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课件网) Unit 1 Knowing me, knowing you Period 1 Starting out & Understanding ideas Starting out 1. Look at the picture and describe what each person is doing. Talk about what kind of person they might be. ① He is sitting alone with a drink and looking at others. ③ He is quarrelling with another guy. He is very angry and shouting at him. ④ He is talking with some people excitedly and he looks delighted. ⑤ She is offering cakes to a guest with smile. ⑥ She is sitting at the table. She spilled two drinks on the table and broke a plate. ②He may be hungry and he is eager to have food. Look at the picture and describe what each person is doing. ① shy and be afraid of communicating with others ② optimistic and easy-going ③ rude and bad-tempered ④ humorous, talkative, easy-going, confident, and get on well with others ⑤ friendly and polite ⑥ careless Talk about what kind of person they might be. 2.Watch the video and answer the questions 1. What do the three conversations have in common They are all about _____. 2. What would you do in similar situations impolite behaviours in daily life. In Situation 1, I would thank Person 2 for his help without complaining. In Situation 2, I would listen to Person 1 patiently without interrupting. In Situation 3, I would thank Person 2 for the present sincerely without asking how much it is. Understanding ideas 1. Look at the problems you may face at school. Discuss which you think is the most difficult to overcome and why. ● bad performance in a subject ● pressure to look good ● conflict with classmates ● difficulties fitting in with others Now think about who you turn to for help when you face a problem. friends parents teachers online forums no one - you prefer to keep things to yourself other_____ 2.Read the letters and find out what kind of problems Ben has and who he turns to for help. Dear Agony Aunt, I'm in a total mess here - hope you can help me out! I‘m 17, and a member of our school basketball team. I’m crazy about basketball, and pretty good at it too, which is probably why I was so mad when we lost our last match. We played well, but I felt the team were let down by one member, our point guard. The point guard is a key player, but it was like he wasn't even on the court! Disappointed by his behaviour, I said all this to my best friend. I was just letting off steam really, because I was so angry, but then my friend went and told everyone else what I'd said. This is so totally awkward. I'm really angry with my friend - what should I say to him And should I say anything at all to my teammate Embarrassed and ashamed, I can't concentrate on anything. Please help! Ben Dear Ben, There is an old American saying,“Loose lips sink ships.” This means that if you speak too much about something, especially to people who you don't know so well, it'll cause all kinds of trouble. The situation here is so much worse because the “loose lips” wer ... ...
