.
To emphasize（强调）the importance of certain behaviour.
E.g. If you really work at it, you will find having conversations much easier.
Language Points
1. Also, if you don’t agree with others, don’t argue with
them. Just move on to another topic.
move on (to sth) 换话题；开始做（别的事）
E.g. After finishing the math problems, our teacher told us to
move on to the next page.
Don’t keep talking about the game—let’s move on to something else.
2. Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject,
just say “I don’t know much about it.”
sincere adj. 真诚的；诚实的
E.g. Lisa wrote a sincere letter to her teacher to say thank
you for helping her with English.
sincerely adv. 真诚地，常见于书信结尾
E.g. Yours sincerely
Mike
She sincerely apologized to her friend for forgetting the birthday party.
subject n. 主题；话题
E.g. The subject of our group discussion was “How to Stay
Healthy”, and everyone shared good ideas.
The main subject of our English class today is how to improve your conversation skills.
3. But don’t just pretend to be nice, because people can
find out you are not telling the truth.
pretend to do sth. 假装做某事
E.g. She pretended to study when her parents entered the
room.
The children pretended to be superheroes and saved the city.
4. Pay attention to your body language.
pay attention (to) 注意；关注
E.g. You must pay attention to the teacher in class.
He never pays attention to his handwriting.
5. Stand up straight, smile, and be yourself—you have
a lot to offer.
offer v. 提供；主动提出
n. 主动提议；出价
E.g. The restaurant offers free soup with every meal. (v.)
I received an offer to join the party. (n.)
常见搭配：
offer sth. / offer to do sth. (v.) 提供某物/主动提出做某事
E.g. He offered to carry my books.
Lucy offered to lend me a pen.
accept / refuse an offer (n.) 接受/拒绝提议
E.g. I refused his offer of money.
She accepted his offer to help clean the classroom.
Vocabulary in Use
2a
Add the proper suffix to each word in brackets to make a new word. Then complete the sentences with the new words.
-er -or -th -ment -ship
1. To keep a _________ (friend), you need to make time for
each other and care about your friend’s feelings.
friendship
2. If you want to solve the _________ (argue), perhaps you
should talk about the situation with your friend.
arguement
3. If you don’t know what to say to her, I think the best way is
to tell the ______ (true).
5. While giving a speech, you should watch the ________
(listen) carefully to see if they understand.
4. They always welcome the _______ (visit) in a kind, friendly
way.
truth
visitors
listeners
-er, -or, -th, -ment和-ship是名词的后缀，用于改变词性（通常是将动词、形容词变为名词）。
-er和-or表示做某事的人或物，如teach—teacher, act—actor。
-th将形容词变为抽象名词，常表示“状态或性质”，如warm—warmth, young—youth。
-ment将动词变为名词，表示“行为或结果”，如move—movement, develop—development。
-ship表示“关系、技能或状态”，如leader—leadership（领导力）, member—membership（会员）。
2b
Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box.
make up right away show ... around
show ... interest worry about
1. It was the first time for my cousin to visit Beijing, so I
offered to _______ her _______.
show
around
2. My brother and I often have fights, but we always
__________ soon after.
make up
3. If you want to watch the drama, you should book the
seats ______ ______.
4. He _______ great ________ in music when he was a
small child.
5. If you are sure about your choice, you don’t have to
__________ what other people will say.
right
away
showed
interest
worry about
2c
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in the box. Then put them in the correct order to make a short passage.
text face to face communication relationship argue
____ Many people today communicate by ________ and social
media instead of in person.
____ When we meet __________ and talk, our body language and
voice help others better understand our meaning.
____ Also, it may be easier to build trust and develop
stronger ___________.
____ This can keep us away from misunderstandings and _________.
____ However, in-person ____________ is an important skill to learn.
texting
face to face
relationships
arguments
communication
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