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Unit 3 Same or Different
In this unit, you will 1. compare people and things. 2. discuss whether friends should be similar or different. 3. talk about how you are different from the past. 4. discover why differences are important. Look and share 1. What is the possible relationship between the girls in the photo 2. What do they have in common 3. How are they different from each other
Section A How are we different from each other
1a Match each word with its opposite.
1b Listen to the conversations. Tick the locations where the conversations take place.
Conversation 1: at the music club at the music festival
Conversation 2: at the music club at the music festival
1c Listen to the conversations again and complete the sentences.
1. Peter and Chen Jie are talking about the ______. Chen Jie is afraid of performing alone so they solve the problem by playing a song ______.
2. Mrs Brown and Peter are talking about ______ and ______ show.
1d Listen to the two conversations again. Match the characters with the correct descriptions.
Chen Jie ·plays the Chinese flute better Emma ·is taller
·works harder ·has longer hair
Peter ·is more outgoing Ella ·sings louder
·is shyer ·dances better
1e Use the information from 1d to make comparisons.
Is Ella taller than Emma
No, she is shorter than Emma.
Who dances better, Ella or Emma
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Pronunciation
1 Listen and repeat. Add one more word to each group.
/ / / /
er ir ur ear a e o er, or
term person _______ first dirty _______ nurse Thursday _______ early learn _______ China agree _______ happen moment _______ together compare _______ number doctor _______
2 Listen and repeat. Notice the intonation.
1. A: You know Ella and ↑Emma They won first prize in the school music ↓festival.
B: Ella and ↑Emma They ↑did
A: ↓Yes. They ↓did.
2. A: How was school↓ today
B: I took part in the school music festival.
A: ↑Today You ↑did I thought the festival would be↓ tomorrow.
B: ↓No. ↓Today.
2a Han Lin is interviewing Emma and Ella for the school newspaper. Listen to their conversation and fill in the blanks.
Han Lin: Congratulations on winning the prize at the school music festival!
The twins: Thank you!
Han Lin: You attended the festival last year and this year. How is this year different
Ella: There are more students and more _______ this year. I think it is more _______ than last year.
Han Lin: As twins, you look very similar. How are you different
Emma: I’m a little _______ than Ella. And she is funnier than me.
Ella: Emma always _______ earlier than me. Many people say I’m lazier than Emma, but that’s not true! I work as hard as her!
Han Lin: That’s really interesting. Besides _______, how do you spend your spare time
Ella: I love _______ more than anything.
Emma: I like reading. You see, we’re different in many ways, but together, we make a great team!
Han Lin: Thanks for talking with me.
The twins: Our pleasure!
2b Read the conversation and answer the questions.
1. What does Ella think of the festival
2. What do Emma and Ella have in common
3. How are they different
4. What do you think makes Emma and Ella a great team
2c Listen to the conversation again. Then role-play it.
2d How can we make a comparison Add words to each aspect.
2e Compare yourself with a partner using your ideas from 2d. Then answer the questions below.
A: I’m taller than you.
B: That’s true. I am a little shorter than you, but I can run faster than you.
A: Yes. I’m as hard-working as you, but you read more than me.
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·How are you different from each other
·What do you have in common
·What can you learn from each other
Grammar Focus
3a Read the sentences and notice the comparatives in bold. Find more examples in Section A.
There are more activities this year. It is more colourful than last year.
Emma is taller than Ella, but her hair is shorter than Ella’s.
Ella dances better than Emma, but Emma sings louder than her.
Emma always gets up earlier than me, but I work as hard as her!
3b Use the words in brackets to write questions and answers.
1. Q: Is Julie slimmer than you (Julie / slim / you)
A: No, she isn’t. She is as slim as me.
2. Q: _____________________________________________________ (you / serious / your cousin)
A: No, I’m not. I am _______ than he is.
3. Q: _____________________________________________________ (Tom / smart / Sam)
A: No, I don’t think so. I think Sam is as _______ as Tom.
4. Q: _____________________________________________________ (Jack / swim / fast / Sally)
A: No, he doesn’t. He swims as _______ as Sally.
3c Look at the chart. Then complete the sentences to compare Guangzhou and Vancouver. Use the words in the box and than.
Facts Guangzhou Vancouver
Population [2024] 18.978 million 0.76 million
Area 7,436 square km 115 square km
Average rainfall per year 1,923 mm 1,475 mm
Average January temperature 16°C 5°C
Average July temperature 31°C 18°C
1. The population of Vancouver was _______ that of Guangzhou in 2024.
2. In area, Guangzhou is _______ Vancouver.
3. It rains _____ in Guangzhou ____ in Vancouver.
4. Guangzhou has a pleasant temperature in January. It is _______ Vancouver in January.
5. Vancouver is _______ Guangzhou in July.
Section B How do we understand differences
1a Are you similar to or different from your friends In what ways
1b Read the posts. What are Matt’s and Diana’s opinions about friends
Forum
Tom 5 hours ago Some people think that friends should be alike, but some other people think that friends should be different. What do you think Should friends be similar or different
Matt 4 hours ago I think a good friend is like a mirror. You can understand people by knowing their friends. My friend, Stephen, is a great example. We often hang out together because we have similar hobbies and interests. For example, we both love sports. He plays badminton better than I do, so he always wins our matches. Because of that, I try harder when I practise, and now I’m getting better at badminton. Stephen and I are similar in other ways. He is as serious as me. When we aren’t playing sports, we enjoy reading together. I read more history books than he does, and he reads a lot of novels. We often share interesting books with each other.
Diana 3 hours ago I don’t agree. For me, friends who are different make me better. I think we should respect each other’s differences and learn from each other. For example, I am kind of shy, but my best friend, Yuan Lei, is outgoing. She has a great sense of humour too. Thanks to her, I am becoming more outgoing. Now I think meeting new people is really fun! I have another friend, Zhang Yong. He is not afraid to give his opinion, especially when he thinks I am making a mistake. I am less straightforward than he is, but I am glad to have an honest friend.
1c Match the people with the descriptions.
1. Matt A. reads a lot of novels
2. Stephen B. reads more history books
3. Diana C. gives direct opinions
4. Yuan Lei D. is kind of shy
5. Zhang Yong E. helps a friend become more outgoing
1d Read the posts again and answer the questions.
l. Why does Matt think that a good friend is like a mirror
2. Why is Matt getting better at badminton
3. In what ways is Stephen similar to Matt
4. How is Yuan Lei different from Diana
5. Why is Diana glad to have an honest friend
6. How should we treat each other’s differences
1e Discuss the questions.
What can similarities bring to a friendship
What can differences bring to a friendship
What really matters in a friendship
Vocabulary in Use
2a Find the words hidden in the word snake. Then match them with the meanings.
wdirectyfcseriousdshyiyhardworkinghdoutgoingcrlazyo
_______ 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
2b Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
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.
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.
2c Complete the passage with the correct forms of the words in the box.
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.
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.
3a Read the post. Is Rose’s opinion the same as or different from the posts in Section B 1b
Rose 3 hours ago I don’t really care if my friends are similar to or different from me. I have two amazing friends. Lily is funnier than anyone else I know. When I feel sad or have a problem, she makes me laugh and feel better. She helps me see the silver lining in difficult situations. My other friend, Lucy, is not as funny as Lily. Lucy is quieter, but she listens better than others. Lucy and I talk about everything. I know she cares about me because she’s always there to listen. My favourite saying is, “A true friend reaches for your hand and touches your heart.” Both Lily and Lucy are true friends. We are always ready to help each other by lending a hand.
3b What is your opinion Use personal experiences to support your opinion.
Opinion Reason Example
Friends should be similar.
Friends should be different.
I don’t mind.
3c Use the table above to write your reply to the post.
I think that ____________________________ because ______________________. For example, my friend _________ is _______________________. When ___________________________, ________________________________.
Project See who changed the most
4a Did you change a lot after you entered junior high school Let’s see!
4b Answer the questions and then ask your partner’s opinions about your changes. Do your answers match your partner’s opinions
Growth area Question My answer Partner’s opinion
Physical Am I taller/ stronger / ... than last year
Mental Am I more confident / ... than last year
Study Do I study more efficiently /... than last year
Sports Do I play sport better /... than last year
Other
4c Create your growth chart. Give examples. Add photos or videos if possible.
4d Share your growth chart in class. What did you learn about yourself Who changed the most in your class
Reflecting
1. What words and expressions can you use to make comparisons
2. How can we benefit from each other’s similarities and differences
3. How should you treat people who are different from you
4. Is being different a good thing Why
We are different, but we can be stronger together.

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