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课件网) Welcome to the unit Unit 1 Friendship 八年级上册 Lead-in 1. Look at the picture on page 6 and answer the following questions. How do the teenagers in the picture feel Why do you think so What’s the probable relationship between the teenagers in the picture They seem happy because they are all smiling. They are probably friends. Lead-in 2. Read the unit overview on page 6 and answer the following question. What will we do in this unit better understand how important friends are. describe our best friends; learn what makes a good friend; read about some teenagers’ best friends; 2 4 1 3 In this unit, we will Lead-in Think about your best friends and answer the following questions. Who is your best friend What is he/she like What makes him/her so special My best friend is Shirley. She is caring and trustworthy. She is special because she always stands up for me. Matching a b d c Practice Talk about the qualities of good friends and the explanations in Part A using complete sentences. Good friends should be humorous, and they are good at telling jokes and making you laugh. … Discussion Discuss the following questions with your partner. What other qualities can you find in good friends Can you explain your ideas Version 1: Good friends should be respectful. They accept you for who you are. Version 2: Good friends should be generous. They are always willing to share things with you. Presentation 1. Listen to the conversation in Part B on page 7 and complete the table below. Name Ideas about qualities of good friends Supporting details Millie (1) _____ and (2) _____ They (3) _____ when you are unhappy. Simon (4) _____ They (5) _____, so you can (6) _____. Amy (7) _____ They (8) _____, so you like to spend time with them. Daniel — They can help you (9) _____. Kind caring support you Honest don’t lie to you trust them Interesting make you happy become a better person Presentation 2. Read the tip in Part B and answer the following questions. How does Mr Wu ask for opinions Mr Wu uses “What do you think … ” to ask for opinions. (2) What other expressions can you use to ask for opinions What’s your thought on … /What’s your opinion on … / What do you think of … /How do you like … /What is … like Presentation 3. Read the conversation and answer the following questions. How do the students express their opinions about good friends They first talk about the qualities of good friends and then give further explanations. (2) How does each student show they agree with the previous speaker Yes, true./That’s very important./I agree. Presentation (3) What other expressions can you use to express agreement I couldn’t agree more./I think so too./You’re right./I feel the same way. (4) What expressions can you use to express disagreement I see what you mean, but …/That’s an interesting view, but …/I’m not sure …/I don’t think so./I’m afraid I can’t agree. Practice 1. Listen to the re ... ...
