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Unit 8 Let’s Communicate!
In this unit, you will 1. discover different forms of communication. 2. describe how people communicate with others. 3. talk about real situations in the present and predictions for the future. 4. find ways to improve your communication skills. Look and share 1. What forms of communication can you see in the photo 2. Why do you think they choose the forms of communication
Section A How do we communicate
1a How do you communicate with others Match the phrases with the pictures.
____ talk face to face ____ send text messages ___ make a video call
____ send emails ____ use sign language ___ make a phone call
A. B. C.
D. E. F.
1b Listen to the conversations and complete the table.
Conversation How the speakers communicate Their relationship
1
2
1c Listen again and answer the questions.
Conversation 1 1. When will the rehearsal end if it’s on time 2. When will the man pick Jim up
Conversation 2 3. Where is the girl now 4. What will the man do if he visits China this year
1d Imagine you are phoning a friend from the UK and you want to invite the friend to visit China. Make up a conversation about what you both will do.
If you come to my city / town, I’ll show you around.
If I go there, I’ll try all the delicious local food.
Pronunciation
1 Listen and repeat.
/-pl/ apple people /-kl/ uncle article /-tl/ little hospital
/-bl/ able possible /-gl/ eagle single /-dl/ middle noodle
/-fn/ often soften /-sn/ listen person /-tn/ certain Britain
/-vn/ even seven /-zn/ cousin reason /-dn/ garden pardon
2 Listen and read. Notice the linking, stress, intonation, and pauses.
If you 'give a 'cat some ↑ milk, | she will be'come your ↓ friend.
If she be'comes your ↑ friend, | she will 'probably 'follow you ↓ everywhere.
If she 'follows you ↑ everywhere, | she may 'want to 'play ↓ games with you.
If you 'play 'games with ↑ her, | you might 'get ↓ 'tired.
And if you 'get 'tired | and be'gin to ↑ sleep, | she might 'wake you 'up | and 'ask for 'more ↓ milk!
2a Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks.
A. take a break B. just call your friend C. a face-to-face talk usually works the best D. it takes longer and can make things worse
Jason: Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication. I have a question. Sometimes my friends and I argue but don’t know how to make up. What’s the best way to communicate in this situation
Professor: If you want to solve the problem, ______________.
Jason: I understand, but meeting in person is not always easy.
Professor: If you can’t meet, _____________. Some of you may prefer texting, but __________ if you’re not careful with your words.
Jason: But what if we argue more over the phone
Professor: If you stay calm and say sorry, it will help. If it is still hard to talk, _____________. Meet when you’re both ready.
Jason: I’ll call and try to meet. Because friendship is important. Thanks for the advice!
Professor: You’re welcome.
2b Read the conversation and answer the questions.
1. When did this conversation probably happen
2. What does the professor think is the best way to solve the problem
3. What are the problems with texting
4. Why does Jason worry about talking on the phone
2c Talk about how you communicate with different people in your life and then complete the chart.
How I communicate with ...
Family ·parents: talk face to face, every day, talk about school life
Friends
Teachers
Classmates
2d Listen to the conversation again. Then role-play it.
2e Choose a situation from below and make up a conversation. The expressions in the box may help you.
Situations Expressions
1. Susan, one of your classmates, invites you to her birthday party this weekend. If you can come, I’ll be very happy. If you want to make some new friends, this is a good chance.
2. You have some problems with your homework, and you really need help. If you need help, I think you should tell ... If you talk to ..., I think he / she will be happy to help you.
3. You found a good place to go jogging, and you want to ask someone to go with you. If you go there, you’ll ... If you join me, we can ...
Grammar Focus
3a Read the sentences. Find more sentences with if-clauses in Section A.
If you want to solve the problem, a face-to-face talk usually works the best.
Texting can make things worse if you’re not careful with your words.
If the rehearsal ends at 7:00 p.m., I’ll pick you up at 7:15 p.m.
If you stay calm and say sorry, it will help.
If I go there, I will try all the delicious local food.
3b Match the two parts to make sentences.
1. If we have a face-to-face meeting, A. try texting.
2. If I have good news, B. we’ll understand each other better.
3. If you need to leave, C. you can write things down for him.
4. If you can finish your work early today, D. I’ll call you right away.
5. If the old man has difficulties in hearing, E. I’ll call a taxi for you.
6. If you can’t reach her by phone, F. will you join me for dinner
3c Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. Then discuss what the situations are and whom the information is for.
... If things _______ (go) well, we _______ (see) all those old faces again. Just think how great it will be! If you think you can come, _______ (drop) me a line and I _______ (give) you all the details about the reunion. But promise me you’ll think about it seriously.
Hey, it’s me. I wanted to talk to you about the training plan for our team. The new season is coming, so it’s time to make a plan for our training. If we _______ (start) earlier this year, I think we _______ (perform) better. _______ (give) me a call and _______ (let) me know if you _______ (think) of a good time for everyone to meet. Talk to you soon!
Section B How can we communicate better
1a What do you talk about when you meet someone for the first time
1b Read the text. Who did the author write this text for
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.
1c Complete the table with the information from 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
1d Find out what the pronouns in bold refer to.
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 conversations much easier.
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
2. Do you think the tips are reasonable Why or why not
3. What other tips can you add to the text
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.
1. To keep a _______ (friend), you need to make time for each other and care about your friend’s feelings.
2. If you want to solve the _______ (argue), perhaps you should talk about the situation with your friend.
3. If you don’t know what to say to her, I think the best way is to tell the _______ (true).
4. They always welcome the _______ (visit) in a kind, friendly way.
5. While giving a speech, you should watch the _______ (listen) carefully to see if they understand.
2b Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box.
1. It was the first time for my cousin to visit Beijing, so I offered to _______ her _______.
2. My brother and I often have fights, but we always _______ soon after.
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.
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.
_______ 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.
3a Read an invitation letter for an event. Underline the date, time, place, and topic of the speech.
Minghua Middle School
10 December 20 _____
Dear Professor Jones,
We would like to invite you to give a speech at our Education Talk event. The event will take place at 9 a.m. on 10th January. If you are able to attend the event, we will cover all your travel and hotel costs.
The event is an excellent opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to hear new opinions and ideas. If you can spare the time to give a speech on teenagers’ communication skills, we are sure the students will benefit a lot from you.
We are looking forward to your reply. If you have any special needs, please let us know. It would be a great honour to have you speak at our school.
Yours sincerely,
__________________
3b Decide whether each sentence is the opening (O) or the closing (C) for an invitation letter. ______ A. Hoping to meet you there.
______ B. I’m writing to invite you to ...
______ C. I hope you’ll be able to make it.
______ D. We would like to invite you to ...
______ E. Looking forward to seeing you then.
3c Write a letter to invite all students and their parents to attend the speech. Make sure you include these points:
·the opening and the closing sentences
·the date, time, and topic of the speech
·why they should attend the speech (with if-clauses)
Project Tell a chain story
4a Work in groups. Each student writes one sentence beginning with “If ...” on their own piece of paper. For example:
If it doesn’t rain tomorrow, we’ll go for a picnic.
4b Put all the pieces of paper into a box or jar. The first person picks one and reads it aloud. Others then add “if” sentences to continue the story. For example:
If we go for a picnic, everyone will be excited.
If everyone is excited, we’ll play some fun games.
4c Take turns to add sentences until the story ends naturally. Each story should include at least five sentences.
4d When a story ends, pick another piece of paper. Take turns to tell the next story.
Reflecting
1. What forms of communication do you often use
2. Which form of communication do you think works the best for you
3. What will you do to improve your communication skills
4. Can you use if-clauses to talk about possible future actions
Good communication skills are key to success in life.

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