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110上高中英文 (一) 課本 L1 (110f329630)
110上高中英文 (一) 課本 L1 (110f329630)
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Building a
Better
Relationship
1 Conflicts happen in almost every friendship. When there is a conflict,
there may be several methods of dealing with it. Take a look at the
following methods and check those you have used in the past.
1. Going to an expert.
2. Asking parents for advice.
3. Discussing the problem with friends.
4. Seeking advice from teachers.
5. Posting the problem on the Internet.
6. Others:
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LET S
TALK
It’s Phoebe’s first year at senior high. She was upset1 about a problem
influencer, and she often shares her ideas and helps people solve2 problems
on her vlog. She reads out Phoebe’s problem and gives her some advice3 on
5 building a better relationship4.
Phoebe
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1:36 / 3:16
(Cora’s advice) 15
Dear Phoebe, that can happen in any friendship. I had a similar experience
in high school.
deal for you to arrive a little late for practice, but Kathy might not think so. 25
you said.
well because of her. You can also promise17 you’ll try your best for the team.
Remember, when two sides are in conflict, there doesn’t have to be only one
winner.
Critical Thinking
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R eading Skills
Skimming
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Skimming is reading quickly to find the most important ideas in a reading.
Often, the author states them in the first and last paragraphs and the first
and last sentences of each paragraph.
Example:
Paragraph
The first sentence: First, you need to stay cool.
4 The last sentence: Conflicts can’t be solved when emotions are high.
Important idea: Stay cool and you can solve conflicts.
Practice
Now skim the fifth paragraph, and write down the first and last sentences
and its important idea.
The first sentence:
Paragraph
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1 2 3
Kenji: Marco, time to go! Kenji: The party starts Marco: This is Italy.
Marco: Why? at 6:30. No one will be
there early.
M E S S AG
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Introduction:
Problem:
M E S S AG
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Solutions:
1.
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3.
Conclusion:
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5. captain the leader of a sports team; the person who is in charge of an airplane
[1k{ptIn] or a ship
n. [C](運動隊)隊長;機長,船長
I think Andy is our best player and should be the captain of our team.
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The captain said the plane was going to land at a different airport
because of the weather.
6. destroy to bring something to an end by harming it very badly
[dI1strOI] v. [T] 破壞,摧毀
The injury destroyed Mark’s chance of playing in the game on
Saturday.
destruction n. [U] 毀滅,破壞
[dI1str√k?@n] The destruction of the ancient city was caused by a strong
earthquake.
7. breathe to take air in and send it out of the lungs
[briD] v. [I, T] 呼吸
While we practice this exercise, we need to breathe deeply and
slowly.
I love to go to the mountains and breathe the fresh air.
breath n. [C, U] 呼吸
[brET] I took a deep breath and swam down to the bottom of the pool.
After climbing the stairs to the fifth floor, I was out of breath.
8. conflict a situation in which people do not agree with each other
[1kAnflIkt] n. [C, U] 衝突,爭執
I always try to deal with a conflict by discussing the problem calmly.
Jessica is in conflict with her parents because she wants to stay up later.
conflict v. [I] 衝突,矛盾
[k@n1flIkt] Denise’s opinions often conflict with mine, as we are very different
in personality.
9. emotion a personal feeling such as anger, joy, or love
[I1mo?@n] n. [C] 情緒,情感
David is a shy boy who often tries to hide his emotions.
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V ocabulary
worth n. [U] 價值
[w^†] I think the price they gave you is much higher than the car’s
true worth.
2. vlog [vlAg] n. [C] a social media account or a personal website where someone regularly
posts videos 影像部落格(video 和 blog 的組合,指含有影片內容的部落格)
3. cheerleading squad [1t?Ir%lidIµ skwAd] n. [C] a group of people who provide
support to a sports team by cheering and dancing 啦啦隊
4. favoritism [1fev@rIt%Iz@m] n. [U] the practice of giving one person or group better
treatment than another 偏袒
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G rammar Focus
It is N / adj. ( for sb. ) to V 1
To V is N / adj. ( for sb. )
Examples:
1. Perhaps it is no big deal for you to arrive a little late for practice,
but Kathy might not think so.
2. To win an Olympic medal is amazing for such a young athlete.
Practice
Change the sentences into the alternative pattern mentioned above.
1. To go abroad for further studies is exciting for Tina.
→
3. It is important for us to take steps to prevent these animals from dying out.
→
4. It is difficult for the people of the village to get clean water to use.
→
5. To be on time will be a piece of cake for you if you take the MRT.
→
6. To know something about local traditions is helpful for travelers.
Dear Mom,
I am sorry that I yelled at you last night.
But let me tell you why 1
(it/important/me/
spend so much time on club activities). I know
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L anguage in Real Life
Learn sentence patterns used in real life, such as in these words by Martha Graham. 1
Great dancers are not great because of
their technique; they are great because of
their passion.
-Martha Graham
Observe
What do you see from Graham’s words and the following examples?
1. Last Thursday, she got mad in front of everyone because I showed up for practice
a few minutes late. (Line 10)
2. For example, you could thank her for her efforts, and say the team is doing well
because of her. (Line 36)
S +V + + S +V
S +V + + NP
Practice
Rewrite the sentences by using the above patterns.
Four experts are giving helpful advice on how to end conflicts. Listen carefully
and match each expert with the statement that best summarizes his/her opinion.
Part 2
True or False: Determine whether each of the following statements is true or
false based on what the experts say.
( T / F ) 1. Janet had an argument with her daughter, Nancy.
( T / F ) 2. Expert 1 listened to his friend’s complaint for an hour.
( T / F ) 3. Expert 2 is very likely a college teacher.
( T / F ) 4. For Expert 3, sending messages late at night is impolite.
( T / F ) 5. Expert 4 suggests we should ask questions when we don’t understand.
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A ctivity
Part 1
Alex and Eric are trapped in the “conflict maze.” Now, help them find the way out.
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LET S
TALK
Part 2
Work with your group members and develop a conflict situation as well as ways
to resolve it. Some possible situations are as follows:
1. Being excluded from a group of friends.
2. Spreading rumors about a person.
3. Breaking a promise to keep a secret.
4. Spotting a friend cheating on an exam.
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