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Unit 8 Let's Communicate!
Section B 1a-1e
Let’s watch
What do you think of this conversation
● What do you think of this conversation
● How do they feel
They are three middle school students.
They look happy and relaxed.
Look and say
Will you find it hard to keep a conversation going with someone new or strangers
Let’s talk
What do you talk about when you meet someone for the first time
topics
话题
Basic information
name
Hobbies
basketball
Daily life
school life
Weather
favorite season
Food
favorite fruit
Entertainment
(娱乐)
favorite movie
...
make a video call
send text massages
use sign language
How do you talk to communicate better
...
Content (内容)
Way (方式)
right topic
ask personal information
...
If I talk to communicate with others, I will talk about.../...
A. Essay of advice.
B. Essay of instruction.
They’re having a nice talk, right
But do we always know how to communicate well
Today’s text will tell us how to make a better conversation.
(1) What type of text is it
指南类文章(how-to guide)
(2) What’s the main idea of passage
It’s about how to make a better conversation.
Fast-reading
What is the structure of this text
Problems
Solutions
Conclusion
How many tips are there
There are four tips.
Problem — Solutions — Conclusion
This kind of “how-to” article usually lists tips with numbers—easy to follow!
Careful-reading
Read para.2-5 and complete the table.
How to make a better conversation
...Here are some tips for making better conversations.
1. Listen carefully and show interest in others. One of the most important things is to listen to the person you speak to. If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about. For example, if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, they will surely be happy to continue the conversation.
2. Choose the right topic.Some of the best topics might be the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel. However, it is impolite to ask someone's age, weight, or other personal information.Also,if you don't agree with others, don't argue with them. Just move on to another topic.
3. Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject, just say "I don't know much about it." If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points. But don't just pretend to be nice, because people can find out you are not telling the truth.
4. Pay attention to your body language. Sometimes it is just as important as your words. Don't be nervous. Stand up straight, smile, and be yourself-you have a lot to offer.
...
How to make a better conversation Tip Example
1. _____________________________ ________________________________ listen and find ____________ to ask about, such as his/her ___________
Listen carefully and show interest in others
good points

hobby
Further thinking: Read again and answer the questions.
(1) If the speaker says that he likes basketball, what questions can you ask then
Who is your favourite basketball player How often do you play it
Listen carefully and show interest in others. One of the most important things is to
listen to the person you speak to. If you are a good listener, you will find some good
points to ask questions about. For example, if someone tells you their hobby and you
can ask questions about it, they will surely be happy to continue the conversation.
(2) If you are the speaker, how do you feel in the following situations
no one asks you any questions
someone asks about good points
Listening carefully and showing interest are the basic rules.
Careful-reading
Read para.2-5 and complete the table.
How to make a better conversation
...Here are some tips for making better conversations.
1. Listen carefully and show interest in others. One of the most important things is to listen to the person you speak to. If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about. For example, if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, they will surely be happy to continue the conversation.
2. Choose the right topic.Some of the best topics might be the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel. However, it is impolite to ask someone's age, weight, or other personal information.Also,if you don't agree with others, don't argue with them. Just move on to another topic.
3. Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject, just say "I don't know much about it." If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points. But don't just pretend to be nice, because people can find out you are not telling the truth.
4. Pay attention to your body language. Sometimes it is just as important as your words. Don't be nervous. Stand up straight, smile, and be yourself-you have a lot to offer.
...
How to make a better conversation Tip Example
2. _____________________________ talk about __________________________ ____________________but do not ask ___________________________________
Choose the right topic
the weather, sports, music,
films, food, or travel
personal questions like age or weight
Read the second tip and discuss the questions in groups.
What’s the 　 and 　 in choosing the right topic
money / grades / death ...
The right topic depends on who you talk to.
weather / sports / music / films / food / travel ...
Choose the right topic. Some of the best topics might be the weather, sports, music,
films, food, or travel. However, it is impolite to ask someone’s age, weight, or other
personal information. Also, if you don’t agree with others, don’t argue with them.
Just move on to another topic.
Popular topics
Personal information
& Argument
The right topic helps to make a better conversation.
Careful-reading
Read para.2-5 and complete the table.
How to make a better conversation
...Here are some tips for making better conversations.
1. Listen carefully and show interest in others. One of the most important things is to listen to the person you speak to. If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about. For example, if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, they will surely be happy to continue the conversation.
2. Choose the right topic.Some of the best topics might be the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel. However, it is impolite to ask someone's age, weight, or other personal information.Also,if you don't agree with others, don't argue with them. Just move on to another topic.
3. Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject, just say "I don't know much about it." If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points. But don't just pretend to be nice, because people can find out you are not telling the truth.
4. Pay attention to your body language. Sometimes it is just as important as your words. Don't be nervous. Stand up straight, smile, and be yourself-you have a lot to offer.
...
How to make a better conversation Tip Example
3. __________________________ just say ____________________________ if you have no idea about a subject
mention the ______________ of the other person
Be honest and sincere
I don’t know much about it
strong points
If you have no idea of a subject ...
If you want to make the other person happy ...
I don’t know much about it.
I love your point ...
Your point ... is interesting.
I really agree with you ..., because ...
Read the third tip and think.
I’m afraid I have no idea.
Being honest and sincere is the best attitude (态度).
What should you say to show your honesty and sincerity
Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject, just say “I don’t know much
about it.” If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong
points. But don’t just pretend to be nice, because people can find out you are not
telling the truth.
Careful-reading
Read para.2-5 and complete the table.
How to make a better conversation
...Here are some tips for making better conversations.
1. Listen carefully and show interest in others. One of the most important things is to listen to the person you speak to. If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about. For example, if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, they will surely be happy to continue the conversation.
2. Choose the right topic.Some of the best topics might be the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel. However, it is impolite to ask someone's age, weight, or other personal information.Also,if you don't agree with others, don't argue with them. Just move on to another topic.
3. Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject, just say "I don't know much about it." If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points. But don't just pretend to be nice, because people can find out you are not telling the truth.
4. Pay attention to your body language. Sometimes it is just as important as your words. Don't be nervous. Stand up straight, smile, and be yourself-you have a lot to offer.
...
How to make a better conversation Tip Example
4. _____________________________ ________________________________ stand up __________ , __________, and be yourself
Pay attention to body language
straight
smile
How to make a better conversation Tip Example
(1) listen and find _____________ to ask about, such as his / her
________
(2) talk about ________________________________ but
do not ask __________________________________
(3) just say ______________________ if you have no idea
of a subject
mention the _____________ of the other person
(4) stand up _______, ______, and be yourself
Listen carefully and show interest in others.
Choose the right topic.
Be honest and sincere.
Pay attention to your
body language.
some good points
hobbies
the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel
someone’s age, weight, or other personal information
“I don’t know much about it.”
strong points
straight
smile
Complete the table with the information from the text.
First...
Second...
Next...
Finally...
How to make a better conversation
Do you get nervous when you talk to someone Do you find it hard to have a conversation with a stranger If you have such worries,it is time for you to learn some more conversation skills. Here are some tips for making better conversations.
1. Listen carefully and show interest in others. One of the most important things is to listen to the person you speak to. If you are a good listener, you will find some good points to ask questions about. For example, if someone tells you their hobby and you can ask questions about it, they will surely be happy to continue the conversation.
2. Choose the right topic.Some of the best topics might be the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel. However, it is impolite to ask someone's age, weight, or other personal information.Also,if you don't agree with others, don't argue with them. Just move on to another topic.
3. Be honest and sincere. If you have no idea of a subject, just say "I don't know much about it." If you want to make the other person happy, mention his or her strong points. But don't just pretend to be nice, because people can find out you are not telling the truth.
4. Pay attention to your body language. Sometimes it is just as important as your words. Don't be nervous. Stand up straight, smile, and be yourself-you have a lot to offer.
If you really work at it, you will find having conversations much easier.
Read again and Find out what the pronouns in bold refer to.
Pay attention to your body language. Sometimes it is just as important as your words.
making better conversations / learning more conversation skills
... it is time for you to learn some more conversation skills. Here are some tips for making better conversations.
Example
A good listener should listen carefully without interrupting(打断), show interest through eye contact and nodding, and ask relevant(相关的) questions to keep the conversation going. For example, when someone shares a story, a good listener focuses on them, responds with “That sounds interesting. What happened next ”
Question 1: According to the text, listening plays an important role in a conversation. What do you think makes a good listener
Example
(1) Yes, these tips are reasonable. Listening carefully helps build connections(联系), choosing right topics avoids awkwardness(尴尬), being honest makes conversations sincere, and minding body language improves communication. They cover key aspects of good conversations.
(2) Maybe not fully. Some people might find it hard to always be honest about not knowing topics, and the topic suggestions are common but lack variety(多样性) for different people. But overall(总之), they are helpful basic(基本的) guides.
Question 2: Do you think the tips are reasonable Why or why not
Example
stay positive（保持积极，用正面话语让交流更愉悦 ）
share short stories（分享简短故事，让对话生动 ）
ask open-ended questions（问开放式问题，如 “What do you think of... ” ，延伸对话 ）
match speaking pace（配合对方语速，别太快 / 太慢 ）
use names often（多叫对方名字，拉近距离 ）
prepare small talks（提前想些闲聊话题，避免冷场 ）
Question 3: What other tips can you add to the text
How to make a better conversation Tip Example
(1) listen and find _____________ to ask about, such as his / her
________
(2) talk about ________________________________ but
do not ask __________________________________
(3) just say ______________________ if you have no idea
of a subject
mention the _____________ of the other person
(4) stand up _______, ______, and be yourself
Listen carefully and show interest in others.
Choose the right topic.
Be honest and sincere.
Pay attention to your
body language.
some good points
hobbies
the weather, sports, music, films, food, or travel
someone’s age, weight, or other personal information
“I don’t know much about it.”
strong points
straight
smile
Retell the passage
First...
Second...
Next...
Finally...
You’ll find having conversations much easier.
Here are some tips for making better conversation.
How well can you do these things Very well OK Needs work
I know the structure and language feature of this essay of advice.
I can apply the writer’s advice to actual situations.
I can find out what the pronouns refer to in the context and use pronouns in writing.
I can make a mind map and try to retell this essay.
What I need to improve in the next class is _________________________. Checklist
Homework
1. Understand the language and try to retell the text based on the mind map.
2. Go online to find more information about making better conversations. Make a
poster or booklet to share with your classmates.
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