Unit 1 Getting along with others

Task Writing to a friend (1)

Skill Building 1:

When we interview someone,

how to write down their

answers?

Guidelines:

• Think about what questions to ask and write them down in advance.

• Write brief notes only.

• Make meaningful notes.

• Use contractions and abbreviations whenever possible.

Listen to the radio

programme and write short

answers to the questions.

Radio host

A social expert

——Zhang ying

1.What things might worry you when you move to new place?

How to find your way around, meet new people, make friends

2.What are some ways to meet a new neighbour?

Visit their homes _______________;

_______________ or activity group

with a small gift

join a local club

3.What are some things you should do when you meet a person for the first time?

Be open and honest about yourself; ________________________________ ask the other person about herself or himself; actively listen to her/his words

4.If you want to meet people with similar

interests to yours, what can you do?Join a local club or activity group

5.What are some things you should do if

you want to make true friends ？

Always be there for them; ____________

__________________be honest about

yourself and your feelings

listen to what

they have to say;

Free Talk:

What do you do when you have a personal problem?

Would you talk to your parents or your friends and ask them for advice?

Have you ever called a radio programs for advice?

Free Talk:

You can contact Teen Talk by: e-mail/

fax/phone/website. (circle)

Teen Talk never closes.

True □ False □

Callers problems will be reported

to parents. True □ False □

Free Talk:

Teen Talk listen to

___________________________

Teen Talk offers

___________________________

teenagers’ problems

advice

Listening Part B:

Reasons for calling Teen Talk:

_________________________________

__

Description of the problem:

_________________________________

_________________________________

____

Feelings about the problem:

_________________________________

__

have a problem and don’t who to talk to

have two very different friends and they

don’t like each other

feel trapped and divided between the two

Teen Talk’s advice:

____________________________________

____________________________________

____________________________________

Planned actions to overcome the

problem:

__________________________________

__________________________________

__________________________________

______

Write a letter to each friend and explain

the problem; let the three of you meet

outside of school

Write a letter, ask friends to meet at their

favorite café on Sunday; talk and get to

know each other better.

Skill Building 2:Agreeing Disagreeing

I agree with you on/that …I am of the same opinion (as…)ExactlyThat’s a good point.That’s how I feel (about…) too.That’s right.You’ve got a point.

I don’t agree.I’m not sure that’s trueI see things slightly differently.Perhaps you are mistaken.Really? I don’t think that …I take your point, but …That’s true, but …

Argument:

Topics:

Friendship is an important part of my life. A good friend must be honest, kind, and have a sense of humour. One or two food friends are better than 100 acquaintances .

Homework:

1. Recite the words on Page 9-13

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