Freshmen English Listening & Speaking

Unit 8 Cyber Love

Ask a Partner

Have you ever met someone on the Internet?

What are some of the good things about meeting people online? Bad things?

Situation

Sam and Kathy met in a chat room on the Internet 6 months ago.

Today is the first time they have used a web camera.

Everything was going well until now. Listen to their conversation

Listen Again – True or False?

1. This is the first time Sam and Kathy are seeing each other.

2. Sam does not want to chat with Kathy anymore.

3. Kathy thinks that Sam is not her type.4. For Kathy, appearance is very

important.

Vocabulary

Not my type = not the kind of people I want to date

Break this off = to end this relationship Go ahead = just do it… Not my cup of tea = not my style / taste

What do you think?

Anna: The Internet is a good place to begin a relationship.

Mark: You have to be very careful on the Internet when looking for a friend.

Singo: I would never use the Internet to find a girlfriend. I like to meet people face to face.

Relationship valuesKathy V Sam V

Looks are very important! Your BF/GF must be honest.

Your BF/GF should be well educated.

Your BF/GF should have a good sense of humor.

It’s important for your BF/GF to have a lot of money

A BF and GF should share the same interests.

Your BF/GF must have a good job.

It’s important to get along well with your BF/GF’s family.

My Idea 1 My Idea 2

What’s important in a relationship?

1. Choose A)important qualities in a BF/GF or

B)Important qualities in a friend2. Prepare: 3 qualities are important to

you, with reasons.3. Check language hints in p. 41

I think the most important three things in a relationship are 1 honesty, 2 equal wealth and trust . Honesty is important because ….