1、Part OneLead-incontentsPart OneLead-inIndividual WorkThe following pictures show some activities you may do with your friends.Write the names of all these activities.cheer for their favorite sports team go hiking have dinner take selfies chat play beach volleyball Part OneLead-inGroup WorkGroup Work
2、Watch the video of an interview about opinions on best friends.Discuss in a group:what are the most important qualities of a good friend?视频Part OneLead-inFriendship DayFriendship Day(Chinese:国际友谊日）is a day for celebrating friendship.The day is a popular celebration in several Asian countries since i
3、t was first proposed in 1958 in Paraguay as the International Friendship Day.It was initially created by the greeting cards industry,evidence from social networking sites shows a revival of interest in the holiday that may have grown with the spread of the Internet,particularly in India,Bangladesh,a
4、nd Malaysia.Digital communication modes such as the Internet and cell phones may be helping to popularize the custom,since greeting friendsen masse is now easier than before.Those who promote the holiday in South Asia attribute the tradition of dedicating a day in the honour of friends to have origi
5、nated in the United States in 1935 but it actually dates back to 1919.The exchange of Friendship Day gifts like flowers,cards and wrist bands is a popular tradition on this occasion.12Friendship Day celebrations occur on different dates in different countries.The first World Friendship Day was propo
6、sed for 30 July in 1958,by the World Friendship Crusade.On 27 April 2011 the General Assembly of the United Nations declared4 30 July as official International Friendship Day.However,some countries,including India5,celebrate Friendship Day on the first Sunday of August.In Oberlin,Ohio,Friendship Day
7、 is celebrated on 8 April each year.6 From WikipediaPart OneLead-inHow to describe a friend?形容年龄形容年龄的形容词的形容词:年轻的 young/beardless二十出头的 in ones early twenties中年的 middle-aged年近五十 nearly fifty形容身材的形容词有形容身材的形容词有:苗条的slim 极瘦 lean 修长的slender 偏瘦的underweight 偏胖的overweight形容性格的形容词：形容性格的形容词：人好的nice,good,kind 外向
8、的 easy-going/out-going/extrovert内向的 quiet/introverted 活跃的active.幽默的humorous乐观的 optimistic 精力充沛的energetic 机智的tactful节俭的 thrifty体贴的considerate 传统的traditional开放的open-mindedPart TwoListeningListening Skill复述复述听完一段听力材料后，我们根据自己的记忆（有时辅以听音时所做的笔记）重新组织语言，把听过的内容复述出来，或者讲出中心内容或要点。有了语言输出这一明确目标，在听力输入时，会更注重听力内容的框架、
9、逻辑性，强化对细节的理解。同时，口语输出练习又加强了对词汇、句型、表达法的掌握。比如你听到以下内容：How many of you drink cola?Nearly everybody.Did you know that cola started out not as a soft drink but as a cure for headache in the late 1800s?John S.Pemberton,who is a druggist had experimented for many months trying to find a cure for the common h
10、eadache.在听的时候，你会关注到这部分的关键词是可乐cola，而具体讲的是可乐的哪一方面呢？如果我们要复述这段听力内容，就要在听的过程中提取关键信息，即可乐起初的功能，并非a soft drink，而是治愈头痛的药方。Part TwoListening1.Why does the speaker say its not easy to possess friendships all the time?A.Because friends may have some difficulties.B.Because friends will let you down sometimes.C.Be
11、cause people get older and spend more time with family.D.Because friends are not dependable.2.According to the speaker,_ is a remarkable trait of friendship.A.destiny B.trustC.help D.tolerance3.According to the speaker,friends should _ when there are misunderstandings among them.A.give up B.tolerate
12、 each otherC.understand each other D.communicate with each otherListeningListen to the passage and choose the best answers.ScriptTask 1 Listening for General ComprehensionPart TwoListeningBackThere are various valuable experiences in the world.Friendship is one of the most vital ones.It is not easy
13、to possess friendship all the time.Sometimes friends maybe faced with some difficulties.At these times,just as the saying goes,“a friend in need is a friend indeed.”Real friends will try hard to help each other.Trust is a remarkable trait of friendship that plays a very important role in daily commu
14、nication.Tolerance is also a considerable factor in a good friendship.If your friend makes a mistake accidentally,you should be tolerant and understanding.When there are misunderstandings among friends,they should make joint efforts to communicate and never give up their friendship easily.Cherish yo
15、ur friends,and your life will be more meaningful and colorful!Part TwoListening1.世上有各种珍贵的经历。There are various _ in the world.2.一直拥有友谊并不容易。It is not easy to _ all the time.3.如俗语所说，患难见真情。As the _ goes,“a friend _ is a friend _”.4.如果你的朋友不小心地犯了错，你应该宽容和理解。If your friend makes a mistake _,you should be _.
16、5.珍惜朋友，你的生命会更有意义和色彩。_ your friends,and your life will be more _.ListeningListen to the passage again and complete the following sentences according to the Chinese translations.Task 2 Listening for Detailsvaluable experiences possess friendship sayingin need indeed accidentally tolerant and understan
17、ding cherish meaningful and colorful Part TwoListeningListeningWork in groups and discuss the following questions.Task 3 Critical Thinking1.Why are friends so important in our life?2.In what way can we cherish our friends better?3.If our friends make some mistakes,what can we do?Part TwoListeningWat
18、ch the video and choose the best answers.Task 1 Viewing for General ComprehensionViewingViewing1.This video is mainly about _.A.how to foster friendships even in difficult situationsB.the importance of having a face-to-face contactC.how to organize a longer intimate conversationD.the significance of
19、 getting in touch with friends2.How many steps for us to maintain friendships are discussed in this video?A.Two.B.Three.C.Four.D.Five.3.Which is NOT a step for us to maintain friendships?A.Communicating with your friends.B.Taking advantages of big events.C.Sending greetings.D.Being hard on friends.视
20、频Part TwoListeningWatch the video again and answer the following questions.Task 2 Viewing for DetailsViewingViewing1.What does the acronym SPE stand for?_2.What can make it feel like youre more in touch with your friends than you actually are?_3.From which channel can you get your friends big life u
21、pdates?_4.What can you do when there are differences between your friends and you?_5.What is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with your friends?_It stands for See,Phone,Email.You can get big life updates from Facebook.Phone is better.Because it shows your friend that youre serious about this rel
22、ationship,and it allows for longer,more intimate conversations.You can ask your friends how shes doing.You may focus on your shared experiences.视频Part TwoListeningWork in groups and discuss the following questions.Task 3 Thinking for Further Understanding1.What means of communication do you like to
23、choose and why?2.What compliments can be used when you talk with your friends?3.When you find your friend changes a lot,what can you do to maintain your friendship?ViewingViewingPart ThreeSpeakingSpeaking Skill日常生活中，面对别人对我们提出的建议或者请求，我们需要表明自己的态度。那么，我们应该如何既清晰又礼貌地表达自己的愿意和不愿意呢？例如：A:Cindy!Lets go and fin
24、d a restaurant to have dinner.B:I dont really want to.I have something important to do right now.Part ThreeSpeakingSpeaking SkillRead the following sentences of willingness and unwillingness.Try to learn them by heart.Task 1 Useful SentencesPart ThreeSpeakingPart ThreeSpeakingSpeaking SkillRole-play
25、 the following dialogue with your partner.Task 2 Role-playA:Hi,Daniel.B:Hi,Jessica.Whats up?A:I was wondering if youd be willing to lend me a few dollars so that I can take a taxi home.B:Why?Whats wrong?A:I forgot my wallet in my office.B:Uh.sorry,Id be happy to help you but I dont have any cash wit
26、h me.A:Then can you give me a lift home?You see,its raining heavily.B:Sure,my pleasure.A:Thank you so much!B:You are welcome.Part ThreeSpeakingSpeaking SkillWork in pairs and complete the dialogue.Share your dialogue with other pairs or with the class.Task 3 Dialogue CompletionA:Hello,Jack.B:Hi,Liza
27、.You look bothered.Whats happened?A:I left my bus pass in my office.And I dont have any cash with me.B:Thats really annoying.A:Could you lend me your bus pass or some change?B:Id be pleased to help you,but I forgot to recharge my bus pass,and I dont have my wallet with me,either.A:Uh.Im wondering if
28、 you can drive me home?It is going to rain.B:Sure,my pleasure.A:Thank you so much!B:You are welcome.A:By the way,do you have any plans for this weekend?B:Whats up?Part ThreeSpeakingSpeaking SkillTask 3 Dialogue CompletionA:_ B:Uh.sorry,I want to come very much but _ A:Then what about _ B:_ A:Then se
29、e you on Monday.B:Do you want me to invite Tom to join us?A:Id rather that you not because _ B:OK,then see you on Monday.A:See you then.Would you like to have dinner with me this Saturday night?I already have an appointment with my girlfriend this weekend next Monday I am all for it he is very busy
30、preparing his exam Part ThreeSpeakingRole-play the following situations with your partner.1.Mary and Tom are friends.Mary wants Tom to help her with her schoolwork.2.You are invited to have dinner with your friend tonight.3.Your deskmate wants to switch seats with you.Speaking SkillTask 4 Public Spe
31、akingPart FourTesting1.A.The boy is 9 years old.B.The boy is now in fourth grade.C.The MQ-1 Predator drone belongs to Pakistan.D.The MQ-1 Predator drone and the boy have nothing in common.2.A.One.B.Two.C.Three.D.Four.Listen to the news and choose the best answers.ScriptPart FourTestingMIRANSHAH,PAKI
32、STANAccording to CIA officials and sources on the ground in the region,an unlikely friendship has developed between a 9-year-old Pakistani boy and a U.S.MQ-1 Predator drone in North Waziristan.“Youd think they would have nothing in common,and yet you see them together all the time,wandering around t
33、he countryside hand in wing,”area merchant Siraj Rahmad told reporters Friday,adding that local tribesmen generally took amusement in the duos improbable companionship,apart from the time the boy tried to hide the drone under his shirt and sneak it into his fourth-grade classroom.“Each day,when the
34、boy goes to school,the drone slowly hovers over his house,waiting for him to come home.Its adorable,really.”At press time,the inseparable drone and boy had run out to a nearby field to shoot at old cans,resulting in four civilian casualties.BackPart FourTesting1.A.He is very popular at school.B.He i
35、s very good at meeting new people.C.He has very few friends.D.He is good at playing a particular sport.2.A.You should look fancy.B.You should be overdressed.C.You should look sloppy.D.You should smile.3.A.Having a special talent is very necessary for joining an organization.B.Daniel doesnt have any
36、special talent in a particular area.C.A positive attitude is very necessary for making friends.D.Joining an organization is a great way to make new friends.4.A.You dont necessarily need to have a lot of common interests with people in order to make friends with them.B.Joining an organization or a te
37、am with a positive attitude could be a great way to make new friends.C.Besides finding places to make friends,learning how to start a friendship with people and how to maintain the friendship with people is also very important.D.Only if you are honest,sincere and generous,can you have a lot of frien
38、ds.Listen to the conversation and choose the best answers.ScriptPart FourTestingDaniel:Hi,Jessica.Jessica:Hi,Daniel.Daniel:Jessica.I know that you have a lot of friends in our school.Can you tell me the secret why you are so popular?Jessica:Oh,thats a tough question,Daniel.Daniel:I know.Thats why I
39、have very few friends.I want to become good at meeting new people and making friends.Jessica:OK.First of all,remember that for better or worse,people tend to judge others based on first impressions.Daniel:The first impression?Jessica:Yes,that is just a fact of life.So you have to pay attention to yo
40、ur appearance.You dont have to be fancy or overdressed;just avoid looking too sloppy or unwashed.Daniel:Anything else about the first impression?Jessica:A smile is very important.It is a universal sign that youre friendly and your intentions are good.It also suggests that you have a positive persona
41、lity,which is appealing to most people.Daniel:Then what is the next step?Jessica:The next step is to find proper places to make friends.One good way is to join an organization,club,or sports team where you can meet a lot of people who may share the common interest with you.Daniel:Uh.that sounds good
42、.But I dont have any special talent in a particular area and Im not really good at playing a particular sport.Isnt that bad?Jessica:Not at all.You dont have to be good at anything to join it.As long as you enjoy it,joining an organization or a team with a positive attitude could be a great way to ma
43、ke new friends.Daniel:That sounds like a good idea.I think I will have a try.Anything else I should do?Jessica:Sure.Finding places to make friends is just the beginning.You have to learn how to start a friendship with people and how to maintain the friendship with people.Daniel:That is definitely a
44、tough thing.I dont know whether I can make it.Jessica:That sounds complicated.But making friend can be simple too?Daniel:What do you mean?Jessica:Only if you are honesty,sincere and generous,you can have a lot of friends.BackPart FourTesting.Listen to the passage and choose the best answers.1.A.The
45、first Sunday of August.B.The first Sunday of April.C.The last Sunday of August.D.The last Monday of April.2.A.The tradition of celebrating Friendship Day has a history of more than 100 years.B.Friendship Day originated in the US.C.Friendship Day began in India.D.Friendship Day is celebrated all over
46、 the world.3.A.A precious gift.B.An expensive gift.C.Selected with love and care.D.Perfect.ScriptPart FourTestingFriendship Day celebrations take place on the first Sunday of August every year.The tradition of dedicating a day in honor of friends began in the US in 1935.Gradually the festival gained
47、 popularity and Friendship Day is celebrated in large number of countries today,including India.On this day,people spend time with their friends and express love for them.Friendship Day gifts play a significant role in strengthening the relationship you share with your loved ones.Friendship gifts mu
48、st therefore be selected with love and care.A friendship present need not be expensive,but it must definitely exude the love and warmth you feel for your friend.Gifts like flowers,cards,Chocolates,soft toys,books CDs and wrist bands may be perfect friendship gifts for your best friend.BackPart FourT
49、esting.Listen to the passage and choose the best answers.1.A.You may feel much relieved after sharing secrets with your friend.B.Most three-year-old kids can keep secrets to themselves.C.Generally speaking,if a child can play hide-and-seek well,he can keep a secret as well.D.People who always keep s
50、ecrets to themselves may live under pressure.2.A.All adults of normal intellectual and psychological functioning keep personal secrets at one time or another.B.Few adults of normal intellectual and psychological functioning keep personal secrets at one time or another.C.All children keep personal se
