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Unit 8
Let’s Communicate!
Section A 2a~2e
Free talk
Which communicative style do you prefer, direct or indirect
direct
It saves time.
It avoids misunderstandings(誤解).
It shows honesty.
indirect
It’s polite in some situations.
It protects others’ feelings.
It fits cultural norms(規則；準則).
Lead-in
Pre-reading
Question: Jason shows thanks to Professor. According to the picture prompts(提示), what might they discuss
Jason
Professor
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
While-reading(listening)
Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks.
2a
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.
C. a face-to-face talk usually works the best
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.
B. just call your friend
D. it takes longer and can make things worse
A. take a break
Read the conversation and answer the questions.
While-reading(careful reading)
2b
1. When did this conversation probably happen
It probably happened after the professor's speech on communication.
2. What does the professor think is the best way to solve the problem
The professor thinks a face-to-face talk is the best way to solve the problem.
3. What are the problems with texting
The problems with texting are that it takes longer and can make things worse if people aren't careful with their words.
4. Why does Jason worry about talking on the phone
Jason worries about talking on the phone because he is afraid that they may argue more over the phone.
worry about 為……擔心
Talk about how you communicate with different people in your life and then complete the chart.
2c
Family
Friends
●talk face to face, on weekends, chat about hobbies and funny things
●also text messages, share daily stories quickly
Teachers
●talk face to face, after class, ask about study problems
●sometimes send emails, discuss study plans
Classmates
●talk face to face, in class break, discuss homework and group projects
●often use QQ or WeChat, share study materials
●parents: talk face to face, every day, talk about school life
How I
communicate
with …
Family
Post-reading
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, a face-to-face talk usually works the best.
Jason: I understand, but meeting in person is not always easy.
Professor: If you can’t meet, just call your friend. Some of you may prefer texting, but it
Let’s learn!
face-to-face adj. 面對面的
professor /pr fes (r)/ n. 教授
in person 親自；親身
speech /spi t / n. 演說；發言
argue / ɑ ɡju / v. 爭論；爭吵
make up (with sb) 與……言歸于好
prefer /pr f (r)/ v. 較喜歡
takes longer and can make things worse 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, take a break.
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.
calm /kɑ m/ adj. 鎮靜的；沉著的
v. 使平靜；使鎮靜
take a break 休息一下
over the phone 通過電話；在電話里
Listen to the conversation again. Then role-play it.
2d
Jason: Professor, thanks for the helpful speech on communication. I have a question. ...
Professor: If you want to solve the problem, a face-to-face talk usually works the best.
Jason: I understand, but meeting in person is not always easy.
Professor: If you can’t meet, just call your friend....
Choose a situation from below and make up a conversation.
The expressions in the box may help you.
2e
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 …
expression / k spre n/ n. 表達方式；表達
chance /t ɑ ns/ n. 機會；可能性
adj. 意外的；偶然的
Language Points!
1. Sometimes my friends and I argue but don’t know how to make up.有時我和朋友們會吵架，但不知道如何和好。
make up 和解；和好
make up (with sb) 與……言歸于好
make up的其他詞義
(1) 組成；構成
例：Women make up 40% of the company’s staff. 女性占公司員工的 40%。
(2) 編造；虛構
例：He made up an excuse for being late. 他為遲到編造了一個借口。
(3) 化妝
例：She makes up before going out. 她出門前會化妝。
【拓展】make的動詞短語
(1) make out 理解；辨認出
例：I can’t make out what he’s saying. 我聽不清他在說什么。
(2) make off 匆忙離開；逃走
例：The thief made off with her wallet. 小偷偷了她的錢包后逃走了。
(3) make up for 彌補；補償
例：He worked hard to make up for the lost time.
他努力工作以彌補失去的時間。
Language Points!
2. I understand, but meeting in person is not always easy. 我明白，但親自見面并不總是容易的。
in person 親自；親身
例：She prefers to discuss the issue in person. 她更傾向于親自討論這個問題。
【拓展】
personally adv. 親自地；本人直接地
例：I will handle the matter personally. 我會親自處理這件事。
in the flesh 本人到場；活生生地
例：I finally met my idol in the flesh. 我終于見到了偶像本人。
Language Points!
3. Some of you may prefer texting, but it takes longer and can make things worse if you’re not careful with your words. 你們中有些人可能更喜歡發信息，但如果不小心斟酌措辭，發信息會花更長時間，還可能讓事情變得更糟。
prefer v. 較喜歡
【用法】
(1) prefer + 名詞 / 代詞，更喜歡某物 / 某人（直接接賓語）
例：I prefer coffee to tea. 比起茶，我更愛喝咖啡。
例：She prefers action movies. 她更喜歡動作片。
(2) prefer doing sth.（更喜歡做某事），強調習慣性、長期性的偏好
Language Points!
例：He prefers reading alone in the evening. 他更喜歡晚上獨自閱讀。
例：They prefer hiking to staying indoors. 比起待在室內，他們更愛徒步。
(3) prefer to do sth.（更傾向于做某事），側重具體某次的選擇或意愿
例：I prefer to eat out tonight. 今晚我更想出去吃。
例：She prefers to travel by train. 她更傾向于坐火車旅行。
(4) prefer A to B（比起 B，更喜歡 A），A 和 B 為同類事物（名詞 / 動名詞）
例：I prefer reading to watching TV.（比起看電視，我更愛讀書。）
例：He prefers tea to coffee.（比起咖啡，他更愛喝茶。）
Language Points!
4. But what if we argue more over the phone 但如果我們在電話里吵得更厲害怎么辦？
What if + 陳述句？“如果…… 會怎樣？”“要是…… 怎么辦？”；“要不……？”“假如…… 如何？”
例句：
What if it rains tomorrow 如果明天下雨怎么辦？
What if she doesn’t answer the phone 要是她不接電話怎么辦？
What if we meet in person instead 要不我們改成當面見面？
What if you try calling her again 你再給她打個電話如何？
Language Points!
1. The ____________ (professor) speech made us think deeply.
2. My friends and I sometimes argue but always ____________(和好).
3. I prefer _______________(面對面的) talks because they’re clearer.
4. Stay __________(鎮靜) when others can’t understand your expression.
5. Don’t worry about missing the ________(機會)—try again!
Exercise-根據句意和提示完成句子
professor’s
make up
face-to-face
calm
chance
Exercise-翻譯題
1. 教授的演講充滿了有趣的觀點。
The professor’s speech was full of interesting ideas.
2. 我們爭論后，花了一周才和好。
It took a week to make up after our argument.
3. 她更喜歡親自去圖書館查資料。
She prefers going to the library in person.
4. 保持冷靜，別讓表情泄露情緒。
Stay calm—don’t let your expression show feelings.
Summary
New words
Sentences
professor; speech; argue; prefer; calm; expression; chance
Sometimes my friends and I argue but don’t know how to make up.
I understand, but meeting in person is not always easy.
Some of you may prefer texting, ...
But what if we argue more over the phone
能夠運用條件句談論并表達有關溝通方式的內容
Functions
face-to-face; in person; make up (with sb); worry about
Expressions
Homework
1. After class, look for scenarios in the classroom or at home to write three dialogues similar to the 2e situation.
2. Recite the key words and sentences of this lesson.

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