新视野大学英语视听说教程2第三版BOOK3 UNIT8.pptxVIP

UNIT 8Communication: then and now Unit 8 Communication: then and now Learning objectivesOpening upFurther practice in listeningSpeaking for communicationListening to the worldWrapping upFun timeLearning objectivesmake an acceptance speech 12435deal with misunderstandingsconduct a survey on the means of communication listen for speaker’s predictiontalk about different ways of communication Opening upWork in pairs and discuss how you prefer to communicate on the following occasions? Explain your reasons. 1? Keeping in contact with friends In keeping contact with my friends, I prefer to use instant messengers, like QQ or WeChat, because they are instant and convenient. I can keep in contact with my friends anytime, anywhere as long as we are online. ? Keeping in contact with parents To contact my parents, I still like the traditional telephone because it’s easy to use for my parents. Opening up1Work in pairs and discuss how you prefer to communicate on the following occasions? Explain your reasons. ? Making a formal complaint When making a formal complaint, I would prefer to use emails or traditional letters because they seem more formal and may draw more attention from the top level of management. ? Getting a train ticket To get a train ticket, I prefer to use the website to search for relevant information and buy the ticket online. It’s quite convenient and simple nowadays, compared to the past when you had to go to the train station to buy a ticket in person. Opening up1Work in pairs and discuss how you prefer to communicate on the following occasions? Explain your reasons. ? Confessing your love to a boy / girl When I have to confess my love to a boy / girl, I would rather choose texting or instant messengers because that could save me from the possible embarrassment if I get a “No” after a face-to-face confession of love. ? Giving opinions on social issues I prefer to post my opinions on some microblogs or forums so that I can exchange ideas wit