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Lesson 6 Understanding cultures & More readings
Unit 2
Communication
能掌握本课时的单词、短语及句子。
能够读懂文章，理解科技对沟通方式的影响。
能够谈论偏爱的沟通方式、对不同时期的沟通方式的想法以及未来沟通方式的想法。
能够理解课文关于两种适合说“谢谢”的场合，并在日常交流中使用相关表达
学习目标
Do you know the history of communication
Lead in
How does the development of communication technology affect our life
□ It makes communication much more convenient.
□ People spend too much time online and ignore face-to-face talks.
□ It helps people contact friends far away easily.
□ Online words sometimes cannot show our true feelings.
□ It cannot take the place of real communication.
The core of communication has never changed.
Technology has changed the way we communicate, making communication quick and easy. With the help of technology, people around the globe can connect at any time, regardless of distance.
One way technology promotes communication is through social media platforms. We can share pictures, videos and messages. We can have face-to-face communication, even if we are unable to meet physically. Instant messaging services allow for a quick exchange of messages.
The goal of communication has always been to connect with others and build relationships based on shared values. Despite the development of technology and the changed ways in which we communicate, the core of communication has remained unchanged — connecting with others.
Basic human connections make communication meaningful. We are social beings which means we need real-time friendships and companionship. We can get that only through being together in the same space and feeling connected with each other in real time.
Technology can help us communicate in new ways, but it will never be a true replacement for getting together such as sitting at the same table and sharing a good meal, a conversation or a good laugh with friends or family.
Reading
新课讲授
Read the passage, divide it into parts and summarise the main idea of each part.
Part 1 Para.s 1-2
Technology has changed the way we communicate, making communication quick and easy.
Part 2 Para. 3
The core of communication has remained unchanged — connecting with others.
Part 3 Para.s 4-5
Technology can help us communicate in new ways, but it will never be a true replacement for getting together.
Read Part 1 carefully and answer the following questions.
1. Technology makes communication quick and ___________.
2. We can share pictures, videos and ___________ on social media platforms.
3. People can only connect with others during the daytime with technology. ( T / F)
4. We can have face-to-face communication, even if we are unable to meet in person. (T / F )
5. What can instant messaging services help us do
easy
messages
They allow for a quick exchange of messages.
Read Part 2 carefully and answer the following questions.
1. What is the goal of communication
A. To use different social media
B. To connect with others and build relationships based on shared values
C. To change our ways of talking
D. To develop new technology
2. What does the word “core” mean here
A. outer surface B. main part C. new way D. difficult task
3. With the development of technology, the core of communication has changed. ( T / F)
Read Part 3 carefully and answer the following questions.
communication
What makes communication meaningful
__________________________
Human feature
We are ______ beings
Our need
Human feature
Real-time friendships and ____________
It cannot replace ____________
Basic human connections
social
companionship
getting together
The author thinks it's important for people to get together in the same place. ( T / F)
Interview your classmates about their preferred ways of communication.
The following questions may help you:
A How do you usually connect with your friends
B Why do you like this way of communicating
Pair work
Name Way of communicating Reason
A: Hi! Can I interview you How do you usually connect with your friends
B: I usually chat with my friends on WeChat. Sometimes we also make voice calls.
A: Why do you like this way of communicating
B: It’s really convenient. I can send messages anytime. If I don’t have time to reply at once, my friend can wait. We can also share photos and interesting short videos easily.
A: Thank you! What about you How do you connect with your friends
C: I prefer talking face to face with my classmates after school.
A: Why do you like this way
C: When we meet in person, we can see each other’s expressions. It feels warmer and more real. We can talk freely and have fun together.
A: Thanks a lot.
C: You’re welcome.
List and share
In different times of human history, people have had different ways to connect with each other. List some of them and share your ideas about them.
1. Ancient times
(1) Beacon towers 烽火台
Ancient people lit fires on towers to send simple military warnings over long distances.
My idea: It worked fast but could only send very limited information. It could not carry detailed messages.
(2) Carrier pigeons 信鸽
People trained pigeons to carry small letters to faraway places.
My idea: Pigeons could travel across mountains, but bad weather or enemies might stop them. It was not reliable.
(3) Messenger on foot or horseback 驿使 / 骑马信使
Riders travelled along post roads to deliver handwritten letters.
My idea: Messages could be detailed, but it took days or even munication was slow.
2. Early modern period
(1) Handwritten letters 手写信
People wrote letters on paper and sent them by post.
My idea: Letters carried warm, personal feelings. However, waiting for replies usually took a long time.
(2) Telegraph 电报
It used electric signals to send short text messages.
My idea: It was the first fast long-distance communication. But it was expensive and messages had to be very short.
3. Modern times
(1) Fixed telephone 固定电话
People could talk to each other directly with voices.
My idea: We could hear each other’s voices. But you had to stay beside the phone, and you could not see one another.
(2) Mobile phone & text messages 手机、短信
My idea: People could connect anywhere. Still, we could not see faces at first.
4. Present-day
(1) WeChat /video calls 微信、视频通话
We can send texts, photos and talk face-to-face through screens.
My idea: Communication becomes super easy and instant. We can keep in touch with friends far away anytime. Yet sometimes online chatting makes face-to-face talks less common.
List and share
Use your imagination and guess what human communication will be like in the future.
In the future, human communication will change greatly with new technology.
We may not need mobile phones anymore. We can send thoughts and feelings directly through brain connection. When we want to talk to someone far away, we can share our ideas, pictures and even our moods instantly.
Virtual reality communication will be popular. When we have a talk, it will feel like we are sitting in the same room, even if we are thousands of kilometres apart. We can see lifelike virtual images of each other.
Besides language translation will become automatic. We will no longer worry about language barriers. We can communicate smoothly with people from all over the world at once.
However, every coin has two sides. If we depend too much on high-tech communication, people may lose the joy of face-to-face talks. Therefore, we should still value real meetings while enjoying convenient technology.
“Thank you” is something that has the power to transform our health, happiness, performance, and success. Research tells us that grateful people are happier and more likely to keep good friendships. Being grateful reduces stress, improves our sleep, and energizes us.
“谢谢你”拥有改变我们健康、幸福感、表现与成就的力量。研究表明，心怀感恩的人更加快乐，也更容易维系良好的友谊。心怀感恩能够缓解压力、改善睡眠、使人充满活力。
Reading
It is not only when someone does you a favour that you should express your gratitude. There are many more occasions where you may try saying thank you.
不只是别人帮你忙的时候，你才需要表达谢意。还有很多场景，我们都可以试着说一声谢谢。
Say thank you when you’re running late
迟到时，说一声谢谢
Being late is bad both for you and for others. It’s stressful for the person who is running late and it’s disrespectful to the person who is waiting.
迟到于人于己都不好。迟到的人内心焦虑，同时也是对等候者的不尊重。
It might seem strange to thank someone for waiting for you, but in some cases, that’s exactly the correct response. Most people rush in the door and say, “Sorry I’m late.”
感谢等候你的人看起来有些奇怪，但在某些情况下，这恰恰是恰当的回应。大多数人匆匆进门只会说：“抱歉，我来晚了。”
The problem is that this response still may not make the other person(s) feel better about your being late. Saying “Thank You” instead means you are expressing your gratitude to the other person(s) for caring enough to wait for you.
问题在于，这样的道歉很难消除对方因你的迟到产生的不快。取而代之说一句“谢谢你”，代表你感谢对方愿意耐心等你。
For example: “You walk in the door 15 minutes late.”例如：你迟到15分钟抵达。
Instead of saying: “So sorry I’m late. Traffic was awful out there.”
Try saying: “Thank you for your patience.”
不要说：“非常抱歉我迟到了，路上交通糟透了。”
试着说：“谢谢你愿意耐心等候。”
When we make a mistake, someone else often pays for it. Our response is to apologize for our failure, but a better way is to praise their patience and support. Thank them for what they did for you.
当我们犯错时，常常需要别人承担后果。我们习惯性为自己的失误道歉，但更好的方式是肯定对方的耐心与包容，感谢他们为你付出。
Say thank you when you’re receiving unfair criticism.
遭受不公批评时，说一声谢谢
Sometimes criticism isn’t helpful at all. It may even be mean. One of the best ways to deal with it is to just say thank you and move on.
有些批评毫无建设性，甚至十分刻薄。应对这类情况最好的方式之一，就是道一声感谢，然后不再纠结。
For example: “This might be good advice for beginners, but anyone who knows what they are doing will find this useless.”
例如“这或许对新手有用，但内行的人会觉得毫无价值。”
Instead of saying: “Well, clearly, I wrote this for beginners. This might be a surprise, but not everything was written with you in mind.”
Try saying: “Thank you for sharing your opinion. I’ll try to improve next time.”
不要反驳：“很明显我写给新手看的。说实话，我写作时并不是专门迎合你。”
试着回应：“感谢分享你的看法，下次我会努力改进。
Another example: “Your statement is the worst thing I’ve ever read.”
Instead of saying: “You’re an idiot. Let me tell you why...”
Try saying: “Thank you for the feedback. I still have a lot to learn.”
另一个例子：“你的论述是我读过最差的内容。”
不要回怼：“你真无知，我跟你讲讲原因……”
试着回应：“感谢你的意见，我还有很多需要学习的地方。”
A simple “thank you” and a show of appreciation can make all the difference. That’s why it’s important not only to practice gratitude yourself but also to help develop a culture of gratitude in your school.
简简单单一句“谢谢你”、一份谢意表达，能带来巨大改变。正因如此，我们既要学会心怀感恩，也要在校园里营造感恩的氛围。
I can talk about the importance of communication: Sometimes friends have misunderstandings. Friendship requires good communication. If we can't communicate well, we likely have difficulty getting along with our friends or partners. Good communication can make teamwork munication can help people succeed in their jobs.
I can talk about some communication tips: Remember other people's names. Smile. Find a proper topic Be a good listener. Be honest. Keep your promises.
I know how to solve problems in the teamwork: It's always better to get things out in the open —talk about a problem, come to a solution, and move on. When there is a problem,it is better to talk it out and find ways to solve it.
Improvement needed:
Self-check
Fun Time
You and me
From one world,
We are family.
Travel one dream
A thousand miles,
Meeting in Beijing.
Come together,
Put your hand in mine.
You and me,
From one world,
We are family.
1. Technology has changed the way we communicate, making communication quick and easy.
communicate v. 交流，沟通
固定搭配： ① communicate with sb. 与某人交流
② communicate sth. to sb. 向某人传达某事
词形变形： communication (n.) 交流；沟通
communicative (adj.) 爱交流的；善于沟通的
Language points
e.g. We communicate with friends daily.
我们每日与朋友交流。
She communicates with clients politely.
她礼貌地与客户沟通。
2. With the help of technology, people around the globe can connect at any time, regardless of distance.
at any time 在任何时候
e.g. You can call me at any time if you have questions.
如果有问题，你可以随时给我打电话。
regardless of 不管，不顾
e.g. The club welcomes all new members regardless of age.
俱乐部对所有新成员不分年龄一律欢迎。
3. Instant messaging services allow for a quick exchange of messages.
exchange n. & v. 交换；交流
固定搭配：① an exchange of … …… 的交流 / 交换
② exchange A for B 用 A 换取 B
词形变形： exchangeable (adj.) 可交换的
e.g. In many cultures, an exchange of business cards is a necessary part of the introduction process.
在许多文化中，交换名片是介绍过程中必要的一环。
4. Technology can help us communicate in new ways, but it will never be a true replacement for getting together.
replace v. 取代，代替
固定搭配：① replace A with B 用 B 取代 A
② a replacement for … …… 的替代品
词形变形： replacement (n.) 替代品；取代
e.g. I need a replacement for my broken phone.
我需要一部替换我坏了的手机。
5. transform v. 使改观；彻底改变
transformation n. 转变，蜕变；
transformative adj. 具有变革性的
transformable adj. 可改变的
固定搭配 :transform A into B 把 A 转变为 B；
e.g. Reading can transform a lazy person into a hard-working learner.
阅读能把一个懒散的人变成勤奋的学习者。
6. grateful adj. 感激的；感恩的
gratitude n. 感激
ungrateful adj. 忘恩负义的
gratefully adv. 感激地
be grateful to sb. for sth. 因某事感激某人
e.g. I am grateful to my teachers for their constant guidance.
我十分感谢老师们一直以来的悉心指导。
7. energize v. 使充满活力；激励
energy n. 精力，能量
energetic adj. 精力充沛的
energizing adj. 令人振奋的
常用搭配 energize oneself 给自己打气
e.g. Morning jogs always energize me for the whole day’s study.
晨跑总能让我一整天的学习都精力充沛。
8. do sb. a favour 帮某人一个忙
owe sb. a favour 欠人情
口语常用: Could you do me a favour 请求帮忙
e.g. Could you do me a favour and hand me the notebook on the desk
你能帮我个忙，把桌上的笔记本递给我吗？
9. occasion n. 场合；时机
occasional adj. 偶尔的
occasionally adv. 偶尔地
on ... occasion 在…… 场合
e.g. Weddings and birthdays are important social occasions.
婚礼和生日都是重要的社交场合。
10. stressful adj. 令人有压力的；紧张的
stress n. 压力 v. 施压
stressed adj.（人）感到焦虑的
stressless adj. 无压力的
e.g. Exams are always stressful for students who lack preparation.
对于没有做好准备的学生来说，考试总是充满压力。
11. disrespectful adj. 无礼的；不尊重人的
respect v.&n. 尊重
respectful adj. 恭敬有礼的
respectfully adv. 恭敬地
disrespect n. 不敬
e.g. It is disrespectful to interrupt others while they are speaking.
别人说话时随意打断是很不礼貌的行为。
12. in some cases 在某些情况下
in most cases 在大多数情况下
in this case 在这种情况下
in that case 既然那样
in any case 无论如何
e.g. In some cases, gentle words can solve conflicts faster than arguments.
在某些情况下，温和的话语比争吵更能快速化解矛盾。
13. response n. 回应；答复
respond v. 作出回应
responsive adj. 反应灵敏的
in response to 作为对…… 的回应
make/give a response 作出答复
e.g. Her warm smile was a soft response to my greeting.
她温暖的微笑是对我问候温柔的回应。
14. apologize v. 道歉；致歉 ( =make an apology )
apology n. 道歉
apologetic adj. 满怀歉意的
apologetically adv. 愧疚地
apologize to sb. for sth. 因某事向某人道歉
e.g. You must apologize to your deskmate for breaking his ruler.
你弄坏了同桌的尺子，必须向他道歉。
15. criticism n. 批评；指责
criticize v. 批评
critic n. 评论家
critical adj. 挑剔的，关键的
e.g. We should listen to useful criticism to improve ourselves.
我们应当听取有益的批评，以此提升自我。
16. feedback n. [不可数] 反馈；意见
get/receive feedback 接收反馈
positive feedback 正面评价
negative feedback 负面意见
e.g. Teachers often give timely feedback on our homework.
老师们常会针对我们的作业给出及时的评价。
17. appreciation n. [不可数] 感激；欣赏
appreciate v. 感激，欣赏
appreciative adj. 懂得感恩的
art appreciation 艺术鉴赏
in appreciation of 为感谢……
e.g. We prepared small gifts in appreciation of volunteers’ hard work.
我们准备了小礼物，以此感谢志愿者们的辛苦付出。
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