Unit 2 Understanding each otherReading II◆内容分析：【What】本板块的话题为“有效沟通”，以讲座文稿的形式阐述了沟通的实质是信息在发出者和接收者之间往复编码、解码的过程，并重点论述了实现有效沟通必须考虑的三个要素：交流对象、肢体语言和共情能力。
作者在开头以一个简单生动的例子引出话题，结尾时也以简练的语言指出有效沟通能化解分歧、建立信任、赢得尊重，号召读者积极实践有效沟通。
【Why】本文通过对沟通实质的阐述和实现有效沟通关键要素的分析，旨在帮助学生充分认识沟通的本质，提升与人沟通交流的能力，并培养学生主动理解他人的意识，在实际生活中构建和谐良好的人际关系，成长为积极高效的沟通者。
【How】本文的语篇类型为讲座文稿，文章脉络清楚，逻辑严谨。
全文为“总一分一总”结构，各段落之间衔接紧密，过渡自然，行文连贯。
在结构层面，作者多次利用词汇复现和连接词等手段将段与段之间进行有机结合；在词汇层面，作者巧妙运用习语增强表达效果，如put yourself in their shoes；此外，还运用了多种副词进行强调、丰富内涵；在修辞层面，作者多次运用举例的手法激发兴趣、解释观点，便于读者理解和掌握。
◆教学目标：By the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:1. interpret the quote about listening and speaking;2. analyse communication problems and explore possible solutions;3. summarize the keys to effective communication;4. apply the skills of effective communication in daily life.◆教学重难点：1. Understand some new words and expressions;2. Be able to use the new words and expressions correctly.◆教学过程：Step 1 Lead-inListen to the passage and underline the following key words and expressions.Step 2 Building vocabulary1. Word study: accompany•v. to travel or go somewhere with sb陪同；陪伴•v. to happen or appear with sth else 伴随；与...同时发生•v. to play a musical instrument while sb else sings or plays the main tune 为...伴奏•accompany(v.陪伴)-company(un.陪伴；伙伴)-companion(cn.伙伴)•in company with sb = in sb’s company 和某人一起/同时•keep sb company 陪伴某人enjoy sb’s company 喜欢一起•the company sb keeps 某人所交往的人；伙伴1). It is said that the senior citizens who are ___________(regular) accompanied by their family members tend to live longer and happier.2). We became____________ (company) in misfortune. (患难之交)3). The singer ________________ (accompany) on the piano by her sister.4). Unluckily, we were exposed to the strong winds _______________ (accompany) by heavy rain.5). I enjoyed __________ (Joe) company last night.2. Word study: encode•v. to change ordinary language into letters, symbols, etc. to send secret messages把...译成电码（或密码）• v. to express the meaning of sth in a foreign language 把...译成外语• encode–decode 破译（密码），理解（外文）3. Phrase study: refer•v. to mention or speak about sb/sth提及•v. to describe or be connected to sb/sth 涉及•v. to look at sth or ask a person for information 查阅；参考• refer-referred-referring• refer to A as B 把A称为B• People who work in offices are frequently referred to as white-collar workers.4. Word study: competent• adj. having enough skills or knowledge to do sth well 有能力的；称职的• be competent to do sth 能胜任做某事• competent--competence(n.) --incompetent(adj.不称职的)5. Word study: straightforward• adj. easy to do or to understand; not complicated易懂的；不复杂的• adj. honest and open; not trying to trick sb or hide sth 坦率的a straightforward processShe is very blunt, very straightforward, and very honest.6. Phrase study: attentive• adj. listening or watching carefully and with interest 注意的；留心的• adj. helpful 关心的；肯帮忙的• be attentive/inattentive to sb/sth• attentive-inattentive(adj.不注意的) -attentively(adv.)-attentiveness(n.) -attend(v.处理; 照料)1). He listened _____________ (attentive) to what she told him.2). He wishes his parents would be _______________ (attentive) to his real needsthan before.3). The teacher was cross as the student was ________(attentive).7. Word study: accordingly• adv. in a way that is appropriate to what has been done or said in a particular situation 相应地• adv. therefore 因此• according to...根据1). Prices vary according ____ the quantity _________ (order).2). We have a different background as well as a different history.______________ (according), we have the right to different futures.3). It is a difficult job and they should _____________ (pay) accordingly.8. Word study: clarify•vt. to make sth clearer or easier to understand阐明，澄清• clarify–clarification(n.)• clarify a situation/problem/issue 澄清情况/问题1). She asked him to clarify ______ he really meant.2). The listener can ask some questions ____________(clarify) the speaker’s position.3). I am seeking ______________ (clarify) of the regulations.4). In his opinion, until the cases ______________ (clarify), the families of thevictims will continue to suffer.9.Word study: empathy and understateempathy n. the ability to understand another person’s feelings, experience, etc.同感，同情，共鸣have empathy with/for sb/sth 对...的同情empathy–empathize(v. with sb/sth有同感，产生共鸣)understate v. to state that sth is smaller, less important or less serious that it really is轻描淡写，避重就轻understate-overstate(v.夸大其词)-under/overstatement(n.)1). It would be a mistake _______________ (understate) the seriousness of the problem.2). The seriousness of the crime cannot _______________ (overstate).3). It is not an _____________ (overstate) to say a crisis is approaching.4). To say we are underpaid is _________ understatement.10. Word study:•not active 无行动的；不活跃的；不起作用的•active—inactive (adj.) —inactivity (n.)1). She takes ______ active part in school activities.2). The volcano has been _________ (active) and peaceful for 50 years.3). The __________ (inactive) of the government was to blame.11.Word study: account foraccount for 占（...比例）；解释；对...负责试译：Too much pressure may account for your recent low efficiency in study.压力太大是你最近学习低效的原因。
