(
课件网) My friends Unit 4 Understanding cultures High mountains and flowing water Learning objectives In this lesson, we will be able to: Understand different kinds of friendships introduced by Aristotle and express their preferences through discussion. Retell the story of Yu Boya and Zhong Ziqi, analyze the nature of their friendship and answer questions. Write about their own friendship, including their friend's name, characteristics, how they met and activities they do together. 1 Aristotle summarised three kinds of friendship. What kind of friendship do you like best Discuss with your partner. Self-interested friendship: Some people use others for their own purposes. Friendship just for fun: All they want is to have a good time. True friendship: They truly love and support each other. 2 Read this Chinese story about friendship and answer the questions. Yu Boya was a famous musician during the Spring and Autumn Period. He was good at playing the gugin. One day, when Boya was playing his instrument, Zhong Ziqi, a woodcutter stood by quietly.He enjoyed the music so much. When Boya played a piece of music about high mountains,Ziqi said, “This is as high and great as Mount Taishan!" When Boya played a piece of music about water, Ziqi said, "The music is as great as a flowing river!“ Boya realised that Ziqi could understand his music. The two became the best friends. Years later, Boya went to visit Ziqi. He was sad to find that Ziqi had passed away. He played the music High Mountains and Flowing Water for Ziqi. Then he broke his guqin. He never played music again because he believed no one could ever get the meaning of his music again. 2 Read this Chinese story about friendship and answer the questions. A What were Boya's two songs about B What kind of friendship did Boya and Ziqi build A piece of music was about high mountains and a piece of music was about water. True friendship. 3 Write about you and your friend. The following questions may help you: What is your friend's name What is he/she like How did you meet him/her What do you often do together Show time Checklist Stars Language(语言正确) Pronunciation(发音标准) Body language(使用肢体语言) Creation(有创意) Excellent Great Good 4 Do you know the following stories of friendship Search the internet for more information and share what you know with your classmates. 管鲍之交 忘年之交 羊左之交 Fun Time Friends Friends are special, they bring us cheer, Always there to lend an ear. They make us smile when we are sad, Hold our hand when things look bad. Friends are like sunshine on a rainy day, They stand by us, come what may. Through thick and thin, they are a treasure, Bringing joy and love, without measure. With friends, life is filled with fun and laughter, Creating memories that will forever last hereafter. Let's celebrate friendship, so pure and true, For having a friend like you makes everything new. Self-check I know what a friend i ... ...
