1、U3 Extended reading Of Friendship by Francis Bacon The AuthorThe Author(Adapted from“Of Friendship”,an essay written by Francis Bacon,a great English writer,scientist and philosopher)Para.1Para.2Para.3Para.4Para.5Para.6The importance of friendshipDetailed explanation of the three fruits of friendshi
2、pAdvice on making friends Read for structure Brief introduction to the three benefits of friendshipRead for detailsAccording to the first paragraph,what will be talked about in the following paragraphs?As we walk the“path of life”,we may sometimes wish to be alone with our own thoughts,for quiet per
3、iods of reflection can lead to personal improvement.However,when we seek to be alone,we must be careful that we do not always escape into our own world.Social life is also important to us.More often than not,close friendships will help smooth out the sometimes rocky road that we are all meant to tra
4、vel.The importance/benefits of friendshipFruit 1 The way to get the fruitThe importance of the fruitPeace Sharing with our friends our joy,sadness,success and failure in full measureFriendship can _ the heart and make us _.comforthappier Happiness takes on a greater meaning and trouble is halved.The
5、 human heart depends on such opportunities for comfort and protection.“Fruits”of friendshipHave you ever shared your failure with your close friend?How do you feel after that?Read for detailsFruit 2 The way to get the fruitThe importance of the fruitBetter understanding and judgement Through convers
6、ations with well-meaing and wise friends Our friends are better able to recognize our weaknesses and offer advice.Conversations make our thoughts clearer and help us understand our problems more thoroughly.Friendship can_ the head and make us _.advisewiser“Fruits”of friendshipRead for detailsFruit 3
7、 The way to get the fruitThe importance of the fruitHelp A friend may offer help in many different ways.Friends,with different ideas and skills,can help us achieve what we want and what we cant achieve by ourselves during life,even after death.Friendship can help us _ and make us _.achieve the goals
8、 we set for ourselvesmore satisfied“Fruits”of friendshipRead for detailsWhat advice does the author give in the concluding part?Why does the author say“enjoying the company of a crowd is not the same as being with friends”?When choosing friends and developing relationships,we should be careful becau
9、se only true friends can give us comfort,advice and help.Read for detailsContent Just include main points.Do not include personal opinions.Language Be written in your own words.Structure Use proper linking words.Summary writingTips on paraphrasing1.change words and phrases2.change the part of speech
10、3.change sentence patternsReview for summaryPossible version Life without friends is like life on a desert island.Love your friends and cherish your friendship!HomeworkHow do you know when to be independent and when to ask for the help of friends?Write down your opinion.Wisdom beyond measure is mans greatest treasure.无法估量的智慧是人类最大的财富。
