TaskUnit 1 Getting along with others Writing a letter to a friend If you have a chance, who would you like to interview most? How do you write down his or her answers? Interview 1.Think about what questions to ask and write them down in advance.2. Write brief notes only, not whole sentences.3. Write down the most important information.4. Use contractions and abbreviations whenever possible.Skills building one: writing down the answers If you dont hear or understand an answer, ask the other person to repeat it. You can use expressions such as:1. I beg your pardon?/Pardon me?2. Could you say that again?3. Could you repeat that, please?4. Did you sayor? Moving to a new town or area can be a difficult time. You might worry about how you will find your way around, how you will meet people and how you will make new friends. These things can make you feel anxious. Today, social expert Zhang Ying is here to tell you to relax because there are many ways to meet people and make new friends. Listen and answer the questions What will you do when you meet a new friend for the first time? What will you do when you meet new neighbors? 1. What things might worry you when you move to a new place? how to find my way around, _ and make new friends.2. What is one way to meet a new neighbours? Visit _ with a small gift.Listen to a radio and complete the answer to the questions. meet peopletheir homes 3. What are some things you should do when you meet a person for the first time? Be _ about yourself; ask him/her questions about himself/herself ; listen to _ . 4. If you want to meet people with similar interests to yours, what can you do? Join a local club or _open and honestwhat he/she has to sayactivity group 5. What are some things you should do if you want to make true friends? Always _; listen to what they have to say; _ _ yourself and your feelingsbe there for thembe honestabout Radio host: Moving to a new town or area can be a difficult time, you might worry about how you will find your way around, how you will meet people and how you will make new friends. These things can make you fell anxious. Today, social expert Zhang Ying is here to tell you to relax because there are many ways to meet people andListening material make new friends. Ms Zhang, welcome to the show. Ms Zhang: Thank you. What you said is exactly right. One way to meet your neighbours is to visit their homes and give them a small gift. They will understand that you are trying to make fiends and want to get to know them. When meeting someone for the first time, be open and honest about yourself. Ask the other person questions about himself or herself and listen to what he or she has to say. Another way to make new friends is to join a local club or activity group. This will help you meet people who have similar interests to yours. Having friends is an important part of life. Friends can offer you support. If you want to make true friends, always be there for them, listen to what theyhave to say and be honest about yourself and you feelings. Radio host: Sounds like good advice. Thank you very much for being with us tonight, Ms Zhang. We hope you will join us again soon. Zhang: Thank you. Brainstorming: 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 programme for advice?Step 1 calling Teen Talk for advice Read the leaflet about Teen Talk.Then complete the notes.1. phone 2. true3. false 4. teenagers problems5. advice Listen to the tape and finish Part B1. Reason for calling Teen Talk: have a problem; ask for help 2. Description of the problem: two important friends; dont like one another3. Feelings about the problem: feel divided 4. Teen Talks advice: write a letter to each friend to explain; meet outside of school5. Planned actions to overcome the problem: write a letter, meet at a caf on Saturday; talk Steve: Hello, this is Teen Talk. Steve speaking. How can I help you?Student: I have a problem and I dont know who to talk to. I hope you can help me. This is the reason why Im calling. Steve: Could you tell me your problem?Listening material Student: I have two friends who are very important to me, but they really dont like one another. I dont know what to do. Steve: Do you know why they dont like each other? Student: I think it is because one of my friends is a new student. I wanted to help her so I became her friend. My other friend didnt like that. Steve: How does this situation make you feel?Student: I dont like it. I feel divided between the two. I just wish we could all be friends, the three of us. Steve: Do you think they might become friends if they met outside of school?Student: Yes, if they met one another with an open mind. Steve: Then thats what you should do. Write a letter to each of your friends and explain how you feel. Let them know you want the three of you to meet outside of school.Student: Youre right. I can ask them to meet me at our favourite caf on Saturday. We can all talk and get to know each other better. I think then they will understand. Steve: Sounds like a good idea. Student: Thanks for your advice. Steve: Youre welcome. Goodbye.Student: Bye. Skills building 2: agreeing and disagreeing Is he an amazing performer? Is he cool? Some people think running around our school yard twice a day is very necessary.Many students are so busy with their studies that they only can sleep for about 5 hours a day. Sleeping less than 6 hours a day is enough for students. Do you agree? Skill building 2: agreeing and disagreeingDisagreeingI dont agree. What about?Im not sure thats true.I see things in a little different way. On the other hand, Perhaps you are mistaken.Really? I dont think that I take your point, butThats true, butAgreeingI agree with you on/that Im of the same opinion (as)Thats a good point.Thats how I feel (about) tooThats right.Youve got a point.Yes. And another reason is that Vegetarians are healthier than people who eat meat.A sample Debate A: I dont agree that vegetarians are healthier than people who eat meat. For example, few people could stay healthy if his diet only consists of chips and bananas. Although vegetarian diets can be healthy because of being low in fat and something else, people should be aware of the importance of the balance of nutrition. It is reported that vegetarians often do not get enough minerals such as calcium, iron and zinc, which often come from meat. B: I see things slightly differently. I agree that vegetarians are healthier than people who eat meat. Most studies show that vegetarians have about a 30 percent lower risk of death from heart disease than meat-eaters. Fewer vegetarians are overweight. A vegetarian diet represents a major health benefit because fruits and vegetables supply a lot of vitamins and fibre. HomeworkReview what we have learnt today and write a letter to your friend about what his/her friendship means to you.