1、By the end of this section,you will be able to:1.share your stories of teenager friendship problems and analyse possible causes;2.offer practical solutions to specific friendship problems;3.know the significance of friendship and appreciate famous quotations.Learning objectivesWelcome to the unitUni
2、t 3 Getting along with others Welcome to the unit&Reading()The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand,nor the kindly smile,nor the joy of companionship;it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him.Ralph Wa
3、ldo Emerson友谊的光辉并不在于伸出的援手或者善意的微笑，也不在于陪伴的快乐。它是当一个人发现其他人相信他并愿意信任他时得到的精神鼓舞。拉尔夫沃尔多爱默生What do you think a good friend is like?Lead inVideo TimeTeenagers may have difficulty maintaining their friendships.Watch the video and finish the following exercises.Bills problem:_Janes problem:_Harrys problem:_Teena
4、gers may have difficulty maintaining their friendships.Watch the video and finish the following exercises.Teenagers may have difficulty maintaining their friendships.Watch the video and finish the following exercises.Bills problem:_Janes problem:_Harrys problem:_He and his best friend Paul do not sh
5、are the same interests now.She misses her best friend from junior high very much.He is too shy to make friends with the other boys in his class.Host:Hello,everyone!Today we are going to talk about friendship.The English poet John Donne wrote:“No man is an island,entire of itself.”We all long for the
6、 company of friends,yet sometimes we are not sure how to start or keep a friendship.Bill,Jane and Harry are three teenagers who are faced with such problems.Lets find out about what they have to share with us.Bill:Hello,Im Bill.I have a best friend whom I have known since primary school and Im reall
7、y glad that we are at the same senior high school.However,things have changed.We no longer share the same interests.We used to be crazy about comics,and we always read comic books together.Now I still love comics,but my friend has dropped the hobby.Whenever I suggest reading a comic book together,he
8、 always disagrees,saying he would prefer to play football instead.I feel we have less and less in common and now we dont have much to talk about.Jane:Hello,my name is Jane.Its been nearly a month since I entered senior high school,but I still miss my best friend from junior high.She and I have been
9、best friends for three years and we used to stick together,sharing everything with one another.But now we dont see each other very often and sometimes I cant help thinking whether she has found another best friend.Harry:Hi,Im Harry.I love my new school.My teachers and fellow students are fantastic.I
10、 have every hope of making friends with the other boys in my class.Whenever I see them together,I wish to join in,to talk and laugh with them,but I dare not.Im afraid they dont like me,and that they would laugh at me.Am I a bit too shy?Host:Now that weve heard Bills,Janes and Harrys problems,do you
11、have any suggestions for them?And have you had any similar experiences?We look forward to hearing from you.What advice can you give these teenagers?Bill can talk to his friend about this problem first.If his friend also feels the same,perhaps it is time to rethink their friendship and let go of it.J
12、ane can keep in touch with her friend on social media.She can also pick a day to meet her friend in person.Harry needs to be brave enough to be the first to say hi to his classmates.Then he will find they are friendly and a friendship naturally grows.DiscussionWhat friendship problems have you had?S
13、hare your experience.I once had a quarrel with my best friend because I thought she said something mean about me behind my back.When it turned out that I misunderstood her,I apologized to her and we became good friends again.By the end of this section,you will be able to:1.summarize the post of the
14、forum exchange and provide an ending to it;2.apply the plot line theory and understand the contrastive linking devices in it;3.adopt a positive attitude and practical solutions to deal with real-life friendship problems.Learning objectivesReading()What is most important in making friends?communicati
15、on沟通、交流trust信任company陪伴common interests共同的兴趣FriendshipLead inTwo friends sit on a friendship boat.The boat of friendship sank at once.?Before readingPlease advise!forum exchangeDo you think there are“friends for life”?Why or why not?Yes,I do.I know some of my parents friends who have been friends wi
16、th my parents since primary school and they are still the best of friends.They all grew up in the same neighbourhood and went to the same schools.Even if they do not see or talk to each other often now,they know each other so well and can rely on each other no matter what happens.I believe friends o
17、f this type will remain friends for life.Would you turn to online communities for advice about maintaining friendships?Why or why not?Yes,I would because I think there are many people of my age online that can give me advice.I feel shy to talk about my problems with my friends or parents,so online c
18、ommunities are a great way for me to express myself.When I chat to my online friends,I feel part of a community that comes from similar backgrounds and has had the same experiences.We can therefore share advice with each other without feeling embarrassed.I dont think I would because I dont like to s
19、hare my personal problems online.I think it is better to speak to my friends or ask my parents for advice if something is wrong.Sharing personal problems online can lead to more problems such as the invasion of your privacy by people you dont know.It could be embarrassing and even quite dangerous.Wh
20、ile reading Fast reading:analyze the title and read for structure1.What could“on the rocks”possibly mean?How can you tell that?The title indicates that the friendship may be in trouble/in danger because“Friendship”is torn apart and the latter half of the title is“please advise!”2.What is the structu
21、re of this passage?give advice Careful reading:read for details1.Read the forum exchange and complete the chart below.Amys problemAdvice givenSaturday morning:Saturday morning:Amys friend said she was ill and might not be able to make it to the cinema.Saturday afternoon:Saturday afternoon:(1)_Monday
22、:Monday:(2)_Cindy:Cindy:(3)_David:David:(4)_Amys friend was out having fun with someone else.Amy received a horrible surprise.Save the friendship because eight years is a long time.Rethink this friendship and if necessary,move on.2.Read the forum exchange again carefully and answer the following que
23、stions.My best friend and I have been close for eight years.When I was an awkward primary school student,she was the popular girl who was willing to make friends with me.Since then,a close friendship has grown between us and shes been almost like a sister to me.Whether were walking to school,doing h
24、omework or just hanging out at the weekend,were hardly out of each others sight.But last Saturday,she broke my heart,and Im still picking up the pieces.Our original plan was to see a film at the cinema that afternoon.But in the morning,my friend posted a message on social media saying she had a cold
25、.When I called her,she said she might not be able to make it to the cinema.“Dont worry,”I said.“Get some rest.We can wait till you get better.”Today,however,I received a horrible surprise.A classmate told me she had seen my friend chatting with another girl in a caf on Saturday afternoon.How stupid
26、I was!My friends“illness”was a complete lie!Instead of recovering at home,she was out having fun with someone else.I was so angry that I avoided her during school all day,and I still dont feel like responding to any of her online messages.The stress of this situation is killing me,and Im at a loss w
27、hat to do next.1.How did Amy view her friend before?Amy thought her friend was almost like a sister to her.2.What did Amy and her friend plan to do last Saturday afternoon?They planned to see a film.3.How did Amy learn that her friend went to a caf?Amys classmate told her about it.Im so sorry!But th
28、is friendship is worth saving:eight years is a long time!Dont be so quick to judge your friend.Perhaps she knows shes in the wrong and wants to apologize,or maybe she has a simple explanation for her behaviour.In any case,find an opportunity to have a full and frank talk with her.Listen to what she
29、has to say,and be sure to explain how you feel.Im sure you can solve this problem together.4.What does Cindy mean by“her behaviour”in line 20?Amys friend said she was too ill to see the film with Amy but went to a caf with another girl anyway.5.In what case is it time to rethink a friendship,accordi
30、ng to David?If ones friend ignores their feelings or makes them suffer.I definitely understand how you feel.I also had a friend whom I trusted a lot.When I found out that I was tricked by him,I was really hurt and let go of our friendship.I know you value your friendship and want your friend to valu
31、e it equally.However,if your friend ignores your feelings or makes you suffer,its time to rethink your relationship.Talk to her and decide whether this friendship is still important to you.Its sad to move on,but you have to accept that friends come and go in life.Further reading:read for more detail
32、sJenny made(1)_ with Amy in primary school.Since then,a(2)_ friendship has(3)_ between them.According to Jennys online post,she was ill and might not be able to(4)_ it to the cinema.Instead,Jenny was(5)_ at home.Amy called and cancelled the appointment.Jenny was seen having(6)_ with someone else in
33、a cafe.Amy received a(7)_ surprise and found out what Jenny did last Saturday afternoon.Amy thought Jenny(8)_ to her.She avoided Jenny and(9)_ her online messages.Amy felt Jenny broke her(10)_ and posted her problem online for(11)_.Amy is still picking up the(12)_.The(13)_ of the situation is killin
34、g her.She is at a(14)_ what to do next.before last Saturday morning last Saturday afternoonMonday Mondayeveningtill nowfriendsclosegrownmakerecoveringfunignoredliedadvicehorribleheartpiecesstresslossbefore last Saturday morning last Saturday afternoon MondayMonday evening till nowfeelingshappyworrie
35、dshockedangryangryheartbrokenconfusedAfter readingIn pairs,discuss the following questions.1.What are the similarities and differences between Cindys and Davids advice?Have a talk with her friend.Whose advice do you prefer?What advice can you offer Amy?In pairs,discuss the following questions.2.What
36、 helpful advice can you offer Amy?Draw on your own experiences to give a reply to her post.I had a friend who did something similar to me.We planned to go to the Science Museum together,but he pulled out at the last minute.I was upset that he completely ignored my feelings.I frankly explained to him
37、 how I felt,and he told me his side of the story.We are still best friends today because we are so honest with each other.The key is communication.Try not to be negative.In pairs,discuss the following questions.3.Imagine your friend has lied to you.How would you respond?I would expect that he/she ha
38、s a good reason for not telling the truth.I would talk to him/her immediately and ask him/her the reason.Then I would tell him/her that even though I understand what he/she has done,I dont like lies and that friends should be frank with each other.Write a reply to Amys post,offering your advice and helping her out of trouble.
