辽宁省庄河市第六高级中学外研版英语选修六module 3 interpersonal relationships writing课件

Write a paragraph on the subject: How and I became good friends. Describe: 1.Your first memory of your friend. Say where you met and what you did, and how old you both were.,2.Your friends personality and say why you liked or like him/her. 3.The kind of things you did and maybe still do together. Say what kinds of things you talk about.,4.Any problems you have had and any regrets you have about the relationship 5. If you are still good friends. If the relationship has changed, explain why.,Sample: I first met Stephen in the primary school. We had to sit next to each other in the same two-person desk for the whole first year. We were both seven. When we walked home after school, we found that we lived in the same street.,We both had dogs, and so we enjoyed taking them for walks togetherthe dogs seemed to enjoy it, too. We went to the park with the dogs almost every night.,Sometimes we played football with other friends, or sometimes we went fishing in the lake. There are many things we enjoyed doing. The friendship continued when we both moved to the same junior high,school, but in the last two years of senior high we started to grow apart, as Stephen wanted to study sciences and I wanted to do English.,We were in different classes, made different friends, and although we often saw each other, and sometimes met outside school, we were never as close as we had been for those ten years.,Then when we went away to university, we lost touch altogether, and I have never heard from him since.,bosom friends, classmate, roommate, partner, enemy, nephew, cousin,uncle, aunt, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law, husband and wife, father and son, have something in common, have something to share,Useful words in writing:,Some short passage about fiends and friendship Many teenagers feel that the most important people in their lives are their friends. They believe that theirfamily members, especially their parents, dont know them as well as their friends do. In large families, it is often for brothers and,sisters to fight with each other and then they can only go to their friends for advice.,It is very important for teenagers to have one good friend or many friends. Even when they are not with their friends, they usually spend a lot of time talking among,themselves on the phone. This communication is very important in childrens growing up, because friends can discuss something difficult to say to their family members.,However, parents often try to choose friends for their children. Some parents may even stop their children from meeting their good friends. The question of “choice” is an interesting one.,Too many people want others to be their friends,but they dont give friendship back. That is why some friendship doesnt last very long. To have a friend,you must learn to treat,your friend the way you want your friend to treat you. Learning to be a good friend means learning three rules: be honest; be generous; be understanding.,Generosity means sharing , and sharing makes a friend grow. You dont have to give your lunch money or your clothes, of course. Instead you have to learn how to share things you enjoy, such as your bobbies and your interests.,Naturally you will want to share your ideas and feelings. These can be very valuable to a friend. They tell your friend what is important to you. By sharing them you help your friend know you better.,Sooner or later everyone needs understanding and help with a problem. Something may go wrong at school. Talking about the problem can make it easier to solve.,Turning to a friend can be a first step in solving the problem. So to be a friend you must listen and understand. You must try to put yourself in your friends place so you can understand the problem better.,No two friends are ever exactly alike. But all true friendships have three things in common. If you plan to keep your friends, you must practice honestly, generously and understandingly.,Everyday English 1.Were two of a kind means_. A. were very similar B. were both kind people,2.get together means _. A. have a party B. meet in order to do something nice,3. (Our parents) get on well means _. A. (they) are very healthy B. (they) like each other a lot,4. Its my guess means_ _. A. this is what I predict B. this is what I hope,5. Click (with someone) means to_. A. talk a lot B. like each other and understand each other,Function: Talking about relationships Look at these ways of talking about relationships. 1)Ive known him for six years. 2)We first met six years ago. I remember meeting him/her for the first time.,3)Were good close/best friends. 4)We get on very well. We trust each other. 5)We sometimes quarrel. 6)We see each other from time to time. 7)Weve lost touch./we still keep in touch.,Work in pairs. Talk about your best friend. Use the questions to help you. 1)Whos your best friend? 2)Whats she like? 3)How lo