1、Making Friends in the USA外研外研社社 选选修修六六The Empire State BuildingPentagonBuildingThe Golden Gate BridgeThe White HouseBarack ObamaThe 44th President of the United StatesAmericaLearning goals1.Grasp the main idea of each part.2.To improve reading ability,m aster some reading skills by sel f-directed st
2、udy andco-operation.3.To know how to communicate wit h Americans and find happiness fro m the surroundings.Learning goalsSkimming(略略读读)Key words3The first sentenceThe last sentencePara1 Para2A.We dislike arguments and avoidthe topics which lead to disagreement.B.There are some dangerous topics.C.You
3、 can safely talk about families,interests,latest movies.D.What we dont like is silence.E.Few Americans worry about the questions.Once meeting culture differences they may hesitateF.Conversation is less lively in the USA.G.They can be happy to talk about jobs.H.A highly personal conversation does not
4、 mean you are close friends.Para3 Para4 Para5 Para6 Paras7-8 Para9A.We dislike arguments and avoidthe topics which lead to disagreement.B.There are some dangerous topics.C.You can safely talk about families,interests,latest movies.D.What we dont like is silence.E.Few Americans worry about the questi
5、ons.Once meeting culture differences they may hesitateF.Conversation is less lively in the USA.you are close friends.Para9Para1FPara2GPara3 C Para4H Para5E Para6AParas7-8B G.They can be happy to talk about jobs.H.A highly personal conversation does not meanDScannin1.When a dull pgerson talks,you sho
6、uld _?2.Its always OK to talk to Americans about?3.When Americans make an invitation to visit,?4.The best way to talk about personal things is to _?5.If you meet disagreement when talking with Americans,what are you advised to do?Scannin1.When a dull pergson talks,you should _?2.Its always OK to tal
7、k to Americans about?3.When Americans make an invitation to visit,?4.The best way to talk about personal things is to _?5.If you meet disagreement when talking with Americans,what are you advised to do?1.D2.A3.C4.A5.CD1.When a dull person talks,you should.A.ask questionsB.change the topic of convers
8、ationC.not ask personal questionsD.listennot interesting;boringScanning2.Its always OK to talk to Americans about.A.their workC.age and moneyB.religion and politicsD.their private life3.When Americans make an invitation to visit,.A.they dont really mean itB.they want to find out more about youC.they
9、 genuinely want to see you againD.you should accept itreally4.The best way to talk about personal things is to.a.talk about your own private life firstb.talk about your jobc.discuss the weatherd.ask them how old they are5.If you meet disagreement when talking with Americans,what are you advised to d
10、o?(more choices)A.Quarrel with them,because you are right.B.Leave him alone,because you think he is impolite.C.Change the topic quickly and turn to a safe one.eg.the weather.D.Make compliments.“Oh,thats a beautiful dress youre wearing!”praise/say sth.good Accept it and say“Thank you”Questions first!
11、Reading in general Guess the wordsReading skillsPromotionHere are more examples which can be used in t e passage.Go through the whole text and see in which paragraph they should bePara3Para1Para3&5Para7&8 Para6about with Americans(1)job(2)politics(3)religion(4)family(5)leisure interest (6)sensitive
12、topics(7)age(8)money(9)where you come from(10)movie(2).(3).(6).(7).(8).Post ReadingFind out the topics which you can and cant talkSummary1.Learned some tips to make friends.2.Learned some reading skills byself-directed study and co-operation.3.Communicating with others confidently can make you find happiness from the surroundings easily.The best group is _The best student isSelf-improvementWrite a class report about how to communicate with the friends in the USA.Make a dialogue
